Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PFC 81 Andreev vs Antonio
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Reid feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Catchum's calf.
A lazy left from Reid finds it's target.
Reid lands with a kick to the ribs.
Reid takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Catchum takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reid scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reid connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Catchum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Catchum is looking to chop away at Reid's legs.
Catchum misses with a straight left.
Reid scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Catchum throws out a loose jab but Reid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reid is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Catchum with a body shot.#CL2#
Reid moves into range and clinches up with Catchum.
Catchum misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Catchum.
Reid throws a head punch that misses.
Catchum scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Catchum misses with a punch on the inside.
Catchum lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reid throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Catchums head.
Reid lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reid misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Reid.
Reid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Catchum misses with a punch to the body.
Reid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Catchum's elbow.
Reid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reid lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reid misses with a body punch.
Reid working hard to break the clinch.
Reid misses with a punch on the inside.
Catchum scores with a shot to the side of Reid's head.
Reid tries to work over Catchum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Reid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Catchum prevents a body shot from Reid. #BC2#
Reid breaks from the clinch.
Catchum throws a hook but Reid blocks it.
Reid misses with a double jab
letting Catchum counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Jaheim Reid has been cut.
Reid just misses with a punch to the body.
Catchum throws a lazy right hand but Reid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reid! But no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Reid.#CL2#
Reid gets a clinch.
Reid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reid.
Catchum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Catchum lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reid backwards.
Reid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reid lands an uppercut.#T3##BC#
Catchum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Catchum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reid was well out of range. Poor timing from Catchum.
It seemed like Reid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reid looks to land a left hand but Catchum moved out of range nicely.
Catchum takes a swing at Reid's ribcage but misses.
Reid throws a right hand that Catchum ducks under and follows up with a left that Catchum also avoids with ease.
Catchum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reid.
Catchum misses with a hook.
Catchum scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Catchum.
Catchum throws an off balance right hand
and Reid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reid lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Catchum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reid.
Catchum avoids a kick to the body.
A quick step to the side and Catchum tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Catchum takes a swing at Reid's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Nice cross by Catchum.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reid throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reid with a jab.
Catchum throws out a leg kick but Reid moves out of range and Catchum only half commits.
Reid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Catchum moves away.
Catchum turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reid takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reid throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Reid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reid scores with a decent looking hook.
Reid throws a leg kick which misses Catchum's front leg but catches the back leg as Catchum tries to avoid it.
A low kick from Reid is predictable there
letting Catchum counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reid lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good exchange - Reid coming out on top.
Reid clobbers Catchum with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reid feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Catchum's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaheim Reid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaheim Reid's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Catchum misses with a hook.
Reid throws out a counter right but Catchum avoids it with no problem.
Catchum lands with a slapping head kick.
Reid closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Catchum takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reid ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jaheim Reid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reid thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Catchum if he has to take too many more of those.
A big right from Reid misses.
Reid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reid ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reid paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reid pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Catchum cracks Reid with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Catchum defending well as Reid loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the body from Catchum misses
and Reid counters with a nice uppercut.
Catchum slips under a jab from Reid.
Reid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Catchum circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Reid moves out of range as Catchum strikes.
Nice body punch from Reid. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reid.
Reid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Catchum prevents a body shot from Reid.
Catchum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reids head.
Reid tries to throw a body punch but Catchum avoids it by throwing Reid back against the cage.
Catchum blocks a body shot from Reid.
Reid misses with a punch on the inside.
Reid misses with a punch on the inside.
Reid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reid lands a nice uppercut.
Reid throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Reid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Catchum's elbow.
Reid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Catchum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reid working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Catchum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reid tries to throw a body punch but Catchum avoids it by throwing Reid back against the cage.
Reid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Catchum blocks a body shot from Reid.
Catchum blocks a body shot from Reid.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Catchum.
Reid lands a body punch in the clinch.
Catchum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Catchum misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Catchum's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Reid misses with a punch on the inside.
Catchum working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reid throws a head punch that misses.
Reid stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reid lands with a right to the head.
Reid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Catchum backwards.
Reid misses with a punch on the inside.
Catchum swings wildly with an uppercut but Reid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reid prevents a body shot from Catchum.
Reid misses with a punch to the body.
Catchum letting Reid take a breather here.
Catchum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Catchum has had enough of the clinch but Reid keeps him there for the moment.#T4##BC2#
Reid manages to break the clinch.
Reid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Catchum misses with a hook
and Reid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Catchum on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Reid scores with a hook to the body. Catchum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Reid.
Catchum takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reid falls off balance throwing a combination
and Catchum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reid connects with a jab.
Reid 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.
Reid slips a straight right by Catchum.
Catchum cracks Reid with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Reid walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Catchum checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaheim Reid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jaheim Reid's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Reid connects with a body shot.
Reid works Catchum's body with a nice hook.
Jaheim Reid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reid cracks Catchum with a good jab.
Reid throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reid wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reid throws a hook to the side of Catchum's head but Catchum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Catchum lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Catchum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reid slips under a jab.
Catchum swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reid.
Reid thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Catchum wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Catchum throws a hook to the side of Reid's head but Reid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reid throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Catchum wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reid fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Reid attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Catchum throwing a counter right hand but Reid manages to avoid it.
Catchum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Catchum blocks a leg kick.
Catchum is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Catchum misses the jab.
Catchum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reid lands with a shot to the body.
Reid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reid ducks under a wild hook from Catchum.
Reid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Catchum manages to avoid it.
Reid lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Catchum throws a body shot but no joy.
Reid slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reid on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reid. Catchum shrugs it off though.
Catchum tried to score with a low kick but Reid checks it.
Ash Catchum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Catchum lands a jab to the nose.
Reid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reid slips a straight right by Catchum.
Reid lands with a hook. Catchum tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reid scores with a sloppy right hand. Catchum should have avoided that one.
Catchum moves out of range as Reid throws a body kick.
Good shot there by Catchum.
Donk. Reid catches Catchum right on the button with a cross.
Reid tries to land a leg kick but Catchum saw it coming and moves away.
Reid slips a jab from Catchum.
Catchum lands a head shot.
Reid walks into a jab.
Catchum looks to land a right hand but Reid moved out of range.
Reid let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Reid lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Catchum misses with a head kick.
That kick from Reid tenderised Catchum's leg. Catchum is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reid dips to his left and cracks Catchum with an uppercut!
Reid throws a big shot that misses.
Reid throws a leg kick but Catchum sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reid misses the jab.
Catchum on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reid fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reid walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Catchum takes one on the button.
Reid works the jab nicely.
Catchum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reid.
Reid tries to land a front kick but Catchum steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Catchum slips under a jab from Reid.
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!
Catchum throws a shot from downtown. Reid moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Reid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy left from Catchum finds it's target.
Catchum takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reid slips under a jab.
Reid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Catchum.
Reid's corner calls for a 1-2. Reid obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Catchum.
Catchum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick by Catchum misses
and Reid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good work by Reid as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reid takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Catchum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reid jabs at Catchum's body.
Jab by Reid.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaheim Reid!
A relieved looking Jaheim Reid 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 73 Andreev vs Karimov
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Chonan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Catchum.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Catchum! But no joy.#CL#
Chonan rushes Catchum and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Catchum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chonan darts in trying to clinch
and Catchum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Piranha Chonan has been cut.
Chonan blocks a head kick by Catchum.
Piranha Chonan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Catchum lands a lovely overhand right.
Chonan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chonan tries to close the distance and clinch but Catchum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chonan tries to clinch up.
Catchum on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Catchum throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chonan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chonan is looking to clinch.
Chonan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chonan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Catchum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chonan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Catchum paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Catchum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Catchum throws a body shot but no joy.
Chonan 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.
Chonan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Catchum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Chonan misses.
It seemed like Catchum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Catchum takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chonan tries to clinch there but Catchum circles away.
Catchum swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chonan.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chonan, as that shot connected.
Some wild striking there from Chonan.
Catchum doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chonan scores with a body shot. #CL#
Chonan clinches.
Chonan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chonan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Catchum avoids the elbow strike from Chonan, against the cage. #BC2#
Catchum breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Chonan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Catchum. Chonan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Catchum delivers a nice body kick.
Chonan is breathing heavily.
Chonan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Catchum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chonan misses with an uppercut
and Catchum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Catchum misses with a straight right.
Catchum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Catchum lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chonan misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Chonan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Catchum blocks an elbow strike.
Chonan lands a nice elbow.
Chonan misses with the head strike.
Catchum lands a hook that snaps the head of Chonan backwards.
Chonan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Catchum backwards. #T3#
Catchum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Catchum.
Chonan prevents a body shot from Catchum.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Catchum.
A short body shot lands from Catchum as the two fighters clinch.
Catchum blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Catchum.
Catchum lands a body punch.
Catchum working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Catchum.
Chonan working aggressively here.
Chonan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Catchum lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Catchum as the two fighters clinch.
Catchum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Catchum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chonan backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chonan blocking some punches. #BC2#
Catchum breaks from the clinch.
Catchum tests Chonan's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Chonan throws a right hand that Catchum ducks under and follows up with a left that Catchum also avoids with ease.
Chonan moves forwards but Catchum connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#
Piranha Chonan's cut is getting worse.
Catchum connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chonan is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Catchum! But no joy.
Catchum has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Chonan slips a straight right by Catchum.
Catchum slips under a jab from Chonan.#CL#
Chonan clinches.
Chonan takes a shot to the head.
Catchum scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chonan has Catchum pressed against the cage, preventing Catchum from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chonan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Catchum backwards.
Chonan throws a head punch that misses.
Chonan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Catchum misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chonan landing knees to the body.
Chonan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chonan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ash Catchum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Piranha Chonan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Catchum lunges at Chonan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chonan's hand.
Chonan moves to clinch but Catchum breaks away
and Chonan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chonan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Chonan misses the target.
Chonan misses with an uppercut
and Catchum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good exchange - Catchum coming out on top.#CUT2#
Piranha Chonan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Catchum fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chonan on the side of the head.
Chonan throws a combination that misses
and Catchum counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chonan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Catchum.
Catchum lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chonan at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chonan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chonan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Catchum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chonan.
Catchum scores with a sloppy right hand. Chonan should have avoided that one.
Chonan misses with a hook to the body
and Catchum makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chonan misses with an uppercut. Catchum saw that one coming.#T1#
Chonan misses with a looping right.
Catchum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chonan misses with a hook
enabling Catchum to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
Jeez, Piranha Chonan's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nice shot lands for Catchum.
Catchum throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2#
Chonan is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ash Catchum!
An out of breath Ash Catchum thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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

