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Event: Syn Whymer vs Mfer
Date: Mar 28, 2021

#R1#
Girard lands a leg kick that knocks Stein off balance momentarily.
Stein slips under a jab from Girard.
Girard works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Girard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Girard throws a nice looking combination but Stein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stein wants to counter with a clinch but Girard pushes him away.
Girard just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Stein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Girard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stein.
Stein now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good leg kick by Girard.
A low kick from Girard misses
and Stein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Gaultier Girard has been cut.
Both fighters circling a little - Girard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Girard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Girard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Girard loads up on a big right hand but Stein slips the punch.
Stein looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Stein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Girard tried to score with a low kick but Stein checks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Stein blocks the leg kick.
Stein tries to counter by closing the distance.
Girard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Girard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stein shapes to counter with a head kick.
Stein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Girard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Girard.
Stein wants to counter the offense by Girard and move into the clinch position.
Girard scores with a nice body kick. #T2#
Girard misses with a hook.
Stein tries to counter with a clinch but Girard shakes him off and moves away.
A good leg kick by Girard.
Stein ducks under a wild hook from Girard.
Girard throws a big shot that misses.
Stein tries to counter by closing the distance.
Girard throws a chopping leg kick but Stein manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Girard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Girard with a nice calf kick.
Stein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Girard connects with a single shot there.
Girard's corner calls for a 1-2. Girard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Girard misses with an uppercut. Stein saw that one coming.
Girard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Girard throws a leg kick but Stein checks it.
Girard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#That has opened up Frank Stein's cut even more.
Girard throws a leg kick but Stein sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stein let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Girard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crunch! Girard slams his shin into Stein's torso.
Girard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stein moves out of range of the body kick.
Girard is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Girard throws a solid leg kick but Stein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Girard.#T4##KD#
Girard feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Stein sprawling to the canvas! Stein rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Girard finish him?! #ROC#Stein is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Girard moves in close and cracks Stein with a massive right hand! Stein, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Girard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gaultier Girard!
Gaultier Girard decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Syn Gusmao vs Uesugi
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Stein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
Stein is looking to counter the offense by Tantor and move into the clinch.
Tantor misses with a hook
and Stein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stein checks a low kick from Tantor.
Stein wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tantor throws an overhand right that lands on Stein's shoulder, as Stein tries to avoid the shot.
Good work by Stein as he checks the leg kick.
Stein throwing a counter right hand but Tantor manages to avoid it.#CL#
Stein clinches up with Tantor and pushes him back against the cage.
Tantor avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tantor fails to land.
Good body shot from Stein.
Tantor misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Tantor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tantor throws a lazy right hand but Stein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stein half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tantor tries a low kick but Stein avoids it.
Tantor scores with a head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.#T1#
Stein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tantor scores with a jab to the body.
Tantor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tantor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stein ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
Stein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tantor misses with a hook.
Stein lands a nice looking body shot.
Stein scores with a punch to the head.
Stein takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body kick there by Tantor.
Tantor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Papi Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor. #T2#
Tantor throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Stein counters by clinching up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tantor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tantor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tantor dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
Stein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tantor backwards.
Tantor working aggressively here.
Tantor misses with the head strike.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Tantor controls his hands.
Tantor's coach down at Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tantor's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tantor takes an elbow to the temple.
Tantor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Stein.
Tantor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tantor blocks an elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Stein.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T3#
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Tantor stalling in the clinch.
Tantor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tantor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein lands an elbow just above Tantor 's eye.
Tantor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein blocking some punches.
Tantor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stein has him pressed against the cage.
Tantor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tantor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor slowing the pace effectively.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Tantor avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tantor.
Tantor has Stein pushed against the cage.
Stein takes a shot to the head.
Tantor is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tantor.#T4#
Tantor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tantor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stein fails to land.
Tantor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steins head.
Stein lands an elbow inside that Tantor shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Tantor manages to break the clinch.
Stein avoids a kick to the body.
Tantor tries to land a body kick
and Stein counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stein blocks a low kick nicely.
Tantor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Tantor.
Good standup being displayed there by Tantor as he connects with a hook.
Stein throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Papi Tantor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Stein's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Stein avoids a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Tantor.
Tantor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stein was well out of range. Poor timing from Tantor.
Tantor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tantor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stein tries to counter by clinching up but Tantor breaks away and moves out of range.
Tantor throws a hook to the side of Stein's head but Stein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tantor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stein is out of range.
Stein scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
It looked like Stein was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tantor thows a leg kick but Stein checks it
and Stein counters with an inside leg kick.
Tantor misses the jab.
Stein lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tantor throws the left hand but Stein avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Tantor misses with a hook. Stein ducked under it nicely.
Tantor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tantor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tantor throws a wild body kick that Stein sees coming a mile off.
Stein throws a sloppy head kick and Tantor moves out of range easily.
Tantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tantor throws a right hand that misses
and Tantor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stein looks to land a left hand but Tantor moved out of range nicely.
Stein avoids the body shot from Tantor.
An attempted straight right counter from Stein misses the target.
Tantor throws a body punch but Stein moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Tantor throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Tantor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stein gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tantor.
Stein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tantor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stein moves away.
Stein throwing a counter right hand but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Tantor looks to land a body kick but Stein moved away.
Stein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Stein throws a big counter combination but Tantor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stein blocks a leg kick.
Stein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
A jab from Tantor misses.
A little feinted left hand from Stein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tantor.
Papi Tantor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick from Tantor, right into the meat of the thigh. #T3#
Tantor just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tantor.
Tantor delivers a nice body kick.
Stein 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.
Tantor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stein wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tantor tried to score with a low kick but Stein checks it.
Stein is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tantor.
Stein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tantor scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Stein takes the fight into the clinch.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Tantor controls his hands.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tantor tries to break the clinch but Stein is controlling the position.
Tantor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stein working aggressively here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tantor.
Tantor lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tantor lands a left hand.
Tantor lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tantor.
Stein lands an elbow that stopped Tantor in his tracks for a moment.
Tantor blocks an elbow strike.
Tantor wants to stall.
Stein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tantor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Papi Tantor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Stein's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Tantor throws an off balance right hand
and Stein counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tantor avoids the head kick by Stein.
Stein tries to close the distance and clinch but Tantor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tantor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tantor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stein moves out of range as Tantor strikes.
As Tantor looks to move away, Stein throws a big counter combo but Tantor just gets out of the way.
Stein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tantor just misses with a punch to the body.
Stein throwing a counter right hand but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Stein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tantor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tantor misses with a kick to the body.
Tantor just misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor throws an overhand right that lands on Stein's shoulder, as Stein tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
A low kick from Tantor misses
and Stein counters with an inside leg kick.
Stein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jab, jab by Tantor - just one landing.
A jab from Tantor finds it's way through Stein's defenses.
Stein throws a head kick but Tantor moves out of range.
Stein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Tantor misses.
Stein was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tantor with a nice calf kick.#CL#
Stein moves into the clinch successfully.
Tantor tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Tantor back against the cage.
Tantor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frank Stein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stein misses with an elbow strike.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Tantor avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tantor wants to stall. #BC2#
Tantor breaks from the clinch.
Stein scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Tantor.
Nice jab there from Tantor.
Stein fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tantor on the side of the head.
Tantor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tantor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stein moves out of range as Tantor strikes.
Stein tried to counter with a leg kick but Tantor avoided it.
Tantor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Tantor throws an off balance right hand
and Stein counters with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Tantor.
Tantor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stein ducks right into an uppercut from Tantor.
Stein ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
Stein wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tantor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stein throws a sloppy head kick and Tantor moves out of range easily.
Stein is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tantor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stein's sensitive parts.
Stein checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Tantor slips a straight right by Stein.
Stein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a hook. Stein ducked under it nicely.
Tantor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stein's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stein staying out of range there.
Stein gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tantor.
Tantor jabs at Stein's body.
Tantor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tantor throws a right hand that misses
and Stein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stein slips a straight right by Tantor.

And that's the end of the fight!
Papi Tantor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tantor 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Syn 779 Toivonen vs Girard
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1#
Stein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stein throws a quick counter head kick but Arones was just out of range.
Arones lands with a shot to the body.
Arones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stein was well out of range. Poor timing from Arones.
Stein appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Arones darts in and clinches Stein up against the cage.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Arones avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Arones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stein blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arones dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
A left hand lands to the body for Arones.
Arones scores with a shot to the side of Stein's head.
Arones misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stein throws an elbow but misses.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses. #T1##TD2#
Arones has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stein regains guard immediately.
Stein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arones trying to control but Stein is working from the bottom. #ES#
Stein manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Arones lands a hook that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stein lands with a light punch inside.
Arones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein digs a right hand into Arones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arones's gas tank.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stein throws an elbow but misses.
Arones working aggressively here.
Arones scores with a shot to the side of Stein's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that Stein has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Arones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stein misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Stein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Arones's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Gabriel Arones has been cut.
Arones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Arones struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stein prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stein lands an elbow inside.
Stein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arones takes an elbow to the temple.
A short uppercut from Stein.
Arones avoids a wild elbow strike from Stein.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Stein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arones tries a body shot but Stein blocks it. #T3#
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Arones tries to score a body lock takedown but Stein shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stein comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stein.
Arones has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stein seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Arones can turn it around.
Arones struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Arones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein misses with an elbow strike. #BC2#
Arones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Arones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arones shoots in for a takedown but Stein shows good takedown defense.
Frank Stein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Arones.#T4#
Arones swats away the attempt to clinch by Stein.#CL#
Stein moves into range and clinches up with Arones.
Arones misses with a punch to the body.
Stein stops a takedown attempt from Arones.
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Arones controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stein.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arones blocks an elbow strike.
Arones misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Stein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Arones's cut.
That's time! Stein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Arones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Arones scores with a jab to the body.
Arones misses with a shot to the body
and Stein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arones misses with a looping left.
Arones throws a looping overhand right but Stein ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Stein clinches with his opponent.
Arones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stein after a bit of a struggle.
Stein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Arones lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stein.
Arones lands with a left to the head.
Arones lands a left hand.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Frank Stein has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stein misses with a punch to the body.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Arones blocks an elbow strike from Stein.
Stein blocking some punches.
Arones looking to stall.
Stein misses with a body punch.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arones's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Arones fails to land.
Arones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stein gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stein lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Arones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Stein.
Arones blocks a body shot from Stein.
Stein stops a takedown attempt from Arones.
Frank Stein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Arones.
Arones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Arones throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
Arones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Arones can't get the takedown.
Arones swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arones blocks an elbow strike from Stein.
Stein lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Arones misses with some punches.
Stein lands with a right to the head.
Arones tries a body shot but Stein blocks it.
Arones blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
Arones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arones lands a left hand.
Stein lands a nice shot to the body.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Arones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Arones tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Arones back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Arones's brow.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arones's elbow.
Stein lands an elbow just above Arones 's eye.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
Arones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein lands a body shot.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arones.
Arones throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
Arones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stein prevents it.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T4#
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
Stein lands an elbow inside that Arones shrugs off.
Stein comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arones scores with a shot to the side of Stein's head.
Stein misses with a punch to the body.
Stein lands an uppercut.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Stein lands a body shot.
Stein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arones can do to turn this around?
Stein blocking some punches.
Arones blocks an elbow strike.
Stein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arones backwards.
Arones is working Stein over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Arones.
Stein has a couple of punches blocked by Arones.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Stein dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Arones's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Stein is looking to slow Arones down with leg kicks.
Stein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Arones throws a body shot but no joy.
Stein seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Arones misses with a double jab.
Gabriel Arones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Stein clinches up with Arones and pushes him back against the cage.
Arones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stein lands an elbow just above Arones 's eye. #T1#
Arones dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Arones's brow.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Arones has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
Stein misses with the head strike.
Arones throws a head punch that misses.
Arones tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Arones back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stein.
Arones is working for takedown but Stein is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Arones's brow.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Arones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Arones misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Stein throws an elbow that misses.
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arones misses with a body punch.
Stein takes a shot to the head.
Arones goes for a takedown attempt but Stein pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Frank Stein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Arones.
Stein cracks Arones with an open hand slap.
Stein throws a poor cross that misses
and Arones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arones swings widly with a right hand
and Stein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Gabriel Arones's cut even more.#T3##CL2#
Arones moves into the clinch successfully.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Arones's brow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Arones avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the cage.
Frank Stein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stein lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Arones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stein scores with a hook to the body.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Arones tries to work over Stein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arones is trying to drag Stein to the mat but Stein just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Arones goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Stein blocking some punches.
Arones lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Stein.
Arones avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the cage.
Arones blocks the elbow strike.
Arones misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arones.
Arones takes an elbow to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Arones controls his hands.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arones tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Arones back against the cage.
Gabriel Arones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arones cracks Stein with a nice body shot.
Stein prevents a body shot from Arones.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Stein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stein, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Stein!
A very excited looking Frank Stein made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SYN 775 Garuda vs Magufuli 2
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
DeSilva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
DeSilva misses with a low kick.
DeSilva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
DeSilva swings widly with a right hand
and Stein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stein has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
DeSilva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
DeSilva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
DeSilva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for DeSilva. That snapped Stein's head back.
DeSilva throws a shot from downtown. Stein moves away and avoids it.
DeSilva looks to land a right hand but Stein moved out of range.
Stein tries to counter by closing the distance.
DeSilva connects with a single shot there.
DeSilva thuds his shin into the meat of Stein's side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeSilva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeSilva misses with an uppercut
letting Stein counter with a right hand.
Stein gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
DeSilva moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Stein 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.
DeSilva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
DeSilva throws a leg kick which misses Stein's front leg but catches the back leg as Stein tries to avoid it.
DeSilva misses with a hook.
Stein only half commits to the counter leg kick.
DeSilva throws a sloppy head kick
and Stein makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. DeSilva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from DeSilva does it's job there.
Stein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeSilva.
Stein is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
DeSilva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stein's head.
DeSilva throws a nice inside leg kick.
DeSilva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
DeSilva misses with a shot to the body
and Stein counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSilva dips to his left and cracks Stein with an uppercut!
DeSilva is looking to slow Stein down with leg kicks.
DeSilva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeSilva.
A jab from DeSilva misses.
DeSilva throws a chopping leg kick but Stein manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
DeSilva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
DeSilva throws a body punch but Stein moves out of range.
Stein is clearly trying to counter these attacks from DeSilva with a body shot.
Stein needs to keep his hands up - DeSilva had a free shot at his head there.
A lazy left from DeSilva finds it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by DeSilva.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for DeSilva.
DeSilva tests Stein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
DeSilva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stein now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
DeSilva throws a right hand that Stein ducks under and follows up with a left that Stein also avoids with ease.
Stein only half commits to the counter leg kick.
DeSilva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
DeSilva is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stein takes a jab right on the kisser.
DeSilva misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Stein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
DeSilva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
DeSilva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good leg kick by DeSilva.
The fighters circling - DeSilva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stein was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
DeSilva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stein wants to counter the offense by DeSilva and move into the clinch position.#T4#
DeSilva throws a jab when Stein was well out of range.
And Stein responds with a good body kick, but DeSilva manages to step out the way in time.
Stein closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeSilva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeSilva.
DeSilva tried to score with a low kick but Stein checks it.
It seemed like Stein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stein slips under a jab.
Stein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeSilva. DeSilva obviously looking to wear him down.
DeSilva throws a leg kick
and Stein makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. DeSilva really felt that one!
Jab by DeSilva.
DeSilva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeSilva misses with a series of wild punches.
Stein steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a leg kick
and Stein counters with a three punch combo that has DeSilva backing up. DeSilva nods at Stein to acknowledge the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
DeSilva jabs at Stein's body.
A slow jab from DeSilva misses its intended target.
DeSilva misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Stein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
DeSilva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
DeSilva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
DeSilva scores with a jab to the body.
DeSilva lands with a nice body punch.
DeSilva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva misses the jab.
Stein is clearly trying to counter these attacks from DeSilva with a body shot.
DeSilva throws a nice outside leg kick.
DeSilva lands a nice shot that snaps Stein's head back.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick from DeSilva, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
DeSilva scores with a body shot.
DeSilva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stein manages to avoid it.
DeSilva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stein's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
DeSilva connects with a right hand. Stein shakes it off.
Stein slips under a jab from DeSilva.
Stein throws a fast counter high kick but DeSilva manages to duck under it in time.
DeSilva tests Stein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
DeSilva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeSilva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stein.
Stein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
DeSilva 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.
DeSilva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Stein might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, DeSilva has got the better of the exchanges.
DeSilva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stein wants to counter with a clinch but DeSilva pushes him away.
DeSilva throws a looping overhand right but Stein ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
DeSilva lands with a nice body kick.
A low kick lands for DeSilva.
DeSilva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stein under the eye.
DeSilva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stein manages to avoid it.
DeSilva throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeSilva misses the jab.
DeSilva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
DeSilva throws an off balance right hand
and Stein counters with a nice uppercut.
Stein slips under a jab from DeSilva.
As DeSilva backs off Stein throws a huge counter combo but DeSilva manages to avoid it all.
Stein has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circle momentarily. DeSilva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stein checks a leg kick nicely.
Stein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
DeSilva misses with a kick to the body.
DeSilva throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Stein counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stein. #T3#
DeSilva tries a body shot but Stein blocks it.
DeSilva lands a body punch.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein presses DeSilva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeSilva throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein. #BC#
DeSilva breaks the clinch.
Stein slips a jab from DeSilva.
Stein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
DeSilva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stein can do to turn this around?
DeSilva lands a high kick!
DeSilva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stein.
Stein defending well as DeSilva loads up on a big left hand.
Stein wants to counter the offense by DeSilva and move into the clinch position.
DeSilva throws a shot from downtown. Stein moves away and avoids it.
DeSilva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stein wants to counter with a clinch but DeSilva pushes him away.
DeSilva looks to score with a jab to the body but Stein is just out of range.#T4#
Stein takes one to the chin there.
DeSilva throws a hook to the side of Stein's head but Stein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DeSilva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab lands there for DeSilva.
DeSilva with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeSilva tries a head kick but it misses.
Stein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
DeSilva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stein checks it well.
Stein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stein takes a body punch but keeps moving.
DeSilva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stein is out of range.
A nice side step and Stein releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
DeSilva misses with a body shot.
DeSilva looks to score with a jab to the body but Stein is just out of range.
DeSilva thows a leg kick but Stein checks it #CL2#
and Stein counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Stein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeSilva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stein tries a quick counter leg kick but DeSilva is wise to it.
A shot to the liver by DeSilva. Beautiful body shot.
DeSilva thows a leg kick but Stein checks it
and DeSilva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeSilva.
DeSilva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stein is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
DeSilva lands a nice hook to Stein's body. Stein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
DeSilva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from DeSilva.
DeSilva tries to bum rush Stein with a series of wild strikes but Stein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stein tries to move into range but DeSilva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
DeSilva thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
DeSilva misses with an uppercut. Stein saw that one coming.
Stein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
DeSilva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stein lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
DeSilva throws a lazy uppercut
and Stein counters with an inside leg kick.
DeSilva throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Stein counters with a crisp right hand that drops DeSilva! Stein lets DeSilva back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
DeSilva misses with a low kick.
Stein unleashes a big counter combination but DeSilva bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stein! But no joy.
DeSilva looks to throw the jab but Stein is out of range.
Jab by DeSilva.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeSilva misses with a leg kick.
DeSilva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stein doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
DeSilva scores with a leg kick.
Frank Stein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
DeSilva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice leg kick from DeSilva, right into the meat of the thigh.
DeSilva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DeSilva jabs at Stein's body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DeSilva scores with a kick to the midsection.
DeSilva misses with a hook. Stein ducked under it nicely.
DeSilva throws a hook but Stein avoids it easily.
DeSilva throws a leg kick that is checked#KD2#
and Stein counters with a nice right hand that sends DeSilva toppling to the canvas! DeSilva scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Stein finish him?!#ROC2#DeSilva is rocked!
DeSilva swings for the body but Stein moves out of range.
Stein wants to counter the offense by DeSilva and move into the clinch position.
Oh DeSilva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stein slips under a jab.
Stein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeSilva.
DeSilva moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStein.
DeSilva throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Stein holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
DeSilva seems to have got his legs back now.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
Stein lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Stein is working DeSilva over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stein is leaning against DeSilva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but DeSilva avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
DeSilva blocks a body shot from Stein.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stein. #BC#
DeSilva breaks from the clinch.
DeSilva misses with an uppercut.
DeSilva looks to land a left hand but Stein moved out of range nicely.
Stein tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeSilva.
Stein throws a big counter head kick but DeSilva avoids it with no problem.
DeSilva tries a head kick but it misses.
DeSilva lands a high kick!
DeSilva misses with a body punch
and Stein counters with a stiff right hand.
DeSilva misses with a leg kick
and Stein counters with a right hand from hell and DeSilva is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Stein!
An out of breath Frank Stein thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Syn 767
Date: Dec 20, 2020

#R1#
Ko Nachi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ko Nachi connects with a single shot there.
Rigel Ko Nachi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ko Nachi scores with a sloppy right hand. Stein should have avoided that one.
Ko Nachi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stein takes a step back to recover.
Ko Nachi scores with a shot to the body.
Stein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stein tries to clinch but Ko Nachi is having none of it.
Stein takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been informed that Ko Nachi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Stein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ko Nachi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ko Nachi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stein appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Ko Nachi misses with a head kick.
Stein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ko Nachi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stein.
A slow jab from Stein misses its intended target.
Stein has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Oblivion Gate in the buildup to the fight.
Stein throws a head kick that Ko Nachi semi-blocks.
Stein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Ko Nachi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ko Nachi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ko Nachi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ko Nachi misses with a combination
and Ko Nachi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stein takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ko Nachi scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2#
Ko Nachi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ko Nachi thows a leg kick but Stein checks it
and Stein counters with a stiff right hand.
Stein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ko Nachi.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ko Nachi. Stein shrugs it off though.
A low kick lands for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ko Nachi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stein.
Stein is looking to counter punch.
Ko Nachi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ko Nachi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stein moves out of range of the body kick.
Ko Nachi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stein tries to move into range but Ko Nachi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ko Nachi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stein had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ko Nachi throws a hook to the side of Stein's head but Stein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ko Nachi throws a jab but it's blocked by Stein. #T3#
Ko Nachi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ko Nachi lands a jab.
Stein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi misses with an uppercut
and Stein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Ko Nachi.
Stein misses with a head kick.
A shot to the body from Ko Nachi misses
and Stein makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab from Ko Nachi does it's job there.
Ko Nachi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stein connects with a looping right hand.
Stein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Stein throws a shot from downtown. Ko Nachi moves away and avoids it.
Stein takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Stein gets tackled into the cage by Ko Nachi. Ko Nachi maintains the clinch.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Stein lands a nice uppercut.
Ko Nachi misses with a punch on the inside.
Ko Nachi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stein or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stein.
Ko Nachi lands a hook that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Stein cracks Ko Nachi with a nice body shot.
Ko Nachi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stein is leaning against Ko Nachi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ko Nachi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stein.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rigel Ko Nachi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Stein takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ko Nachi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stein throws a big counter combination but Ko Nachi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ko Nachi was well out of range. Poor timing from Stein.
Ko Nachi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ko Nachi.
A slow jab from Stein misses its intended target.
Good shot there by Stein.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi misses the jab.
Stein misses with a straight right.
Ko Nachi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Stein misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ko Nachi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Ko Nachi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ko Nachi misses with an uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi lands with a straight right. Stein didn't see that one coming.
Ko Nachi missing with a left hand there. Stein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Stein tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rigel Ko Nachi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stein tries a head kick but it misses.
Ko Nachi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ko Nachi lands a nice hook to Stein's body. Stein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ko Nachi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Stein. #T2#
Ko Nachi scores with a sloppy right hand. Stein should have avoided that one.
Ko Nachi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stein throws a jab but it's blocked by Ko Nachi.
Stein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ko Nachi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stein doesn't seem bothered though.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick as Stein jumps back.
Stein is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ko Nachi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stein. That did some damage!
Ko Nachi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ko Nachi slips a straight right by Stein.
Ko Nachi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ko Nachi digs a good body shot into Stein's ribs.
Stein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ko Nachi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ko Nachi swats away the attempt to clinch by Stein.
Ko Nachi thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Stein ducks under a wild hook from Ko Nachi.
A head kick by Ko Nachi misses
and Stein counters with a head kick.
Ko Nachi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ko Nachi looks to throw the jab but Stein is out of range.
Ko Nachi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ko Nachi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ko Nachi throws a jab but it's blocked by Stein.
Ko Nachi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stein.
Stein scores with a body shot.
Ko Nachi with a nice calf kick.
Stein throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ko Nachi's head.
Stein lands a nice hook to Ko Nachi's body. Ko Nachi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stein is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
A slow jab from Stein misses its intended target.
Stein just misses with a punch to the body.
Stein misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ko Nachi counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ko Nachi punishes Stein's body with a nice straight punch.
Stein tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick but Stein moves out of range easily.
Stein half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ko Nachi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Stein backs off Ko Nachi throws a huge counter combo but Stein manages to avoid it all.
Stein jabs Ko Nachi right on the nose. Ko Nachi blinks but takes it well.
Ko Nachi just misses with a punch to the body.
Ko Nachi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rigel Ko Nachi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Stein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Stein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stein there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stein tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stein slips under a jab.
That kick from Stein tenderised Ko Nachi's leg. Ko Nachi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ko Nachi. Ko Nachi obviously looking to wear him down.
Stein misses with a low kick.
Ko Nachi misses the shot to the body.
Ko Nachi tests Stein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ko Nachi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stein.
A jab lands there for Ko Nachi.
A nice leg kick from Stein, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ko Nachi with a nice cross.#T1#
Stein throws a poor cross that misses
and Ko Nachi counters with a good low kick that Stein was not able to check.
Stein throws a poor cross that misses
and Ko Nachi counters with a nice leg kick.
Ko Nachi looks to land a body kick but Stein moved away.
Ko Nachi fakes the leg kick and cracks Stein in the body.
Ko Nachi throws out a loose jab but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Stein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ko Nachi scores with a hook to the body. Stein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ko Nachi thuds a left hand into Stein's body.
Nice jab there from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stein's sensitive parts.
Stein throws an overhand right that lands on Ko Nachi's shoulder, as Ko Nachi tries to avoid the shot.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick.
Stein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Frank Stein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stein throws a right hand that Ko Nachi ducks under and follows up with a left that Ko Nachi also avoids with ease.
Ko Nachi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ko Nachi misses with an uppercut
and Stein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Stein misses the target.
Stein tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ko Nachi is able to avoid easily.
Nice cross by Stein.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ko Nachi.
Stein will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ko Nachi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ko Nachi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stein.
Sloppy strikes from Ko Nachi. Those never looked like landing.
Stein wants to clinch.#T3#
Stein is looking to clinch.
Ko Nachi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ko Nachi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stein throws a sloppy head kick and Ko Nachi moves out of range easily.
Ko Nachi thuds his shin into the meat of Stein's side.
A low kick lands for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stein's head.
Ko Nachi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ko Nachi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ko Nachi! But no joy.
Ko Nachi cracks Stein with an open hand slap.
A low kick lands for Ko Nachi.
Stein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ko Nachi manages to avoid it.
Stein lands a right hook to the body.
Ko Nachi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stein.#T4#
Ko Nachi looks to throw a body kick
and Stein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ko Nachi looks to throw the jab but Stein is out of range.
Ko Nachi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ko Nachi throws out a loose jab but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ko Nachi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ko Nachi falls off balance throwing a combination #KD#
and Stein counters with a head kick that drops Ko Nachi to the mat! Ko Nachi scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Ko Nachi misses with a hook. Stein ducked under it nicely.
Ko Nachi tries to land a front kick but Stein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stein throws a body punch but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Ko Nachi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rigel Ko Nachi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ko Nachi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rigel Ko Nachi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ko Nachi 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Syn 732
Date: Nov 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Stein misses.
Toivonen looks to land a body kick but Stein moved away.
Stein needs to keep his hands up - Toivonen had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Stein moves into the clinch.
Stein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toivonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Stein lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stein.
Toivonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stein scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toivonen.
Our sources have told us that Stein has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A frustrated look appears on Toivonen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Toivonen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stein's brow.
Toivonen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Stein prevents a body shot from Toivonen.
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Toivonen. #BC2#
Toivonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stein.
Stein connects with an inside leg kick.
Stein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Toivonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A swing and a miss from Toivonen.
Stein is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Toivonen.
Stein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Toivonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Stein clinches up with Toivonen and pushes him back against the cage.
Toivonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Toivonen backwards.
Stein tries a body shot but Toivonen blocks it.
Stein blocks a body shot from Toivonen.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Toivonen blocking some punches.
Toivonen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stein has him pressed against the cage.
Stein misses with an elbow strike.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Toivonen controls the action.
Toivonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
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!
Stein scores with a shot to the side of Toivonen's head.
Toivonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toivonen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Toivonen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Toivonen's brow.
Toivonen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Toivonen has had enough of the clinch but Stein keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Toivonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frank Stein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stein throws a big shot that misses.
Stein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Toivonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Toivonen misses the target.
No joy there for Stein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Toivonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Toivonen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Toivonen checks a low kick from Stein.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Toivonen! But no joy.
Stein checks a leg kick.
Toivonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Toivonen wants to slow Stein down by chopping away at his legs.
Stein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Toivonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stein throws a hook but Toivonen avoids it easily.
Toivonen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stein misses with a hook
and Toivonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stein scores with the left hand. Toivonen knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Stein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Toivonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stein throws a combination. Toivonen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stein moves forwards but Toivonen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stein throws a right hand that misses
and Toivonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stein looks to clinch
and Toivonen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stein's knee momentarily.
Stein tries to close the distance and clinch but Toivonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Stein gets a clinch.
Toivonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toivonen's elbow. #BC2#
Toivonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Toivonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Frank Stein will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Toivonen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Stein clinches up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Toivonen.
Stein swings wildly with an uppercut but Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Toivonen breaks the clinch.
Toivonen lands a really nice looking cross but Stein seems unphased.
Toivonen checks the leg kick.
Toivonen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Stein scores with a jab. Toivonen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen connects with a leg kick.
Pekka Toivonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stein looks up at the clock. Bad move! Toivonen lands a right hand from hell, dropping Stein. Toivonen pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Toivonen!
Pekka Toivonen is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Pekka Toivonen 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: Syn Havoc
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toivonen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stein takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stein misses with a leg kick.
Stein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT2#It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Toivonen misses with an uppercut. Stein saw that one coming.
Stein was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Toivonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Stein throws a sloppy head kick and Toivonen moves out of range easily.
Toivonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stein moves away.
Toivonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stein avoids a kick to the body.
Toivonen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Stein is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Toivonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stein.
Toivonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Toivonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Stein.#T1#
A big right from Toivonen misses.
Stein lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stein takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Toivonen wants to land a leg kick but Stein is out of range.
Toivonen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromStein.
Stein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Toivonen throws a good cross that connects.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stein. #CUT#It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Stein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toivonen.
Stein takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stein, as that shot connected.
Toivonen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stein on the side of the head.
Toivonen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stein fires out a quick counter leg kick but Toivonen just manages to avoid it.
Toivonen lands a nice looking body shot.
Toivonen scores with a jab.#T2#
Toivonen blocks a head kick by Stein.
Nice defenses there by Stein.
Toivonen throws a big shot that misses.
Toivonen misses the jab.
Toivonen lands a nice hook to Stein's body. Stein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Toivonen misses with a hook. Stein ducked under it nicely.
Toivonen looks to land a right hand but Stein moved out of range.
A low kick from Toivonen misses
and Stein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toivonen misses with a kick to the body.
Stein walks into a straight right hand from Toivonen.
Stein misses with an uppercut.
Toivonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stein.
Toivonen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stein lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pekka Toivonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Stein ducks under a wild hook from Toivonen.
Toivonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Toivonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donk. Toivonen catches Stein right on the button with a cross.
Toivonen digs a good body shot into Stein's ribs.
Toivonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stein misses with a looping right.
Toivonen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stein had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Toivonen scores with a nice right hand.
Toivonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stein.
Toivonen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Toivonen feints and then cracks Stein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stein down.
Stein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Toivonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toivonen throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Stein to counter with a crisp jab.
Toivonen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Toivonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#Frank Stein's cut is getting worse.
Toivonen pushes Stein away with a front kick.
Stein takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stein blocks the body kick.
Toivonen misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Stein counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Toivonen is trying to stall.
Toivonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toivonen dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
Toivonen lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stein.
Stein lands an elbow just above Toivonen 's eye. #CUT#That has opened up Pekka Toivonen's cut even more.
Toivonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Toivonen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Stein slips under a jab from Toivonen.#CL#
Stein clinches up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Stein has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Toivonen throws a head punch that misses.
Stein swings wildly with an uppercut but Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stein throws a punch but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Toivonen dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
Stein has a couple of punches blocked by Toivonen.
Stein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Toivonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toivonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toivonen.
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but Toivonen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen stalling the fight.
Toivonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Stein.
Toivonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Stein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stein lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Stein lands a body shot.
Toivonen blocks the elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Toivonen blocks a body shot from Stein.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
Toivonen controlling the action here for a moment.
Toivonen has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
Toivonen blocks an elbow strike.
Toivonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Frank Stein has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Toivonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stein lands with a left to the head.
Stein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Toivonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Stein darts in and clinches Toivonen up against the cage.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toivonen dodges an elbow strike from Stein. #T2#
Stein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stein lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Toivonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stein.
Toivonen tries a body shot but Stein blocks it.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Toivonen blocks an elbow strike from Stein.
Toivonen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Toivonen slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Toivonen fails to land.
Toivonen misses with the head strike.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Toivonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Toivonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#The cut above Pekka Toivonen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Toivonen gets through Stein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Good body shot from Stein.
Toivonen tries to stall but Stein uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Toivonen lands a shoulder strike.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Toivonen controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Toivonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stein misses with an elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Toivonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Toivonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Toivonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
Stein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toivonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Toivonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toivonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stein.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage. #T4#
Toivonen trying to control the position but instead, Stein has worked for underhooks and has pushed Toivonen into the cage.#BC2#
Toivonen breaks the clinch.
A jab from Toivonen does it's job there.
Toivonen throws a chopping leg kick but Stein manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toivonen walks into a left hand. #CUT#Pekka Toivonen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Toivonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toivonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stein looks to throw the jab but Toivonen is out of range.
Toivonen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Toivonen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Toivonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Toivonen backs away, Stein returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stein tries to clinch up.
Toivonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stein was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Toivonen tries to land a body kick
and Stein counters with a series of strikes. Toivonen will be more careful next time no doubt.
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 Frank Stein will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Toivonen misses with a low kick.
Stein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Toivonen.
Stein is looking to counter punch.
Stein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Toivonen.
A quick step to the side and Stein tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toivonen takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
Toivonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stein.
Stein throwing a counter right hand but Toivonen manages to avoid it.#CL#
Stein moves into the clinch successfully.
Toivonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toivonen can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
Stein prevents a body shot from Toivonen.
Nice elbow from Stein.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frank Stein!
Frank Stein is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Frank Stein thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn 721
Date: Oct 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stein thumps Dog with a low kick.
Stein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dog misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dog just misses with a punch to the body.
Dog thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dog slips a jab from Stein.
Dog has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A shot to the body from Dog misses
and Stein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stein closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dog counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Dog.
Dog misses with an uppercut
and Stein counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Stein throws a poor cross that misses
and Dog counters with a nice body shot.
Dog throws a lazy uppercut
and Stein counters with a straight right hand.
Dog looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stein is fending him off so far but Dog persists. Nope, Stein circles away and we're back to standing.
Dog throws a lazy uppercut
and Stein counters with a body kick.
Junkyard Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stein throws a wild body kick that Dog sees coming a mile off.
Dog half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dog throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stein counters with a good low kick that Dog was not able to check.
Stein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stein tries to close the distance and clinch but Dog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dog tried to counter with a leg kick but Stein avoided it.
Dog misses with a leg kick
enabling Stein to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Dog on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stein. Stein obviously looking to wear him down.
Stein has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dog.
Good shot there by Stein.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog misses with a wild body shot.
Dog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stein moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Stein misses.
Stein has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Stein has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stein tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Dog to counter with a crisp jab.
Dog moves away from the strike by Stein.
Dog misses with a left hand
and Stein counters with a nice uppercut.
Stein avoids the head kick by Dog. #TD#
Dog closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stein to the mat! Stein manages to get full guard. #T3#
Stein looking for a sweep. Not yet Stein, not yet.
Stein wants to stand but Dog is controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dog's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stein lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Stein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dog being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dog is looking for a triangle but Stein pushes his legs off easily.
Stein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dog swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stein wants to control from the top but Dog keeps moving. #SUB#
Dog has his foot on Stein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stein works his way back into a safe position though.
Stein content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Stein trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dog's guard.#SUB#
Stein got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dog has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stein has managed to get both his arms back between Dog's legs - danger averted.
Dog wants to sweep here but Stein controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Dog working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Dog is looking for a triangle but Stein pushes his legs off easily.
Stein trying to control the position from guard on top but Dog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stein 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#
Stein got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dog has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stein has managed to get both his arms back between Dog's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Stein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Stein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Stein's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Dog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stein moves away from the strike by Dog.
Stein appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Stein.
Dog appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stein tries to land a front kick but Dog steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dog is looking to counter punch.
Dog misses the body punch
and Stein counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dog thinking.
Stein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stein is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dog with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stein to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dog.
Stein is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dog with a body shot.
Dog with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Stein tries to clinch but Dog moves out of range.
Dog throws a front kick aimed at Stein's knee but Stein avoids it well.
Stein misses with a leg kick.
Dog thows a leg kick but Stein checks it
and Stein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dog works the jab nicely.
Stein throws a leg kick but Dog moved away.
A jab from Dog does it's job there.
Dog misses with a shot to the body
and Stein counters with a big head kick but Dog shrugs it off.
Dog dives in for a single leg takedown but Stein sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stein raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
Dog misses with a hook
and Stein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dog. Stein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stein shapes to counter with a head kick.
Frank Stein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stein defending well as Dog loads up on a big left hand.
Dog misses with an uppercut.
Dog misses with a left hand
and Stein counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dog's sensitive parts.
Dog gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stein counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junkyard Dog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dog is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stein.#T3#
Dog throws a lazy uppercut
and Stein counters with an outside leg kick.
Stein slips a straight right by Dog.
Stein is looking for the big counter here.
A jab from Dog misses.
Stein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dog misses with a shot to the body
enabling Stein to counter with a crisp jab.
Stein dodges the punch combination from Dog.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stein connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Stein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stein looks to land a body kick but Dog moved away.
Dog throws a lazy uppercut
and Stein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dog moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stein gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dog.
Dog scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Dog.
Dog looks to throw the jab but Stein is out of range.
Dog lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Stein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Stein's cut.
That's time! Dog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Dog is looking to slow Stein down with leg kicks.
Dog shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stein sprawls well. Stein wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dog gets slowly back to his feet.
Dog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stein tries to clinch up.
Dog swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dog connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dog momentarily.
Dog uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stein only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Dog misses with a hook.
Dog throws a lazy head kick
and Stein counters with a left to the body.
Dog misses with a left hand
and Stein counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stein lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dog will feel that in the morning.
A cross from Stein lands.
Dog misses with a jab to the body
and Stein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dog misses with a right hand
and Stein counters with a nice uppercut.
Stein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stein was well out of range. Poor timing from Dog.
Junkyard Dog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dog misses with a body shot
and Stein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dog takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Stein lands a big head kick that sends Dog tumbling to the mat! Stein takes a step backwards and waves Dog back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Dog is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Junkyard Dog has been cut.
Stein ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Dog's jaw. Dog's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Stein does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Stein!
A very excited looking Frank Stein made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Syn YB Sol round 3
Date: Sep 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stein throws a solid leg kick but Rockwell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stein.
Rockwell misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Stein has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Rockwell avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Stein throws an elbow that misses.
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but Rockwell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rockwell blocks a body shot from Stein.
Stein scores with a shoulder strike.
Our sources have told us that Rockwell has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rockwell 's defenses.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Rockwell controls his hands.
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rockwell 's defenses.
Rockwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell has Stein pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Stein - that landed with a thud.
Stein blocks a body shot from Rockwell .
Stein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rockwell lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Stein lands a nice uppercut.
Rockwell stalls.
Rockwell tries to work over Stein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stein blocks a body shot from Rockwell .
Rockwell misses with a punch to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stein told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Rockwell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for Rockwell .
Rockwell prevents a body shot from Stein.
Rockwell misses with a punch to the body.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rockwell 's elbow.
Rockwell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Rockwell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stein lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T2#
Rockwell avoids a wild elbow strike from Stein.
Rockwell blocks the elbow strike.
Stein tries to work over Rockwell 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stein blocks a body shot from Rockwell .
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Stein lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Rockwell controls the action.
Rockwell swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockwell misses with a body punch.
Stein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rockwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rockwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stein blocks a body shot from Rockwell .
With the fighters up against the cage, Stein throws an elbow but misses.
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Rockwell dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
Rockwell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rockwell holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rockwell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow.
Rockwell avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the cage.
Rockwell lands a body punch.
Rockwell lands a body punch.
Rockwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rockwell prevents a body shot from Stein.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rockwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Rockwell controls the action.
A short uppercut from Stein.
Rockwell misses with a punch to the body.
Rockwell looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stein tries a body shot but Rockwell blocks it.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Rockwell on the inside.
Rockwell is working Stein over against the cage.
Stein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rockwell s head.
Rockwell prevents a body shot from Stein.
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but Rockwell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Rockwell controls his hands.
Stein lands an elbow inside that Rockwell shrugs off.
Rockwell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rockwell lands with a light punch inside.
Rockwell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rockwell blocks an uppercut.
Rockwell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Stein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Stein's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rockwell throws the left hand but Stein avoids the punch easily.
Stein looks to throw the jab but Rockwell is out of range.
Stein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Stein backs away, Rockwell returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rockwell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stein can pounce on him.
Stein misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Stein misses.
Stein jabs at Rockwell 's body.
Stein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rockwell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rockwell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Rockwell .#CL2#
Stein forces Rockwell back against the cage and clinches.
Stein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rockwell slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Stein throws an elbow that misses.
Frank Stein seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rockwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stein tries to work over Rockwell 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rockwell struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Stein prevents a body shot from Rockwell .
Stein misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein is leaning against Rockwell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rockwell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nice body punch from Rockwell - that landed with a thud.
Rockwell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rockwell 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rockwell is struggling to control the position.#T2#
Nice elbow from Stein. #CUT2#It looks like Elliot Rockwell has been cut.
Stein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stein misses with an elbow strike.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Rockwell controls the action.
Rockwell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rockwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rockwell misses with a punch on the inside.
Rockwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein throws an elbow that misses.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
Rockwell can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
Rockwell tries to work over Stein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockwell misses with a punch to the body.
Rockwell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rockwell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stein or not.
Rockwell tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Rockwell back against the cage.
Stein prevents a body shot from Rockwell . #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
Rockwell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stein or not.
Stein takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stein throws an elbow but misses.
Stein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stein lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stein in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Stein comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rockwell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stein prevents a body shot from Rockwell .
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but Rockwell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rockwell fails to land.
Rockwell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Rockwell avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Rockwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rockwell blocks an elbow strike.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short body shot lands from Stein as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Rockwell misses with a body punch.
Rockwell lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rockwell 's brow.
A body shot lands from Rockwell .
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!
Rockwell misses with a body punch.
Rockwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stein blocks a body shot from Rockwell .
Rockwell blocks an uppercut.
Rockwell tries to work over Stein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rockwell stalling in the clinch but Stein improves position.
Rockwell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rockwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stein blocks a body shot from Rockwell .
With the fighters up against the cage, Stein throws an elbow but misses.
Rockwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Stein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rockwell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rockwell moves out of range as Stein strikes.
Stein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rockwell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rockwell fakes the leg kick and cracks Stein in the body.
Rockwell tries to move into range but Stein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rockwell tried to score with a low kick but Stein checks it.
Stein only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rockwell throws out the jab.
Stein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockwell manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Stein is predictable there
and Rockwell counters with a nice leg kick.
Rockwell swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Stein counter with a right hand. #T1#
Rockwell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stein.
Rockwell quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Stein 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.
Stein with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rockwell to score with a decent uppercut.
Stein throws a head kick but Rockwell moves out of range.
Rockwell looks to throw the jab but Stein is out of range.
Stein tries to clinch there but Rockwell circles away.
Rockwell throws a lazy head kick
and Stein counters with a stiff right hand.
Stein walks into a jab.
Rockwell misses with a left hand
and Stein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stein swings widly with a right hand
enabling Rockwell to counter with a crisp jab.
Rockwell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Elliot Rockwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rockwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stein was well out of range. Poor timing from Rockwell .
Rockwell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stein gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rockwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elliot Rockwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Stein.
Stein lands with an uppercut that bounces Rockwell off the cage and back into range.
Rockwell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rockwell throws a hook but Stein avoids it easily.
Rockwell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stein misses with a looping left.#KD2#
Stein drops Rockwell with a beautiful combination! Rockwell stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stein is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Rockwell is rocked!#T3#
Rockwell throws a leg kick
and Stein counters with a huge left! Rockwell is in big trouble! He's backing up but Stein isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Rockwell from any more damage. A dominating finish by Stein!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Stein!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Stein thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Syn Timewave Zero
Date: Aug 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trumpet misses with a jab to the body
and Trumpet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Stein gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Trumpet wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stein has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Trumpet on the inside. #TD2#
Trumpet decides to pull guard.
Stein won't allow Trumpet to sweep him here.
Stein will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stein is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trumpet 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.
Stein engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trumpet working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Trumpet looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stein trying to control but Trumpet is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Trumpet throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stein has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Trumpet is proving hard to escape from.
Stein looking to pass the guard.
Trumpet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trumpet keeping moving, preventing Stein from controlling successfully.
Trumpet looking to control. #SUB2#
Trumpet has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Trumpet keeping moving, preventing Stein from controlling successfully.
Stein controlling from the top position.
Trumpet is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Stein wants to improve his position but Trumpet is controlling well.
Stein wants to control but Trumpet is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Trumpet is keen to just control but Stein is a slippery customer.
Stein is trying to maintain the position but Trumpet is very close to passing his half guard.
Trumpet frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Trumpet with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Stein is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Trumpet fails to move to back control.
Stein is trying desperately to improve position.
Stein slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Stein holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3#
Trumpet throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Trumpet prevents Stein from standing back up.
Trumpet seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stein does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stein keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Stein tries to roll over but Trumpet keeps him under control.
Stein blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trumpet.
Stein wants to control but Trumpet is keeping busy.
Trumpet wants to take a breather but Stein is having none of it.
Stein is trying to maintain the position but Trumpet is very close to passing his half guard.
Stein wants to improve his position but Trumpet is controlling well.
Stein is looking to control Trumpet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stein avoid being mounted?
Stein works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stein pulls Trumpet in close to his closed guard and prevents Trumpet from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Stein keeping moving, preventing Trumpet from controlling successfully. #ES#
Stein has his feet on Trumpet's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Stein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice shot lands for Trumpet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trumpet moves forwards but Stein connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Trumpet blocks a head kick by Stein.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trumpet. Stein does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Donald Trumpet will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Stein tries to clinch up.
Stein misses with a low kick as Trumpet jumps back.#CL#
Stein gets a clinch.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trumpet tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stein just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Trumpet.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Trumpet controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Trumpet's brow.
Trumpet is looking to break free of the clinch but Stein has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein lands an elbow inside that Trumpet shrugs off.
Stein misses with some punches.
Stein throws an elbow that misses.
Trumpet working aggressively here.
Stein lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Trumpet takes an elbow to the temple.
Stein lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Trumpet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stein misses with a right hand
and Trumpet counters with a stiff right hand.
Stein darts in trying to clinch
and Trumpet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trumpet steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stein. That one must have hurt.
Trumpet throws a jab when Stein was well out of range.
Stein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Trumpet.
Stein misses with a looping left.#T2#
Stein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trumpet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stein is looking to land body kicks.
Trumpet throws a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Trumpet.
Stein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stein is looking to clinch but Trumpet is avoiding it.
Stein just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Stein gets a clinch. #BC2#
Trumpet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stein clobbers Trumpet with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Trumpet misses with a looping left.
Trumpet takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
And Stein counters with a quick kick to the body but Trumpet blocks it.#T3#
Stein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stein connects with an inside leg kick.
Trumpet lands with a hook. Stein tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trumpet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Stein misses with an uppercut. Trumpet saw that one coming.
Stein ducks under a wild hook from Trumpet.
Stein connects with a looping right hand.
Trumpet walks into a stiff left hand from Stein.
Trumpet has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T4#
Trumpet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stein lands the left hand.
Frank Stein is winning the standup battle so far.
Trumpet throws a head kick that misses.
Trumpet is looking to slow Stein down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Trumpet lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stein doesn't seem phased though.
Stein misses with a shot to the body
and Trumpet counters with a stiff right hand.
Trumpet missing with a left hand there. Stein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stein lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Trumpet at a distance.
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 Frank Stein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Stein'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#
Trumpet looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Trumpet throws an overhand right that lands on Stein's shoulder, as Stein tries to avoid the shot.
Stein seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Stein as he connects with a hook.
Stein throws a half hearted mid kick.
Trumpet throws a leg kick which misses Stein's front leg but catches the back leg as Stein tries to avoid it.
Stein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trumpet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stein lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stein swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Trumpet throws a head kick that misses.
Stein was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stein misses with a head kick.
Stein connects with a single shot there.
Trumpet looks to land a left hand but Stein moved out of range nicely.
Stein throwing a counter right hand but Trumpet manages to avoid it.
Stein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trumpet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Trumpet looks to land a combination. Stein sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Trumpet throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stein on the side of the head.
Stein darts in trying to clinch
enabling Trumpet to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Stein misses with a body shot
and Trumpet counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Trumpet throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Stein clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trumpet backwards.
Stein lands an elbow that stopped Trumpet in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Trumpet breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Trumpet misses.
Stein is looking to counter the offense by Trumpet and move into the clinch.
Stein is looking to clinch.
Stein misses with a body kick.
A big left from Stein misses.
As Stein backs off Trumpet throws a huge counter combo but Stein manages to avoid it all.
Stein throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T3#
Stein throws a head kick that misses.
Trumpet throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Stein counters by moving into the clinch.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trumpet's elbow.
Stein blocks a body shot from Trumpet.
Trumpet working hard to break the clinch.
Trumpet lands a right hand.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Trumpet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein misses with a body punch.
Stein is working Trumpet over against the cage.#BC2#
Trumpet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trumpet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stein.
Trumpet listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Trumpet lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stein ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stein lands with a kick to the temple. Trumpet shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Stein darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stein lands the left hand.
Trumpet scores with a nice head shot.
Trumpet takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
Stein tries to clinch there but Trumpet circles away.
Stein misses with a head kick.