#R1#
Nice cross by Antonio.
Antonio scores with the left hand. Catchum knows he should have avoided that one.
Antonio lands a nice hook to Catchum's body. Catchum takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Antonio lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Catchum misses with a wild body shot.
Catchum misses with a straight right.
Antonio feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Antonio doesn't manage to clinch there - Catchum circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Antonio.
Antonio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Catchum.
Catchum throws a hook but Antonio blocks it.#CL#
Antonio closes the distance and pushes Catchum back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Catchum misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Antonio's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Antonio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Catchum blocks a body shot from Antonio.
Catchum lands with a left to the head.
Antonio misses with a body punch.
Antonio can't find room to land a body shot as Catchum controls the action.
Catchum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Catchum struggles to land a body shot inside as Antonio controls his hands. #T1#
Catchum lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Antonio backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Catchum.
Antonio misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Antonio.
Catchum throws a head punch that misses.
Catchum misses with the head strike.
Antonio misses with a body punch.
Antonio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Catchum blocking some punches.
Catchum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Catchum lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Catchum. #BC2#
Catchum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Antonio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Catchum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Catchum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Catchum staying out of range there.
A big left from Catchum misses.
Catchum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Antonio moves away.#T2#
Antonio throws a looping overhand right but Catchum ducks down to avoid it.
Catchum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Antonio.
Catchum lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Antonio has Catchum up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Catchum.
Catchum has a couple of punches blocked by Antonio. #BC2#
Catchum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Catchum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Catchum is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Antonio rather than just go for the knockout.
Catchum takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Antonio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Catchum's sensitive parts.
Antonio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Catchum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Antonio manages to avoid it.
Catchum loads up on a big right hand but Antonio slips the punch.
Antonio lands with an overhand left.
Antonio missing with a left hand there. Catchum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Catchum swings for the body but Antonio moves out of range.
Catchum ducks right into an uppercut from Antonio. #T3#
Catchum avoids the head kick by Antonio.
Antonio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Catchum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Catchum slips a straight right by Antonio.
Catchum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Catchum uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Antonio has time to react.
Catchum bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Antonio's head backwards.
Antonio swings widly with a right hand
letting Catchum counter with a right hand.
Antonio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Catchum counters with a stiff right hand.
Antonio takes one on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Catchum checks a leg kick.
Catchum throws a body punch but Antonio moves out of range.
Antonio lands a lovely overhand right.
Antonio misses with a straight right.
Nice jab there from Antonio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antonio scores with a body shot.
Antonio is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Catchum throws a looping overhand right but Antonio ducks down to avoid it.
Catchum circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Antonio tries to clinch up
and Catchum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Catchum throws a push kick but Antonio slaps the foot to one side.
Antonio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Catchum's hands.
Catchum steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Antonio. That one must have hurt.#CL#
Antonio moves into the clinch.
Antonio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Antonio works on Catchum's body with a couple of short punches.
Catchum blocks an uppercut.
Antonio tries to throw a body punch but Catchum avoids it by throwing Antonio back against the cage.
Antonio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Antonio is working Catchum over against the cage.
Catchum looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Antonio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Antonio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Catchum backwards.
Antonio misses with a punch to the body.
Antonio swings wildly with an uppercut but Catchum uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Eugenio Antonio will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Catchum takes one on the button.
Catchum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Catchum uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Antonio has time to react.
Antonio throws a shot from downtown. Catchum moves away and avoids it.
Antonio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Antonio slips a jab from Catchum.
Catchum missing with a left hand there. Antonio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Antonio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Catchum's head.
Antonio throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Antonio. That snapped Catchum's head back.
Catchum cracks Antonio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Antonio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Antonio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Catchum gets tackled into the cage by Antonio. Antonio maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Catchum. #BC2#
Catchum breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Catchum connects with a body shot that sends Antonio's belly button to the back.
A lazy body kick from Antonio
letting Catchum counter with a right hand.
Catchum misses with a straight left.
Antonio seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Antonio bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Antonio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Catchum throws a nice looking combination but Antonio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Antonio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Catchum.
Antonio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Antonio moves away from the strike by Catchum.
Antonio is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Catchum takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Catchum paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Catchum slips under a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Catchum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Catchum tries to get set, Antonio tries to push him back and clinch up but Catchum manages to avoid the attempt.
Catchum throws a right hand that misses
and Antonio counters with a body kick.
Catchum lands an overhand right.
Antonio doesn't manage to clinch there - Catchum circles away.
Catchum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Catchum staying out of range there.
Catchum stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Catchum slips a jab and a cross from Antonio.
Catchum throws an overhand right that lands on Antonio's shoulder, as Antonio tries to avoid the shot.
Antonio connects with a right hand. Catchum shakes it off.
Catchum's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Antonio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Catchum scrambles back to his feet.
Catchum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Antonio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Antonio takes a swing at Catchum's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Catchum misses.
Eugenio Antonio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Antonio thuds his right hand into Catchum's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Catchum works Antonio's body with a nice hook.
Antonio tries to clinch up.
Catchum throws a jab when Antonio was well out of range.
Antonio wants to clinch up but Catchum keeps it at a distance.
Catchum scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Catchum throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Antonio counters by moving into the clinch.
Catchum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Catchum misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Antonio fails to land.
Antonio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eugenio Antonio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Antonio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Antonio working aggressively here.
Antonio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Antonio struggles to land a body shot inside as Catchum controls his hands.
Antonio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Antonio - that landed with a thud.
Catchum lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Antonio lands with a right to the head.
Catchum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Catchum has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Antonio seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Catchum can turn it around.
Antonio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Catchum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Catchum misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Antonio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Antonio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Catchum's elbow.
Catchum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Catchum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Catchum misses with a punch on the inside.
Antonio misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Catchum.
Antonio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Catchum misses with a body punch.
Catchum swings wildly with an uppercut but Antonio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Catchum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Antonio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Antonio scores with a shoulder strike.
Catchum tries a body shot but Antonio blocks it.
Antonio throws a punch but it's blocked by Catchum.
Catchum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Antonio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eugenio Antonio 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Antonio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Antonio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Catchum's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Antonio.
A right hand to the body from Catchum.
Antonio misses with a punch on the inside.
Antonio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Antonio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Catchum backwards. #ROC#
Catchum is rocked!
Antonio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Catchum or not.
Catchum is still on wobbly legs! Can Antonio finish him?
Antonio is leaning against Catchum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Antonio has a couple of punches blocked by Catchum.
Antonio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Antonio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Antonio as the two fighters clinch.
Antonio throws a head punch that misses.
Catchum throws a punch but it's blocked by Antonio.
Antonio lands a nice shot to the body.
Catchum takes a shot 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!
Antonio working aggressively here.
Antonio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Antonio.
Antonio lands a big right hand that drops Catchum! The killer instinct kicks in and Antonio finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Antonio!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eugenio Antonio!