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 Frank Stein.
I think Stein has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Frank Stein!
Frank Stein thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 703 Pekka vs Stein
Date: Aug 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Toivonen is predictable there
and Stein counters with a left to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Toivonen there.
Pekka Toivonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toivonen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Stein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Toivonen misses with a leg kick
and Stein makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stein throws a nice looking combination but Toivonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Toivonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Toivonen throws a leg kick
and Stein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toivonen misses with an uppercut
and Stein counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Toivonen feints and then cracks Stein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stein down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Stein gets a clinch.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Toivonen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stein misses with some punches.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toivonen can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
Stein lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stein prevents a body shot from Toivonen.
I was talking to Toivonen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Toivonen avoiding damage.
Toivonen presses Stein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Toivonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toivonen blocks the elbow strike.
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Toivonen's defenses. #BC#
Toivonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stein 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.
Toivonen throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Toivonen misses the body punch
and Stein counters with a big head kick but Toivonen shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stein throws a leg kick
and Toivonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toivonen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stein's hands.
Stein slips under a jab.
Stein throws a fast counter high kick but Toivonen manages to duck under it in time.
Nice shot lands for Toivonen.#ROC#Stein is rocked!
Toivonen closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Stein! Toivonen dives in looking to finish! Stein is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Toivonen!
Pekka Toivonen retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Pekka Toivonen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Syn 695 Tower vs Frankels
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reid misses with a wild combination.
Reid keeps the fight on the outside.
Stein is looking to clinch.
Reid throws out a counter right but Stein avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Stein clinches.
Reid tries a body shot but Stein blocks it.
A short right from Reid on the inside.
Nice body punch from Stein.
Reid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow.
Reid lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reid lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Reid - that landed with a thud.
Our sources have told us that Stein has been working on his elbows in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Reid.
Reid working aggressively here.
Stein prevents a body shot from Reid.
Reid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Stein lands an elbow that stopped Reid in his tracks for a moment.
Reid can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
Reid lands a nice uppercut.
Reid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein pushes Reid back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Stein.
Stein misses with a punch to the body.
Reid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stein blocking some punches.
Reid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reid can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Reid's brow.
Reid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reid.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reid tries a body shot but Stein blocks it. #T2#
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Reid controls his hands.
Stein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Reid.
Reid prevents a body shot from Stein.
Stein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stein tries a body shot but Reid blocks it.
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reid working aggressively here.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stein lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Jaheim Reid has been cut.
Stein throws a punch but it's blocked by Reid.
Reid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reid has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stein seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reid can turn it around.
Reid lands a nice uppercut.
Reid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Stein lands with a left to the head.
Reid has a couple of punches blocked by Stein. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Reid's brow.
Stein lands a body punch.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reid lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stein or not.
Reid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Stein.
Stein prevents a body shot from Reid.
Reid misses with some punches.
Stein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reid or not.
Reid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Reid controls his hands.
Stein misses with an elbow strike.
Reid dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
Reid can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action. #T4#
Stein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stein lands a shoulder strike.
Reid tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Reid back against the cage.
Reid misses with a punch on the inside.
Reid blocks an elbow strike.
Reid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reid throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
Stein misses with an elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reid misses with a punch on the inside.
Reid lands a body punch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reid tries to work over Stein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow.
Reid has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
Reid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reid misses with the head strike.
Reid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow.
Stein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reid backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Reid.
Stein lands with a short shot to the head.
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.
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#
Stein with a nice calf kick.
Stein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reid has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stein.
Stein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frank Stein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reid throws out the jab. #CL#
Stein moves into range and clinches up with Reid.
Reid working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Stein.
Reid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
Reid misses with a punch to the body.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stein lands an elbow inside that Reid shrugs off.
Reid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Stein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Stein misses with a punch to the body.
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reid's defenses.
Reid lands a body punch.
Reid lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Stein lands an elbow inside that Reid shrugs off.
Reid lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stein.
Reid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stein blocks a body shot from Reid.
Reid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Stein.
Reid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Reid struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow.
Stein blocking some punches. #T2#
Stein throws an elbow that misses.
Stein blocking some punches.
Reid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow.
Reid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reid.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reid works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stein pushes Reid back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stein blocking some punches.
Reid takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#That has opened up Jaheim Reid's cut even more.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reid.
Reid throws a head punch that misses.
Stein blocking some punches.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stein.
Reid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stein lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Reid. #T3#
Reid tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Reid back against the cage.
Reid tries a body shot but Stein blocks it.
Reid struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Reid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stein prevents a body shot from Reid.
Stein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Stein.
A hook to the body from Stein.
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but Reid leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stein blocking some punches.
Reid throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stein misses with an elbow strike.
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stein comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#The cut above Jaheim Reid's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Stein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein. #T4#
Stein lands an elbow just above Reid 's eye.
Reid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reid's elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stein throws an elbow but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reid working aggressively here.
Reid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reid lands a right hand.
Stein throws an elbow that misses.
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reid's defenses.
Reid throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stein lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#Jaheim Reid's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Reid scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but Reid leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Stein.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reid or not.
Reid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow.
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 Frank Stein will probably get the nod.
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#
Stein scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Stein gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reid working aggressively here.
Reid misses with some punches.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reid backwards.
Reid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reid.
Reid avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the cage.
Reid can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid misses with a punch on the inside.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reid gets through Stein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reid misses with a body punch.
Stein tries a body shot but Reid blocks it. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
Reid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Stein lands an elbow just above Reid 's eye.
A short uppercut from Reid.
Reid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein lands a nice elbow.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reid blocks an uppercut.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reid struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Reid lands a left hand.
Reid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frank Stein!
Our winner, Frank Stein, 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: Syn 691 Dog vs Rockwell
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pendragon throws a hook but Stein blocks it.
Pendragon misses with a low kick.
Pendragon lands a nice shot to the body.
Pendragon lands with a straight right. Stein didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Pendragon misses with a straight left.
Pendragon lands a nice shot to the body.
Stein lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stein throws a hook but Pendragon blocks it.
Stein staying out of range there.
Stein tries to counter by clinching up but Pendragon breaks away and moves out of range.
Stein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pendragon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arthur Pendragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Stein gets a clinch.
Pendragon blocks the elbow strike.
Pendragon misses with a punch on the inside.
Stein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pendragons head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Pendragon.
Pendragon blocks a body shot from Stein.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Pendragon wants to get back to striking at distance but Stein won't allow it.
Pendragon tries to work over Stein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Stein lands an elbow inside that Pendragon shrugs off.
A right hook to the body lands for Pendragon.
Pendragon misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Pendragon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pendragon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Stein trying to control but Pendragon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pendragon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stein is aware though and is defending well.
Stein looking to sit in guard and control but Pendragon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Pendragon gets to his feet - Stein follows without any prompting.
Pendragon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A bone on bone clash there as Pendragon blocks the leg kick.
Stein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pendragon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stein.
Pendragon throws a lazy right hand but Stein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pendragon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pendragon swings for the body but Stein moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stein. #T2#
Stein moves out of range as Pendragon throws a body kick.
Pendragon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stein tries to counter by clinching up but Pendragon breaks away and moves out of range.
Pendragon misses the shot to the body.
Pendragon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stein manages to avoid it.
Pendragon drops his hands momentarily and Stein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stein displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pendragon slips under a jab from Stein.
Stein throws a leg kick that misses.
Stein tries to clinch there but Pendragon circles away.
Stein paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pendragon tried to score with a low kick but Stein checks it.
Stein is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pendragon.
Pendragon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pendragon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pendragon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stein's head backwards.
Stein throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pendragon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pendragon misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Pendragon sizes up Stein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stein 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.
Pendragon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stein.
Pendragon keeps the fight on the outside.
Pendragon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stein moves out of range of the body kick from Pendragon.
Stein seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pendragon scores with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Pendragon.
A big left from Stein misses.
A jab lands there for Pendragon.
Stein moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stein with the inside leg kick.
Pendragon needs to keep his hands up - Stein had a free shot at his head there.
Stein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Stein swings for the body but Pendragon moves out of range.
Pendragon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Pendragon tries to get set, Stein tries to push him back and clinch up but Pendragon manages to avoid the attempt.
Stein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pendragon's sensitive parts.
Stein throws a low kick but Pendragon avoids it.
Pendragon digs a good body shot into Stein's ribs.
Pendragon digs a good body shot into Stein's ribs.
Stein scores with a jab to the head.
Pendragon pushes Stein away with a front kick.
Pendragon lands with a right hand.
Pendragon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stein had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pendragon.
Stein tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pendragon manages to circle out of the way.
Stein throws a big shot that misses.
Stein avoids a kick to the body.
Pendragon lands with a good body shot.
Stein lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Stein there.
Stein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stein takes a swing at Pendragon's ribcage but misses.
Stein connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arthur Pendragon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Stein's cut.
That's time! Stein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Stein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stein. That's going to slow Pendragon down.
An inside leg kick from Pendragon misses.
Pendragon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stein moves in looking to clinch but Pendragon pushes him off.
Stein throws out a powerful jab.
Stein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Pendragon.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pendragon misses with a body shot.
Pendragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pendragon jabs Stein to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arthur Pendragon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stein. That's going to slow Pendragon down.
Stein dodges the punch combination from Pendragon.
Stein tries to clinch but Pendragon moves out of range. #T1#
Stein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pendragon throws a jab when Stein was well out of range.
Stein tries to counter by clinching up but Pendragon breaks away and moves out of range.
Pendragon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pendragon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stein can pounce on him.
Stein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pendragon. Pendragon obviously looking to wear him down.
Pendragon throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Stein counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stein.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Pendragon avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stein.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Arthur Pendragon has been cut.
Pendragon scores with a shoulder strike.
Stein lands a left hand.
Stein comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Stein on the inside.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pendragon looking to stall.
Pendragon avoids a wild elbow strike from Stein.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein. #BC2#
Pendragon breaks from the clinch.
Pendragon moves out of range as Stein strikes.
Stein cracks Pendragon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pendragon throws a hook but Stein avoids it easily.#CL#
Stein clinches up with Pendragon and pushes him back against the cage.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pendragon's brow.
Frank Stein has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stein lands a nice elbow.
Stein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stein is leaning against Pendragon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pendragon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pendragon leaning against his opponent.
Stein lands an elbow just above Pendragon 's eye.
Stein comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T3#
Pendragon throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pendragon.
Pendragon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good body shot from Stein.
Stein has Pendragon pressed against the cage, preventing Pendragon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pendragon blocks an elbow strike.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pendragon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Pendragon avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Stein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stein misses with an elbow strike.
Pendragon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stein comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
I was talking to Stein's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pendragon swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Pendragon avoids a wild elbow strike from Stein.
Pendragon blocks an elbow strike from Stein.
Stein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Pendragon manages to break the clinch.
Pendragon 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.
Pendragon misses with a looping right.
Stein cracks Pendragon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pendragon connects with a leg kick.
Pendragon misses with a looping right.
Pendragon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A leg kick checked by Stein.
Stein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stein staying out of range there.
Pendragon staying out of range there.
Pendragon throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Stein counters by moving into the clinch.
Stein throws an elbow that misses.
Pendragon misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Stein dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Stein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pendragon throws out the jab.
Stein throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stein checks a leg kick nicely.
Stein misses with an uppercut. Pendragon saw that one coming.
Stein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pendragon manages to avoid it.
Stein scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pendragon just misses with a punch to the body.
Pendragon with a nice calf kick.
Pendragon looks to score with a jab to the body but Stein is just out of range.
Stein lands with a cross.
Stein tries to land a leg kick but Pendragon saw it coming and moves away.
Pendragon stuns Stein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stein ducks under a wild hook from Pendragon.
Stein throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pendragon swinging wildly here.
Pendragon misses with a hook. Stein ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Pendragon throws a series of strikes that have Stein backpedaling.
Stein tries to clinch but Pendragon moves out of range.
Pendragon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pendragon scores with a punch to the head.
Pendragon sizes up Stein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pendragon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pendragon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stein momentarily.
Stein lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stein blocks a jab.
Stein's corner calls for a 1-2. Stein obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pendragon misses with a looping right.
Stein wants to slow Pendragon down by chopping away at his legs.
Stein checks a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Stein.
Pendragon throws a hook but Stein avoids it easily.#CL#
Stein closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pendragon's elbow.
Pendragon swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stein lands a shoulder strike.
Stein blocks a body shot from Pendragon.
A head punch on the inside from Pendragon fails to land.
Pendragon tries to pull guard but Stein forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pendragon.
Pendragon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pendragon's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Pendragon.
Pendragon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stein lands a body punch.
Pendragon tries to break the clinch but Stein is controlling the position.
Pendragon can't break the clinch.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pendragon's elbow.
Stein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pendragon's efforts to push away.#T3#
Stein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stein lands a body punch.
Stein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Pendragon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pendragon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pendragon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stein lands a head shot.
Pendragon takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
Pendragon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Pendragon misses its intended target.
Stein appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pendragon misses with a body kick.
Pendragon looks to throw the jab but Stein is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stein.
Stein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stein lands a head shot.#T4#
Pendragon 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.
Stein throws a leg kick but Pendragon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pendragon.
Stein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pendragon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pendragon throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Stein gets a clinch.
Stein lands a shot to the body.
Stein throws an elbow that misses.
Stein comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pendragon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stein.
Pendragon blocks the elbow strike.
Pendragon tries a body shot but Stein blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Pendragon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frank Stein.
I think Stein 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Syn 686 Rhod vs Turner
Date: May 10, 2020

#R1#
Stein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Borjigin.
Borjigin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Borjigin misses with a low kick.
Borjigin throws a right hand that misses
and Stein counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Khunbish Borjigin has been cut.
Khunbish Borjigin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borjigin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Borjigin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Borjigin lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein tries to close the distance and clinch but Borjigin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Borjigin misses with a straight right.
Stein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Borjigin.#T1#
Stein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Borjigin throws out the jab.
Borjigin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stein if he has to take too many more of those.
Borjigin misses with an uppercut.
Stein tries to counter with a clinch but Borjigin shakes him off and moves away.
Stein tries a low kick but Borjigin avoids it.#CL2#
Stein has closed the distance and engaged Borjigin in a clinch.
Stein keeps control of Borjigin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stein told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Borjigin throws a head punch that misses.
Stein fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Borjigin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Borjigin.
Borjigin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Borjigin - that will leave a mark! #T2#
Borjigin looks to score with a jab to the body but Stein is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Borjigin.
Stein throws a push kick but Borjigin slaps the foot to one side.
Stein moves out of range of the body kick.
Borjigin throws an overhand right that lands on Stein's shoulder, as Stein tries to avoid the shot.
Borjigin sets himself, and Stein steps forward looking for the clinch! Borjigin avoids it this time.
Borjigin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Borjigin scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borjigin blocks a head kick by Stein.
Borjigin throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T3#
Stein does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A shot to the body from Borjigin misses
and Stein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Borjigin's knee momentarily.
Stein has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Borjigin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Stein's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Borjigin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Borjigin throws a lazy right hand but Stein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stein! But no joy.
Stein throws a body punch but Borjigin moves out of range.
Borjigin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stein just manages to avoid it.
Borjigin misses with a hook to the body
and Stein counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Borjigin darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Frank Stein's cut even more.#T4#
Borjigin throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Stein fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Borjigin, pushing him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Borjigin.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stein throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Borjigin manages to break the clinch.
Stein moves out of range as Borjigin throws a body kick.
Borjigin swats away the attempt to clinch by Stein.
Stein throws a chopping leg kick but Borjigin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Borjigin is looking to counter punch.
Borjigin lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khunbish Borjigin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
That kick from Borjigin tenderised Stein's leg. Stein is trying to keep his angry face on.
Borjigin throws a lazy uppercut
and Stein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Borjigin lands with a right hand.
Borjigin throws a looping overhand right but Stein ducks down to avoid it.
Stein wants to counter with a clinch but Borjigin pushes him away.
Borjigin gets in close and tags Stein with a short punch that almost sends Stein to the mat! Oh Stein is in big trouble! He turns his back on Borjigin, trying to create some distance but Borjigin rushes him, striking wildly and Stein goes down! The referee tackles Borjigin into the cage to end the fight! Borjigin is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khunbish Borjigin!
Khunbish Borjigin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Syn Supernova X
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Mikhasevich throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mikhasevich avoids the head kick by Stein.
Mikhasevich appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mikhasevich has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A telegraphed right hand from Stein misses the target.
Mikhasevich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from Mikhasevich misses.
Stein misses the shot to the body.
Mikhasevich appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mikhasevich scores with the left hand. Stein knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich throws a body kick that misses
and Stein counters with a thumping low kick. #CL#
Stein has closed the distance and engaged Mikhasevich in a clinch.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Mikhasevich avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
Our sources have told us that Stein has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Stein misses with a punch to the body.
Mikhasevich controlling the action here for a moment.
Mikhasevich prevents a body shot from Stein.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mikhasevich.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Mikhasevich holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mikhasevich avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the cage.
Mikhasevich blocks an elbow strike from Stein.
Mikhasevich wants to stall. #T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mikhasevich takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mikhasevich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stein lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Gennady Mikhasevich has been cut.
Stein lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mikhasevich avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stein throws an elbow but misses.
The referee calls for Mikhasevich to work.
Mikhasevich is trying to stall. #T3#
Mikhasevich manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gennady Mikhasevich.
A shot to the liver by Mikhasevich. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Stein moves into range and clinches up with Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich prevents a body shot from Stein.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mikhasevich taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Stein lands a damaging elbow.
Mikhasevich prevents a body shot from Stein.
Stein is leaning against Mikhasevich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mikhasevich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mikhasevich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mikhasevich dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mikhasevich holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stein being controlled against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stein misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Stein dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mikhasevich throws a body punch but Stein moves out of range.
Stein is looking to counter the offense by Mikhasevich and move into the clinch.
Stein tries a head kick but it misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Stein checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mikhasevich throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mikhasevich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big right from Mikhasevich misses.
Mikhasevich misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Stein has closed the distance and engaged Mikhasevich in a clinch.
Mikhasevich blocks an elbow strike from Stein. #T1#
Mikhasevich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mikhasevich leaning against his opponent.
Mikhasevich trying to control the position but instead, Stein has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mikhasevich into the cage.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Mikhasevich avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Mikhasevich swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mikhasevich displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stein up against the cage.
Stein misses with a punch to the body.
Stein lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Mikhasevich has Stein pressed against the cage.
Mikhasevich blocks an elbow strike.
Mikhasevich blocks an elbow strike from Stein.
Mikhasevich stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mikhasevich can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
Stein lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stein throws a punch but it's blocked by Mikhasevich.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stein throws an elbow but misses.
Mikhasevich dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
Mikhasevich dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
A left hand lands to the body for Stein.
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but Mikhasevich leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Frank Stein has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Mikhasevich wants to stall.
Mikhasevich throws a head punch that misses.
Mikhasevich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Stein.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mikhasevich can do to turn this around?
Mikhasevich leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mikhasevich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mikhasevich's defenses.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Mikhasevich controls the action.
Stein being controlled against the cage.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Mikhasevich stalling in the clinch but Stein improves position.
Mikhasevich can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
Mikhasevich blocks the elbow strike.
Mikhasevich is trying to maintain a safe position but Stein gets an underhook and turns Mikhasevich into the cage.
Mikhasevich dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
Mikhasevich blocks an elbow strike.
Stein blocking some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stein lands a damaging elbow.
Mikhasevich prevents a body shot from Stein.
Mikhasevich can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Stein dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Stein misses with a wild body shot.
Mikhasevich keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mikhasevich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mikhasevich connects with an inside leg kick.
Stein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich thows a leg kick but Stein checks it
enabling Stein to counter with a crisp jab. #KD#
Stein lands a big uppercut and Mikhasevich crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mikhasevich looks OK. Stein waves Mikhasevich back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BOOM! Stein lands a beautiful left hook that drops Mikhasevich. Mikhasevich tries to recover but Stein is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Mikhasevich lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Stein!
An out of breath Frank Stein thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Syn 680 Shamrock vs Madog
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Chikatchawan throws an off balance right hand
and Stein counters with a good low kick that Chikatchawan was not able to check.
Stein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stein doesn't manage to clinch there - Chikatchawan circles away.
Chikatchawan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stein blocks a jab.
Chikatchawan misses with a looping left.
Chikatchawan connects with a body shot that sends Stein's belly button to the back.
Nice shot by Stein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Chikatchawan misses with a lunging right hand
and Stein counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chikatchawan misses with a straight right.
Stein appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1##CL#
Chikatchawan gets tackled into the cage by Stein. Stein maintains the clinch.
I was talking to Stein's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chikatchawan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chikatchawan's brow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chikatchawan.
Stein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chikatchawan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chikatchawan blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
Stein swings wildly with an uppercut but Chikatchawan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stein comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stein tries a body shot but Chikatchawan blocks it.
Chikatchawan lands with a right to the head.
Chikatchawan avoids a wild elbow strike from Stein.
Chikatchawan struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Stein lands an elbow just above Chikatchawan 's eye.
Chikatchawan working aggressively here.
Chikatchawan struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands. #T2#
Chikatchawan scores with a shot to the side of Stein's head.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Chikatchawan avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stein tries a body shot but Chikatchawan blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Chikatchawan scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Chikatchawan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Stein.
Stein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chikatchawan.
Stein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chikatchawan misses with a left hand
and Stein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stein throws a lazy head kick
and Chikatchawan counters with a stiff right hand.
Chikatchawan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stein feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Stein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Stein takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chikatchawan throws the left hand but Stein avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from Chikatchawan is predictable there #KD#
and Stein counters with a nice right hand that sends Chikatchawan toppling to the canvas! Chikatchawan scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Stein finish him?!#ROC#
Chikatchawan is rocked!
Stein throws a powerful right kick. Chikatchawan tried to block low but the kick was high! Chikatchawan was taken right off of his feet! Stein jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Frank Stein!
Our winner, Frank Stein, 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: Syn 674 Turner vs Mahmoud
Date: Mar 06, 2020

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Stein moves into range and clinches up with Stewart.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Stewart lands a left hand.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Stein misses with an elbow strike.
Stein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stein throws an elbow but misses.
Stewart pushes Stein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stewart blocks an elbow strike.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Stein.
Stein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but Stewart leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stein lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Stewart working aggressively here.
Stein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stein lands with a left to the head.
Stein lands a nice elbow.
Stein lands a damaging elbow.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein misses with an elbow strike.
I was talking to Stein's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stewart lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stein lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Stewart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Stein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but Stewart leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Stewart has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stein seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stewart can turn it around.
Stein blocking some punches.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stewart's defenses.
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stein lands an elbow inside that Stewart shrugs off.
Stein misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein. #T3#
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stein lands with a right to the head.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Stewart controls his hands.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
Stein lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stein misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
Stewart takes an elbow to the temple.
Stewart dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stewart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stein comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Don Stewart has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stewart's defenses.
Stewart takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Stein lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stewart.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stein.
Stewart takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stein blocking some punches.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
Stewart blocks the elbow strike.
Stein lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Stewart on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stewart 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.

Frank Stein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Stewart's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Stewart staying out of range there.#CL#
Stein instigates a clinch.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Stein lands an elbow that stopped Stewart in his tracks for a moment.
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stein lands an elbow that stopped Stewart in his tracks for a moment.
Stein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stewart can do to turn this around?
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Frank Stein has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stewart misses with the head strike. #T1#
Stein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Stewart avoids a wild elbow strike from Stein.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stewart blocks an elbow strike.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stein.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
Stewart blocks an elbow strike from Stein.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stein lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stewart.
Stewart is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Stein. #T2#
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stein lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stein digs a right hand underneath Stewart's ribcage. Stewart let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stewart or not.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Stewart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stein lands with a left to the head.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stewart's brow.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
Stein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stein.
Stein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
A right hand to the body from Stein.
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but Stewart leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Stein scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein misses with a punch to the body.
Stein comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stein is leaning against Stewart and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stein lands a damaging elbow.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Stein.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stein lands a nice elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein misses with an elbow strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stewart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Nice elbow from Stein.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
Stewart avoids a wild elbow strike from Stein.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stein lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stewart's brow.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein takes a shot to the head.
Stein lands an elbow inside.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Stein dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Don Stewart's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
An inside leg kick from Stein misses.
Stewart with the counter takedown but Stein avoids it easily.
Stein throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Stewart counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stein is looking to control Stewart's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stein avoid being mounted?
Stein gets back to full guard.
Stewart postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stein is adopting a defensive guard.
Stein's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Stein will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stein trying to control the position.
Stewart won't allow Stein to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Stewart preventing the sweep.
Stein bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stewart's guard. #REVR#
Stein engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stein wants to get up but he can't break Stewart's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Stein gets to his feet - Stewart follows without any prompting. #CL#
Stein closes the distance and pushes Stewart back into the cage.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
Stewart avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Stein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein gets through Stewart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stewart blocks a body shot from Stein.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stewart's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Stein as the two fighters clinch.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein throws an elbow that misses.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stein.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stein.
Stewart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stein tries to work over Stewart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stein throws an elbow but misses.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Stein tries a body shot but Stewart blocks it.
Stein lands an elbow inside.
Stein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
Stein lands an elbow inside.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Frank Stein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stewart's defenses.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Stein lands an elbow inside.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stein throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Stewart.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Don Stewart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stewart scores with a nice hook to the head.

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 Frank Stein.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stein, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Syn 670 Kerr vs Valentine
Date: Feb 09, 2020

#R1#
Martynov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice combination there by Martynov. #CUT2#
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.#CL#
Stein clinches up against the cage.
Martynov tries a body shot but Stein blocks it.
Martynov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martynov lands a nice elbow.
Stein lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stein misses with an elbow strike.
I was talking to Stein's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Martynov's brow.
Martynov blocks a body shot from Stein.
Martynov blocks an elbow strike.#TD2#
Martynov decides to pull guard.
Martynov keeping full guard, as Stein tries to pass. #SU#
Stein stands up from Martynov's guard - Stein perhaps looking for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stein throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T1#
Stein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stein gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Martynov walks into a stiff left hand from Stein.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Martynov, right into the meat.
Martynov sizes up Stein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Martynov scores with a jab to the body.
Martynov jabs at Stein's body.
Stein avoids the head kick by Martynov.
Martynov lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martynov lands a head shot.
Martynov defending well as Stein loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Stein misses. #T2#
Martynov works Stein's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Stein moves into the clinch.
Stein prevents a body shot from Martynov.
Martynov tries to work over Stein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martynov stalling in the clinch but Stein improves position.
Stein lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stein presses Martynov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Martynov blocks the elbow strike.
Martynov misses with some punches.
Stein throws an elbow that misses.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stein throws a punch but it's blocked by Martynov.
Martynov lands with a light punch inside.
Martynov blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Martynov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Martynov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stein just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Martynov obliges.
Stein is breathing heavily.#T3#
A short right from Martynov.
Martynov avoids a wild elbow strike from Stein.
Stein throws an elbow that misses.
Stein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stein blocks a body shot from Martynov.
Martynov blocks an elbow strike.
Martynov misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stein.
Martynov tries to work over Stein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martynov blocks an elbow strike from Stein.
Martynov blocks the elbow strike.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Martynov scores with a shot to the side of Stein's head.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Martynov blocks an elbow strike.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Martynov manages to break the clinch.
Stein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#
Frank Stein's cut is getting worse.
Stein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Stein slips a jab and a cross from Martynov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Stein drives through and clinches with Martynov against the cage.
Martynov misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Martynov.
Martynov scores with a hook to the body.#TD2#
Martynov jumps into guard, dragging Stein to the mat. #SUB2#
Martynov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Martynov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stein trying to control the position from guard on top but Martynov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stein wanted to stand there but Martynov had control of the position.
Stein trying to control the position from guard on top but Martynov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Martynov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Stein'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#
Stein moves forwards but Martynov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Martynov thuds a left hand into Stein's body.
Martynov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martynov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stein walks into a straight right hand from Martynov.
Stein throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stein with a hook.
Stein cracks Martynov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Martynov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Stein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Martynov is out of range and Stein settles back down.
Martynov scores with a nice strike.
Martynov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martynov throws a hook but Stein blocks it.
Stein feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Martynov throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Martynov drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Stein right on the button. Stein goes down! Martynov follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Martynov gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Martynov!
Sergei Martynov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 666 Jones vs Murphy
Date: Jan 12, 2020