Event: PFC 57 Crank vs Mayhem
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
Blasts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Catchum staying out of range there.
Catchum keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blasts is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blasts connects with a high kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Blasts, right into the meat.
Blasts throws a solid leg kick but Catchum takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blasts.
Blasts misses with a body kick.
Blasts takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blasts swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Blasts throws a leg kick but Catchum moved away.
Catchum scores with a hook to the body. Blasts takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blasts connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blasts with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Catchum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blasts moves away.
Blasts fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Blasts ducks right into an uppercut from Catchum.
Blasts fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Catchum.#T1#
Catchum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blasts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Catchum blocks a leg kick.
Blasts on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Catchum throws out a powerful jab.
Catchum scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blasts in his tracks.
Blasts defending well as Catchum loads up on a big left hand.
Catchum throws a right hand that misses
letting Blasts counter with a right hand.
Blasts blocks a jab.
Blasts stuns Catchum with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blasts looks to land a body kick but Catchum moved away.
Blasts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Catchum.
Catchum checks a low kick from Blasts.
Blasts takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blasts misses with a hook.
Catchum slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rupert Blasts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Blasts misses. #T2#
Blasts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Blasts.
Catchum scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Blasts forces Catchum back against the cage and clinches.
Blasts with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blasts.
A head punch on the inside from Blasts fails to land.
Catchum struggles to land a body shot inside as Blasts controls his hands.
Blasts misses with a knee to the head.
Catchum misses with the head strike.
Catchum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blasts misses with a punch on the inside.
Blasts with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Catchum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Catchum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blasts prevents a body shot from Catchum.
Blasts tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Catchum.
Blasts lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Blasts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Catchum tries to work over Blasts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Catchum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blasts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Catchum presses Blasts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Catchum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blasts's elbow.
Blasts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Catchum has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Blasts seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Catchum can turn it around.
Catchum has a couple of punches blocked by Blasts.
Catchum tries to work over Blasts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blasts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Catchum lands a body punch in the clinch.
Catchum working aggressively here.
Blasts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blasts tries a body shot but Catchum blocks it.
Catchum working aggressively here. #T4#
Catchum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blasts taking a breather.
Catchum scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blasts blocks an uppercut.
Blasts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blasts looking to slow down the pace here.
Blasts misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Catchum.
Blasts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Catchum lands a shot to the body.
Blasts misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Catchum.
Blasts lands with a light punch inside.
Catchum lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Catchum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blasts tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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 Rupert Blasts will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Blasts throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blasts.
Blasts slips under a jab.
Blasts tries a low kick but Catchum avoids it.
Catchum misses with a hook to the body
and Blasts counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Catchum lands with a nice body punch.
Catchum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blasts moves away.
Blasts tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Catchum moves out of range of the body kick from Blasts.
Catchum is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blasts with a body shot.
Blasts tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Catchum is able to avoid easily.
A big right from Catchum misses.
Blasts cracks Catchum with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blasts closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blasts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Catchum throws out the jab.
Blasts scores with a jab. Catchum acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blasts swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Catchum to counter 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!
Catchum misses with a hook.#T1#
Blasts throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Catchum on the side of the head.
Blasts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Catchum.
Blasts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blasts throws a leg kick that is checked
and Catchum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blasts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Catchum.
Blasts throws a low kick but Catchum avoids it.
Catchum throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blasts counters with a nice leg kick.
Blasts tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Catchum is able to avoid easily.
Catchum ducks under a wild hook from Blasts.
Catchum slips under a jab.
Catchum now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Blasts connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blasts slips under a jab.
Blasts tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Catchum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Catchum misses the shot to the body.
Blasts throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Catchum jabs Blasts right on the nose. Blasts blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Catchum takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Catchum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blasts was well out of range. Poor timing from Catchum.
Catchum stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Catchum loads up on a big right hand but Blasts slips the punch.
Rupert Blasts is winning the standup battle so far.
Blasts tries a low kick but Catchum avoids it.
Blasts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blasts throws a front kick aimed at Catchum's knee but Catchum avoids it well.
Catchum lands a nice looking body shot.
Blasts connects with a looping right hand.
Catchum slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blasts misses with a looping right.
Blasts feints and then cracks Catchum's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Catchum down.
Catchum fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blasts looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blasts moves away from the strike by Catchum.
Blasts throws a leg kick but Catchum checks it.
Blasts pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Blasts works the jab nicely.
Blasts walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Catchum checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Blasts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Catchum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blasts.
Blasts tried to score with a low kick but Catchum checks it.
Blasts's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Catchum connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blasts scrambles back to his feet.
Blasts misses with a wild body shot.
Blasts defending well as Catchum loads up on a big left hand.
Blasts fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Catchum is out of range.
Catchum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Catchum ducks under a wild hook from Blasts.
Catchum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Blasts, right into the meat.
Catchum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Catchum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blasts doesn't seem bothered though.
Blasts walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blasts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Blasts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Catchum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Catchum takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Catchum.
Catchum takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blasts misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL#
Blasts moves into the clinch.
Rupert Blasts has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blasts tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Catchum.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blasts.
Blasts is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Catchum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Catchum blocks an uppercut.
Blasts working aggressively here.
Blasts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Catchum has a couple of punches blocked by Blasts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Catchum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rupert Blasts will probably get the nod.
That's time! Blasts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Catchum scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blasts in his tracks.
Catchum has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Catchum there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blasts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blasts misses with a hook. Catchum ducked under it nicely.
Blasts misses with a body kick.
Catchum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blasts.
Catchum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blasts throws a head kick that misses.
Catchum misses with a series of wild punches.
Catchum takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blasts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Catchum throws out the jab.
Blasts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Catchum.
Blasts seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Catchum lands a nice looking body shot.
Blasts throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blasts throws a leg kick that misses.
Catchum ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Catchum comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blasts throws a leg kick
and Catchum counters with a two punch combo.
Blasts throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Catchum throws a hook but Blasts blocks it.
Blasts jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Blasts misses with a head kick.
Blasts takes one on the button.
Blasts 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.
Blasts throws a push kick but Catchum slaps the foot to one side.
Blasts throws a leg kick but Catchum sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Catchum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Catchum throws a body shot but no joy.
Catchum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A clash of legs there as Catchum blocks the low kick.
Blasts tries to clinch up but Catchum circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Catchum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blasts finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Blasts swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ash Catchum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rupert Blasts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Blasts throws a push kick but Catchum slaps the foot to one side.
Catchum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blasts counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Catchum moves away from the strike by Blasts.
Catchum looks to land a left hand but Blasts moved out of range nicely.
Catchum takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Catchum throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Catchum.
Catchum connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Catchum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blasts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Catchum throws an overhand right that lands on Blasts's shoulder, as Blasts tries to avoid the shot.
Blasts lands a glancing blow to the side of Catchum's head.
Blasts blocks a jab.
Blasts feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Blasts plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Blasts throws a leg kick but Catchum checks it.
Catchum looks to land a left hand but Blasts moved out of range nicely.
Catchum stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Blasts throws a head kick that misses.
Blasts scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blasts pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Catchum's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Blasts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Catchum.#KD2#
Catchum cracks Blasts with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Catchum has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Blasts to stand back up!#ROC2#
Blasts is rocked!
BAM! Catchum delivers a spinning backfist that drops Blasts like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Ash Catchum!
A relieved looking Ash Catchum 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 53 Pate vs Crank
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Jab, jab by Brah - just one landing.
Brah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Catchum doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Catchum misses.
Brah scores with a shot to the body.
Catchum misses with a straight left.
Catchum takes a swing at Brah's ribcage but misses.
Catchum slips under a jab from Brah.
Catchum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brah was well out of range. Poor timing from Catchum.
Catchum lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Catchum throws a body shot but no joy.
Brah throwing a counter right hand but Catchum manages to avoid it.
Catchum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brah doesn't seem bothered though.
Brah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brah connects with a looping right hand.
Brah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Catchum.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brah lands the left hand.
Catchum misses with a wild body shot.
Catchum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Catchum looks to land a left hand but Brah moved out of range nicely.
Catchum is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
A slow jab from Catchum misses its intended target.
Brah has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite in the buildup to the fight.
Brah misses with a wild body shot.
Catchum tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Catchum cracks Brah with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Catchum dips to his left and cracks Brah with an uppercut!
Brah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Catchum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brah lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Catchum forces Brah back against the cage and clinches.
Brah throws a punch but it's blocked by Catchum.
Brah throws a head punch that misses.
Catchum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brah misses with the head strike.
Brah misses with a punch on the inside.
Catchum throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on Brah's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Brah throws a punch but it's blocked by Catchum. #BC#
Brah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Catchum defending well as Brah loads up on a big left hand.
Catchum misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Brah.
Catchum misses with a body shot
and Brah counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brah throws a jab when Catchum was well out of range.
Brah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Catchum moves away.
Catchum throws a combination that misses
and Brah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Catchum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brah.
Brah throws a body punch but Catchum moves out of range.
Edgy Brah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Catchum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brah.
Brah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brah throws an off balance right hand
and Catchum makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brah misses with a left hand
and Catchum counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Catchum bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brah's head backwards.
Brah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Catchum was well out of range. Poor timing from Brah.
Brah looks to score with a jab to the body but Catchum is just out of range.
Brah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Catchum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brah moves away.
A big left from Brah misses.
Catchum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brah moves out of range of the strikes.
Catchum connects with the punch.
Catchum gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brah.
Catchum wants to clinch.
Brah lands with an uppercut that bounces Catchum off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Catchum blocks a jab.
Catchum on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Catchum moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Brah fails to land.
Brah struggles to land a body shot inside as Catchum controls his hands.
Brah lands a shot to the body.
Brah scores with a shot to the side of Catchum's head.
Catchum swings wildly with an uppercut but Brah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brah misses with a body punch.
Catchum makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Catchum misses with the head strike.
Brah misses with a punch to the body.
Catchum throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Brah breaks from the clinch.
Brah slips a jab from Catchum.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Catchum ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Catchum throws a right and a left that Brah avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edgy Brah dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Catchum.
A swing and a miss from Brah.
Edgy Brah is winning the standup battle so far.
Catchum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brah circles away quickly and effectively.
Catchum throws a one two combo.
Brah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Catchum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Catchum misses with a hook. Brah ducked under it nicely.
Brah with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Catchum to score with a decent uppercut.
Brah throws an overhand right that lands on Catchum's shoulder, as Catchum tries to avoid the shot.
Catchum takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brah on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Catchum doesn't seem bothered though.
Brah's jab looks to have found its range, popping Catchum under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Catchum throws a shot from downtown. Brah moves away and avoids it.
Catchum doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brah throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Catchum counter with a right hand.
Brah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Catchum.
Brah throws a lazy uppercut
and Catchum counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Catchum needs to keep his hands up - Brah had a free shot at his head there.
Nice straight punches there by Catchum. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Catchum.
Brah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Catchum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brah cracks Catchum with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brah misses with a looping left.
Catchum misses with a looping left.
Catchum throws a body punch but Brah moves out of range.
Brah is looking to counter punch.
Brah misses with an uppercut.
Catchum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brah.
Catchum staying out of range there.
Brah throws a nice looking combination but Catchum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brah scores with a jab to the head.
Catchum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brah throws out the jab.
Brah moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Catchum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brah moves away.
Catchum misses with a low kick.
Brah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Catchum throws a shot from downtown. Brah moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Catchum throws a hook but Brah blocks it.
Brah swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brah fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Catchum on the side of the head.
No joy there for Catchum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Catchum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Brah misses the target.
Brah lands a head shot.
Brah misses the jab.
Brah loads up on a big right hand but Catchum slips the punch.
Catchum connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brah. Brah circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brah swings for the body but Catchum moves out of range.
Catchum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brah throws a poor cross that misses
and Catchum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Catchum clinches up against the cage.
Brah lands a body punch.
Brah misses with the head strike. #T3#
Catchum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Brah.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brah.
Catchum lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Catchum scores with a shoulder strike.
Brah scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Brah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Catchum ducks under a wild hook from Brah.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brah.
A telegraphed right hand from Brah misses the target.
Brah sets himself, and Catchum steps forward looking for the clinch! Brah avoids it this time.
Brah scores with the left hand. Catchum knows he should have avoided that one.
Catchum lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brah darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brah misses with a looping left.
Catchum slips a jab from Brah.
A big right from Brah misses.
Brah connects with a single shot there.
Catchum has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Catchum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brah.
Catchum slips a jab from Brah.
A little jabbing left from Catchum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brah just misses with a punch to the body.
Catchum cracks Brah with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brah throws a right hand that misses
and Catchum counters with a straight right hand.
Brah drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Catchum avoids the body shot from Brah.
Catchum moves out of range as Brah strikes.
Brah moves away from the strike by Catchum.
Brah misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brah. Catchum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Catchum is looking for the big counter here.
Nice shot by Brah.
Catchum lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Catchum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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 Edgy Brah will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Catchum is looking to clinch but Brah is avoiding it.
Good shot there by Brah.
Catchum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brah misses with a double jab.
Catchum works the jab nicely.
Catchum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brah.
Catchum scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brah scores with a jab to the body.
Catchum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brah manages to avoid it.
Catchum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Catchum misses the shot to the body.
Brah is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah connects with a body shot that sends Catchum's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Catchum drives through and clinches with Brah against the cage.
Ash Catchum seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brah pushes Catchum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brah can't find room to land a body shot as Catchum controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brah.#T1#
Brah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brah misses with the head strike.
Brah is leaning against Catchum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brah has a couple of punches blocked by Catchum.
Catchum makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brah throws a punch but it's blocked by Catchum.
Catchum has a couple of punches blocked by Brah.
Catchum swings wildly with an uppercut but Brah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Catchum's elbow.
Catchum has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Brah seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Catchum can turn it around.
Brah misses with the head strike.
Brah throws a head punch that misses.
Brah lands a shoulder strike.
Brah tries to throw a body punch but Catchum avoids it by throwing Brah back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Brah.
Brah misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Brah on the inside.
Catchum tries to work over Brah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Catchum throws a head punch that misses.
Ash Catchum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Catchum's elbow.
Brah lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Catchum can't find room to land a body shot as Brah controls the action.
Brah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Catchum gets through Brah's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Catchum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Catchum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Catchums head. #BC#
Brah breaks from the clinch.
Brah throws a hook but Catchum blocks it.
Catchum throws a lazy uppercut
and Brah counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body punch from Brah.
A punch combination from Brah misses.
Catchum scores with the left hand. Brah knows he should have avoided that one.
Brah lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Catchum doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Catchum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brah.#T3#
Brah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Catchum.
Brah swings for the body but Catchum moves out of range.
Brah loads up on a big right hand but Catchum slips the punch.
Brah throws a right and a left that both miss.
Catchum shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Catchum scores with a body shot.
Catchum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brah throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Catchum. Brah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brah takes one to the chin there.
Brah throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brah ducks under a wild hook from Catchum.
Brah lands with a straight right. Catchum didn't see that one coming.
Brah lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A lazy left from Brah finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Catchum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
A big right from Brah misses.
Catchum misses the shot to the body.
Brah swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brah misses with an uppercut. Catchum saw that one coming.
Brah jabs Catchum right on the nose. Catchum blinks but takes it well.
Catchum looks to land a right hand but Brah moved out of range.
Catchum throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brah on the side of the head.
Catchum ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Catchum takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Catchum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brah loads up on a big right hand but Catchum slips the punch.
Catchum moves out of range as Brah strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Catchum keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Catchum moves out of range of the strikes.
Catchum misses with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edgy Brah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brah 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28