#R1#
Stein doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaunismieli circles away.
Kaunismieli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stein feints and then cracks Kaunismieli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kaunismieli down.
Kaunismieli throws a looping overhand right but Stein ducks down to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stein. That's going to slow Kaunismieli down. #CL2#
Stein clinches.
Kaunismieli blocks the elbow strike.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kaunismieli takes an elbow to the temple.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli is looking to break free of the clinch but Stein has double underhooks. #BC#
Kaunismieli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kaunismieli seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stein tries to clinch there but Kaunismieli circles away.
Kaunismieli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kaunismieli tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stein, right into the meat.
Stein connects with a crisp jab.
Stein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaunismieli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaunismieli misses the target.
Stein lands an overhand right.
Stein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stein is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kaunismieli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the side of Stein's head but Stein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stein misses with a leg kick
and Kaunismieli counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
A jab lands there for Stein.
Stein scores with a jab. Kaunismieli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kaunismieli missing with a left hand there. Stein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kaunismieli.#T2#
Kaunismieli looks to land a right hand but Stein moved out of range.
Stein has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kaunismieli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good leg kick by Stein there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kaunismieli connects with the punch.
Frank Stein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stein throws a low kick but Kaunismieli avoids it.
Kaunismieli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stein connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stein. That's going to slow Kaunismieli down.
Kaunismieli avoids the body shot from Stein.
Kaunismieli throws a lazy right hand but Stein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A leg kick checked by Kaunismieli.
Stein lands a leg kick that knocks Kaunismieli off balance momentarily.
Stein moves to clinch but Kaunismieli breaks away
and Kaunismieli counters with a straight right hand.
Stein closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kaunismieli counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Kaunismieli throws a lazy right hand but Stein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kaunismieli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stein.
Stein tries to score with a low kick but Kaunismieli moves his leg out of the way.
Stein catches Kaunismieli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kaunismieli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Stein drives through and clinches with Kaunismieli against the cage.
Kaunismieli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaunismieli backwards.
Kaunismieli misses with a body punch.
Kaunismieli tries to work over Stein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Stein pushes Kaunismieli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli blocks an elbow strike from Stein.
Stein prevents a body shot from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein. #T4#
Kaunismieli misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Kaunismieli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaunismieli scores with a shoulder strike.
Stein misses with an elbow strike.
Stein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kaunismieli has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Kaunismieli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stein jabs Kaunismieli right on the nose. Kaunismieli blinks but takes it well.
Stein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stein scores with a decent looking hook.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stein.
Stein blocks a head kick by Kaunismieli.
Stein is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Stein there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaunismieli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stein finds it's way round the side to connect with Kaunismieli's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Stein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Stein's cut.
That's time! Kaunismieli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Stein throws a right hand that misses
and Kaunismieli counters with a stiff right hand.
Stein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stein. #CL2#
Stein rushes Kaunismieli and presses him up against the cage.
Kaunismieli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow.
Stein misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli blocks an elbow strike from Stein.
A right hook to the body lands for Stein.
Kaunismieli digs a right hand into Stein's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stein's gas tank.
Kaunismieli tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Kaunismieli back against the cage.
Stein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kaunismieli tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Kaunismieli back against the cage.
Stein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stein lands an elbow that stopped Kaunismieli in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stein lands a nice elbow.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kaunismieli lands with a right to the head.
Kaunismieli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Stein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stein misses with an elbow strike.
Kaunismieli blocks the elbow strike.
Kaunismieli scores with a shoulder strike.
Stein has Kaunismieli pressed against the cage, preventing Kaunismieli from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaunismieli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Kaunismieli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left lands for Stein.
Stein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kaunismieli lands a jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Frank Stein seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stein lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Stein lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Kaunismieli fails to land.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stein lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Kalervo Kaunismieli has been cut.
A short right from Stein.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kaunismieli's brow.
Stein lands an elbow just above Kaunismieli 's eye.
Kaunismieli is struggling to control the position.
Stein lands an elbow inside that Kaunismieli shrugs off.
Kaunismieli looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaunismieli blocks an elbow strike from Stein.
Kaunismieli is trying to break free.
A shot in the inside from Stein.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaunismieli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaunismieli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein working aggressively here.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses. #T3#
Kaunismieli avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the cage.
Kaunismieli blocks an elbow strike from Stein.
Stein lands an elbow that stopped Kaunismieli in his tracks for a moment.
Stein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stein lands a nice shot to the body.
Stein keeps control of Kaunismieli as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good body shot from Stein.
Stein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Kaunismieli avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Kaunismieli misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Kaunismieli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kaunismieli circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Stein takes the fight into the clinch.
Stein has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kaunismieli seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stein can turn it around.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kaunismieli's brow. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Stein.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stein misses with a punch to the body.
Kaunismieli tries to work over Stein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaunismieli misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stein.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kaunismieli throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
Stein lands an elbow inside that Kaunismieli shrugs off. #BC#
Kaunismieli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Stein forces Kaunismieli back against the cage and clinches.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kaunismieli dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
Stein scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaunismieli misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Stein scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kaunismieli - that landed with a thud.
Kaunismieli blocks an elbow strike.
Kaunismieli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Stein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Stein lands a right hook to the body.
Kaunismieli throws a shot from downtown. Stein moves away and avoids it.
Kaunismieli throws a jab but it's blocked by Stein.
Stein dodges the punch combination from Kaunismieli. #CL2#
Stein clinches.
Kaunismieli blocks an elbow strike.
Stein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kaunismieli's efforts to push away.
Stein digs a right hand into Kaunismieli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kaunismieli's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli blocks an elbow strike.
Kaunismieli throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
Kaunismieli dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
Stein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli tries to work over Stein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaunismieli is trying to force a seperation but Stein has the dominant position.#T1#
Kaunismieli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaunismieli misses with the head strike.
Stein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kaunismieli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short uppercut from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stein.
Stein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli is trying to push Stein away but Stein has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kaunismieli can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
Stein lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kaunismieli works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stein gets through Kaunismieli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Kaunismieli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kaunismieli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stein throws a leg kick which misses Kaunismieli's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaunismieli tries to avoid 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!
Kaunismieli keeps the fight on the outside.
Kaunismieli swats away the attempt to clinch by Stein.
Kaunismieli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stein, as that shot connected.
Stein connects with a right hand. Kaunismieli shakes it off.
Stein lands a slapping body shot.
Stein throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kaunismieli to counter with a crisp jab.
Stein wants to clinch
and Kaunismieli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
That has opened up Frank Stein's cut even more.
Stein feints and then cracks Kaunismieli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kaunismieli down.
Kaunismieli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stein.
Kaunismieli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stein can pounce on him.
Stein lands with a thumping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Stein. #T3#
Kaunismieli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stein.
Stein lands the left hand.
Stein thuds a left hand into Kaunismieli's body.
Kaunismieli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Frank Stein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kaunismieli misses with a body kick.
Frank Stein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stein thumps Kaunismieli with a low kick.
Kaunismieli takes one on the button.
Stein tries to clinch but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Stein scores with the left hand. Kaunismieli knows he should have avoided that one.
Stein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kalervo Kaunismieli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stein connects with a looping right hand.
Stein cracks Kaunismieli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stein misses with a hook
and Kaunismieli makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stein really felt that one!
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kaunismieli lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kaunismieli looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kaunismieli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaunismieli throws a head punch that misses.
Stein tries to work over Kaunismieli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaunismieli swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Stein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stein 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Stein!
Our winner, Frank Stein, 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: Syn 663: Christmas Special
Date: Dec 25, 2019

#R1#
Robinson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Robinson lands with an overhand left.#KD#
Robinson lands a big right hand that sends Stein crashing to the mat! Robinson stays standing though and waves Stein back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stein looks up at the clock. Bad move! Robinson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Stein. Robinson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ja Wuan Robinson!
Ja Wuan Robinson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn 659 Gravas vs Papadopoulos
Date: Dec 01, 2019

#R1#
A left lands for Stein.
Stein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stein catches Chikatchawan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chikatchawan misses with a looping left.
Frank Stein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chikatchawan lands with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Stein lands a lovely overhand right.
Stein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Chikatchawan.
Stein slips under a jab.
Chikatchawan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stein.
Chikatchawan tried to counter with a leg kick but Stein avoided it.
Chikatchawan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stein finds it's way round the side to connect with Chikatchawan's head.
Stein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chikatchawan on the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stein.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stein scores with a jab.
Stein lands with an uppercut that bounces Chikatchawan off the cage and back into range.
Stein checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Chikatchawan looks to throw the jab but Stein is out of range.
Stein wants to counter with a clinch but Chikatchawan pushes him away.
Stein on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chikatchawan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stein.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stein. That's going to slow Chikatchawan down.
Chikatchawan misses with a straight right.
Chikatchawan avoids the body shot from Stein.
Chikatchawan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chikatchawan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Stein misses.
Stein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chikatchawan fakes the leg kick and cracks Stein in the body.
Stein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chikatchawan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chikatchawan.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stein. That's going to slow Chikatchawan down.
Stein misses with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stein is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Chikatchawan thumps Stein with a low kick.
Chikatchawan throws a leg kick but Stein moved away.
Chikatchawan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Stein.
Chikatchawan tries to score with a low kick but Stein moves his leg out of the way.
Stein is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stein checks a leg kick.
Stein defending well as Chikatchawan loads up on a big left hand.
Stein lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stein wants to slow Chikatchawan down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2#
Stein gets a clinch.
Chikatchawan lands a left hand.
Chikatchawan misses with a body punch. #T3#
Chikatchawan throws a head punch that misses.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Chikatchawan controls the action.
Stein lands a body punch.
Stein digs a right hand into Chikatchawan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chikatchawan's gas tank.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stein.
Stein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stein lands a shoulder strike.
Stein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chikatchawan throws a head punch that misses.
Chikatchawan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow.
Stein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Stein.
Chikatchawan blocks the elbow strike.
Chikatchawan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chikatchawan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chikatchawan avoids a wild elbow strike from Stein.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chikatchawan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chikatchawan swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Chikatchawan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stein cracks Chikatchawan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Chikatchawan swings for the body but Stein moves out of range.
Stein moves out of range as Chikatchawan strikes.
Stein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stein throws a shot from downtown. Chikatchawan moves away and avoids it.
Chikatchawan connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Stein has Chikatchawan up against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chikatchawan's brow.
Chikatchawan tries a body shot but Stein blocks it.
Chikatchawan struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Stein misses with a body punch.
Chikatchawan has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
Good body shot from Chikatchawan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stein tries a body shot but Chikatchawan blocks it.
Stein misses with a body punch.
Chikatchawan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stein comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Stein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Stein's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Stein throws a good cross that connects.
Stein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stein dips to his left and cracks Chikatchawan with an uppercut!
Stein tries to clinch but Chikatchawan is having none of it.
Stein punishes Chikatchawan's body with a nice straight punch.
Chikatchawan throws a body punch but Stein moves out of range.
Stein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Frank Stein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Stein misses the target.
Chikatchawan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice uppercut there from Stein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikatchawan misses with an uppercut.
Stein swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chikatchawan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chikatchawan. That did some damage!
Chikatchawan misses with a straight right.
Chikatchawan thows a leg kick but Stein checks it #CL2#
and Stein counters by clinching up. #T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Stein throws an elbow but misses.
Chikatchawan working aggressively here. #BC#
Chikatchawan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chikatchawan misses the jab.#CL2#
Stein closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Stein.
Chikatchawan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stein lands a nice elbow.
Chikatchawan lands a body punch in the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stein in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Chikatchawan tries to work over Stein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chikatchawan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chikatchawan misses with a body punch.
Chikatchawan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chikatchawan presses Stein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chikatchawan cracks Stein with a nice body shot.#BC#
Chikatchawan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, jab by Chikatchawan - just one landing. #T2##CL2#
Stein has Chikatchawan up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chikatchawan tries to work over Stein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Chikatchawan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chikatchawan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Chikatchawan misses with the head strike.
Chikatchawan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Chikatchawan tries to work over Stein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chikatchawan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chikatchawan lands a left hand.
Chikatchawan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chikatchawan slows down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stein.#T3#
Chikatchawan looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Chikatchawan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chikatchawan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stein to score with a decent uppercut.
Chikatchawan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chikatchawan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stein throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Stein there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stein lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chikatchawan at a distance.
A left lands for Stein.
Stein connects with a crisp jab.
Stein connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stein takes a swing at Chikatchawan's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Stein throws a low kick but Chikatchawan avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Stein.
Jab by Stein.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Stein misses.
A swing and a miss from Stein.
Stein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chikatchawan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stein.
Chikatchawan misses with a leg kick.
Stein scores with a jab.
Stein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chikatchawan misses with an uppercut.
Stein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chikatchawan throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick from Stein misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Stein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Stein's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Chikatchawan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chikatchawan keeps the fight on the outside.
Chikatchawan is looking to counter punch.
Stein throws a solid leg kick but Chikatchawan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stein.
Chikatchawan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Chikatchawan does it's job there.
Chikatchawan checks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by Stein there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab from Stein finds it's way through Chikatchawan's defenses.
Chikatchawan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikatchawan tries to bum rush Stein with a series of wild strikes but Stein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stein doesn't manage to clinch there - Chikatchawan circles away.
Chikatchawan loads up on a big right hand but Stein slips the punch.
Stein catches Chikatchawan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Chikatchawan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stein.
Chikatchawan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stein lands a body shot.
Stein tries to close the distance and clinch but Chikatchawan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stein throws a lazy right hand but Chikatchawan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chikatchawan misses with an uppercut.
Stein tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stein scores with the left hand. Chikatchawan knows he should have avoided that one.
Stein misses with a hook. Chikatchawan ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Stein fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chikatchawan, pushing him back against the cage.
Stein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chikatchawan can't break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stein throws an elbow but misses.
Chikatchawan blocks a body shot from Stein.
Stein scores with a shoulder strike.
Chikatchawan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsoko Chikatchawan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Chikatchawan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Chikatchawan controls the action.
Chikatchawan takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chikatchawan avoids a wild elbow strike from Stein.
Chikatchawan throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stein prevents a body shot from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chikatchawan wants to break free but Stein has control.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stein lands a hook that snaps the head of Chikatchawan backwards.
Stein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein throws an elbow that misses.
Chikatchawan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stein misses with a punch to the body.
Chikatchawan misses with a body punch.
Chikatchawan blocks an elbow strike from Stein. #T3#
Stein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chikatchawan swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chikatchawan misses with the head strike. #BC#
Chikatchawan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A good leg kick by Chikatchawan.
Stein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chikatchawan moves away.
Stein throws a leg kick but Chikatchawan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Frank Stein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chikatchawan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stein will feel that in the morning.
Chikatchawan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stein's head.
Stein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chikatchawan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chikatchawan throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stein avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Stein.
Stein slips under a jab from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Stein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chikatchawan throws out the jab. #KD#
Chikatchawan lands a big uppercut and Stein crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Stein looks OK. Chikatchawan waves Stein back to his feet!#CUT#
That has opened up Frank Stein's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #KD#
Chikatchawan cracks Stein with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Stein looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Chikatchawan finish him? #ROC#
Stein is rocked!
Stein fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chikatchawan checks it well.
Stein is still on wobbly legs! Can Chikatchawan finish him?
Stein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chikatchawan.
Stein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan throws an uppercut from hell that sends Stein clean off his feet! He's out cold! Chikatchawan stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tsoko Chikatchawan!
After the fight, Tsoko Chikatchawan was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Syn 656 Magufuli vs ODB
Date: Nov 10, 2019

#R1#
Nixon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stein thuds a left hand into Nixon's body.
Nixon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Stein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nixon throws a jab but it's blocked by Stein.
Stein wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stein connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Stein gets a clinch.
A short right from Nixon.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Stein.
Stein definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nixon is leaning against Stein and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Nixon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nixon - that will leave a mark!
Nixon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Nixon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nixon digs a good body shot into Stein's ribs.
Nixon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nixon throws an overhand right that lands on Stein's shoulder, as Stein tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick by Stein misses #KD2#
and Nixon counters with a nice right hand that sends Stein toppling to the canvas! Stein scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nixon finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stein wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stein gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Nixon gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evil Nixon!
Evil Nixon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PFC 134 Semenko vs Murha
Date: Oct 20, 2019

#R1#
Parade throws a sloppy body shot
letting Stein counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Rage Parade has been cut.
Parade looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Parade blocks the leg kick.
Stein jabs at Parade's body.
Stein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stein.
Stein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Parade misses with a body shot
and Stein counters with an outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Stein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parade is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stein.
Stein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parade. #CL2#
Parade gets tackled into the cage by Stein. Stein maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parade misses with a punch to the body.
Stein lands an elbow inside that Parade shrugs off.
A right hand to the body from Stein.
Stein blocks a body shot from Parade.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Parade's brow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Parade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parade throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein. #T1#
Parade tries to work over Stein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stein lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
Rage Parade's cut is getting worse.
Stein looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Parade looking to stall.
Parade avoids a wild elbow strike from Stein.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Parade fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Parade controls the action.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Parade.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Parade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parade struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Stein.
Parade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Parade swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parade blocks a body shot from Stein.
Parade has a couple of punches blocked by Stein. #T2#
Parade avoids a wild elbow strike from Stein.
Stein lands a body punch.
Parade digs a right hand underneath Stein's ribcage. Stein let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Parade.
Stein takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Stein.
Parade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein misses with a body punch.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Parade slowing the pace effectively.
Parade is working Stein over against the cage.
Parade taking a breather.
Stein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Parade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parade has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
Parade lands a right hand.
Stein misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Parade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Parade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steins head.
Parade dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Parade avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the cage.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Stein blocks a body shot from Parade.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parade tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Parade back against the cage.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stein throws an elbow but misses.
Parade can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
Parade blocks an elbow strike from Stein.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parade is struggling to control the position.
Parade blocks an elbow strike from Stein.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Parade's brow.
Stein throws an elbow that misses. #T4#
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parade lands a hook that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Stein pushes Parade back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stein throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right hook to the body lands for Stein.
Still in the clinch, Parade scores with a nice short uppercut.
Parade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stein lands an elbow inside.
Parade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stein lands an elbow that stopped Parade in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
Rage Parade's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parade avoids a wild elbow strike from Stein.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Parade has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
Parade misses with a punch on the inside.
Stein tries to work over Parade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parade lands an uppercut.
Parade blocks the elbow strike.
Parade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Stein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rage Parade's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice body kick from Parade.#CL#
Stein gets tackled into the cage by Parade. Parade maintains the clinch.
A hook to the body from Parade.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Parade's brow.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Parade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Parade stalls.
Parade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Parade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow.
Parade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rage Parade has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein throws an elbow that misses.
Stein lands an elbow just above Parade 's eye. #CUT2#
Jeez, Rage Parade's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frank Stein!
A victorious Frank Stein thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PFC 126 Yoshida vs Nordskov II
Date: Sep 08, 2019

#R1#
Stein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bennet darts in trying to clinch
and Stein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
Stein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bennet throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Stein counters by moving into the clinch.
Bennet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Bennet prevents a body shot from Stein.
Stein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bennet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bennet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bennet lands a body shot.
Nice elbow from Stein.
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Bennet controls the action.
Stein prevents a body shot from Bennet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Bennet avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Bennet controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stein throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Stein cracks Bennet with a nice body shot.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Bennet controls the action.
Bennet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bennet blocks an elbow strike from Stein.
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but Bennet leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bennet lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bennet.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Stein looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stein misses with a body punch.
Bennet tries to work over Stein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Bennet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Bennet controls his hands.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bennet.
Stein lands a damaging elbow.
Stein lands an elbow inside that Bennet shrugs off.
Bennet takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Bennet presses Stein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bennet's defenses.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Bennet avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Stein lands an elbow inside that Bennet shrugs off. #CUT2#
Michael Bennet's cut is getting worse.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
Bennet prevents a body shot from Stein.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bennet misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bennet.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stein misses with a body punch.
Stein blocking some punches.
Bennet lands a right hand.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stein throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stein throws an elbow but misses.
Stein throws an elbow that misses.
Stein digs a right hand into Bennet's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bennet's gas tank.
Bennet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bennet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bennet misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Stein works on Bennet's body with a couple of short punches.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
Bennet throws a head punch that misses.
Bennet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennet's elbow.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennet's elbow.
Bennet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stein lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bennet.
Stein is working Bennet over against the cage.
Stein is working Bennet over against the cage.
Bennet throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Bennet controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stein. #CUT2#
Michael Bennet's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Bennet gets through Stein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Bennet fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Stein as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Stein.
Bennet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bennet is working Stein over against the cage.
Bennet avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Bennet.
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stein is leaning against Bennet and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bennet misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Stein. #BC#
Bennet breaks from the clinch.
Bennet throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Stein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bennet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bennet misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Stein holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Bennet controls his hands.
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bennet has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bennet.
Bennet lands with a right to the head.
Stein lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennet's elbow. #BC#
Bennet manages to break the clinch.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Stein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bennet is out of range and Stein settles back down.
Stein cracks Bennet with a good jab.#CUT2#
Jeez, Michael Bennet's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bennet throws a lazy right hand but Stein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stein tries to work over Bennet's front leg with a kick but Bennet checks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stein lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bennet has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bennet and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Bennet stuns Stein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stein slips under a jab.
Stein wants to counter with a clinch but Bennet pushes him away.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stein manages to avoid it.
Bennet bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Michael Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bennet.
Bennet throws an off balance right hand
and Stein counters with a straight right hand.
Bennet throws a body punch but Stein moves out of range.
Stein is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Stein wants to clinch up but Bennet keeps it at a distance.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Stein is just out of range.
Bennet misses with a low kick.#T2#
Bennet defending well as Stein loads up on a big left hand.
Stein avoids the body shot from Bennet.
Stein looks to land a left hand but Bennet moved out of range nicely.
Bennet fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bennet, right into the meat.
Stein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bennet throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stein avoids it.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stein moves away.
Bennet throws a jab but it's blocked by Stein. #CL#
Bennet gets a clinch. #BC#
Bennet breaks the clinch.
Bennet misses with an uppercut
and Stein counters with a leg kick.
Bennet is looking to wear down Stein with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stein doesn't manage to clinch there - Bennet circles away.
Bennet checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stein uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frank Stein!
A very excited looking Frank Stein made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PFC 123 Slurper vs Sanchez
Date: Aug 18, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Soszynski tries to keep at a distance but Stein has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Soszynski.
Stein misses with a body punch.
Stein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soszynski swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stein lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Krystian Soszynski has been cut.
Stein comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Soszynski controls his hands.
Soszynski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soszynski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soszynski throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
Stein lands an elbow that stopped Soszynski in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stein tries to work over Soszynski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Stein.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soszynski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soszynski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soszynski throws a head punch that misses.
Stein lands an elbow just above Soszynski 's eye. #CUT2#
Krystian Soszynski's cut is getting worse.
Stein is working Soszynski over against the cage.#T1#
Soszynski dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
Stein has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Soszynski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stein can turn it around.
Soszynski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stein.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Soszynski pushes Stein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soszynski throws a head punch that misses.
Soszynski tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Soszynski back against the cage.
Stein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stein misses with a punch to the body.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Soszynski blocks an elbow strike.
Soszynski working aggressively here.
Soszynski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Soszynski avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soszynski's elbow.
Soszynski blocks an elbow strike.
Soszynski avoids a wild elbow strike from Stein.#T2#
Soszynski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soszynski misses with a body punch.
Soszynski blocks an elbow strike from Stein.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
Stein blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stein.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice elbow from Stein. #CUT2#
Krystian Soszynski's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Soszynski's defenses.
Soszynski takes an elbow to the temple.
Stein tries a body shot but Soszynski blocks it.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Soszynski's brow.
Soszynski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Soszynski manages to break the clinch.
We've been told by Soszynski's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Soszynski.
Stein was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Soszynski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stein's head backwards.
Soszynski missing with a left hand there. Stein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Stein lands with a shot to the body.
Soszynski misses with a body shot.
Soszynski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stein avoids the body shot from Soszynski.
Stein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soszynski.
Soszynski swings for the body but Stein moves out of range.
Stein misses with a low kick.
Stein lands a body shot.
Stein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Soszynski throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Stein counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
Jeez, Krystian Soszynski's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frank Stein!
A relieved looking Frank Stein 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 118 Van Buren vs Parade
Date: Jul 21, 2019

#R1#
Kitano throws a lazy head kick
and Stein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Sendou Kitano has been cut.
Frank Stein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stein swings widly with a right hand
and Kitano counters with an outside leg kick.
Stein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stein lunges at Kitano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kitano's hand.
Kitano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kitano throws a hook to the side of Stein's head but Stein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kitano misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein misses with a low kick.
Kitano is looking to counter punch.
Stein throws a right hand that misses
and Kitano counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Stein darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Kitano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stein counters with an outside leg kick.
Kitano moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stein.
Kitano swings widly with a right hand
and Stein counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Kitano closes the distance and pushes Stein back into the cage.
Stein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kitano lands with a short shot to the head.
Kitano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Kitano controls his hands.
Stein misses with some punches.
Stein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Kitano controls the action.
Kitano misses with a punch on the inside.
Stein lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kitano lands with a left to the head.
Stein lands an elbow inside that Kitano shrugs off. #CUT2#
Sendou Kitano's cut is getting worse.
Stein lands a shoulder strike.
Stein tries to work over Kitano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stein lands an elbow that stopped Kitano in his tracks for a moment.
Kitano tries a knee to the head but Stein blocks it.
Kitano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stein's face.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kitano blocks an elbow strike from Stein.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stein tries a body shot but Kitano blocks it.
Stein gets through Kitano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#
Sendou Kitano's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kitano.
Kitano blocks an elbow strike from Stein.
Kitano working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Kitano misses with a punch to the body.
Kitano blocks an elbow strike.
Kitano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kitano misses with a knee strike.
Kitano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kitano scores with a knee to the head.
Kitano misses with a knee strike.
Kitano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kitano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kitano tries to land a knee to the head but Stein blocks with his arms.
Kitano blocks a body shot from Stein.
Kitano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stein is defending well for now.
Nice elbow from Stein.
Kitano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stein's face.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stein throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stein lands with a light punch inside.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Kitano controls the action.
Stein takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kitano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kitano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kitano misses with some punches.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kitano obliges.
Kitano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stein blocks it with crossed arms.
Kitano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Kitano controls the action.
Stein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kitano tries to land a knee to the head but Stein blocks with his arms.
Kitano swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kitano misses with a punch on the inside.
Kitano misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Stein will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kitano defending well as Stein loads up on a big left hand.
Stein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stein loads up on a big right hand but Kitano slips the punch.
Kitano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kitano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kitano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stein. Stein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kitano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stein has time to react.#CUT#
That has opened up Frank Stein's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein connects with a leg kick. Kitano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
An inside leg kick lands from Stein.
A head kick by Stein misses
and Kitano counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Stein. That's going to slow Kitano down.
Stein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stein walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kitano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As Stein backs away, Kitano returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kitano.
Stein avoids the head kick by Kitano.
Stein feints and then cracks Kitano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kitano down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stein.
No joy there for Kitano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stein in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Stein misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Kitano holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2#
Stein blocking some punches.
Kitano tries to work over Stein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stein takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kitano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kitano working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#
The cut above Frank Stein's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sendou Kitano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kitano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kitano lands a knee to the body.
Stein is breathing heavily.
A short right from Kitano.
Kitano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but Kitano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kitano tries to work over Stein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Kitano.
A short right from Kitano on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kitano.
Kitano tries to work over Stein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Stein misses with an elbow strike.
Kitano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kitano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steins head. #ROC#
Stein is rocked!
Kitano lands a nice shot to the body.
Kitano blocks an elbow strike from Stein.
Kitano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stein has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kitano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stein can do to turn this around?
Kitano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kitano working aggressively here.
Kitano struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kitano.
Kitano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein blocking some punches.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Kitano with a knee to the head. #CUT#
Frank Stein's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Stein scores with a shot to the side of Kitano's head.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Kitano controls the action.
Kitano misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Kitano pushes Stein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stein lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Sendou Kitano's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kitano gets through Stein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stein is still on wobbly legs! Can Kitano finish him?
Kitano tries a knee to the head but Stein blocks it.
Stein seems to have recovered his senses.
Kitano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kitano working aggressively here.
Kitano tries a knee to the head but Stein blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stein.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frank Stein!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Stein thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PFC 110 Rock vs Urani
Date: Jun 09, 2019

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Wijnbergen. Stein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Van Wijnbergen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stein throws a right hand that Van Wijnbergen ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Wijnbergen also avoids with ease.
Van Wijnbergen looks to land a right hand but Stein moved out of range.
Van Wijnbergen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Wijnbergen lands a front kick.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Wijnbergen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Stein is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Van Wijnbergen digs a good body shot into Stein's ribs.
Stein staying out of range there.
Stein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Stein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Wijnbergen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Wijnbergen feints and then cracks Stein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stein down.
Stein scores with a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Stein moves into the clinch successfully.
Van Wijnbergen working aggressively here. #T1#
Van Wijnbergen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
Stein throws an elbow that misses.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Wijnbergen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stein prevents a body shot from Van Wijnbergen.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Wijnbergen's elbow.
I was talking to Stein's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Van Wijnbergen.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Van Wijnbergen controls the action. #T2#
Van Wijnbergen dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
Stein misses with an elbow strike.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Van Wijnbergen has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Van Wijnbergen misses with some punches.
Van Wijnbergen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stein tries to work over Van Wijnbergen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stein tries to work over Van Wijnbergen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stein lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Joels Van Wijnbergen has been cut.
Nice elbow from Stein. #T3#
Van Wijnbergen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow. #BC2#
Van Wijnbergen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stein throws a head kick but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
Nice uppercut there from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land a leg kick but Stein saw it coming and moves away.
Stein cracks Van Wijnbergen with a good jab.
Stein checks a leg kick.
That kick from Van Wijnbergen tenderised Stein's leg. Stein is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a head kick by Stein.
Van Wijnbergen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stein went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Wijnbergen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Wijnbergen avoids the head kick by Stein. #T4#
Van Wijnbergen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Wijnbergen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Wijnbergen avoids the head kick by Stein.
Stein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stein tries to clinch but Van Wijnbergen is having none of it.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stein's sensitive parts.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a low kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stein blocks a low kick nicely.
Stein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Wijnbergen.
A big left from Van Wijnbergen misses.
A slow jab from Van Wijnbergen misses its intended target.
A cross from Van Wijnbergen lands.
Stein lands with a cross.
Stein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Wijnbergen is out of range and Stein settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joels Van Wijnbergen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joels Van Wijnbergen's cut.
That's time! Stein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A big left from Van Wijnbergen misses.
Van Wijnbergen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Wijnbergen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to slow Stein down with leg kicks.
Stein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Wijnbergen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a straight right. Stein didn't see that one coming.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a leg kick. Stein looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stein throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good exchange - Stein coming out on top.
Stein is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Wijnbergen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein loads up on a big right hand but Van Wijnbergen slips the punch.
Van Wijnbergen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stein ducks under a wild hook from Van Wijnbergen.
Stein tries to counter by clinching up but Van Wijnbergen breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Stein drives through and clinches with Van Wijnbergen against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Wijnbergen takes an elbow to the temple. #T1#
Van Wijnbergen scores with a shot to the side of Stein's head.
Stein lands an elbow just above Van Wijnbergen 's eye. #BC2#
Van Wijnbergen manages to break the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick that misses.
A big right from Van Wijnbergen misses.
Stein thumps Van Wijnbergen with a low kick.
Stein blocks a head kick by Van Wijnbergen.
Stein thinks about countering with a body kick.
Van Wijnbergen takes one to the side of the head.
Stein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stein throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Wijnbergen.
Stein throws a wild body kick that Van Wijnbergen sees coming a mile off.
Stein checks a low kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Stein wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a good body shot.
Stein motions for Van Wijnbergen to come forward. Stein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Stein scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stein blocks a low kick nicely.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a kick to the body.
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a push kick but Stein slaps the foot to one side.
Van Wijnbergen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stein throwing a counter right hand but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stein.
Stein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A swing and a miss from Van Wijnbergen.
Stein blocks a head kick by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a leg kick.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook.
Stein seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stein takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T3#
Stein moves out of range of the body kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Stein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Van Wijnbergen.
Stein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stein motions for Van Wijnbergen to come forward. Stein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Wijnbergen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A lazy body kick from Van Wijnbergen
and Stein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Van Wijnbergen does it's job there.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick which misses Stein's front leg but catches the back leg as Stein tries to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Wijnbergen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stein takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Van Wijnbergen tries to get set, Stein tries to push him back and clinch up but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
Van Wijnbergen throws a sloppy body shot
and Stein counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Stein misses.
Stein misses with a head kick.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stein tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Van Wijnbergen manages to circle out of the way.
Stein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a nice body kick.
Stein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Wijnbergen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook to the body
and Stein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Wijnbergen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good shot there by Van Wijnbergen.
Stein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Wijnbergen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joels Van Wijnbergen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick that misses
and Stein counters with a nice body shot.
Van Wijnbergen takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
Van Wijnbergen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stein checks it well.
Stein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body punch but Stein moves out of range.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Stein instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Stein.
Van Wijnbergen working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Van Wijnbergen avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Van Wijnbergen avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the cage.
Stein has Van Wijnbergen pressed against the cage, preventing Van Wijnbergen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Van Wijnbergen blocks the elbow strike.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Van Wijnbergen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stein is looking to clinch.
Stein looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Wijnbergen is just out of range.
Stein lands a lovely overhand right.
Stein's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stein duly obliges.
Stein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Wijnbergen. Van Wijnbergen obviously looking to wear him down.
Stein throws a looping overhand right but Van Wijnbergen ducks down to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a cross.
Stein lands with a shot to the body.
Stein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Wijnbergen lands a slapping body shot.
Frank Stein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Van Wijnbergen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen lands a right hook to the body.
Stein avoids a kick to the body.
Stein throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
Some bone on bone action there as Stein checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stein misses with a wild body shot.
Stein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van Wijnbergen takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Van Wijnbergen misses its intended target.
Stein tried to score with a low kick but Van Wijnbergen checks it.
Van Wijnbergen swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Van Wijnbergen misses. #T3#
Stein feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van Wijnbergen's calf.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Wijnbergen looks to throw a body kick
and Stein counters with a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Van Wijnbergen lands an overhand right.
Van Wijnbergen's corner calls for a 1-2. Van Wijnbergen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Van Wijnbergen tries to bum rush Stein with a series of wild strikes but Stein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stein.
Stein throwing a counter right hand but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
Stein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stein thows a leg kick but Van Wijnbergen checks it
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a stiff right hand.
Stein throws out a leg kick but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range and Stein only half commits.
Joels Van Wijnbergen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Van Wijnbergen missing with a left hand there. Stein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stein lands with a kick to the temple. Van Wijnbergen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Van Wijnbergen.
Stein misses with a kick to the body.
Stein throws a head kick but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stein in his tracks.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Van Wijnbergen.
Stein blocks a head kick by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a leg kick.
Stein lands the left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joels Van Wijnbergen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Wijnbergen 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joels Van Wijnbergen!
A very excited looking Joels Van Wijnbergen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PFC 105 Grabber vs Alzado
Date: May 12, 2019

#R1#
Stein misses with a body shot.
Stein doesn't manage to clinch there - Parade circles away.
Nice shot by Stein.#CUT2#
It looks like Rage Parade has been cut.
Parade throws a hook to the side of Stein's head but Stein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parade throws a lazy uppercut
and Stein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Parade moves into the clinch.
Stein told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Parade scores with a shot to the side of Stein's head.
Parade tries a body shot but Stein blocks it.
Stein takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein lands an elbow just above Parade 's eye.
Parade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stein misses with a punch to the body.
Parade throws a head punch that misses.
Parade working aggressively here.
Parade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stein blocks a body shot from Parade. #T1#
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Parade dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
Stein lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stein blocks a body shot from Parade.
Parade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stein throws an elbow but misses.
Parade prevents a body shot from Stein.
Parade takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
Rage Parade's cut is getting worse.
Nice body punch from Parade.
Stein lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
Rage Parade's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Parade is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Parade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parade is leaning against Stein and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Parade lands a shot to the body.
Stein looks winded!
A short right from Parade.
Parade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Parade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Parade controls his hands.
Parade stalling in the clinch. #T2#
Parade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parade misses with the head strike.
Parade slowing the pace effectively.
Stein lands an elbow inside that Parade shrugs off.
Parade avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Parade.
Parade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parade working aggressively here.
Stein misses with a punch to the body.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Parade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stein lands a nice elbow.
Stein comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Parade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Parade throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parade.
Parade lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Parade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein scores with a shot to the side of Parade's head.
Stein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Rage Parade's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Parade slows down the pace here.
Stein prevents a body shot from Parade.
Parade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stein.
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but Parade leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Parade.
Parade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein tries a body shot but Parade blocks it.
Stein misses with a punch to the body.
Parade scores with a shoulder strike.
Parade working aggressively here.
Parade tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Parade back against the cage.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parade trying to control the position but instead, Stein has worked for underhooks and has pushed Parade into the cage.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Parade is looking to control Stein's arms but Stein gets an underhook and turns him. Now Parade has his back to the cage.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Parade backwards.
Parade can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
Stein slowing the pace effectively.
Stein tries to work over Parade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parade avoids a wild elbow strike from Stein.
Parade blocks a body shot from Stein.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Parade's brow.
Stein stalling against the cage.
A short uppercut from Parade.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parade lands a nice uppercut.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short body shot lands from Parade as the two fighters clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stein as Parade tries to tie him up.
Parade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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 Rage Parade will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rage Parade's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Parade moves out of range of the body kick.
Stein misses with a hook to the body
and Parade counters with a low kick, right behind Stein 's knee.
Stein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Parade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stein. That did some damage!
Stein missing with a left hand there. Parade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Parade scores with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Parade lands a leg kick that knocks Stein off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parade misses with a kick to the body.
Stein checks the leg kick.
Stein appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stein throws a predictable looking body shot
and Parade counters with a slapping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Parade. #T1#
Stein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stein is breathing heavily.#KD#
Parade lands a big uppercut and Stein crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Stein looks OK. Parade waves Stein back to his feet!#ROC#
Stein is rocked!
Stein walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Stein limp body while Parade jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rage Parade!
A victorious Rage Parade thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PFC 97 Mirage vs Kitano
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1##CL#
Stein drives through and clinches with Nicolas against the cage.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
Stein misses with a body punch.
Nicolas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stein working aggressively here.
Nicolas's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nicolas's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nicolas dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Nicolas controls the action.
Stein tries to work over Nicolas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stein gets underhooks to prevent Nicolas's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein prevents the takedown attempt.
Frank Stein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Nicolas.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Stein.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stein.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nicolas's brow.
Nicolas blocks an elbow strike.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolas controls his hands.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nicolas's defenses.
Nicolas prevents a body shot from Stein.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Nicolas controls the action.
Nicolas prevents a body shot from Stein.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicolas blocks a body shot from Stein.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nicolas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nicolas avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the cage. #T2#
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but Nicolas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stein lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nicolas.
Stein works on Nicolas's body with a couple of short punches.
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein stalls.
Stein lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Stein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stein is pressed up against the cage. Nicolas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stein down to the mat. Stein avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nicolas moves away from the strike by Stein. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Stein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stein misses with a body punch.
Stein misses with a punch to the body.
Stein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stein working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stein throws an elbow but misses.
Nicolas blocks the elbow strike.
Stein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Stein tries a body shot but Nicolas blocks it.
Stein is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stein throws an elbow that misses.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stein misses with an elbow strike.
Nicolas avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the cage.
Stein pushes Nicolas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolas controls his hands.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
Nicolas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stein 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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Stein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Stein misses with a body kick.
And Nicolas tries to counter it with a takedown but Stein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stein misses the jab.
Nicolas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nicolas can do to turn this around?
Nicolas takes one to the side of the head.
Stein just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas with the counter takedown but Stein avoids it easily.
Nicolas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Stein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nicolas blocks an elbow strike.
Stein comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Nicolas avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Stein.
Stein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
Nicolas dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
Nicolas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nicolas blocks an elbow strike.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Stein tries a body shot but Nicolas blocks it.
Stein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nicolas prevents a body shot from Stein.
Nicolas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nicolas prevents a body shot from Stein.
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Nicolas avoids a wild elbow strike from Stein.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Nicolas avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Stein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Frank Stein has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicolas.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolas controls his hands.
Nicolas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stein pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
Stein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nicolas or not.
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stein lands a nice elbow. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nicolas's brow.
Stein lands a nice elbow.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicolas blocks an elbow strike from Stein.
Stein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but Nicolas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stein is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Frank Stein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Nicolas.
Stein throws a head punch that misses.
Stein prevents the takedown attempt.
Nicolas blocks an uppercut.
Nicolas blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Stein fails to land. #T4#
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but Nicolas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nicolas's defenses. #CUT#
That has opened up Harold Nicolas's cut even more.
Stein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stein tries to work over Nicolas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicolas is working for takedown but Stein is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stein tries to work over Nicolas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stein throws an elbow but misses.
Nicolas avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Stein.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stein misses with an elbow strike.
Nicolas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nicolas blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Stein dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nicolas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stein throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Stein rushes Nicolas and presses him up against the cage.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Nicolas avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicolas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nicolas tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nicolass head.
Nicolas goes for a takedown attempt but Stein pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Frank Stein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Nicolas.#T1##CL#
Stein has managed to clinch.
Nicolas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nicolas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stein pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nicolas slips a straight right by Stein.
Nicolas with the counter takedown but Stein avoids it easily.
Stein 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.
Stein misses with a looping right.
Nicolas feints the counter takedown.#T2##CL#
Stein rushes Nicolas and presses him up against the cage.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nicolas blocks the elbow strike.
Stein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Nicolas blocks the elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Stein.
Stein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stein presses Nicolas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nicolas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stein lands an elbow that stopped Nicolas in his tracks for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Stein.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but Nicolas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stein is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3#
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stein throws a head punch that misses.
Nicolas blocks a body shot from Stein.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicolas blocks a body shot from Stein.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stein.
Frank Stein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD2#
Nicolas has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Stein is trying to keep an underhook but Nicolas manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Stein is trying to get back to full guard.
Stein makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stein.#T4#
Nicolas being controlled here momentarily. #ES#
Stein has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nicolas has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Stein tries to work over Nicolas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stein misses with a punch on the inside.
Stein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Stein scores with a shot to the side of Nicolas's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Stein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stein 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Stein!
Frank Stein seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Harold Nicolas was interviewed post fight and said 'I can't believe you touched my face! You'll be hearing from my lawyer, you animal!'.

Event: PFC 90 Andreev vs Wright
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Stein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Buren manages to avoid it.
Joost Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Stein misses its intended target.
Stein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Buren.
Van Buren with a jab.
Stein avoids the head kick by Van Buren.
Stein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Buren. Van Buren obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Buren cracks Stein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stein tries to clinch but Van Buren is having none of it.
Van Buren slips a jab from Stein.
Van Buren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van Buren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Buren scores with a punch to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Buren, as that shot connected. #T1#
Stein throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Buren.
Stein misses with a head kick.
Stein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Buren.
Stein tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Van Buren manages to circle out of the way.
Van Buren throws a shot from downtown. Stein moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Stein tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Buren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Van Buren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stein.
Stein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Buren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Buren throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stein on the side of the head.
Stein tries to clinch there but Van Buren circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Buren.
A head kick misses from Van Buren. #T2#
Stein throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Buren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Buren moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Buren! But no joy.
Stein takes a swing at Van Buren's ribcage but misses.
Stein misses with a hook.
Van Buren throws an off balance right hand
and Stein counters with a straight right hand.
Van Buren keeps the fight on the outside.
Stein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Van Buren misses with a head kick.
Van Buren scores with a hook to the body. Stein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Buren throws a jab when Stein was well out of range.
Stein tries to land a front kick but Van Buren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stein slips a straight right by Van Buren.
Van Buren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stein momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Stein. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stein.#T3#
Van Buren looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Buren connects with a single shot there.
Van Buren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stein. That did some damage!
Stein ducks right into an uppercut from Van Buren.
Stein wants to clinch.
Van Buren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stein misses with an uppercut
and Van Buren makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Van Buren is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stein had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stein takes a jab right on the kisser.
Van Buren works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Van Buren throws a good cross that connects.
Stein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Van Buren lands a nice hook to Stein's body. Stein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Buren jabs Stein right on the nose. Stein blinks but takes it well.
A low kick from Stein misses
and Van Buren counters with a good low kick that Stein was not able to check.
Van Buren scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stein slips a jab from Van Buren.
Van Buren connects with a looping right hand.
Van Buren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Buren pushes Stein away with a front kick.
Van Buren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Buren scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Buren misses with a head kick.
Stein is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stein walks into a straight right hand from Van Buren.
Van Buren listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Van Buren throws a lazy uppercut
letting Stein counter with a right hand.
A big right from Stein misses.
Stein takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Van Buren scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Buren throws a body kick that misses. #KD#
Stein lands a big head kick that sends Van Buren tumbling to the mat! Stein takes a step backwards and waves Van Buren back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Van Buren is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Joost Van Buren has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stein slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Buren.
Stein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stein looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big left from Stein misses.
Stein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Buren throws out the jab.
Van Buren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Van Buren thumps Stein with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Van Buren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Buren.
Stein throws a body punch but Van Buren moves out of range.
Van Buren lands a right hook to the body.
Van Buren scores with a hook to the body. Stein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Buren scores with a head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Van Buren looks to throw the jab but Stein is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Buren.
Stein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stein tries to clinch but Van Buren is having none of it.
A lazy left from Van Buren finds it's target.
Van Buren fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Buren goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
A solid body kick from Van Buren.
Stein on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stein scoring well with a low kick there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Stein might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Van Buren connects with an inside leg kick.
Stein slips under a jab.
A combination from Stein does no damage.
Van Buren bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Buren is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stein blocks a jab.
Van Buren connects with the punch.#T3#
Stein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stein walks into a left hand.
Van Buren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stein checks a low kick from Van Buren.
Stein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Buren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Buren throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Van Buren.
A swing and a miss from Van Buren.
Stein throws out a loose jab but Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Buren. Van Buren obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Van Buren throws a body kick that misses.
Van Buren lunges at Stein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stein's hand.
Van Buren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stein.
Stein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Buren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stein moves out of range of the body kick from Van Buren.
Stein is looking to clinch but Van Buren is avoiding it.
Jab, jab by Van Buren - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stein crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Buren - the referee stops the clock and Stein gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Buren. Stein manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut. Stein saw that one coming.
Van Buren throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stein slips under a jab from Van Buren.
Joost Van Buren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stein tries to clinch but Van Buren is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Van Buren jabs Stein right on the nose. Stein blinks but takes it well.
Van Buren scores with a jab to the jaw.
Van Buren misses the jab.
Stein lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stein walks into a stiff left hand from Van Buren.
Van Buren lands a head shot.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
Stein is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Van Buren.
Stein throws a hook to the side of Van Buren's head but Van Buren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Van Buren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Buren throws a push kick but Stein slaps the foot to one side.
A solid body kick from Van Buren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren digs a good body shot into Stein's ribs.
Van Buren scores with a nice right hand.
Van Buren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Buren lands an overhand right.#T1#
Stein moves out of range of the strikes.
Stein quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Stein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Buren misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stein throws a low kick, looking for Van Buren's leg but Van Buren calmly moves out of range.
Van Buren shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stein eats them both and turns towards Van Buren to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Van Buren plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Van Buren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stein listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
Stein lands a head kick. Van Buren smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Stein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stein there as he acknowledges the shot.
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 head kick from Stein lands but Van Buren takes it in his stride.
Frank Stein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Good exchange - Van Buren coming out on top.
Van Buren misses with a straight left.
Van Buren lands with a slapping head kick.
Stein throws a chopping leg kick but Van Buren manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Buren tries to land a front kick but Stein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A shot to the body from Stein misses
and Van Buren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Buren will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stein swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice body kick from Van Buren.
Stein walks into a stiff left hand from Van Buren.
Stein will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but Stein sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Buren darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stein sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Van Buren lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Van Buren lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Van Buren lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Buren as he connects with a hook.
Van Buren defending well as Stein loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Van Buren misses.
Joost Van Buren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Buren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Buren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Buren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Van Buren misses.
Stein is looking to clinch but Van Buren is avoiding it.
Stein backing away here, and Van Buren unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Van Buren tries to move into range but Stein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Buren paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Stein misses the body punch
and Van Buren counters with a two punch combo.
Stein walks forward, straight into a front kick from Van Buren.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Buren with a jab.
Van Buren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Buren feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Van Buren pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stein throws a front kick aimed at Van Buren's knee but Van Buren avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Buren! But no joy.
Stein has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Buren.
Stein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stein scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Buren cracks Stein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joost Van Buren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Buren 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joost Van Buren!

Event: PFC 83 Semenko vs Stein
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Semenko cracks the inside of Stein's front leg.
Semenko misses with a body kick.
Semenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Semenko throws a hook but Stein blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Stein misses.
Stein misses with a head kick.
Stein tries to clinch up but Semenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Stein takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Semenko scores with a punch to the head.
Stein tries to move into range but Semenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein tries to clinch there but Semenko circles away.
Stein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Semenko.
Semenko scores with a jab. Stein acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
A left lands for Semenko.
Semenko moves out of range as Stein throws a body kick.
Semenko throws the left hand but Stein avoids the punch easily.
Stein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Semenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stein moves away.
Semenko scores with a nice right hand.
Semenko takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
Semenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Stein tries to work over Semenko's front leg with a kick but Semenko checks it.
Stein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Semenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Semenko cracks the inside of Stein's front leg. #T2#
Semenko stuns Stein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stein misses with a body punch
and Semenko counters with a leg kick.
Semenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Semenko.
Semenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stein connects with a right hand. Semenko shakes it off.
Semenko cracks Stein with a right hand to the side of the head.
Semenko lands a nice shot that snaps Stein's head back.
Stein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Semenko.
Semenko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Semenko misses with a body kick.
Semenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stein lands a shot to the body.
Stein blocking some punches.
Stein misses with a body punch.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Semenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stein throws an elbow that misses.
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but Semenko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Semenko blocks an elbow strike.
Semenko digs a right hand into Stein's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stein's gas tank.
Stein tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
Nice body punch from Stein.
Semenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Semenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Stein. #T4##BC2#
Stein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crunch! Stein slams his shin into Semenko's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stein misses with a hook.
Semenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stein is able to avoid easily.
Semenko blocks a jab.
Semenko scores with the left hand. Stein knows he should have avoided that one.
Semenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Semenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stein.
Stein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Semenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Semenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Stein's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Stein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Semenko. That's going to slow Stein down.
Stein connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Stein has Semenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Semenko misses with a punch to the body.
Semenko is leaning against Stein and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stein is defending well for now.
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Stein.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stein.
A short right from Stein on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice elbow from Stein. #T1#
A short uppercut from Stein.
Semenko tries to work over Stein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Semenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Semenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Stein managing to block the knees to the body from Semenko.
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Semenko's defenses.
Stein has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Semenko seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stein can turn it around.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Semenko controls the action.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Semenko's elbow.
Stein lands a nice elbow.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Semenko's brow.
Stein lands a damaging elbow.
Semenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Semenko misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Semenko.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Semenko fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Semenko has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
Semenko takes an elbow to the temple. #T2#
Semenko tries a body shot but Stein blocks it.
Frank Stein seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Semenkos head.
A short right from Stein on the inside.
Stein is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stein lands an elbow inside that Semenko shrugs off.
Semenko can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Stein comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stein avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
Stein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Semenko.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stein. #BC#
Semenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stein missing with a left hand there. Semenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Semenko moves out of range as Stein strikes.
Semenko quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Donk. Semenko catches Stein right on the button with a cross.
Stein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Semenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Semenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Stein.
It looked like Semenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stein tries to clinch up but Semenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Stein misses with a head kick.
Stein misses with a body kick.
Semenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Stein off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Semenko scores with a one two! Stein had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Stein misses the target.
Semenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Semenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circling a little - Stein finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stein in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Stein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Stein.
Semenko connects with a right hand. Stein shakes it off.
Semenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Frank Stein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Frank Stein's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Semenko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice body kick from Semenko.
Stein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Semenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stein tries to clinch there but Semenko circles away.
Semenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stein finds it's way round the side to connect with Semenko's head.
A good leg kick by Semenko.
Semenko 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Semenko swings for the body but Stein moves out of range.
Stein throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Semenko scores with a leg kick.
Semenko misses with a body shot.
Stein throws a right hand that misses
enabling Semenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Semenko scores with a hook to the body. Stein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dave Semenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Semenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stein.
Stein slips a jab from Semenko.
Semenko throws a shot to the body.
Stein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Semenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stein misses with a hook
and Semenko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stein's knee momentarily.#T2#
Stein throws a shot from downtown. Semenko moves away and avoids it.
Semenko catches Stein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Semenko clobbers Stein with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Semenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stein is able to avoid easily.
Stein misses with a hook to the body
and Semenko counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Stein closes the distance and clinches.
Stein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Semenko.
Semenko lands an uppercut.#CUT#
That has opened up Frank Stein's cut even more.
Stein's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stein lands a nice elbow.
Stein tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Semenko's elbow. #T3#
Semenko avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the cage.
Semenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Semenko blocks a body shot from Stein. #BC#
Semenko breaks from the clinch.
Stein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Semenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Stein.
Semenko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stein throws a hook but Semenko blocks it.
Stein keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stein cracks Semenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stein misses with a lunging right hand
and Semenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stein takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Semenko avoids the head kick by Stein.
Semenko half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Semenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stein. That did some damage!
Stein tries to move into range but Semenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Semenko misses with an uppercut. Stein saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Stein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Semenko misses with a looping right.
Semenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Stein.
Semenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stein was well out of range. Poor timing from Semenko.
Semenko misses with a hook
and Stein counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Semenko clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Stein's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Semenko throws out a powerful jab.
Semenko throws a jab when Stein was well out of range.
It seemed like Stein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Semenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Stein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Stein has closed the distance and engaged Semenko in a clinch.
Semenko scores with a shot to the side of Stein's head.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stein is defending well for now.
Semenko blocks the elbow strike.
Semenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Stein throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenko avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the cage.
Stein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Semenko tries to work over Stein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Semenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stein is working Semenko over against the cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1##BC2#
Stein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Semenko throws a lazy right hand but Stein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stein lands with an uppercut that bounces Semenko off the cage and back into range.
Stein throws a head kick that misses.
Stein tries to land a front kick but Semenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Semenko looks to land a left hand but Stein moved out of range nicely.
Stein appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stein's jab looks to have found its range, popping Semenko under the eye.
Stein gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Semenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stein has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stein takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stein feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Semenko's calf.#T2#
Stein throws a lazy uppercut
and Semenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Semenko misses with a body kick.
Semenko slips a straight right by Stein.
Both fighters circling a little - Stein finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stein thumps Semenko with a low kick.
Semenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stein. Stein obviously looking to wear him down.
Stein moves out of range of the strikes.
Semenko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T3#
Stein tries to close the distance and clinch but Semenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stein misses with a looping left.
Semenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Semenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab lands there for Stein.
Semenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Semenko throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Semenko throws a head kick that half lands.
Semenko throws a sloppy head kick and Stein moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Semenko.
Semenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Semenko backing away here, and Stein unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stein takes a swing at Semenko's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Semenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stein works the jab nicely.
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!
Stein lands a head shot.
Semenko checks a low kick from Stein.
Stein tries to clinch there but Semenko circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Stein dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Frank Stein's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Semenko punishes Stein's body with a nice straight punch.
Stein throws a sloppy head kick and Semenko moves out of range easily.
Semenko scores with a body shot.
Stein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Semenko.
Stein fails with an attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Semenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stein misses with a lunging right hand
and Semenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Semenko ducks right into an uppercut from Stein.
Semenko misses with a body shot.
Stein feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Semenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Semenko. That did some damage!
Semenko throws a leg kick which misses Stein's front leg but catches the back leg as Stein tries to avoid it.
Stein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stein takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Semenko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Semenko misses with a hook
enabling Stein to counter with a crisp jab.
Semenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Stein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Semenko misses with an uppercut.
Stein misses with a body kick.
Semenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Stein is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stein throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Semenko misses its target.
Stein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Semenko defending well as Stein loads up on a big left hand.
Semenko throwing a counter right hand but Stein manages to avoid it.
Stein scores with a body shot. #T3#
Stein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slow jab from Stein misses its intended target.
Semenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stein throws a looping overhand right but Semenko ducks down to avoid it.
Semenko jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Semenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Stein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stein looks to throw the jab but Semenko is out of range.
Semenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Stein.
Stein connects with a jab.#T4#
Stein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Semenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stein throws a hook to the side of Semenko's head but Semenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Semenko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stein takes a step back to recover.
Semenko misses with a low kick.
Semenko misses with a looping left.
Stein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Semenko stalks Stein and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stein's face. Stein staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stein jabs Semenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Semenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stein.