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

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

#R1#
Kansleri throws a low kick but Catchum avoids it.
Catchum jabs Kansleri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice shot by Kansleri.
Kansleri pivots, looking for a leg kick but Catchum is out of range and Kansleri settles back down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kansleri.
Kansleri throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kansleri drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Catchum ducks under a wild hook from Kansleri.
Catchum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Catchum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kansleri, as that shot connected.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Catchum as he checks the leg kick.
Catchum is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kansleri with a body shot.
A big left from Kansleri misses.
Catchum swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kansleri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Catchum cracks Kansleri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Catchum lands a nice looking body shot.
Catchum walks into a left hand.
Kansleri throws a sloppy head kick and Catchum moves out of range easily.
Catchum throws an overhand right that lands on Kansleri's shoulder, as Kansleri tries to avoid the shot.
Kansleri with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Catchum. Kansleri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kansleri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansleri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Catchum lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kansleri looks to land a right hand but Catchum moved out of range.
Catchum stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kansleri.
Catchum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kansleri throws a leg kick
and Catchum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Catchum scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Catchum is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kansleri rather than just go for the knockout.
Catchum swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kansleri.
Kansleri does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but Catchum checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Catchum! But no joy.
Catchum connects with a body shot that sends Kansleri's belly button to the back.
Catchum with a jab.
Catchum has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Catchum lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kansleri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansleri misses the target.
Kansleri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kansleri pivots, looking for a leg kick but Catchum is out of range and Kansleri settles back down. #T2#
Kansleri lands a slapping body shot.
Kansleri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Catchum lands with a nice body punch.
Kansleri circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Kansleri misses the target.
Kansleri slips under a jab.
Kansleri tries to counter by clinching up but Catchum breaks away and moves out of range.
Kansleri just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansleri takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kansleri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kansleri misses with a straight left.
Kansleri lands with a shot to the body.
Kansleri misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Catchum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Catchum's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kansleri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Catchum scrambles back to his feet.
Kansleri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kansleri misses with a hook.
Catchum checks a low kick from Kansleri.
Kansleri takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Catchum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansleri throws out the jab.
Kansleri slips under a jab from Catchum.
A decent looking cross lands there for Catchum.#T3#
Catchum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansleri was well out of range. Poor timing from Catchum.
Catchum keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Catchum loads up on a big right hand but Kansleri slips the punch.
Kansleri moves out of range of the strikes.
Kansleri jabs at Catchum's body.
Catchum gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kansleri thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Catchum if he has to take too many more of those.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but Catchum sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but Catchum checks it.
Catchum blocks a jab.
Catchum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Catchum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansleri manages to avoid it.
Kansleri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Kansleri is predictable there
and Kansleri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kansleri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Catchum.
Catchum blocks a low kick nicely.
Catchum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansleri manages to avoid it.#T4#
Kansleri misses with a kick to the body.
Kansleri misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Catchum checks the leg kick nicely there.
Catchum is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kansleri had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kansleri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kansleri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Catchum.
Kansleri connects with a solid leg kick.
Kansleri lands a nice shot that snaps Catchum's head back.
Catchum lands an overhand right.
Kansleri lands a really nice looking cross but Catchum seems unphased.
Catchum takes a swing at Kansleri's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Kansleri misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Catchum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A cross from Catchum lands.
Kansleri thows a leg kick but Catchum checks it
enabling Catchum to counter with a crisp jab.
A left lands for Kansleri.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Catchum on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kansleri. Kansleri obviously looking to wear him down.
Kansleri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Catchum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansleri throws out the jab.
Catchum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kansleri throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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 Rauta Kansleri will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Catchum moves in looking to clinch but Kansleri pushes him off.
Kansleri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Catchum checks a low kick from Kansleri.
Catchum throws out a counter right but Kansleri avoids it with no problem.
Kansleri throws a head kick that misses.
Kansleri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Catchum throws a shot to the body.
Kansleri throws a big shot that misses.
Kansleri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kansleri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kansleri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Catchum let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kansleri cracks Catchum with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kansleri blocks a jab.
Catchum throws a body punch but Kansleri moves out of range.
Catchum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kansleri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catchum slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Catchum dodges the punch combination from Kansleri.
Catchum ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Catchum throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kansleri on the side of the head. #T1#
No joy there for Kansleri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Catchum staying out of range there.
Kansleri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Kansleri misses.
Kansleri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Catchum.
Catchum misses with a double jab.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but Catchum sees it coming and moves out of range.
Catchum avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kansleri lands the left hand.
Kansleri is looking to chop away at Catchum's legs.
Kansleri throws out a loose jab but Catchum uses good head movement to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Catchum.
Catchum jabs at Kansleri's body.
Catchum throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kansleri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Catchum throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Kansleri counters with a quick kick to the body but Catchum blocks it.
Catchum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kansleri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kansleri walks into a straight right hand from Catchum.#T2#
Kansleri throws a leg kick but Catchum sees it coming and moves out of range.
Catchum clobbers Kansleri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kansleri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Catchum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Catchum swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Kansleri counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kansleri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kansleri can't find room to land a body shot as Catchum controls the action.
Kansleri lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Kansleri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kansleri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Catchum.
Kansleri motions for Catchum to come forward. Kansleri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kansleri misses the shot to the body.
Kansleri moves out of range as Catchum strikes.
Kansleri cracks Catchum with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kansleri staying out of range there.
Catchum tests Kansleri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good exchange - Kansleri coming out on top.#T3#
Catchum checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Catchum releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kansleri throws a hook but Catchum avoids it easily.
Kansleri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ash Catchum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kansleri misses with a looping right.
Catchum slips under a jab from Kansleri.
Kansleri backing away here, and Catchum unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kansleri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kansleri is looking to score with low kicks.
Kansleri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Catchum.
A little feinted left hand from Kansleri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Catchum changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kansleri throws the kick towards the body but Catchum avoids it.
Kansleri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Catchum checks the leg kick.
Kansleri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Catchum lands a glancing blow to the side of Kansleri's head.
Kansleri tries a head kick but it misses.
Catchum checks a low kick from Kansleri.
A slow jab from Catchum misses its intended target.
Kansleri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Catchum checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kansleri throws the left hand but Catchum avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Kansleri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kansleri throws a head kick but Catchum moves out of range.
Catchum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansleri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Catchum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansleri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kansleri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Catchum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kansleri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Catchum avoids the head kick by Kansleri. #CL2#
Catchum clinches with his opponent.
Catchum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Catchum lands a body shot.
Kansleri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Catchum backwards.
Kansleri blocks an uppercut.
Catchum misses with a punch to the body.
Kansleri throws a head punch that misses.
Catchum misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Catchum scores with a nice short uppercut.
Catchum swings wildly with an uppercut but Kansleri uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ash Catchum 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#
Kansleri swings for the body but Catchum moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Catchum.
Kansleri connects with a jab.
Kansleri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slow jab from Catchum misses its intended target.
A cross from Catchum lands.
Catchum throws a hook to the side of Kansleri's head but Kansleri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Catchum misses with a straight left.
Kansleri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kansleri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catchum walks into a left hand.
Kansleri drops his hands momentarily and Catchum takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kansleri slips under a jab.
A lazy left from Catchum finds it's target.
Catchum misses with a right hand
enabling Kansleri to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Catchum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Catchum moves away from the strike by Kansleri.
Kansleri lands with a right hand.
Catchum lands a jab.
Kansleri is looking to chop away at Catchum's legs.
Kansleri tries to work over Catchum's front leg with a kick but Catchum checks it.
Kansleri slips a jab from Catchum.
Catchum cracks a nice hook into Kansleri's ribs.
Catchum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansleri throws out the jab.
Catchum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kansleri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Catchum was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansleri.
Catchum misses with a body shot.
Catchum connects with a right hand. Kansleri shakes it off.
Kansleri defending well as Catchum loads up on a big left hand.
Catchum misses with a wild body shot.
Kansleri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Catchum checks it well.
Kansleri throws a hook to the side of Catchum's head but Catchum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick lands from Kansleri.
Kansleri misses with an uppercut. Catchum saw that one coming.#T2#
Catchum staying out of range there.
Catchum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Catchum takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansleri stalks Catchum and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Catchum's face. Catchum staggers backwards, shaken.
Catchum blocks a jab.
Kansleri throws a leg kick that is checked
and Catchum counters with a series of strikes. Kansleri will be more careful next time no doubt.
Catchum blocks a leg kick.
Kansleri misses with the combination.
Kansleri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Catchum.
Kansleri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Catchum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kansleri.
Catchum cracks Kansleri with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Catchum misses with a hook.
Catchum scores with a shot to the body.
Catchum misses with a hook.
Kansleri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kansleri throws a leg kick but Catchum moved away.#T3#
Kansleri works the jab nicely.
Nice jab there from Kansleri.
Catchum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansleri manages to avoid it.
Catchum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Catchum misses the shot to the body.
Catchum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Catchum catches Kansleri right on the button with a cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Catchum checks a leg kick.
Kansleri takes one to the chin there.
Catchum misses with a looping left.
Kansleri moves away from the strike by Catchum.
Kansleri ducks under a wild hook from Catchum.
Kansleri tries to score with a low kick but Catchum moves his leg out of the way.
Kansleri throws a good cross that connects.
Kansleri tries a low kick but Catchum avoids it.
Kansleri throws a jab when Catchum was well out of range.
Nice body punch from Catchum.
Catchum misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Catchum scores with a shot to the body.
Kansleri just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansleri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Catchum throws an off balance right hand
and Catchum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Catchum misses.
Catchum defending well as Kansleri loads up on a big left hand.
Catchum throws a body punch but Kansleri moves out of range.
Kansleri misses with a looping right.
Kansleri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kansleri throws a low kick but Catchum avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Catchum 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kansleri misses with a looping right.
Kansleri lands a nice shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kansleri.
Catchum just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansleri throws a looping overhand right but Catchum ducks down to avoid it.
Catchum throws a shot from downtown. Kansleri moves away and avoids it.