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 Dave Semenko.
I think Semenko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dave Semenko!
Dave Semenko is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Dave Semenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PFC 78 Andreev vs Darkk
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Stein lands a body shot.
Crunch! Stein slams his shin into Hallick's torso.
That kick from Hallick tenderised Stein's leg. Stein is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hallick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stein throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Hallick gets tackled into the cage by Stein. Stein maintains the clinch.
Stein works on Hallick's body with a couple of short punches.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Hallick controls the action.
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hallick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Stein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stein tests Hallick's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
It looks like Al Hallick has been cut.
Hallick gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stein staying out of range there.#T1#
Stein throws a leg kick but Hallick sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Stein drives through and clinches with Hallick against the cage. #BC#
Stein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stein tries to land a front kick but Hallick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hallick walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hallick lands a nice shot that snaps Stein's head back.
Stein loads up on a big right hand but Hallick slips the punch.
Stein connects with the punch.
Stein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallick was well out of range. Poor timing from Stein.
Stein misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Hallick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hallick scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hallick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hallick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stein. That did some damage!
Hallick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Hallick gets tackled into the cage by Stein. Stein maintains the clinch.
Stein lands a damaging elbow.
Hallick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Hallick controls his hands.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stein lands a nice shot to the body.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hallick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stein throws an elbow but misses.
Stein blocking some punches.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Hallick on the inside. #T3#
Hallick misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Stein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hallick moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hallick.
Hallick attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Stein misses
and Hallick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stein throws a head kick but Hallick moves out of range.
Hallick looks to land a left hand but Stein moved out of range nicely.
It appears Stein was looking to counter with a kick there.
Stein takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hallick with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Stein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hallick avoids the body shot from Stein.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stein scores with a punch to the head.
Stein with a hook.
Stein looks for the body kick but Hallick saw that one coming.
Stein tries to clinch but Hallick moves out of range.
Stein lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stein.#CUT#
That has opened up Al Hallick's cut even more.
Nice cross by Hallick.
Hallick lands an overhand right.
Stein throws a low kick but Hallick moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Stein dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hallick misses with a combination
and Stein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hallick missing with a left hand there. Stein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hallick fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stein on the side of the head.#CL#
Stein has Hallick up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hallick.
Hallick blocks an elbow strike.
Stein cracks Hallick with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallick misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stein.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Hallick avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Hallick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stein lands an elbow just above Hallick 's eye. #CUT#
The cut above Al Hallick's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hallick throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A body shot lands from Stein. #T1#
Hallick pushes Stein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hallick tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Hallick back against the cage.
Hallick working aggressively here.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stein prevents a body shot from Hallick.
Hallick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hallick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stein.
Stein scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#
Al Hallick's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hallick prevents a body shot from Stein.
Stein lands an elbow that stopped Hallick in his tracks for a moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frank Stein!
Frank Stein retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Frank Stein, 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 72 Stein vs Mookjai
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Mookjai throws a body punch but Stein moves out of range.
Mookjai scores with a nice strike.
Mookjai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stein takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stein misses with a hook.
Stein on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stein throws a lazy right hand but Mookjai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mookjai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mookjai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stein.
Mookjai ducks under a wild hook from Stein.
Mookjai lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Mookjai.
A left lands for Mookjai.
A head kick from Mookjai lands but Stein takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mookjai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mookjai scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Mookjai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stein.
Mookjai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stein seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stein misses with a body punch
and Mookjai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stein shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mookjai throws a hook but Stein blocks it.
Stein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mookjai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stein lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mookjai takes a step back to recover.
Stein throws a jab when Mookjai was well out of range.
Mookjai misses with an uppercut.
Mookjai throws a series of strikes that have Stein backpedaling.
Stein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mookjai.
Stein swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stein misses the shot to the body.
Mookjai throws out a counter right but Stein avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Stein misses with a hook
and Mookjai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stein walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mookjai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mookjai tries a head kick but it misses.
Stein misses the shot to the body.
Mookjai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mookjai throws a push kick but Stein slaps the foot to one side.
Stein misses with a jab to the body
and Mookjai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stein throws a head kick but Mookjai moves out of range.
Stein takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mookjai feints and then cracks Stein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stein down.
Stein jabs at Mookjai's body.
Mookjai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stein counters with a nice uppercut.
Mookjai misses with a looping right.#T3#
Stein throws a solid leg kick but Mookjai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stein.
Stein takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mookjai throws a jab when Stein was well out of range.
Stein is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mookjai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stein had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stein misses with a wild body shot.
Stein tries to clinch there but Mookjai circles away.
Mookjai misses with a double jab.
As Mookjai backs away, Stein returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mookjai looks to throw the jab but Stein is out of range.
Stein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mookjai lands a right hook to the body.
Mookjai lands a glancing blow to the side of Stein's head.
Stein swings widly with a right hand
and Mookjai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Stein.#T4#
Mookjai misses with a low kick.
Stein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mookjai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mookjai, right into the meat.
Stein throws a body punch but Mookjai moves out of range.
It seemed like Mookjai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mookjai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mookjai scores with a punch to the head.
Stein looks to throw the jab but Mookjai is out of range.
Mookjai takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mookjai scores with a decent looking hook.
Stein throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mookjai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mookjai avoids the head kick by Stein.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samran Mookjai dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jab, jab by Stein - just one landing.
Mookjai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stein misses with a head kick.
Stein moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Samran Mookjai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mookjai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mookjai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stein's hands.
Mookjai connects with an inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Mookjai. Those never looked like landing.
Mookjai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mookjai works Stein's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mookjai moves forwards but Stein connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Samran Mookjai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mookjai cracks the inside of Stein's front leg.
Mookjai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stein, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mookjai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stein in his tracks. #T1#
Mookjai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stein.
Mookjai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stein throws a leg kick but Mookjai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mookjai ducks right into an uppercut from Stein.
Mookjai looks to score with a jab to the body but Stein is just out of range.
Mookjai misses with a hook. Stein ducked under it nicely.
Stein is looking to counter punch.
Stein keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mookjai misses with a hook
and Stein makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stein digs a good body shot into Mookjai's ribs.
Mookjai is breathing heavily.
Stein misses the shot to the body.
Mookjai moves out of range of the body kick.
Stein throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mookjai counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Stein misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mookjai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stein.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mookjai wants to land a leg kick but Stein is out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Stein might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mookjai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stein's sensitive parts.
Stein tries a head kick but it misses.
Mookjai throws out a loose jab but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mookjai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mookjai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Stein - just one landing.
Mookjai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stein doesn't seem bothered though.
Stein connects with a looping right hand.
Stein takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
A shot to the liver by Mookjai. Beautiful body shot.
Stein throws out a leg kick but Mookjai moves out of range and Stein only half commits.
Mookjai throws out a loose jab but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stein takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mookjai throws a head kick that misses.
Mookjai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mookjai throws a right hand that misses
and Stein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stein throws a lazy body kick
and Mookjai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mookjai misses with a right hand
letting Stein counter with a right hand.
Mookjai tests Stein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mookjai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mookjai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Stein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stein throws a body shot but no joy.
Stein on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mookjai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stein. Mookjai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mookjai digs a good body shot into Stein's ribs.
Stein misses with a head kick.
Mookjai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stein's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mookjai. Stein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mookjai slips a jab from Stein.
Stein looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mookjai misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samran Mookjai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Mookjai misses with a right hand
and Stein counters with a stiff right hand.
Mookjai misses with a left hand
and Stein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mookjai gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Stein gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Mookjai is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Stein!
Frank Stein retains his light heavyweight title!
Frank Stein thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PFC 67 Alzheimer vs Brixton
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Stein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Semenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Semenko blocks the body kick.
Stein looks for the body kick but Semenko saw that one coming.
Stein has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Semenko.
Semenko stuns Stein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Semenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Semenko blocks a jab.
Jab by Semenko.#CUT#
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Stein defending well as Semenko loads up on a big left hand.
Semenko lands a leg kick that knocks Stein off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Semenko takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#
It looks like Dave Semenko has been cut.
Dave Semenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Semenko throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Stein counters by clinching up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stein. #BC#
Semenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Semenko throws out the jab. #T1#
Stein scores with a nice strike.
Semenko scores with a jab to the body.
Semenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Stein counters with a crisp right hand that drops Semenko! Stein lets Semenko back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Semenko is rocked!
A jab from Semenko finds it's way through Stein's defenses.
Oh Semenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Semenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Semenko blocks a jab.
Semenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Semenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Semenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Stein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stein drops Semenko with a naaaaasty hook - Semenko is in real trouble here! Stein dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Stein!
Frank Stein is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Stein thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PFC 61 Kansleri vs Karimov*
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Judea misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Judea lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stein misses with an uppercut
and Judea counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stein moves out of range of the strikes.
Stein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Judea manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stein throws a hook to the side of Judea's head but Judea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stein ducks under a wild hook from Judea.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stein! But no joy.
A good leg kick by Judea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judea throws a leg kick but Stein moved away.
Judea misses with a combination
and Stein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Judea tries a low kick but Stein avoids it.
Judea throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stein.#T1#
Stein checks a leg kick.
Stein misses with a head kick.
Stein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Judea scores with a push kick.
Judea misses with the body kick
and Stein counters with a right hand to the body.
Judea takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Judea as he connects with a hook.
Stein lands a jab to the nose.
Judea lands a nice looking body shot.
Stein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Judea.
Judea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stein's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Judea connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stein scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Judea throws a nice head kick!
Stein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Judea.
Judea misses with a low kick.
Stein tries a quick counter leg kick but Judea is wise to it.
Judea lands a jab to Stein's midsection.
Stein looks to score with a jab to the body but Judea is just out of range.
Judea tries a low kick but Stein avoids it.
Judea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stein throws a lazy right hand but Judea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Judea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Judea misses with the body kick
letting Stein counter with a right hand.
Stein throws a body shot but no joy.
Stein scores with a crisp jab that stopped Judea in his tracks. #T3#
Judea throws a head kick that misses.
Stein now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Judea.
Jab, jab by Judea - just one landing.
Stein slips under a jab from Judea.
Stan Judea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Judea manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Judea misses with a hook. Stein ducked under it nicely.
Judea checks a leg kick.
Judea was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Judea misses the shot to the body.
Stein avoids the body shot from Judea.
Stein moves forwards but Judea connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Judea getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Judea avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Stein takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stein swings for the body but Judea moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Stein. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stein.
Judea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stein moves away.
Judea looks to land a right hand but Stein moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Judea throws a leg kick
and Stein counters with a straight right hand.
Stein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Judea.
Judea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Judea checks a low kick from Stein.
Judea scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stein doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick by Judea misses
and Stein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Judea fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stein on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Judea dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A slow jab from Judea misses its intended target.
Stein thumps Judea with a low kick.
Stan Judea is winning the standup battle so far.
Judea tries to land a leg kick but Stein saw it coming and moves away.
Stein replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Judea blocks it well.
Stein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Judea.
Judea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stein manages to avoid it.
Judea lands a nice looking body kick.
Judea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stein can do to turn this around?
Stein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Judea with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A thudding body kick lands there by Judea!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judea blocks a jab.
Stein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Judea.
Judea sets himself, and Stein steps forward looking for the clinch! Judea avoids it this time.
Judea with a hook.
Judea fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stein on the side of the head.#T1#
Stein tries to clinch up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Judea avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the cage.
Judea blocking some punches.
Stein lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Judea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stein comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Judea throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Judea.
Stein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Judea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steins head.
Stein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Stan Judea has been cut.
Stein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stein cracks Judea with a nice body shot.
Judea working aggressively here.
Stein misses with a body punch.
Stein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Stein is leaning against Judea and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stein lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stein lands a damaging elbow.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Judea's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Judea.
Frank Stein seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Judea misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stein lands with a short shot to the head.
Stein lands an elbow inside that Judea shrugs off.
Stein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stein is working Judea over against the cage.
Stein scores with a shot to the side of Judea's head.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Judea's defenses.
Judea tries to circle away but Stein has him pinned against the cage.
Stein lands an elbow that stopped Judea in his tracks for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Stein.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Stein. #T3#
Stein is working Judea over against the cage.
Stein throws an elbow that misses.
Stein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stein lands an uppercut.
Judea takes an elbow to the temple.
Stein lands a damaging elbow.
Stein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stein.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Judea avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Stein lands an elbow inside that Judea shrugs off.
Judea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Judea's elbow.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Stein lands an elbow just above Judea 's eye.
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 nice right hand lands inside from Stein.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stein.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stein tries to work over Judea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Judea digs a right hand underneath Stein's ribcage. Stein let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Stein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Judea misses with a punch on the inside.
Stein blocks a body shot from Judea.
Judea blocks the elbow strike.
Stein misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Stein scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stein digs a right hand into Judea's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Judea's gas tank.
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein lands an uppercut.
Stein lands an elbow inside that Judea shrugs off.
Stein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stein.
Stein lands an elbow that stopped Judea in his tracks for a moment.
Stein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stein throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but Judea leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Judea avoids a wild elbow strike from Stein.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Stein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stan Judea's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stein scores with a jab to the body.
Judea misses with a jab, cross combination.
Judea pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stein lands with a good body shot.
Stein is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Stein gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stein lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stein prevents a body shot from Judea.
Stein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow.
Judea tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Judea back against the cage.
Stein tries to work over Judea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Stein.
Stein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Judea swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Judea dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
Stein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Judea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Judea misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein tries to work over Judea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Stein.
Judea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Judea misses with a punch to the body.
Judea blocks a body shot from Stein.
Judea lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Judea prevents a body shot from Stein.
Judea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stein lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Judea lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Stein.
A short right from Stein on the inside.
Stein is working Judea over against the cage.
A short left from Stein.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stein. #KD2#
Stein drops Judea onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Judea is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Judea is rocked!
Nice elbow from Stein.
Oh Judea is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Judea misses with some punches.
Stein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stein lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Judea's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Stein.
Stein creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Judea's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Judea drops to his knees and Stein pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Stein!
A very excited looking Frank Stein made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PFC 56 Rock vs Miletich
Date: Aug 10, 2018

#R1#
AssKicken takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#
It looks like Thoreaux AssKicken has been cut.
AssKicken misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stein! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stein. AssKicken does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from AssKicken is predictable there
and Stein counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking AssKicken out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Stein is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Frank Stein!
An out of breath Frank Stein thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PFC 52 Asskicken vs Blade
Date: Jul 20, 2018

#R1#
Stein throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kwon's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Sol Kwon has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kwon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Kwon misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Stein to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Kwon is rocked!
Stein throws a lazy right hand but Kwon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kwon scores with a nice strike.
Kwon throws a series of punches but Stein moves out of range.
Kwon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stein.
Kwon throws a lazy uppercut
and Stein counters with a nice body shot.
Kwon moves forwards but Stein connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oh Kwon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kwon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stein.
Kwon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stein cracks Kwon on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kwon falls backwards against the cage. Stein follows up with more strikes that drop Kwon to his knees. Stein keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kwon! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Stein!
After winning the bout, Frank Stein thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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

#R1#
Stein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crank throws out the jab.
Stein lands a glancing blow to the side of Crank's head.
Stein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crank with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stein scores with a jab.
Crank digs a good body shot into Stein's ribs.
Stein's corner calls for a 1-2. Stein obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stein is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab, jab by Crank - just one landing. #CUT#
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Crank uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stein.
Crank throws a jab but it's blocked by Stein.
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!
Crank misses with a body shot.
Crank misses with a wild body shot.
Crank sets himself, and Stein steps forward looking for the clinch! Crank avoids it this time.
Stein just misses with a punch to the body.
Crank moves out of range of the body kick from Stein.
Crank lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crank looks to throw the jab but Stein is out of range.
Stein looks for the body kick but Crank saw that one coming. #T1#
Crank just misses with a punch to the body.
Stein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stein moves away.
Stein connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stein connects with a leg kick. Crank looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stein misses with a low kick.
Crank is looking to wear down Stein with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crank.
Stein moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crank takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stein lunges at Crank with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crank's hand.
A left lands for Stein.
Stein lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stein lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Stein works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A head kick misses from Stein.
Crank misses with a hook. Stein ducked under it nicely.
Stein scores with a hook to the body. Crank takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crank takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crank's sensitive parts.
Stein has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A jab lands there for Stein.
Crank looks to score with a jab to the body but Stein is just out of range.
Crank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stein manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Crank.
Crank takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stein checks a low kick from Crank.
Frank Stein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crank just misses with a punch to the body.
Crank takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
Crank misses with a wild body shot.
Stein checks the leg kick nicely there. #T3##CL2#
Stein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stein lands a right hand.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stein.
Stein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Spank Crank has been cut.
Stein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Crank controls the action.
A hook to the body from Stein.
Stein digs a right hand into Crank's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crank's gas tank. #TD#
Crank has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Stein is trying to keep an underhook but Crank manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stein is controlling Crank's trapped leg to prevent Crank from advancing to side control.
Crank is thwarting Stein's attempts to control the position.
Crank throwing shots but Stein is blocking nicely.
Stein gets full guard.
Stein has control of Crank's left arm, preventing Crank from doing any damage. #T4#
Crank with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crank wants to control from the top but Stein keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crank keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stein's head.
Stein trying to control the position.
Stein seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stein trying to keep a closed guard but Crank is proving a slippery customer.
Crank 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.
Crank lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Crank scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crank working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Stein dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Stein thumps Crank with a low kick.
Stein scores with a nice head shot.
Crank throws a body punch but Stein moves out of range.
Stein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crank throws out the jab.
Stein 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.
Crank takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crank takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#
That has opened up Frank Stein's cut even more.
Crank misses with a body shot.
Stein wants to counter with a clinch but Crank pushes him away.
Stein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stein cracks Crank with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stein misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stein.
Stein smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stein loads up on a big right hand but Crank slips the punch.
Crank uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stein.#TD#
Crank drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Crank throws a strike aimed at the side of Stein's head but Stein avoids it well.#T1#
Stein is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Crank is controlling him well.
Stein managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Crank.
Crank misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Crank working the ground and pound but Stein is defending the strikes.
Crank misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crank working the ground and pound.
Spank Crank overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stein is trying to get back to half guard.
Crank working the ground and pound.
Crank throws a strike aimed at the side of Stein's head but Stein avoids it well.
Crank misses with the ground and pound.
Crank working the ground and pound.#T2#
Crank working the body and head with strikes. #CUT#
The cut above Frank Stein's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Crank looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Stein is avoiding damage well.
Crank scoring with punches and elbows. #CUT#
Frank Stein's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Spank Crank!
During a confident post fight interview, Spank Crank thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PFC 43 Breaking Point*
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
A low kick from Stein is predictable there
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a nice body shot.
The Terror Of The Island throws a body punch but Stein moves out of range.
Stein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stein throws a good cross that connects.
The Terror Of The Island throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for The Terror Of The Island. That snapped Stein's head back.
The Terror Of The Island fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stein manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Stein misses its intended target.
The Terror Of The Island now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stein.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stein.
The Terror Of The Island lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stein at a distance.
Stein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Stein gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stein tries a body shot but The Terror Of The Island blocks it. #T1#
The Terror Of The Island doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein is leaning against The Terror Of The Island and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stein has a couple of punches blocked by The Terror Of The Island.
Stein leaning against his opponent.
The Terror Of The Island is looking to break free of the clinch but Stein has double underhooks.
The Terror Of The Island is leaning against Stein and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The Terror Of The Island softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stein blocks a body shot from The Terror Of The Island.
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but The Terror Of The Island leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Terror Of The Island lands a left hand.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stein lands a nice shot to the body.
Stein tries to work over The Terror Of The Island's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stein has a couple of punches blocked by The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island blocks an uppercut.
The Terror Of The Island scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as The Terror Of The Island controls his hands. #T2#
The Terror Of The Island tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a punch to the body.
The Terror Of The Island blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Stein scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Terror Of The Island. #CUT2#
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
The Terror Of The Island working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stein misses with a punch to the body.
Stein tries a body shot but The Terror Of The Island blocks it.
Stein prevents a body shot from The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island lands a left hand.
Stein lands a body punch in the clinch.
The Terror Of The Island throws a head punch that misses.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a punch to the body.
The Terror Of The Island prevents a body shot from Stein. #BC2#
The Terror Of The Island breaks the clinch.
Stein thows a leg kick but The Terror Of The Island checks it
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stein blocks a jab.
Stein catches The Terror Of The Island with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The Terror Of The Island swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As The Terror Of The Island tries to get set, Stein tries to push him back and clinch up but The Terror Of The Island manages to avoid the attempt.#T3#
Stein with a hook.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a looping left.
Stein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as The Terror Of The Island lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stein doesn't seem phased though.
Stein throws a low kick but The Terror Of The Island moves out of range easily.
The Terror Of The Island moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stein wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stein throws a half hearted mid kick.
The Terror Of The Island on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The Terror Of The Island takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
Stein lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Terror Of The Island's sensitive parts. #CL#
Stein rushes The Terror Of The Island and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Terror Of The Island lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Terror Of The Island lands a nice uppercut.
Stein misses with a punch on the inside.
Stein misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
The Terror Of The Island misses with the head strike.
Stein working aggressively here.
Stein blocking some punches.
Stein throws a head punch that misses.
Stein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Terror Of The Island throws a head punch that misses.
The Terror Of The Island lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Terror Of The Island.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Terror Of The Island's elbow.
Stein lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Terror Of The Island backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stein gets through The Terror Of The Island's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as The Terror Of The Island takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Frank Stein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Stein's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Stein throws a low kick, looking for The Terror Of The Island's leg but The Terror Of The Island calmly moves out of range.
The Terror Of The Island lands with a straight right. Stein didn't see that one coming.
The Terror Of The Island is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stein rather than just go for the knockout.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stein.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stein.
Stein looks to land a right hand but The Terror Of The Island moved out of range.
Stein has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Stein throws a leg kick but The Terror Of The Island sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stein throws a low kick but The Terror Of The Island avoids it.
The Terror Of The Island scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Terror Of The Island takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sloppy strikes from The Terror Of The Island. Those never looked like landing.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Terror Of The Island blocks a leg kick.
Stein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Terror Of The Island swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The Terror Of The Island slips a jab from Stein.
Stein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big left from Stein misses. #T1#
Stein bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stein misses with a shot to the body
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stein avoids the body shot from The Terror Of The Island.
Stein looks to score with a jab to the body but The Terror Of The Island is just out of range.
The Terror Of The Island moves away from the strike by Stein.
A countering left hand to the body from The Terror Of The Island misses.
The Terror Of The Island feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Terror Of The Island looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The Terror Of The Island throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Stein counter with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stein.
It looks like Stein has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The Terror Of The Island throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Terror Of The Island pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Terror Of The Island throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stein throws a low kick but it's checked well by The Terror Of The Island.
Stein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Terror Of The Island paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stein ducks under a wild hook from The Terror Of The Island.#T2#
The Terror Of The Island checks a low kick from Stein.
Stein misses with a body shot.
The Terror Of The Island throws a body punch but Stein moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from The Terror Of The Island finds it's way through Stein's defenses.
The Terror Of The Island has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The Terror Of The Island throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stein ducks under a wild hook from The Terror Of The Island.#CL2#
The Terror Of The Island rushes Stein and presses him up against the cage.
Stein tries to stall but The Terror Of The Island uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stein.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stein.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Stein lands with a right to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards The Terror Of The Island's brow.
Stein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Terror Of The Island swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Terror Of The Island throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
Stein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Kromog The Terror Of The Island has been cut.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as The Terror Of The Island controls his hands.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Terror Of The Island tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Terror Of The Island throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
The Terror Of The Island goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stein cracks The Terror Of The Island with a nice body shot.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as The Terror Of The Island controls his hands.
The Terror Of The Island gets through Stein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stein trying to control the position but instead, The Terror Of The Island has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stein into the cage.
Stein prevents a body shot from The Terror Of The Island. #T4#
The Terror Of The Island lands a left hand.
Frank Stein has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Terror Of The Island displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stein up against the cage.
Stein pushes The Terror Of The Island back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The Terror Of The Island blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Terror Of The Island misses with the head strike.
Stein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
The Terror Of The Island manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stein.
The Terror Of The Island lands with a shot to the body.
The Terror Of The Island fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stein manages to avoid it.
The Terror Of The Island takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stein throws a shot to the body.
Stein scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Stein will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Stein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stein lands with a hook. The Terror Of The Island tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stein just misses with a punch to the body.
Stein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stein lands with an overhand left.
The Terror Of The Island throws out a loose jab but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stein connects with a solid leg kick.
Stein throws a nice inside leg kick.
The Terror Of The Island misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Stein fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Terror Of The Island, pushing him back against the cage.
Stein blocks a body shot from The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Terror Of The Island lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but The Terror Of The Island avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stein.
A right hand to the body from The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow.
Stein lands an elbow inside that The Terror Of The Island shrugs off. #T1#
The Terror Of The Island dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Terror Of The Island dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Stein on the inside.
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but The Terror Of The Island leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The Terror Of The Island tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Terror Of The Island throws a head punch that misses.
The Terror Of The Island blocks the elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stein.
Stein lands an elbow that stopped The Terror Of The Island in his tracks for a moment.
The Terror Of The Island tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Terror Of The Island lands a hook that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
The Terror Of The Island scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as The Terror Of The Island controls the action.
Kromog The Terror Of The Island has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The Terror Of The Island misses with a hook from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as The Terror Of The Island controls the action.
Stein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Stein throws a head punch that misses.
Stein lands a nice elbow.
Stein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
The Terror Of The Island pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stein throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stein slips a straight right by The Terror Of The Island.
Stein lands a nice hook to The Terror Of The Island's body. The Terror Of The Island takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stein throws a leg kick but The Terror Of The Island moved away.
Nice shot lands for The Terror Of The Island.
Stein misses with a hook to the body
and The Terror Of The Island cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stein scores with a nice strike.
Stein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3##CL2#
The Terror Of The Island instigates a clinch.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Terror Of The Island throws a head punch that misses.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein works on The Terror Of The Island's body with a couple of short punches.
Stein lands an elbow inside.
The Terror Of The Island lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Stein.
The Terror Of The Island takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Terror Of The Island doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frank Stein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Terror Of The Island cracks Stein with a nice body shot.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through The Terror Of The Island's defenses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island blocks an elbow strike.
Stein cracks The Terror Of The Island with a nice body shot.#T4#
The Terror Of The Island avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the cage.
A short left from Stein.
The Terror Of The Island is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stein is keeping busy.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as The Terror Of The Island controls the action.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Terror Of The Island lands a shoulder strike.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stein.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as The Terror Of The Island controls his hands.
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through The Terror Of The Island's defenses.
Stein tries to work over The Terror Of The Island's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stein lands a right hand.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a body punch.
The Terror Of The Island has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
The Terror Of The Island gets through Stein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Stein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stein 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: PFC 37 Chavez vs Penn
Date: May 04, 2018

#R1#
The Terror Of The Island throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Terror Of The Island tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stein was well out of range. Poor timing from The Terror Of The Island.
Stein avoids the body shot from The Terror Of The Island.
Stein takes one to the chin there.
The Terror Of The Island ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stein moves away.
Stein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Stein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Terror Of The Island connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kromog The Terror Of The Island seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Terror Of The Island throws a right hand that misses
and Stein makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein misses with an uppercut.
Stein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Terror Of The Island was well out of range. Poor timing from Stein.
The Terror Of The Island scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
The Terror Of The Island with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Terror Of The Island rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Stein counter with a right hand.
The Terror Of The Island is looking to wear down Stein with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stein misses with a straight left.
Stein lands a glancing blow to the side of The Terror Of The Island's head.
Nice body punch from The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stein is clearly trying to counter these attacks from The Terror Of The Island with a body shot.
The Terror Of The Island throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stein misses with a leg kick.
The Terror Of The Island 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.
The Terror Of The Island lands a right hook to the body.
The Terror Of The Island jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Terror Of The Island. Stein does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2##CL2#
Stein closes the distance and pushes The Terror Of The Island back into the cage.
Stein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stein lands an elbow just above The Terror Of The Island 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Terror Of The Island's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stein lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from The Terror Of The Island fails to land.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stein has a couple of punches blocked by The Terror Of The Island.
Stein lands an elbow inside that The Terror Of The Island shrugs off.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a punch to the body.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stein lands an elbow inside that The Terror Of The Island shrugs off. #BC#
The Terror Of The Island breaks from the clinch.
Stein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Terror Of The Island has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
The Terror Of The Island uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stein.
Stein gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a body shot
and Stein counters with a big head kick but The Terror Of The Island shrugs it off.
Stein slips under a jab.
Stein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stein dips to his left and cracks The Terror Of The Island with an uppercut!
Stein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stein throws a jab when The Terror Of The Island was well out of range.
The Terror Of The Island throwing a counter right hand but Stein manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Stein has closed the distance and engaged The Terror Of The Island in a clinch.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Terror Of The Island creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Stein blocking some punches.
Stein blocks a body shot from The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Terror Of The Island is trying to break free.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Terror Of The Island.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
The Terror Of The Island manages to break the clinch.
The Terror Of The Island swings widly with a right hand
and Stein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Kromog The Terror Of The Island has been cut.
The Terror Of The Island ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Terror Of The Island is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The Terror Of The Island throws out a powerful jab.
The Terror Of The Island lands the left hand.
The Terror Of The Island loads up on a big right hand but Stein slips the punch.
The Terror Of The Island lunges at Stein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stein's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kromog The Terror Of The Island will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Stein.
The Terror Of The Island throws a hook but Stein avoids it easily.
Stein is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Stein lands with a shot to the body.
A big right from Stein misses.
The Terror Of The Island throws a lazy uppercut
and Stein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Terror Of The Island throws an overhand right that lands on Stein's shoulder, as Stein tries to avoid the shot.
The Terror Of The Island misses the body punch
and Stein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stein misses the shot to the body.
Kromog The Terror Of The Island is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from The Terror Of The Island misses the target.
Stein is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The Terror Of The Island throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - The Terror Of The Island throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stein misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
The Terror Of The Island lands with a shot to the body.
The Terror Of The Island connects with a nice looking jab.
The Terror Of The Island's corner calls for a 1-2. The Terror Of The Island obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The Terror Of The Island swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab by Stein.
The Terror Of The Island avoids the body shot from Stein.
The Terror Of The Island throwing a counter right hand but Stein manages to avoid it.
The Terror Of The Island misses the shot to the body.
Stein flicks out a counter leg kick but The Terror Of The Island steps away.
Stein throws an overhand right that lands on The Terror Of The Island's shoulder, as The Terror Of The Island tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from The Terror Of The Island on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stein keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stein tries to clinch up.#T2#
Stein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The Terror Of The Island fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stein manages to avoid it.
Stein jabs The Terror Of The Island to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stein looks to land a right hand but The Terror Of The Island moved out of range.
The Terror Of The Island checks a leg kick nicely.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Stein counters by clinching up.
The Terror Of The Island lands a right hand.
The Terror Of The Island has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Frank Stein seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
The Terror Of The Island escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice cross by Stein.
The Terror Of The Island swings for the body but Stein moves out of range.
The Terror Of The Island scores with a hook.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Stein.
The Terror Of The Island throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the liver by The Terror Of The Island. Beautiful body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stein in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Stein takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Terror Of The Island scores with a body shot.
Stein tries to land a front kick but The Terror Of The Island steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No joy there for The Terror Of The Island, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stein appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stein throws a body kick that misses.
The Terror Of The Island lands a right hook to the body.
The Terror Of The Island moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
The Terror Of The Island throws a series of punches but Stein avoids them all with ease.
Stein counters with a body kick.
The Terror Of The Island throws a lazy uppercut
and The Terror Of The Island takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Terror Of The Island tests Stein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stein slips a straight right by The Terror Of The Island.
Stein appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stein scores with the left hand. The Terror Of The Island knows he should have avoided that one.
Stein lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Terror Of The Island's sensitive parts.
Stein with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Terror Of The Island to score with a decent uppercut.
The Terror Of The Island looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Terror Of The Island scores with a nice right hand.
Stein swings for the body but The Terror Of The Island moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Frank Stein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
The Terror Of The Island jabs Stein right on the nose. Stein blinks but takes it well.
Stein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Terror Of The Island throws a sloppy body shot
and The Terror Of The Island takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Terror Of The Island works the jab nicely.
The Terror Of The Island scores with a jab to the jaw.
The Terror Of The Island stuns Stein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Terror Of The Island digs a good hook to Stein's body.
Stein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stein moves out of range as The Terror Of The Island strikes.
The Terror Of The Island fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stein manages to avoid it.
The Terror Of The Island just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
The Terror Of The Island connects with a single shot there.
The Terror Of The Island connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the body from The Terror Of The Island misses
and Stein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Terror Of The Island. Stein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stein throws a head kick that misses.
Stein lands with a kick to the temple. The Terror Of The Island shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Terror Of The Island looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stein looks to clinch
letting The Terror Of The Island counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Stein moves into range and clinches up with The Terror Of The Island.
Stein lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a punch to the body.
Stein has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. The Terror Of The Island seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stein can turn it around.#T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stein.
Stein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Stein.
The Terror Of The Island blocks an elbow strike from Stein. #BC#
The Terror Of The Island's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stein is looking to clinch but The Terror Of The Island is avoiding it.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a body shot.
Stein throws out a counter right but The Terror Of The Island avoids it with no problem.
Stein throws out a leg kick but The Terror Of The Island moves out of range and Stein only half commits.
The Terror Of The Island takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Terror Of The Island moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stein lands an overhand right.#T3#
Stein lands a jab to the nose.
The Terror Of The Island lands with an uppercut that bounces Stein off the cage and back into range.
The Terror Of The Island cracks Stein with a right hand to the side of the head.
The Terror Of The Island lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The Terror Of The Island throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stein doesn't manage to clinch there - The Terror Of The Island circles away.
It looked like The Terror Of The Island was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stein.
Stein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Stein clinches up with The Terror Of The Island and pushes him back against the cage.
The Terror Of The Island lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
The Terror Of The Island blocking some punches.
Stein has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Terror Of The Island lands a hook that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
The Terror Of The Island stalling against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Terror Of The Island has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
The Terror Of The Island tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing The Terror Of The Island back against the cage.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stein lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls for The Terror Of The Island to work.
Stein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Terror Of The Island takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice body punch from Stein.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a punch to the body.
The Terror Of The Island lands with a right to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Stein.
I think Stein 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: PFC 31 Manuel vs Nordskov
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Stein wants to clinch up but Brophy keeps it at a distance.
Brophy throws out a counter right but Stein avoids it with no problem.
Stein looks to throw the jab but Brophy is out of range.
Stein defending well as Brophy loads up on a big left hand.
Stein looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brophy was well out of range. Poor timing from Stein.
Stein moves out of range of the body kick from Brophy.
Brophy thows a leg kick but Stein checks it
and Stein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick by Brophy misses
letting Stein counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Mikael Brophy has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stein moves away from the strike by Brophy.
Brophy looks to throw a body kick
and Stein counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Stein checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stein ducks under a wild hook from Brophy.
Brophy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stein makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brophy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've been told by Stein's head coaches at Sweat that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stein misses with a hook. Brophy ducked under it nicely.
Brophy feints a counter leg kick.
Stein gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Brophy looks to land a body kick but Stein moved away.
Stein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stein misses with a body kick. #T2#
Stein scores with a nice right hand.
Stein misses with a right hand
and Brophy counters with a leg kick.
Brophy moves out of range of the body kick from Stein.
Brophy lands a nice shot that snaps Stein's head back.
Stein looks to throw the jab but Brophy is out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brophy moves away from the strike by Stein.
Brophy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A left lands for Stein.#T3#
Stein moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brophy.
Brophy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stein is looking to counter the offense by Brophy and move into the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Stein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brophy doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#
That has opened up Mikael Brophy's cut even more.
Nice body kick there by Brophy.
Stein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A big left from Stein misses.
A nice side step and Brophy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stein moves into range and connects with a jab. #KD2#
Brophy lands a left and a right that send Stein crashing to the mat, dazed. Brophy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brophy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Brophy moves away from the strike by Stein.
Brophy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brophy cracks the inside of Stein's front leg.
Brophy loads up on a big right hand but Stein slips the punch.
Stein gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stein throws a leg kick but Brophy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice shot by Stein.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Stein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brophy.
Stein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mikael Brophy will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Stein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Stein misses the shot to the body.
Brophy misses the body punch #KD#
and Stein counters with a head kick that drops Brophy to the mat! Brophy scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Brophy is rocked!
Brophy throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stein counters with a big right hand! Oh Brophy is in trouble here! Stein follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Stein!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Stein thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PFC 25 Yamaguchi vs Rock
Date: Mar 16, 2018

#R1#
Amaury looks for the body kick but Stein saw that one coming.
Stein throws a big shot that misses.
Amaury throws a head kick but Stein moves out of range.
Amaury throws a solid leg kick but Stein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Amaury.
Stein throws a leg kick but Amaury checks it.
Amaury misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stein follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Amaury throws a shot to the body.
Stein throws a hook but Amaury avoids it easily.
Amaury throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amaury chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Amaury ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stein gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stein throws a lazy body kick
and Amaury counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Stein there.
Amaury swings widly with a right hand
and Stein counters with a nice body shot.
Stein moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Mozes Amaury has been cut.
Stein checks a low kick from Amaury.
Amaury misses with an uppercut.
Stein digs a good body shot into Amaury's ribs.
Stein stuns Amaury with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Amaury misses the jab.
Stein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Amaury lands with an overhand left.
Amaury scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amaury with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Stein throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stein works Amaury's body with a nice hook.
Amaury throws a series of punches but Stein avoids them all with ease.
A lazy body kick from Amaury
enabling Stein to counter with a crisp jab.
Stein misses with a straight left.
Amaury moves out of range of the body kick from Stein.
Amaury throws out a loose jab but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amaury throws a leg kick that misses.
Stein is trying to counter with his kicks.
Stein checks a leg kick.
Stein throws out a counter right but Amaury avoids it with no problem.
Stein wants to land a leg kick but Amaury is out of range.
Stein scores with a jab. Amaury acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Amaury tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stein was well out of range. Poor timing from Amaury.#T3#
Amaury swings for the body but Stein moves out of range.
Stein looks to score with a jab to the body but Amaury is just out of range.
Stein is looking to clinch but Amaury is avoiding it.
Amaury fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Amaury lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stein's sensitive parts.
Amaury uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stein.
Mozes Amaury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stein throws a looping overhand right but Amaury ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Stein moves into the clinch.
Amaury is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stein to keep the fight standing.
Stein lands a damaging elbow.
Amaury doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Amaury can't break the clinch. #T4#
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein lands a nice elbow.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
Amaury is trying to break free.
Stein lands an elbow that stopped Amaury in his tracks for a moment.
Stein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Amaury backwards.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amaury softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Amaury fails to pull guard.
I was talking to Amaury's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stein.
Stein scores with a hook to the body.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stein. #CUT2#
Mozes Amaury's cut is getting worse.
Stein lands with a left to the head.
Amaury is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stein to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mozes Amaury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amaury wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stein misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Stein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mozes Amaury's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Amaury misses with a leg kick
letting Stein counter with a right hand.
Nice jab there from Amaury.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stein. That's going to slow Amaury down.
Amaury tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stein was well out of range. Poor timing from Amaury.
Stein steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Amaury throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good work by Stein as he checks the leg kick.
Amaury loads up on a big right hand but Stein slips the punch.
Amaury goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Stein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amaury misses with a hook
and Stein counters with a nice leg kick.
Amaury scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stein doesn't seem bothered though.
Stein lands a body shot. #T1#
Stein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Amaury.
Stein misses with a hook to the body
letting Amaury counter with a right hand.
Amaury motions for Stein to come forward. Amaury throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stein now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Amaury connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amaury.
Stein appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Amaury plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.#CL2#
Stein instigates a clinch.
Amaury blocks an uppercut.
Stein lands with a light punch inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stein. #BC#
Amaury breaks the clinch.
Amaury tries a head kick but it misses.
Stein tries a quick counter leg kick but Amaury is wise to it.
Amaury looks for the body kick but Stein saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Stein releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amaury rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Stein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Amaury misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Stein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stein moves out of range as Amaury strikes.
Stein lands a jab to Amaury's midsection.
Stein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Amaury misses with a right hand
and Stein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mozes Amaury is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick from Stein lands but Amaury takes it in his stride.
Amaury throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Amaury throws an overhand right that lands on Stein's shoulder, as Stein tries to avoid the shot.
Stein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amaury.
Stein on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#
Mozes Amaury's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T3#
Stein misses with a hook to the body
and Amaury counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Amaury looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Amaury throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stein counters with a body kick that stops Amaury in his tracks momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Stein.
Stein walks into a left hand.
Amaury throws a body shot but no joy.
Stein tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Amaury lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stein lands a nice hook to Amaury's body. Amaury takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Amaury misses with the combination. #T4#
Amaury uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stein.
Amaury misses with a hook.
Stein cracks a nice hook into Amaury's ribs.
Stein throws an overhand right that lands on Amaury's shoulder, as Amaury tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Stein is predictable there
and Amaury counters with a left and a right that stings Stein.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stein.
Amaury misses with a two punch combination.
Amaury swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Amaury connects with a jab.#CL2#
Stein instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from Amaury.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Frank Stein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Amaury throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Amaury tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Amaury tries to land a front kick but Stein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stein has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Amaury finds it's way round the side to connect with Stein's head.
Amaury throws a sloppy head kick and Stein moves out of range easily.
Stein raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Amaury scores with a nice head shot.
Amaury misses with a hook.
Stein doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stein staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stein tries to move into range but Amaury moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amaury.
Stein gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Amaury finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T1#
Stein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Amaury motions for Stein to come forward. Amaury throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Amaury avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stein misses with a body punch
and Amaury counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stein fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Amaury on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Amaury misses the target.
Stein checks a leg kick.
A lazy left from Amaury finds it's target.
Amaury lands a glancing blow to the side of Stein's head.
Amaury throws a leg kick
letting Stein counter with a right hand.
Amaury throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mozes Amaury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT2#
Jeez, Mozes Amaury's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T2#
Stein's corner calls for a 1-2. Stein obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frank Stein!
Our winner, Frank Stein, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DARE 25 HEROES
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Stein.
Stein steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Stein scores with a shot to the body.
Soszynski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Soszynski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stein was well out of range. Poor timing from Soszynski.
Soszynski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Soszynski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big left from Soszynski misses.
Stein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Soszynski lands a really nice looking cross but Stein seems unphased.
Soszynski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stein.
Stein checks a low kick from Soszynski.
Soszynski misses with a hook. Stein ducked under it nicely.
Soszynski avoids the head kick by Stein.
An attempted straight right counter from Soszynski misses the target.
Stein misses with a leg kick
and Soszynski counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Soszynski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stein - that will leave a mark!
We've been told by Soszynski's head coaches at Ganja Ninjas Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stein moves out of range of the body kick from Soszynski.
It seemed like Stein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Krystian Soszynski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Soszynski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Soszynski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Soszynski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Soszynski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soszynski.
Soszynski lands an overhand right.
Soszynski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soszynski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stein.
Soszynski works Stein's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Stein throws an overhand right that lands on Soszynski's shoulder, as Soszynski tries to avoid the shot.
Soszynski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Soszynski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Soszynski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stein defending well as Soszynski loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soszynski. Stein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stein misses with an uppercut. Soszynski saw that one coming.
Soszynski throws a hook but Stein avoids it easily.
Soszynski ducks under a wild hook from Stein.
Stein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Soszynski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Soszynski misses with a body kick.
Stein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Soszynski scores with a body shot.
Stein misses with a lunging right hand
and Soszynski counters with a nice kick to the body.
Soszynski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big right from Soszynski misses.
Stein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stein on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stein moves out of range of the body kick from Soszynski.
Stein moves out of range of the body kick from Soszynski.
Stein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Soszynski swings for the body but Stein moves out of range.
Stein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Soszynski.#CUT#
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Stein walks into a straight right hand from Soszynski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soszynski throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Stein jabs Soszynski right on the nose. Soszynski blinks but takes it well.
Soszynski lands a leg kick that knocks Stein off balance momentarily.
Soszynski is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Soszynski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Soszynski.
Stein takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A left lands for Soszynski.
Soszynski misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stein! But no joy.
Soszynski slips under a jab.
Soszynski misses with a kick to the body.
Stein appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stein tries to clinch there but Soszynski circles away.
Soszynski throws a jab when Stein was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krystian Soszynski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Stein's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Soszynski swings widly with a right hand
and Stein counters with a leg kick.
Stein throws a jab when Soszynski was well out of range.
Soszynski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Krystian Soszynski is winning the standup battle so far.
Soszynski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Soszynski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stein avoids the body shot from Soszynski.
Stein throws the left hand but Soszynski avoids the punch easily.
Stein slips a jab from Soszynski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soszynski scoring well with a low kick there.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stein in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Soszynski throws a leg kick but Stein sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Soszynski throws a leg kick which misses Stein's front leg but catches the back leg as Stein tries to avoid it. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Soszynski misses the target.
Stein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Soszynski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stein's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Soszynski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stein scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Soszynski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Soszynski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Soszynski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stein has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stein and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stein follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Soszynski takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
Stein flicks out a counter leg kick but Soszynski steps away.
Soszynski misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Soszynski.
Soszynski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Soszynski throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Soszynski scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soszynski throws the kick towards the body but Stein avoids it.
Stein scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Krystian Soszynski has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stein darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Soszynski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stein at a distance.
Soszynski is looking to chop away at Stein's legs.
Soszynski throws a front kick aimed at Stein's knee but Stein avoids it well.
Soszynski connects with a solid leg kick.
Soszynski 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.
Soszynski blocks a low kick nicely.
Soszynski misses with a lunging right hand
and Stein counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Soszynski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Stein lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stein misses with an attempted mid kick.
Soszynski digs a good hook to Stein's body.
Stein connects with a body shot that sends Soszynski's belly button to the back.
Stein works Soszynski's body with a nice hook.
Soszynski misses with a shot to the body
and Stein counters with a good low kick that Soszynski was not able to check.
Soszynski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soszynski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stein takes a swing at Soszynski's ribcage but misses.
Soszynski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Soszynski misses with a hook.
A good leg kick by Stein. #T4#
Soszynski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stein on the side of the head.
Soszynski tests Stein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Soszynski sizes up Stein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Soszynski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Soszynski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stein throws a head kick that Soszynski semi-blocks.
Soszynski misses with a left hand
enabling Stein to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
Krystian Soszynski's cut is getting worse.
Stein takes a swing at Soszynski's ribcage but misses.
Stein throws a leg kick that is checked
and Soszynski counters with a nice kick to the body.
Stein is breathing heavily.
Good work by Soszynski as he checks the leg kick.
Stein takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stein tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krystian Soszynski dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Soszynski lands a nice shot that snaps Stein's head back.
Stein ducks under a wild hook from Soszynski.
Soszynski throws a shot from downtown. Stein moves away and avoids it.
Stein throws out a counter right but Soszynski avoids it with no problem.
Donk. Soszynski catches Stein right on the button with a cross.
Soszynski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stein.
Soszynski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stein throws out the jab.
Stein on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Soszynski misses with a body shot.
Stein has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Soszynski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soszynski manages to avoid it.
Stein connects with a body shot that sends Soszynski's belly button to the back.
Stein 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.
Soszynski punishes Stein's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Stein tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Soszynski looks to score with a jab to the body but Stein is just out of range.
Stein misses with a looping left.
Soszynski catches Stein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Soszynski.
Donk. Soszynski catches Stein right on the button with a cross.
Soszynski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stein if he has to take too many more of those.
Stein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soszynski loads up on a big right hand but Stein slips the punch.
Stein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Soszynski lands with a straight right. Stein didn't see that one coming.
Stein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stein there as he acknowledges the shot.
Frank Stein 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!
Stein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soszynski.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stein! But no joy.
Stein takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stein throws a hook but Soszynski blocks it.#KD#
Stein ducks straight into an uppercut from Soszynski and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Stein manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC#
Stein is rocked!
Soszynski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stein is still in real trouble! Can Soszynski finish him?
Soszynski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stein seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Soszynski tries to free his leg and advance position but Stein is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soszynski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Soszynski postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stein throws a looping overhand right but Soszynski ducks down to avoid it.
Stein scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Soszynski looks to land a right hand but Stein moved out of range.
Soszynski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stein can do to turn this around?
Soszynski throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Soszynski misses with an uppercut. Stein saw that one coming.
Soszynski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big left from Stein misses.
Stein misses with the body kick
and Soszynski counters with a stiff right hand.
Soszynski lands with an overhand left.
Soszynski lands with a nice body punch.
Stein connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Soszynski momentarily.
Stein misses with a left hand
enabling Soszynski to counter with a crisp jab.
Soszynski scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Soszynski.
Soszynski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stein on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Stein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Krystian Soszynski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Soszynski 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krystian Soszynski!
A victorious Krystian Soszynski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Frank Stein had this to say: 'It's not alive! Farewell Bushido!'.

Event: DARE NYE DYNAMITE!!!
Date: Dec 31, 2017

#R1#
Nicolas wants to clinch.
Stein has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nicolas is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Stein scores with a jab. Nicolas acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Stein has Nicolas up against the cage in a clinch.
Stein prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow.
Nicolas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nicolas struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
A short right from Nicolas on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Stein.
Stein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Nicolas is leaning against Stein and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Stein lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stein comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stein.
Nicolas avoids a wild elbow strike from Stein.
Nicolas digs a right hand underneath Stein's ribcage. Stein let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stein.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Nicolas controls the action.
Nicolas presses Stein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stein looks winded!
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
Nicolas digs a right hand into Stein's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stein's gas tank.
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Stein blocks it.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stein lands a left hand.
Nicolas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stein misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
A hook to the body from Nicolas. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nicolas's brow.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolas controls his hands.
Nicolas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nicolas takes an elbow to the temple.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
Stein throws an elbow that misses.
Nicolas lands with a light punch inside.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Stein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Stein blocks a body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Stein blocks it.
Stein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage. #T3#
Nicolas misses with the head strike.
Nicolas avoids a wild elbow strike from Stein.
Stein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stein misses with a body punch.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nicolas is working Stein over against the cage.
Nicolas swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicolas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nicolas misses with some punches.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
Nicolas scores with a nice hook to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nicolas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stein prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
A right hook to the body lands for Stein. #T4#
Stein throws a head punch that misses.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stein blocking some punches.
Nicolas avoids a wild elbow strike from Stein.
Stein swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicolas prevents a body shot from Stein.
Nicolas prevents a body shot from Stein.
Nicolas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicolas scores with a hook to the body.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
Stein prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicolas digs a right hand into Stein's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stein's gas tank.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Stein blocks 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 Harold Nicolas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Stein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nicolas scores with the left hand. Stein knows he should have avoided that one.
Stein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stein in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A big left from Nicolas misses.
Stein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stein throws a low kick but Nicolas moves out of range easily.
Stein misses with a body shot.
Stein checks the leg kick.
Nicolas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicolas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stein throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein throws a looping overhand right but Nicolas ducks down to avoid it.
Stein avoids the body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Nicolas pushes Stein up against the cage in a clinch.
Nicolas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stein swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
Nicolas lands with a left to the head.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicolas tries to work over Stein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
Stein throws an elbow that misses.
Stein gets through Nicolas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nicolas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nicolas cracks Stein with a nice body shot.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Nicolas.
Stein is breathing heavily.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nicolas blocking some punches.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Nicolas misses with the head strike.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas working aggressively here. #T2#
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Nicolas struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Nicolas misses with the head strike.
Nicolas has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicolas.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicolas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stein stalling in the clinch but Nicolas improves position.
Nicolas struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Nicolas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nicolas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stein can do to turn this around?
Nicolas lands a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Nice elbow from Stein.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Stein blocks it.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicolas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Nicolas blocks a body shot from Stein.
Nicolas has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
Nicolas misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicolas goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolas controls his hands. #BC2#
Stein breaks the clinch.
Stein gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nicolas misses the shot to the body.
Stein throws a hook but Nicolas blocks it.
Nicolas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stein.
Stein wants to counter with a clinch but Nicolas pushes him away.
Stein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nicolas.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Nicolas.
Nicolas is looking to clinch.
Nicolas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nicolas swings for the body but Stein moves out of range.
Stein throws a push kick but Nicolas slaps the foot to one side.
Stein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicolas.
Nicolas tries to clinch but Stein is having none of it. #T4#
Nicolas digs a good body shot into Stein's ribs.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nicolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stein throws a body punch but Nicolas moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Nicolas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicolas checks the leg kick.
Nicolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stein takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stein.
It looked like Nicolas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nicolas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nicolas misses with a body shot
and Stein counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Nicolas has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
Stein takes a shot to the head.
Nicolas works on Stein's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Stein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nicolas lands a nice hook to Stein's body. Stein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Nicolas moves into the clinch successfully.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicolas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Nicolas.
Nicolas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nicolas.
Nicolas avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the cage.
Harold Nicolas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nicolas blocks an elbow strike from Stein.
Stein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action. #T1#
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicolas.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Nicolas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Stein - that landed with a thud.
Nicolas dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
Stein prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Stein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nicolas lands a shoulder strike.
Nicolas swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Nicolas.
Nicolas pushes Stein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Stein.
Nicolas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Stein prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
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!
Nicolas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Nicolas misses with the head strike.
Stein prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a head punch that misses.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Stein blocks it.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Nicolas lands a shot to the body.
Nicolas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nicolas struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
Nicolas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stein blocks a body shot from Nicolas. #T3#
Good body shot from Nicolas.
Stein lands an elbow inside that Nicolas shrugs off.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Stein - that landed with a thud.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Stein prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas works on Stein's body with a couple of short punches.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nicolas.
Nicolas lands with a left to the head.
Nicolas has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
Stein tries to work over Nicolas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicolas lands a shoulder strike.
Nicolas misses with the head strike.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nicolas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nicolas working aggressively here. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Nicolas.
Stein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nicolas can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicolas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stein lands a body shot.
Nicolas blocks a body shot from Stein.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolas controls his hands.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stein.
Nicolas misses with the head strike.
Nicolas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stein misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicolas can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow.
Nicolas misses with a punch on the inside.
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but Nicolas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Stein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stein defending well as Nicolas loads up on a big left hand.
Nicolas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stein doesn't seem bothered though.
Stein throws a body punch but Nicolas moves out of range.
Nicolas throws a right hand that misses
letting Stein counter with a right hand.
Nicolas throws a jab but it's blocked by Stein.
Stein throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Nicolas does it's job there.
Nicolas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nicolas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Nicolas gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Nicolas - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nicolas.
A right handed body shot lands from Nicolas.
Stein is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Nicolas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stein.
Nice body punch from Nicolas.
Nicolas gets through Stein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nicolas throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicolas lands with a left to the head.
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicolas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#
Stein is rocked!
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stein is still on wobbly legs! Can Nicolas finish him?
Good body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nicolas pushes Stein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas lands a big right hand that drops Stein! The killer instinct kicks in and Nicolas finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Nicolas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Nicolas!
Harold Nicolas retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Harold Nicolas started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Frank Stein was interviewed post fight and said 'It's not alive! Farewell Bushido!'.