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 Rauta Kansleri.
I think Kansleri 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rauta Kansleri!
A very excited looking Rauta Kansleri rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: PFC 42 McGuire vs Mayhem
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Lucjusz scores with a shot to the body.
Ash Catchum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Catchum darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Catchum looks to land a right hand but Lucjusz moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Lucjusz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Catchum moves out of range of the leg kick from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz slips a straight right by Catchum.
Lucjusz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Catchum cracks a nice hook into Lucjusz's ribs.
Catchum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lucjusz misses with a straight left.
Catchum lands a nice hook to Lucjusz's body. Lucjusz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lucjusz misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Catchum.
Lucjusz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lucjusz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Catchum's sensitive parts.
Lucjusz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Catchum lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Catchum throws out a loose jab but Lucjusz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Catchum slips under a jab from Lucjusz.
Catchum cracks Lucjusz with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Catchum misses with a wild body shot.
Catchum tests Lucjusz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Catchum has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Catchum lands a lovely overhand right.
Lucjusz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Catchum's calf.
Lucjusz needs to keep his hands up - Catchum had a free shot at his head there.
Catchum takes one to the side of the head.
Lucjusz tries to work over Catchum's front leg with a kick but Catchum checks it.
A left and a right from Catchum both land. Nice combination.
Catchum takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Catchum keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #TD#
Lucjusz gets a double leg takedown into Catchum's guard.
Lucjusz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucjusz throws a big right hand that misses.
Lucjusz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Catchum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Lucjusz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lucjusz throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Lucjusz wants to control from the top but Catchum keeps moving.
Catchum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lucjusz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Catchum is keeping the position for now.
Catchum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lucjusz wants to control from the top but Catchum keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Catchum lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Catchum tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Catchum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ash Catchum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lucjusz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Catchum is out of range.
Catchum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucjusz was well out of range. Poor timing from Catchum.
Lucjusz scores with a body shot.
Lucjusz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Catchum.
Catchum connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lucjusz throws a leg kick but Catchum checks it.
Catchum looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucjusz is just out of range.
Lucjusz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lucjusz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Catchum sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A slow jab from Catchum misses its intended target.
Catchum throws a body shot but no joy.
Lucjusz throws a quick counter kick to the body but Catchum avoids it.
Catchum misses with a straight left.
Catchum scores with a jab.
Catchum is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Catchum digs a good body shot into Lucjusz's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Lucjusz misses the target. #T4##TD#
Lucjusz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Catchum!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Catchum can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!
Catchum is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lucjusz connects with a decent elbow.
Catchum is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lucjusz connects with a decent elbow.
Lucjusz is looking to take a break and control but Catchum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lucjusz 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.
Catchum defending against the ground and pound.
Lucjusz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Catchum is not content to let Lucjusz control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Catchum is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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 Lucjan Lucjusz 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#
Lucjusz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Catchum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Catchum is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lucjusz with a body shot.
Catchum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lucjusz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lucjusz looks to land a left hand but Catchum moved out of range nicely.
Catchum jabs at Lucjusz's body.
Catchum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Catchum throws a hook to the side of Lucjusz's head but Lucjusz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lucjusz tries to counter with a takedown but Catchum is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Lucjusz drives through and clinches with Catchum against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catchum blocking some punches.
Lucjusz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lucjusz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lucjusz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Catchum backwards.
Catchum lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucjusz is struggling to control the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Catchum throws a head punch that misses.
Lucjusz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Catchum can't find room to land a body shot as Lucjusz controls the action.
Lucjusz misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Catchum on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lucjusz tries to throw a body punch but Catchum avoids it by throwing Lucjusz back against the cage.
Catchum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Catchum misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Catchum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Lucjusz.
Catchum misses with the head strike.
Catchum scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Catchum cracks Lucjusz with a nice body shot.
Lucjusz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lucjusz throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Catchum.
Lucjusz misses with a punch on the inside.
Lucjusz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Catchum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lucjusz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Catchums head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Catchum struggles to land a body shot inside as Lucjusz controls his hands.
Catchum misses with some punches.
Lucjusz blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Catchum.
Catchum has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lucjusz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Catchum can turn it around.
Lucjusz lands with a left to the head.
Lucjusz lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lucjusz trying to control the position but instead, Catchum has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lucjusz into the cage.
Catchum throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Lucjusz lands a right hand.
Lucjusz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Catchum backwards.
Catchum swings wildly with an uppercut but Lucjusz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Lucjusz fails to land.
Catchum has a couple of punches blocked by Lucjusz.
Catchum lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lucjusz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Catchum misses with a punch to the body.
Lucjusz throws a punch but it's blocked by Catchum.
A short body shot lands from Lucjusz as the two fighters clinch.
Lucjusz effectively controlling the action here.
Catchum blocks an uppercut.
Lucjusz struggles to land a body shot inside as Catchum controls his hands.
Catchum scores with a hook to the body.
Lucjusz looking to stall. #T4#
Lucjusz pushes Catchum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lucjusz stalling.
A nice left hand lands by Catchum.
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!
Catchum tries to work over Lucjusz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Catchum blocks a body shot from Lucjusz.
Catchum blocks an uppercut.
Catchum blocks an uppercut.
Lucjusz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lucjusz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lucjusz cracks Catchum with a nice body shot.
Lucjusz working aggressively here. #TD#
Lucjusz gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Lucjusz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Catchum keeps working.
Catchum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lucjusz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Catchum blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lucjusz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucjan Lucjusz dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lucjusz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lucjusz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Catchum tries to avoid it but Lucjusz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Catchum to the ground. Catchum escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lucjusz doesn't manage to clinch there - Catchum circles away.
Lucjusz blocks a jab.
Lucjusz tried to counter with a leg kick but Catchum avoided it.
Catchum takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Catchum scores with a hook to the body. Lucjusz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lucjusz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Catchum misses with a wild body shot.
Catchum with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lucjusz moves out of range of the strikes.
Lucjusz tries to land a leg kick but Catchum saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucjusz looks to land a left hand but Catchum moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Catchum misses the target.
Catchum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucjusz manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lucjusz, right into the meat.
Lucjusz pushes Catchum away with a front kick.#T1#
Catchum cracks a nice hook into Lucjusz's ribs.
Catchum stuns Lucjusz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Catchum drops his hands momentarily and Lucjusz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lucjusz misses with a leg kick
and Catchum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ash Catchum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lucjusz throws an off balance right hand
and Catchum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Catchum lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Catchum scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lucjusz looks to score with a jab to the body but Catchum is just out of range.
Catchum cracks Lucjusz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lucjusz loads up on a big right hand but Catchum slips the punch.
Jab from Catchum.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Catchum just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucjusz looks to score with a jab to the body but Catchum is just out of range.
Lucjusz takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Lucjusz closes the distance and clinches.
Ash Catchum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lucjusz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lucjusz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lucjusz blocking some punches.
Lucjusz misses with a punch on the inside.
Lucjusz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Catchum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Lucjusz.
Catchum tries to throw a body punch but Lucjusz avoids it by throwing Catchum back against the cage.
Catchum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lucjusz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lucjusz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lucjusz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lucjusz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lucjusz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Catchum backwards.
Catchum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Catchum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lucjusz tries to throw a body punch but Catchum avoids it by throwing Lucjusz back against the cage.
Lucjusz misses with the head strike. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Catchum.
Catchum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lucjusz blocks an uppercut.
Lucjusz can't find room to land a body shot as Catchum controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Lucjusz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lucjusz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Catchum's elbow.
Lucjusz misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Lucjusz.
Lucjusz blocks a body shot from Catchum.
A short uppercut from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz is working Catchum over against the cage.
Catchum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Catchum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lucjan Lucjusz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lucjusz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Catchum is rocked!
Lucjusz has a couple of punches blocked by Catchum.
Catchum is still on wobbly legs! Can Lucjusz finish him?
Lucjusz throws a punch but it's blocked by Catchum.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Catchum.
Catchum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Catchum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Lucjusz. #T4#
Catchum blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Catchum.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Catchum.
Lucjusz working aggressively here.
Lucjusz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lucjusz has a couple of punches blocked by Catchum.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Catchum.
Lucjusz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lucjusz misses with some punches.
Lucjusz has a couple of punches blocked by Catchum.
Lucjusz is struggling to control the position.
Catchum blocking some punches.
Catchum seems to have recovered his senses.
Catchum misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Lucjusz fails to land.
Lucjusz working aggressively here.
Catchum throws a punch but it's blocked by Lucjusz.
Catchum working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Catchum after a bit of a struggle.
Catchum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Catchum lands with a left to the head.
Lucjusz misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Lucjusz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Catchum misses with a body punch.

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 Lucjan Lucjusz.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lucjusz, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucjan Lucjusz!
Lucjan Lucjusz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PFC 38 House vs Li
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Lucjusz throws a jab when Catchum was well out of range.
Catchum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lucjusz throws out the jab.
A nice combination there by Catchum.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Catchum!
Catchum just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucjusz walks into a left hand.
Lucjusz misses with a body kick.
Catchum lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lucjusz at a distance.
Lucjusz misses with a hook.
Catchum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Catchum's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lucjusz misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Catchum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Catchum misses with a hook. Lucjusz ducked under it nicely.
Catchum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucjusz moves away.
Catchum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Catchum just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Catchum lands with a good body shot.
Ash Catchum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Catchum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucjusz manages to avoid it.
Lucjusz just misses with a punch to the body.
Catchum throws a looping overhand right but Lucjusz ducks down to avoid it.
Lucjusz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Catchum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lucjusz staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Catchum. Lucjusz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Catchum avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Catchum was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Catchum is looking to wear down Lucjusz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Catchum lunges at Lucjusz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lucjusz's hand.
Lucjusz walks into a jab.
Catchum swings for the body but Lucjusz moves out of range.
Lucjusz is looking to land body kicks.
Lucjusz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Catchum scores with a sloppy right hand. Lucjusz should have avoided that one.
A big left from Catchum misses. #T2#
Lucjusz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Catchum.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lucjusz! But no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucjusz throws a looping overhand right but Catchum ducks down to avoid it.
Catchum stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lucjusz is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Catchum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lucjusz.
Catchum ducks under a wild hook from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz throws a looping overhand right but Catchum ducks down to avoid it.
Catchum lands a two punch combo.
Lucjusz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lucjusz cracks a nice hook into Catchum's ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Lucjusz. That snapped Catchum's head back.
Lucjusz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Catchum stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lucjusz lands the left hand.
Lucjusz misses with a body punch
and Catchum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Catchum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Lucjusz tries to clinch
and Catchum counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Catchum looks to land a right hand but Lucjusz moved out of range.
Lucjusz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Catchum defends it well.
Lucjusz throws a jab but it's blocked by Catchum.
Lucjusz ducks right into an uppercut from Catchum.
Lucjusz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from Catchum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lucjusz looks to land a body kick but Catchum moved away.
Lucjusz on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Lucjusz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Catchum, pushing him back against the cage.
Lucjusz trying to stall but Catchum improves his position.
Catchum is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Catchum lands with a right to the head.
Catchum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Catchum lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lucjusz.
Catchum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lucjusz's elbow.
Lucjusz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lucjusz swings wildly with an uppercut but Catchum uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucjusz prevents a body shot from Catchum.
Lucjusz throws a head punch that misses.
Lucjusz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Catchum tries to throw a body punch but Lucjusz avoids it by throwing Catchum back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lucjusz.
Catchum blocking some punches.
Lucjusz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Catchum blocking some punches. #BC2#
Lucjusz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lucjusz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lucjusz lands a jab to the head.
Catchum lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lucjusz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lucjusz misses with a body kick.
Catchum slips under a jab.
Catchum connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ash Catchum dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Catchum swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lucjusz.
Catchum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lucjusz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Lucjusz misses the target.
Catchum has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Catchum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Catchum takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Catchum digs a good hook to Lucjusz's body.
Lucjusz tries to clinch but Catchum moves out of range.
Catchum misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucjusz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucjusz lands a head shot.
Ash Catchum is winning the standup battle so far.
Lucjusz blocks a jab.
Lucjusz lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Catchum cracks Lucjusz with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Catchum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lucjusz.
No joy there for Catchum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lucjusz staying out of range there.
Catchum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucjusz can do to turn this around?
Catchum slips a straight right by Lucjusz.
Catchum takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lucjusz moves away from the strike by Catchum.
Lucjusz with the counter takedown but Catchum avoids it easily.
Catchum is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lucjusz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Catchum.
Catchum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Catchum throws a right hand that Lucjusz ducks under and follows up with a left that Lucjusz also avoids with ease.
Catchum avoids a kick to the body.
Lucjusz misses with an uppercut
and Catchum counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lucjusz thinking.
Lucjusz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lucjusz fails with a takedown attempt.
Catchum is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Catchum swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Catchum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lucjusz.
Lucjusz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Catchum connects with a body shot.
Catchum blocks a low kick nicely.
An inside leg kick from Lucjusz misses.
Lucjusz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucjusz throws a jab but it's blocked by Catchum.
Lucjusz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Catchum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lucjusz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Catchum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Catchum misses with an uppercut. Lucjusz saw that one coming.
Catchum defending well as Lucjusz loads up on a big left hand.
Catchum misses with a body shot
and Lucjusz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No luck for Lucjusz with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Catchum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Lucjusz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Catchum misses.
Catchum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucjusz lands with a right hand.
Lucjusz darts in looking for a takedown but Catchum gets double underhooks and turns Lucjusz into the cage.
Ash Catchum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucjan Lucjusz.
Catchum closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lucjusz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Catchum's calf.
Lucjusz shoots and misses
and Catchum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Catchum ducks under a wild hook from Lucjusz.
Catchum takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lucjusz throws the kick towards the body but Catchum avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lucjusz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Catchum just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucjusz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lucjusz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lucjusz tests Catchum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Catchum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucjusz manages to avoid it.
Catchum sets himself, and Lucjusz steps forward looking for the clinch! Catchum avoids it this time.
Lucjusz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Catchum.
Lucjusz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Catchum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lucjusz throws a leg kick but Catchum checks it.
A big left from Catchum misses.
Catchum sets himself, and Lucjusz steps forward looking for the clinch! Catchum avoids it this time.
Lucjusz misses with a straight right.
Catchum swings for the body but Lucjusz moves out of range.
Catchum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lucjusz throws a lazy right hand but Catchum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Lucjusz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lucjusz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lucjusz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Catchum is keeping the position for now.
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 Ash Catchum 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!
#R3#
Lucjusz jabs Catchum to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Lucjusz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Catchum tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lucjusz is in Catchum's guard.
Lucjusz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lucjusz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lucjusz landing some decent shots from guard.
Lucjusz trying to control but Catchum is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucjusz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lucjusz working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lucjusz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Catchum keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Catchum throws a right and a left that Lucjusz avoids nicely.
Lucjusz tries a quick counter leg kick but Catchum is wise to it.
Catchum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Catchum scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lucjusz. Catchum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Catchum chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lucjusz can pounce on him. #T2#
Lucjusz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Catchum finds it's way round the side to connect with Lucjusz's head.
Catchum misses with a wild body shot.
Lucjusz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lucjusz walks into a stiff left hand from Catchum.
Lucjusz connects with a solid leg kick.
Lucjusz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Catchum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lucjusz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Catchum moves away from the strike by Lucjusz.
A swing and a miss from Catchum.
Lucjusz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lucjusz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lucjusz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lucjusz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Catchum defending well as Lucjusz loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Lucjusz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Catchum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lucjusz.
Catchum's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Catchum duly obliges.
Lucjusz swings widly with a right hand
and Catchum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Catchum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucjusz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lucjusz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Catchum's sensitive parts.
A big right from Catchum misses.
Catchum needs to keep his hands up - Lucjusz had a free shot at his head there.
Catchum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lucjusz lands with a right hand.
Lucjusz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Catchum's sensitive parts.
Catchum is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lucjusz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Catchum is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Catchum catches Lucjusz right on the button with a cross.
Ash Catchum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Lucjusz has a takedown stuffed.
Catchum swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lucjusz.
Lucjusz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lucjusz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucjusz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Catchum to score with a decent uppercut.
Lucjusz shoots in and drives through. Catchum sprawls well.#TD2#
Catchum gets caught flat footed, as Lucjusz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lucjusz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Catchum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lucjan Lucjusz.
I think Catchum 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: PFC 33 Yamaguchi vs Darkk II
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Toskala throws a body punch but Catchum moves out of range.
Catchum throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Catchum looks to throw the jab but Toskala is out of range.
A big right from Catchum misses.
Toskala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Catchum slips under a jab from Toskala.
Catchum appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Toskala swings away with a body shot that misses
and Catchum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Catchum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toskala.
Catchum throws a shot from downtown. Toskala moves away and avoids it.
Toskala moves out of range of the strikes.
Ash Catchum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Catchum lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catchum lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Catchum.
Toskala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toskala walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toskala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Catchum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Catchum throws a body punch but Toskala moves out of range. #T1#
Catchum stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Toskala misses the shot to the body.
Catchum looks to score with a jab to the body but Toskala is just out of range.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Catchum has knocked Toskala down with a huge combo! Catchum steps away and waves a wobbly Toskala back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Toskala is rocked!
Catchum throws an overhand right that has Toskala reeling! Catchum follows up with more punches and Toskala is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ash Catchum!
During a confident post fight interview, Ash Catchum thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PFC 27 Tepes vs House
Date: Mar 23, 2018

#R1#
Catchum throws a body shot but no joy.
Catchum with a jab.#CL2#
Catchum gets a clinch.
Winston fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Catchum lands a left hand.
Winston tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Catchum smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Catchum forces Winston back against the cage and clinches.
I was talking to Winston's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Winston blocks a body shot from Catchum.
Winston jumps guard but Catchum turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winston is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Catchum to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catchum swings wildly with an uppercut but Winston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Catchum throws a head punch that misses.
Winston jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Catchum walks away with a smile on his face. Winston gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Catchum lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Catchum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Catchum throws a looping overhand right but Winston ducks down to avoid it.
Winston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winston feinted with a counter takedown.
Winston with a lazy takedown attempt
and Catchum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Catchum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winston changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Catchum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Winston circles away quickly and effectively.
Winston half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Catchum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winston throws a body shot but no joy.
Catchum now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Winston misses the shot to the body.
Catchum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winston was well out of range. Poor timing from Catchum.
Catchum just misses with a punch to the body.
Catchum takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Catchum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Winston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Catchum is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Winston rather than just go for the knockout.
Winston has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Winston. Catchum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winston misses with a straight right.
Catchum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Winston tries to counter with a takedown but Catchum is quick to defend against it.
Winston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winston connects with a body shot that sends Catchum's belly button to the back.
Catchum has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Winston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Winston slips under a jab from Catchum.#CL2#
Catchum closes the distance and clinches.
Winston tries to pull guard but Catchum holds him up against the cage and eventually Winston drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winston.
Winston tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Catchum just stands there and leans against the cage.
Catchum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Catchum misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Catchum.
Catchum throws a punch but it's blocked by Winston. #T3#
Winston tries to pull guard but Catchum won't allow it. #TD#
Winston has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Catchum uses from the top position.
Winston 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Winston working for submissions but it's allowed Catchum to get to half guard.
Winston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Winston looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Catchum pushes past his half guard into mount!
Winston wants to hold on but Catchum pushes him away.
Winston keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Winston is working hard here to advance position.
Winston 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.
Catchum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Winston. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Winston is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Winston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Winston gets full guard.#SUB#
Winston throws his legs up looking for a submission but Catchum uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ash Catchum dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Winston lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Winston.
Winston half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Catchum misses the shot to the body.
Winston changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Winston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Catchum.
Catchum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Catchum with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Catchum misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winston. Catchum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winston slips a jab from Catchum.
Catchum misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Catchum misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Catchum. Winston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Catchum throws a body punch but Winston moves out of range.
Winston looks to land a left hand but Catchum moved out of range nicely.
Catchum misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Catchum avoids the body shot from Winston.
Ash Catchum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winston lands a nice shot that snaps Catchum's head back.
A swing and a miss from Catchum.
Winston throws out a powerful jab.
Winston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Catchum misses the shot to the body.
Catchum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winston misses with a jab to the body
and Catchum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body punch from Winston.
Catchum is looking to clinch.
Winston moves out of range of the strikes.
Catchum just misses with a punch to the body.
Catchum moves into range and connects with a jab.
Winston misses with a takedown attempt - Catchum sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Catchum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Winston misses with an uppercut
and Catchum counters with a stiff right hand.
Winston lands a body shot.
Catchum ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Good shot there by Catchum.
A punch lands to the side of Catchum 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Winston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice cross by Catchum.
Winston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Catchum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Winston swings away with a body shot that misses
and Catchum counters with a stiff right hand.
Ash Catchum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Winston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Winston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Catchum doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Catchum looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Catchum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Catchum thuds a left hand into Winston's body.
Catchum closes the distance looking to clinch
and Winston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Winston slips a jab and a cross from Catchum.
Catchum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Catchum fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Catchum swinging wildly here.
Catchum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winston.
Winston shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Winston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ash Catchum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Winston takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Catchum finds it's way through Winston's defenses.
Catchum misses with a hook. Winston ducked under it nicely.
Winston throws a poor cross that misses
letting Catchum counter with a right hand.
Catchum walks into a jab.
A jab from Catchum misses.
A quick step to the side and Winston tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Catchum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Winston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Winston walks into a stiff left hand from Catchum.
Catchum connects with a body shot.
Catchum throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Winston counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Winston throws a strike but Catchum rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ash Catchum 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#
Catchum on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Catchum as he connects with a hook.
Catchum missing with a left hand there. Winston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Catchum misses with a shot to the body
and Winston counters with a nice body shot.
Winston lands with a straight right. Catchum didn't see that one coming.
Catchum works Winston's body with a nice hook.
Catchum throws a body shot but no joy.
Catchum stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Catchum moves into range and clinches up with Winston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catchum tries a body shot but Winston blocks it.
Winston is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Catchum to keep the fight standing.
Winston blocks an uppercut.
Winston jumps guard but Catchum turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winston tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Catchum just stands there and leans against the cage.
Catchum working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Winston jumps guard but Catchum turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1##TD#
Winston pulls guard. #SUB#
Winston looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Catchum slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Winston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Catchum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Catchum manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Catchum avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Winston working for a triangle but Catchum defends it easily. #SUB#
Winston is looking for a triangle but Catchum pushes his legs off easily. #T2##SUB#
Winston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Catchum gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Catchum got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Catchum has managed to get both his arms back between Winston's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Winston is looking for a triangle but Catchum pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Winston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Catchum gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB#
Winston is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Winston throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Catchum escapes and throws Winston's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Winston is looking to regain half guard here but Catchum keeps moving and retains side control.
Winston regains half guard.
Winston controlling the position well.
Winston wants to get back to full guard.
Ash Catchum is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Winston regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Catchum got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Catchum has managed to get both his arms back between Winston's legs - danger averted.
Winston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Winston looking for a guillotine here but Catchum defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Winston looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

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 Harry Winston.
I think Catchum 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ash Catchum!
Ash Catchum decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PFC 22 Tepes vs Stone
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Svensson just misses with a punch to the body.
Catchum scores with a jab to the body.
Catchum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Catchum misses with a shot to the body
and Svensson counters with a straight right hand.
Catchum throws a lazy uppercut
and Svensson counters with a nice leg kick.
Svensson wants to clinch up but Catchum keeps it at a distance.
A cross from Catchum lands.
Catchum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Svensson counters with an outside leg kick.
Catchum takes a swing at Svensson's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catchum tries to bum rush Svensson with a series of wild strikes but Svensson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Catchum fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Svensson on the side of the head.
Catchum connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Catchum misses with a lunging right hand
and Svensson counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Catchum misses with an uppercut
and Svensson counters with a stiff right hand.
Catchum throws a lazy right hand but Svensson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Svensson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Catchum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Catchum checks the leg kick nicely there.
Catchum swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Svensson.
Catchum thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the body from Catchum misses
and Svensson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Svensson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Catchum.
Catchum connects with a good right hand that stumbles Svensson. Svensson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Catchum works the jab nicely.
Catchum fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Svensson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Catchum.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Svensson 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.#T2#
Catchum misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Catchum throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Svensson counters by clinching up.
Catchum lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Catchum breaks from the clinch.
Catchum lands a nice looking body shot.
Catchum jabs Svensson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Svensson lands a leg kick that knocks Catchum off balance momentarily.
We've been told by Catchum's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Svensson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Catchum with a nice cross.
Svensson throws a hook to the side of Catchum's head but Catchum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Catchum misses with a few strikes there.
Catchum throws a shot from downtown. Svensson moves away and avoids it.
Catchum connects with a right hand. Svensson shakes it off.#T3#
Svensson doesn't manage to clinch there - Catchum circles away.
It looked like Catchum was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Svensson.
Catchum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ash Catchum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svensson moves out of range of the strikes.
Good shot there by Catchum.
Svensson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Catchum.
It seemed like Svensson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Catchum looks to land a left hand but Svensson moved out of range nicely.
Catchum throws a lazy right hand but Svensson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Catchum there.
Catchum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svensson manages to avoid it.
Catchum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Svensson.
It looked like Catchum wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Catchum connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Svensson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Svensson digs a good hook to Catchum's body.
Svensson defending well as Catchum loads up on a big left hand.
Svensson throws out a counter right but Catchum avoids it with no problem.
Svensson lands a leg kick that knocks Catchum off balance momentarily.
Svensson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Catchum scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Svensson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Catchum misses with a wild combination.
Catchum connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ash Catchum dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Catchum lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Svensson at a distance.
Svensson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Svensson misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Catchum. Beautiful body shot.
No joy there for Svensson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Catchum throws a body shot but no joy.
Catchum is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Catchum swings for the body but Svensson moves out of range.
Catchum throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Svensson to counter with a crisp jab.
Svensson walks into a stiff left hand from Catchum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catchum lands a jab.
Svensson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Catchum is looking for a counter combo.
Svensson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Catchum.#T1#
Nice shot by Catchum.
Catchum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svensson was well out of range. Poor timing from Catchum.
Catchum sets himself, and Svensson steps forward looking for the clinch! Catchum avoids it this time.
Catchum slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Catchum. Svensson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ash Catchum is winning the standup battle so far.
Svensson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Svensson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Catchum bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Svensson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Catchum misses with a wild body shot.
Catchum misses with a hook. Svensson ducked under it nicely.
Catchum throws a jab but it's blocked by Svensson.
Catchum with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Catchum jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Catchum moves out of range as Svensson strikes.
Svensson moves out of range of the strikes.
Svensson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Catchum takes a swing at Svensson's ribcage but misses.
Svensson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Catchum misses with a hook. Svensson ducked under it nicely.
Catchum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Svensson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Catchum swinging wildly here.
Svensson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Svensson throws a hook but Catchum avoids it easily.
Catchum scores with a jab to the body.
Svensson throws out a loose jab but Catchum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Svensson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Svensson closes the distance and pushes Catchum back into the cage.#T3##TD2#
Svensson pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Catchum got a little sloppy there for a moment and Svensson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Catchum has managed to get both his arms back between Svensson's legs - danger averted.
Svensson trying to control the position.
Catchum is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Svensson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Svensson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Catchum defends it easily.#T4#
Svensson controlling the position.
Catchum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Svensson on the ground.
Svensson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ash Catchum 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#
Svensson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Svensson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Catchum throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Catchum misses the target.
Catchum misses the body punch
enabling Svensson to counter with a crisp jab.
Catchum just misses with a punch to the body.
Svensson thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catchum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Svensson counters with a straight right hand.
Catchum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Catchum misses. #T1#
Catchum misses with a straight right.
Catchum thuds a left hand into Svensson's body.
Catchum throws an overhand right that lands on Svensson's shoulder, as Svensson tries to avoid the shot.
Catchum misses the body punch
and Svensson counters with a thumping low kick.
Catchum throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Catchum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Svensson circles away quickly and effectively.
Catchum misses with a straight right.
Catchum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Svensson.
Catchum scores with a punch to the head.
Svensson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Svensson tries to close the distance and clinch but Catchum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Catchum uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Svensson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Catchum counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Catchum misses with a hook. Svensson ducked under it nicely.
Svensson clobbers Catchum with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Svensson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Svensson clinches with his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Svensson.
Svensson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Catchum blocking some punches.
Svensson misses with the head strike.
Catchum tries a body shot but Svensson blocks it. #T3#
Catchum lands a nice shot to the body.
Catchum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Svensson blocks a body shot from Catchum. #TD2#
Svensson manages to pull guard.
Svensson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Svensson trying to keep a closed guard but Catchum is proving a slippery customer.
Catchum stays in close to Svensson's body and controls the position.
Svensson looking to control.
Ash Catchum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4##SUB2#
Svensson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Svensson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Catchum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Svensson counters with an inside leg kick. #CL2#
Svensson darts in and clinches Catchum up against the cage.
Sven Svensson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Svensson 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 Sven Svensson.
I think Catchum 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: PFC 13 Yamaguchi vs Dog
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Catchum checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brooks defending well as Catchum loads up on a big left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Catchum as he connects with a hook.
Catchum loads up on a big right hand but Brooks slips the punch.
Catchum just misses with a punch to the body.
Brooks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Catchum punishes Brooks's body with a nice straight punch.
Catchum works over Brooks's head and body with a nice combination.
A cross from Catchum lands.
Brooks throws a leg kick which misses Catchum's front leg but catches the back leg as Catchum tries to avoid it.
Brooks throws a leg kick
and Catchum makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Brooks changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Catchum looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Catchum's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Brooks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
The referee asks Brooks politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Brooks prefers to stall for the moment though.
Brooks misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Catchum takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Catchum wants to control but Brooks postures up.
Catchum is letting Brooks control him for a moment.
Catchum tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Brooks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Catchum is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brooks lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks is putting a hurting on Catchum here, landing some big shots from side control.
Catchum dodges the ground and pound from Brooks.#T3#
Brooks is looking to take a break and control but Catchum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brooks working away.
Catchum tries to bench press Brooks off him but Brooks keeps the position.
Catchum parries the strikes from Brooks easily there. Brooks is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Catchum to escape.
Brooks in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brooks working the head and body with strikes.
Brooks cracks Catchum with a big right hand but Catchum just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Brooks throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Catchum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brooks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Catchum is trying to escape the position but Brooks is controlling the position.
Brooks 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Catchum is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Brooks tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Catchum felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Catchum prevents Brooks from improving position.
Catchum is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Brooks dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Brooks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Catchum.
Catchum looks to throw the jab but Brooks is out of range.
Catchum stuffs the takedown attempt from Brooks. Brooks gets slowly back to his feet.
Brooks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Catchum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brooks moves away.
A lazy left from Brooks finds it's target.
A left and a right from Brooks both land. Nice combination.
Catchum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brooks looks to clinch
and Catchum counters with a stiff right hand.
Brooks misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
Brooks has closed the distance and engaged Catchum in a clinch.
Brooks looking to stall.
Brooks misses with the head strike.
Brooks prevents a body shot from Catchum.
Catchum working aggressively here. #T1#
Brooks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Catchum gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Catchum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Catchum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Catchum scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brooks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Catchum avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Brooks has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Catchum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Catchum.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Catchum.
Brooks blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Catchum.
A head punch on the inside from Brooks fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Catchum as Brooks tries to tie him up.
Catchum doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
A short uppercut from Catchum.
Catchum misses with the head strike.
Catchum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brooks blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Brooks tightens his grip and picks Catchum up, before dumping him to the ground. Catchum manages to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks wants to pass the guard but Catchum is keeping the position.
Catchum lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Catchum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Brooks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Catchum gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Damian Brooks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
Brooks working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Catchum has passed into half guard!
Brooks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Brooks looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Catchum has picked Brooks up and slammed him! Brooks can't keep hold of the triangle and Catchum manages to pass to side control!
Brooks is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Catchum gets to mount! Brooks was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Catchum tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Catchum prevents Brooks from getting the reversal.
Catchum tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brooks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Catchum trying to control but Brooks is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ash Catchum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Brooks moves away from the strike by Catchum.
Catchum throws out a loose jab but Brooks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brooks attempts a counter takedown but Catchum avoids it well and moves away.
Catchum scores with a jab.
Brooks throws a chopping leg kick but Catchum manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Catchum throws a counter combo.
Nice body punch from Catchum.
Catchum scores with a hook to the body. Brooks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Brooks looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brooks trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Catchum manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Catchum preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Brooks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Catchum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Catchum manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Catchum must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Catchum is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Brooks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Brooks looking for a guillotine here but Catchum defends easily.
Catchum looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Catchum stopping the sweep attempt from Brooks.#SUB#
Brooks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Catchum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Catchum manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brooks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Catchum stays in close to Brooks's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Brooks isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Catchum stacks Brooks on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Catchum!#T3#
Brooks regains half guard.
Brooks wants to improve his position but Catchum is controlling well.
Brooks wants to control but Catchum is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brooks is trying to stand up here but Catchum is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Damian Brooks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Catchum slaps away a takedown attempt from Brooks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Catchum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brooks wants to clinch.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Catchum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brooks manages to avoid it.
Ash Catchum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brooks shoots in but Catchum avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brooks moves away from the strike by Catchum.
Catchum scores with a body shot.
Brooks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD#
Brooks fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Catchum to the ground. Brooks is now in Catchum's guard.
Brooks wants to pass the guard but Catchum is keeping the position.
Brooks is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Catchum controlling Brooks's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ash Catchum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Catchum 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: PFC 4- The Source
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Santos misses with a combination
and Catchum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Santos misses.
Santos scoring well with a low kick there.
Catchum throws a shot to the body.
Catchum lands with a right hand.
Catchum misses with a looping left.
Catchum misses with a straight right.
A jab lands there for Catchum.#CUT2#
It looks like Jorge Santos has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Catchum.
Catchum takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Catchum on the side of the head.
Catchum scores with a hook to the body. Santos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Santos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Catchum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santos.
No joy there for Catchum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santos throws a big shot that misses.
Catchum lands a jab to the head.
Santos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Catchum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Santos doesn't seem bothered though.
Ash Catchum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Catchum wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Catchum throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Santos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Santos is trying to control the action in half guard but Catchum is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Catchum keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Santos working over Catchum with some ground and pound. Catchum looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Catchum regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Santos. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Santos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Santos wants to control from the top but Catchum keeps moving.
Santos postures up and lands a big shot to Catchum's brow. #SUB#
Santos 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.
Santos controlling from the top position.
Catchum pulls Santos in close to his closed guard and prevents Santos from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Santos wants to control from the top but Catchum keeps moving.
Santos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Catchum is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Catchum working a defensive guard but Santos passes into half guard.
Santos is looking to pass Catchum's guard but actually Catchum recovers to full guard.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Catchum is keeping the position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Catchum can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Santos controls the pace.
Catchum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santos postures up in Catchum's guard and throws a big left but Catchum blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Santos misses with a left hand
and Catchum counters with a straight right hand.
Santos throws a shot from downtown. Catchum moves away and avoids it.
Catchum misses with a body shot.
Santos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santos throws a chopping leg kick but Catchum manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Santos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ash Catchum will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jorge Santos's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Catchum throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A combination from Catchum does no damage.
Santos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Catchum avoids it really well and circles away.
Catchum avoids the head kick by Santos.
A little jabbing left from Catchum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Catchum misses with an uppercut. Santos saw that one coming.
Ash Catchum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Catchum throws a right and a left that Santos avoids nicely.
Santos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Catchum slips under a jab from Santos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos slips a straight right by Catchum.
Catchum takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Catchum closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Catchum tries a body shot but Santos blocks it.
Santos working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santos has a couple of punches blocked by Catchum.
Catchum misses with the head strike.
Catchum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Santos controlling the action here for a moment. #TD#
Santos lands a takedown into guard.
Catchum wants to hit a switch here but Santos passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Catchum there! #SUB#
Santos goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Catchum is on top in guard. #SUB#
Santos working for submissions but it's allowed Catchum to get to half guard. #T2#
Santos is positioning himself well to prevent Catchum advancing to mount.
Santos is trying to maintain the position but Catchum is very close to passing his half guard.
Santos is controlling Catchum's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Santos is looking to control Catchum's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santos avoid being mounted?#T3#
Santos is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Santos has his hands clasped together around Catchum's back. He's all about the action.
Santos wants to control but Catchum is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Catchum prevents Santos from improving his position.
Jorge Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Santos is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santos trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Catchum manages to pass to mount!
Catchum is stalling here but it's allowed Santos to get half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Catchum is one step ahead there.
Catchum being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ash Catchum will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jorge Santos's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Santos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Catchum.
Santos tries to score with a low kick but Catchum moves his leg out of the way.
Santos shoots for a takedown but Catchum saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Catchum closes the distance and pushes Santos back into the cage.
Catchum is working Santos over against the cage.
Catchum swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Santos has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Catchum regains guard immediately.
Santos is in close to Catchum's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Santos wants to control from the top but Catchum keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catchum seems keen to control Santos's posture.#T1#
Santos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santos wants to control from the top but Catchum keeps moving.
Catchum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Santos.
Santos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Catchum is keeping the position.
Catchum pulls Santos in close to his closed guard and prevents Santos from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Catchum throws a one two combo. #T2#
Catchum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Catchum.
A swing and a miss from Catchum.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santos misses with a body kick.
Catchum throws out a counter right but Santos avoids it with no problem.
Catchum fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Santos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Catchum connects with a single shot there.
Catchum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Catchum to counter with a crisp jab.
Santos lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Catchum has managed to clinch.
Catchum working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Catchum. #T3#
Santos lands a hook that snaps the head of Catchum backwards.
Santos stalling in the clinch but Catchum improves position.
Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santos has Catchum pressed against the cage.
Santos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Santos throws a punch but it's blocked by Catchum.
Santos wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos blocks an uppercut.
Catchum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santoss head.
Catchum blocks an uppercut.
Catchum working aggressively here.
Catchum misses with a body punch.
Catchum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Catchum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ash Catchum is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Santos misses with a punch on the inside.
Santos lands with a left to the head.
Santos is looking for a takedown.
Catchum works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Santos is trying to force a seperation but Catchum has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Catchum.
Catchum misses with some punches.
Catchum has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Santos seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Catchum can turn it around.
Santos jumps guard but Catchum turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Santos lands a shoulder strike.
Santos misses with the head strike.
Jorge Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Santos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Santos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Catchum is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ash Catchum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Catchum 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Pulse 99
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
Gozu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Catchum moves out of range of the strikes.
Catchum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gozu looks to land a combination. Catchum sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gozu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gozu tries for a takedown but Catchum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Catchum throws a big counter combination but Gozu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gozu shoots in but no luck this time.
Gozu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gozu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ash Catchum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miller Gozu.
Catchum stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Catchum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Catchum loads up on a big right hand but Gozu slips the punch.
Catchum on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Catchum lands with a cross.
Catchum throws a hook but Gozu blocks it.
Catchum throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gozu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gozu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Catchum appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Catchum works Gozu's body with a nice hook.
Gozu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Catchum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Gozu misses
and Catchum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gozu throws an off balance right hand
and Gozu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Gozu throws a shot from downtown. Catchum moves away and avoids it.
Gozu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Catchum throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Gozu rushes Catchum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Catchum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gozus head.
Gozu fails to pull guard.
Catchum lands a right hand.
Catchum working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Catchum stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gozu can't get the takedown.
Gozu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Catchum after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Gozu successfully pulls 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.#SUB2#
Gozu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Catchum defends well.
Gozu looks winded!#SUB2#
Gozu is looking for a triangle but Catchum pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Catchum is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Gozu is trying to keep Catchum in close.
Gozu being controlled here, momentarily.
Gozu wants to control the position but Catchum says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gozu is trying to get back to full guard.
Gozu is trying to control but can't.
Gozu wants to improve his position but Catchum is controlling well. #T3#
Gozu is looking to control Catchum's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gozu avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gozu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Catchum haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gozu tries to get to full guard but Catchum has control of the leg. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Catchum clinches up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Catchum.
Catchum lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gozu wants a takedown but no success here.
Catchum scores with a hook to the body.
Gozu is trying to pull guard but Catchum turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Catchum lands with a right to the head.
Catchum lands a left hand.
Gozu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Catchum gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Catchum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gozus head.
Gozu takes a shot to the head.
Catchum scores with a shot to the side of Gozu's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Catchum is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Catchum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gozu backwards.
Nice body punch from Catchum - that landed with a thud.
Catchum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gozu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Catchum after a bit of a struggle.
Catchum works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Catchum lands a hook that snaps the head of Gozu backwards.
Catchum scores with a shoulder strike.
Catchum lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Catchum prevents the takedown attempt.
Catchum scores with a nice hook to the head.
Catchum lands a nice uppercut.
Catchum lands a nice uppercut.
Catchum gets through Gozu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ash Catchum 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##CL#
Catchum clinches up against the cage.
Catchum gets through Gozu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Catchum lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Catchum.
Gozu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Catchum pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Catchum stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Catchum lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Catchum scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Catchum scores with a shoulder strike.
Gozu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Catchum scores with a nice hook to the head.
Catchum scores with a shot to the side of Gozu's head. #ROC#
Gozu is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Catchum works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Catchum lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Catchum.
Gozu is still on wobbly legs! Can Catchum finish him?
Gozu takes a shot to the head.
Catchum makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Catchum.
Gozu is breathing heavily.
Gozu tries for a takedown but Catchum manages to get underhooks.
Catchum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Catchum stops a takedown attempt from Gozu.
Ash Catchum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miller Gozu.
Catchum lands a big right hand that drops Gozu! The killer instinct kicks in and Catchum finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Catchum!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ash Catchum!
A relieved looking Ash Catchum thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Miller Gozu spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you! Its a great night of fights so stick around!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2017

#R1#
Catchum ducks under a wild hook from Khan.
Khan slips a jab and a cross from Catchum.
Catchum definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Catchum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Catchum manages to avoid it.
Khan walks into a left hand.
Catchum fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Khan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Catchum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Catchum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Catchum throws a looping overhand right but Khan ducks down to avoid it.
Khan tries to counter with a clinch but Catchum shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Catchum misses with a looping right.
Catchum throws a hook but Khan avoids it easily.
Catchum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
A cross from Catchum lands.
A swing and a miss from Catchum.
Catchum lands a body shot.
Catchum misses with an uppercut. Khan saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Catchum.#ROC#
Khan is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ghengis Khan has been cut.
Catchum darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Khan's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Catchum before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ash Catchum!

Event: TWGC 18 (265lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ash Catchum (ranked 4540 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasilli Drakov (ranked 5154 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

185 cm
24 yrs
190 lbs

190 cm
24 yrs
220 lbs

Catchum

Drakov

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ash Catchum! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Vasilli Drakov!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Drakov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Drakov tries to pull guard but Catchum holds him up against the cage and eventually Drakov drops back down to his feet.

Catchum jumps guard and drags Drakov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Drakov works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Drakov wants to work for an arm triangle but Catchum is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Catchum is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ryōzanpaku Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

Drakov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Catchum could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Drakov has cracked it and Catchum is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Drakov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vasilli Drakov!
Vasilli Drakov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fatty's logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2017

#R1#
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve scores with a jab to the body.
Steve needs to keep his hands up - Catchum had a free shot at his head there.
Catchum lands with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Toni Steve has been cut.
Steve misses with an uppercut.
Catchum scores with a one two! Steve had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Steve on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #ROC#
Steve is rocked!
Catchum connects with a stiff jab that staggers Steve - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ash Catchum!

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