Event: DARE 16
Date: Dec 01, 2017

#R1#
Nice body kick from Stein.
Nice body punch from Batra.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stein checks a leg kick.
Stein fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Batra on the side of the head.
Stein throws a jab when Batra was well out of range.
Batra changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Batra.
A slow jab from Batra misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Stein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stein fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Batra on the side of the head.
Stein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Batra misses with an uppercut. Stein saw that one coming.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stein cracks Batra with a nice body shot.
Stein digs a right hand underneath Batra's ribcage. Batra let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Stein gets through Batra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stein.
A head punch on the inside from Batra fails to land.
A short right from Stein.
A shot in the inside from Stein.
Stein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Batra misses with a punch to the body.
Batra lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Stein lands a shoulder strike.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stein lands a right hand.
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Batra's defenses.
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!
Stein lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein cracks Batra with a nice body shot.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Batra is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Batra is leaning against Stein and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Batra lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Stein lands a nice uppercut.
Stein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Batra or not.
Batra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Batra takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein swings wildly with an uppercut but Batra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batra digs a right hand underneath Stein's ribcage. Stein let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Batra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batra goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stein prevents it.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Stein lands a right hand.
Batra pushes Stein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Batra working aggressively here.
A short right from Stein.
Batra throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Batra's defenses.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stein lands a damaging elbow.
Stein tries a body shot but Batra blocks it.
Stein is working Batra over against the cage.
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but Batra leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Batra is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stein is defending well.
Frank Stein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gobal Batra.
Batra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Batra prevents a body shot from Stein.
Stein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Batra backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stein presses Batra against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batra. #T4#
Batra looking to stall.
Batra fails to pull guard.
Stein blocks a body shot from Batra.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stein's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Still in the clinch, Batra scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Batra fails to land.
Stein lands an elbow just above Batra 's eye.
Batra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batra throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stein lands an elbow that stopped Batra in his tracks for a moment.
Batra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batra takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Stein dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Good shot there by Stein.
Stein misses with a hook. Batra ducked under it nicely.
Stein connects with a leg kick. Batra looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Batra misses with a straight right.
As Batra tries to get set, Stein tries to push him back and clinch up but Batra manages to avoid the attempt.
Batra misses with a body shot
and Stein counters with an outside leg kick.
Batra throws an overhand right that lands on Stein's shoulder, as Stein tries to avoid the shot.
Batra misses with a body shot.
Batra has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stein throws a sloppy head kick and Batra moves out of range easily.
Stein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Batra can do to turn this around?
Stein feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Batras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batra misses with a low kick.
Batra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stein.
It looked like Stein was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Batra.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stein connects with an inside leg kick.
Stein with a hook.#T1#
Batra throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Batra lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Batra is out of range and Stein settles back down.
Batra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stein checks the leg kick.
Stein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Batra.
Stein misses with a straight left.
Gobal Batra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batra looks to score with a jab to the body but Stein is just out of range.
Batra misses with a straight left.
Batra misses with a hook. Stein ducked under it nicely.
Stein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Stein.
Stein blocks a head kick by Batra.
Stein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stein lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
A low kick from Batra is predictable there
and Stein counters with a nice uppercut.
Batra fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stein on the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Stein lands with a slapping head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Batra misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Stein.
Stein moves out of range of the strikes.
Stein uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stein stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circling - Stein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Batra throws a body shot but no joy.
Batra misses with a body shot.
Stein swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Stein feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Batra's calf.
Batra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stein circles away quickly and effectively.
Batra throws a head kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Stein.
Stein blocks a low kick nicely.
Stein tried to counter with a leg kick but Batra avoided it.
Batra misses with a jab to the body
and Stein counters with a body kick that stops Batra in his tracks momentarily.
Stein misses with a head kick.
Stein moves in looking to clinch but Batra pushes him off.
Batra ducks under a wild hook from Stein.
Stein tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Batra. That's going to slow Stein down.
Batra gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stein.#T4#
Batra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stein throws out a powerful jab.
Batra walks into a jab.#ROC#
Batra is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batra tries to move into range but Stein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Batra is still on wobbly legs! Can Stein finish him?
The fighters circling - Stein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stein lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Batra falls backwards - clearly groggy! Stein dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Stein!
Our winner, Frank Stein, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DARE 11
Date: Nov 03, 2017

#R1#
Soszynski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soszynski throws a leg kick but Stein sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Soszynski takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
Soszynski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Soszynski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Soszynski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soszynski moves away.
Stein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Soszynski.
Soszynski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soszynski throws a hook but Stein blocks it.
Good shot there by Soszynski.#CUT#
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.#CL2#
Stein clinches up against the cage.
Stein lands an elbow just above Soszynski 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Krystian Soszynski has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stein is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Soszynski is keeping busy.#T1#
Soszynski takes a shot to the head.
Stein stalling the fight.
Stein blocks a body shot from Soszynski.
Soszynski wants to break free but Stein has control.
Stein wants to stall.
Soszynski has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
Stein throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Soszynski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stein takes one to the side of the head.
Soszynski with a nice cross.
Stein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Soszynski 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.
Soszynski throws a lazy uppercut
and Soszynski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Soszynski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stein slips under a jab from Soszynski.
Soszynski lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Stein misses the jab.
Stein moves out of range of the body kick from Soszynski.
A nice side step and Stein releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soszynski tries to score with a low kick but Stein moves his leg out of the way.
Stein wants to counter with a clinch but Soszynski pushes him away.
Stein looks to land a right hand but Soszynski moved out of range.
Soszynski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Soszynski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stein tests Soszynski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Soszynski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stein lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab from Stein.
Stein scores with a sloppy right hand. Soszynski should have avoided that one. #T3#
Soszynski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Soszynski misses with a leg kick
and Stein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Soszynski's knee momentarily.
Soszynski lands an overhand right.
Stein scores with the left hand. Soszynski knows he should have avoided that one.
Stein moves in looking to clinch but Soszynski pushes him off.
Stein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stein has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stein tries to clinch but Soszynski moves out of range.
Stein feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Soszynskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#
Krystian Soszynski's cut is getting worse.
Soszynski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stein was well out of range. Poor timing from Soszynski.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stein.
Stein is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Soszynski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stein misses with a head kick.
Soszynski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stein moves out of range of the body kick from Soszynski. #T4#
Soszynski misses with a low kick.
Stein is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Soszynski.
Stein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stein throws a hook but Soszynski blocks it.
Stein connects with a jab.
Soszynski lands a nice shot that snaps Stein's head back.
Stein throws a head kick that half lands.
Stein connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Soszynski momentarily.
Stein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Soszynski throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soszynski avoids the head kick by Stein.
A quick step to the side and Soszynski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stein connects with a single shot there.
Stein slips under a jab from Soszynski.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stein! But no joy.#CL2#
Stein closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Stein will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Soszynski scores with a leg kick.
Stein on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Soszynski throws a low kick but Stein moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Stein.
Soszynski takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
Stein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soszynski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stein under the eye.
A slow jab from Soszynski misses its intended target.
Soszynski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soszynski throws a front kick aimed at Stein's knee but Stein avoids it well.
Stein checks a leg kick nicely.
Stein scores with a kick to the midsection.
Stein moves out of range as Soszynski strikes.#T1#
Soszynski misses with a wild body shot.
Soszynski throws a front kick aimed at Stein's knee but Stein avoids it well.
Stein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Soszynski looks for the body kick but Stein saw that one coming.
Stein throws out a counter right but Soszynski avoids it with no problem.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Soszynski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stein has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stein and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stein throws out a counter right but Soszynski avoids it with no problem.
Stein has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A telegraphed right hand from Stein misses the target.
Soszynski misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Stein releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Soszynski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stein is able to avoid easily.
Soszynski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soszynski is looking to chop away at Stein's legs.
Stein throws out a counter right but Soszynski avoids it with no problem.
A lazy body kick from Soszynski
and Stein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stein has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Soszynski finds it's way round the side to connect with Stein's head. #T2#
Soszynski tries to move into range but Stein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Soszynski throws the kick towards the body but Stein avoids it.
Stein throws a head kick that misses
and Soszynski counters with an outside leg kick.
Stein gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stein throws a lazy uppercut
and Soszynski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Soszynski misses with a looping left.
Soszynski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Soszynski just misses with a punch to the body.
Stein chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Soszynski can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick lands from Soszynski.
Stein tries to clinch but Soszynski is having none of it.
Stein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stein in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T3#
Stein thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Soszynski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Soszynski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Krystian Soszynski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soszynski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#
Krystian Soszynski's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Stein's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big left from Stein misses.
Soszynski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Soszynski thumps Stein with a low kick.
Soszynski slips a jab from Stein.
Soszynski motions for Stein to come forward. Soszynski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stein throws a head kick that half lands.
Stein throws a poor cross that misses
and Soszynski counters with a good low kick that Stein was not able to check.
Krystian Soszynski is winning the standup battle so far.
A clash of legs there as Soszynski blocks the low kick.
Soszynski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Soszynski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stein was well out of range. Poor timing from Soszynski.#T4#
Good exchange - Stein coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soszynski.
Soszynski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stein's calf.
Soszynski cracks Stein with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stein lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soszynski.
Stein misses with a hook. Soszynski ducked under it nicely.
Soszynski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stein connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
Jeez, Krystian Soszynski's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Soszynski lands a body shot.
Soszynski lunges at Stein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stein's hand.
Stein scores with a hook to the body. Soszynski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Soszynski.
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 Krystian Soszynski will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Soszynski misses with a hook. Stein ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stein! But no joy.#CL2#
Stein moves into the clinch.
Soszynski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Stein - that landed with a thud.
Soszynski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Soszynski blocks a body shot from Stein.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Soszynski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stein connects with a single shot there.
Stein misses with an uppercut.
Stein uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Soszynski has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soszynski tries to work over Stein's front leg with a kick but Stein checks it.
Soszynski thuds a left hand into Stein's body.
Stein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Soszynski.#ROC2#
Soszynski is rocked!
Soszynski looks to throw a body kick
and Stein counters with a huge left! Soszynski is in big trouble! He's backing up but Stein isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Soszynski from any more damage. A dominating finish by Stein!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Stein!
Frank Stein seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Bushido 72: One Last Dance
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Stein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Erikson doesn't seem phased though.
Stein throws a head kick but Erikson moves out of range.
Stein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Erikson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Stein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Erikson rushes Stein and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Stein lands a left hand.
Stein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Erikson .
Stein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Erikson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Erikson 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
Stein lands a right hand.
Erikson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stein lands a body punch.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Erikson looks winded!
Stein lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Erikson throws a head punch that misses.
Stein scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Erikson working aggressively here.
Stein lands a nice shot to the body.
Erikson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Erikson avoids it by throwing Stein back against the ropes.
A short right from Stein.
Stein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Erikson takes an elbow to the temple.
Erikson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Erikson blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Stein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Erikson 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.
Erikson missing with a left hand there. Stein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stein.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stein lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Erikson .
Erikson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stein prevents a body shot from Erikson .
Stein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Stein is leaning against Erikson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Erikson lands a nice uppercut.
Stein lands a left hand.
A short right from Erikson on the inside.
Stein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Erikson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein lands a nice elbow.
Stein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Erikson s head.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Erikson 's elbow.
Erikson dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
Erikson tries to work over Stein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Erikson misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erikson .
A nice right hand lands inside from Stein.
Erikson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Erikson avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the ropes.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stein digs a right hand underneath Erikson 's ribcage. Erikson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stein lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erikson .
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Stein lands an elbow inside that Erikson shrugs off.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Stein.
Stein displaying some good clinch control by pressing Erikson up against the ropes.
A short left from Stein.
Stein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Erikson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Stein.
Stein pushes Erikson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Stein.
Stein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stein lands an elbow inside.
Stein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Erikson 's defenses.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein lands an elbow that stopped Erikson in his tracks for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stein scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stein.
Erikson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein lands an elbow inside. #ROC#
Erikson is rocked!
Stein lands a damaging elbow.
Erikson is still on wobbly legs! Can Stein finish him?#T4#
A short right from Stein.
Stein creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Erikson 's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Erikson drops to his knees and Stein pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Stein!
A relieved looking Frank Stein thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Leif Erikson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will now rape and pillage!'.

Event: Bushido 67: Jacobson vs. Baals
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Stein tries to close the distance and clinch but Mu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Stein misses.
Mu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stein was well out of range. Poor timing from Mu.
Stein is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mu fails to land with a series of punches.
Stein takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mu.
Mu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein throws a right and a left that Mu avoids nicely.
Mu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Mu finds it's way through Stein's defenses.
Stein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hellfire Antechamber in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Stein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mu. Mu obviously looking to wear him down.
Stein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stein misses with a left hand
and Mu counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Mu walks into a stiff left hand from Stein.#CUT2#
It looks like He Mu has been cut.
Stein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mu manages to avoid it.
Mu throws the left hand but Stein avoids the punch easily.
Stein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stein raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A cross from Mu lands.
Stein throws a lazy uppercut
and Mu counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Mu moves into range and clinches up with Stein.
Stein misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stein.
Mu takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Mu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mu avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the ropes.
Mu cracks Stein with a nice body shot.
Mu throws a head punch that misses.
Mu blocks a body shot from Stein.
Stein takes a shot to the head.
Stein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Stein.
Mu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stein lands an elbow just above Mu 's eye.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stein tries a body shot but Mu blocks it. #T3#
Mu throws a head punch that misses.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Mu lands with a right to the head.
Mu throws a head punch that misses.
Mu throws a head punch that misses.
Mu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stein trying to control the position but instead, Mu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stein into the ropes.
Mu digs a right hand underneath Stein's ribcage. Stein let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mu can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
Mu just leaning against Stein, taking a breather.
Stein blocks a body shot from Mu.
Mu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stein stalling in the clinch but Mu improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Mu fails to land.
Mu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mu working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Stein is looking to control Mu's arms but Mu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stein has his back to the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Mu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mu avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the ropes.
Stein comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
He Mu's cut is getting worse.
Mu lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mu takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch on the inside from Mu fails to land.
Stein tries to work over Mu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stein lands an elbow just above Mu 's eye.
Stein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mu cracks Stein with a nice body shot.
Mu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mu lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Stein throws an elbow but misses.
Mu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Mu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
Mu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

He Mu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mu blocks the body kick.
Mu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stein is looking to slow Mu down with leg kicks.
Stein misses with a left hand
and Mu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stein falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mu counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Mu.
He Mu is winning the standup battle so far.
Mu cracks Stein with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mu has closed the distance and engaged Stein in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Stein scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stein can do to turn this around?#T1#
Mu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stein misses with a punch to the body.
Mu trying to control the position but instead, Stein has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mu into the ropes.
Mu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Stein.
Mu lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mu.
Stein misses with some punches.
Mu throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mu.
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs.
He Mu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mu misses with some punches.
Mu avoiding damage.
Stein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Mu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Mu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T2#
Mu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Mu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stein works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stein walks into a straight right hand from Mu.
Mu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stein. That did some damage!
Mu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stein. That did some damage!
Mu throws out a loose jab but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Mu has Stein up against the ropes in a clinch.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Mu controls the action.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Mu blocks an uppercut.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
Mu lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
That has opened up Frank Stein's cut even more.#T3#
Mu is trying to maintain a safe position but Stein gets an underhook and turns Mu into the ropes.
Stein digs a right hand underneath Mu's ribcage. Mu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mu slows down the pace here.
Mu blocks an elbow strike.
Mu working aggressively here.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Mu avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the ropes.
Stein leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stein misses with a body punch.
Stein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Stein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mu struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands. #T4#
Stein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stein.
Mu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stein throws an elbow that misses.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Mu throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
Stein misses with an elbow strike.
Mu is working Stein over against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Stein.
Mu can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
Stein is trying to maintain a safe position but Mu gets an underhook and turns Stein into the ropes.
Mu lands a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mu lands a body punch.
Mu blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

He Mu dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Mu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Mu as he connects with a hook.
Stein tries to land a leg kick but Mu saw it coming and moves away.
Mu scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle, before Mu throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Stein's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Mu lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). He Mu!
In defeat, Frank Stein stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's not alive!'.

Event: StrikeForce Union #72
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Gray. Stein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gray connects with a body shot.
Gray misses with a right hand
and Stein counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gray thinking.
Decent striking displayed by Gray there.
Stein lands a glancing blow to the side of Gray's head.
Gray takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gray blocks a jab.
Gray loads up on a big right hand but Stein slips the punch.
As Gray tries to get set, Stein tries to push him back and clinch up but Gray manages to avoid the attempt.
Stein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gray throws a low kick but Stein moves out of range easily.
Gray takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stein.
Gray shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stein moves out of range of the leg kick from Gray.
Stein scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stein connects with a body shot that sends Gray's belly button to the back.
Stein throws the kick towards the body but Gray avoids it.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Gray blocks the low kick.
Stein lands with a nice body punch.
Gray lands a front kick.
Gray takes one on the button.
Stein throws a head kick that half lands.
Stein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gray moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stein lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gray with a jab.
Gray throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Stein. That snapped Gray's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Stein misses.
Stein getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Stein moves into the clinch successfully.
Gray looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stein. #T2#
Stein misses with the head strike.
Gray works on Stein's body with a couple of short punches.
Stein digs a right hand into Gray's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gray's gas tank.
Stein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stein misses with some punches.
Gray controlling the action here for a moment.
Stein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gray presses Stein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Gray controls the action.
Stein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stein.
Gray lands an uppercut.
Gray lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gray stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Gray.
Stein digs a right hand underneath Gray's ribcage. Gray let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gray.
Gray dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
Stein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
I was talking to Stein's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Gray on the inside.
Gray misses with some punches.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A body shot lands from Gray.
Stein is breathing heavily.
Stein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Stein fails to land.
Good body shot from Stein. #BC2#
Gray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stein tries to land a front kick but Gray steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stein misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Stein misses
and Gray counters with a straight right hand.
Stein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gray throws a big shot that misses.
Stein is looking to counter the offense by Gray and move into the clinch.#T4#
Gray throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stein.
Stein swings for the body but Gray moves out of range.
Gray catches Stein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gray.
Stein looks to throw the jab but Gray is out of range.
Stein needs to keep his hands up - Gray had a free shot at his head there.
Stein missing with a left hand there. Gray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Gray on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gray moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stein throws a body shot but no joy.
Stein throws a wild body kick that Gray sees coming a mile off.
Gray is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gray.
Stein looks to land a body kick but Gray moved away.
Gray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stein.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Stein dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Stein throws a push kick but Gray slaps the foot to one side.
Stein looks to land a body kick but Gray moved away.
Stein throws out a loose jab but Gray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stein misses with a hook. Gray ducked under it nicely.
Gray throws a push kick but Stein slaps the foot to one side.
Gray throws a body kick that misses.
Gray keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gray.
Stein moves out of range of the strikes.
Stein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gray takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray cracks Stein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Stein misses.
Gray paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gray scores with a shot to the body.
Stein throws a body punch but Gray moves out of range. #T1#
Stein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good leg kick by Stein there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gray circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Gray to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Gray steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stein. That one must have hurt.
Stein throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Gray counter with a right hand.
Gray misses the jab.
Stein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gray looks to land a right hand but Stein moved out of range.
Stein throws a hook but Gray blocks it.
Gray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stein!
A telegraphed right hand from Gray misses the target. #T2#
Gray catches Stein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gray misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stein throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Stein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stein is leaning against Gray and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gray makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Gray scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stein throws a head punch that misses.
Gray can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stein.
Gray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stein lands a shoulder strike.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gray lands a hook that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Stein swings wildly with an uppercut but Gray uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Gray.
Gray blocking some punches. #T3#
Stein misses with a punch to the body.
Frank Stein has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Stein - that landed with a thud.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Gray controls his hands.
Stein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stalling in the clinch from Gray.
Gray struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Stein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gray struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Stein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stein misses with a punch on the inside.
Gray misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Stein. #BC2#
Gray breaks the clinch.
Stein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Stein gets a clinch. #T4#
Gray misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gray's brow.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Gray avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gray fails to land.
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!
Stein blocking some punches.
Stein prevents a body shot from Gray.
Stein throws a punch but it's blocked by Gray.
Gray looking to stall.
Gray blocks an uppercut.
Stein misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Stein.
Gray lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gray struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Stein misses with the head strike.
Stein prevents a body shot from Gray.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stein.
Gray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Frank Stein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Stein's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Stein misses with a left hand
and Gray counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gray blocks a leg kick.
Gray thuds his right hand into Stein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stein throws out a leg kick but Gray moves out of range and Stein only half commits.
Gray 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.
Gray throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stein throws a front kick that sends Gray stumbling back into the cage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stein walks into a straight right hand from Gray.
Gray defending well as Stein loads up on a big left hand.
Stein slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stein misses with a double jab. #T1#
Stein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stein cracks Gray with an open hand slap.
Gray takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Stein has Gray up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stein.
Stein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gray prevents a body shot from Stein.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Gray avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Gray lands a body shot.
Stein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gray misses with some punches.
Stein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stein. #T2#
Stein wants to stall.
Stein tries to stall but Gray uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maybe Stein would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stein. #CUT#
It looks like Akoni Gray has been cut.
Stein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Gray controls his hands.
Stein scores with a shot to the side of Gray's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gray is leaning against Stein and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gray takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gray avoids a wild elbow strike from Stein.
Stein tries a body shot but Gray blocks it.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gray dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
Gray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gray misses with a punch to the body.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gray working aggressively here.
Gray misses with a punch to the body.
Gray working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Nice elbow from Stein.
Stein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gray throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Gray.
Gray blocks the elbow strike.
Gray lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gray lands with a short shot to the head.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
Gray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Gray presses Stein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gray lands a shot to the body.
Gray lands a body punch.
Gray is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gray lands a body punch.
Gray lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein prevents a body shot from Gray.
Gray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein blocking some punches.
Stein swings wildly with an uppercut but Gray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gray tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Gray back against the cage.
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein tries a body shot but Gray blocks it.
Stein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stein is struggling to control the position.
Gray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Akoni Gray just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Stein bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gray's head backwards.
Gray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Gray misses its intended target.
Gray checks a leg kick nicely.
Stein throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gray misses with a looping right.
Stein gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gray counters with a thumping low kick.
Good leg kick by Stein there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gray avoids the body shot from Stein.
Gray misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein with a jab.
Stein misses the shot to the body.
Stein throws a jab but it's blocked by Gray.
Gray throws a hook but Stein avoids it easily.
Stein just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Gray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stein.
Stein tries to land a front kick but Gray steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Stein misses
and Gray counters with a straight right hand.
Gray avoids the body shot from Stein.
Gray looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gray.
Stein is looking to land body kicks.
Stein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A bone on bone clash there as Gray blocks the leg kick.
Frank Stein is winning the standup battle so far.
Stein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gray lunges at Stein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stein's hand.
Gray keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
A leg kick checked by Gray.
Stein jabs at Gray's body.
Stein throws a leg kick
and Gray counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stein throws out a loose jab but Gray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gray throws a hook but Stein blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gray on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stein. Stein obviously looking to wear him down.
Gray moves out of range of the body kick from Stein.
Gray misses with a body shot.
Gray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stein.
And Stein counters with a quick kick to the body but Gray blocks it.
Gray throws a low kick but Stein moves out of range easily.
Gray takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stein misses with the body kick
and Gray counters with a nice uppercut.
Gray lands with an uppercut that bounces Stein off the cage and back into range.
Gray feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Stein throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stein takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stein. Gray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gray fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gray misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gray throws a hook to the side of Stein's head but Stein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stein lands a nice shot that snaps Gray's head back.
Stein throws the kick towards the body but Gray avoids it.
Stein scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stein moves out of range of the strikes.
Stein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gray manages to avoid it.
Gray lands a lovely overhand right.
Stein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Stein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stein misses with a body kick.
Gray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gray darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stein misses with a wild body shot.
Gray goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stein slips a jab and a cross from Gray.
Stein ducks under a wild hook from Gray.
Gray throws the left hand but Stein avoids the punch easily.
Stein scores with a body shot.
Gray throws a shot from downtown. Stein moves away and avoids it.
Gray is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gray throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gray chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stein can pounce on him.
Stein looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stein throws a head kick but Gray moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akoni Gray dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Gray takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
Stein slips under a jab from Gray.
Stein lands a jab to the head.
Gray misses with a looping right.
Stein lands with an uppercut that bounces Gray off the cage and back into range.
Stein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gray. That did some damage!
Gray throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A head kick from Stein lands but Gray takes it in his stride.
Gray swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stein tries to close the distance and clinch but Gray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gray swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gray throws a shot from downtown. Stein moves away and avoids it.
Gray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Stein works the jab nicely.
Stein throws a low kick, looking for Gray's leg but Gray calmly moves out of range.
Stein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stein throws a leg kick but Gray sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gray takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Gray misses.
Nice defenses there by Stein.
Stein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gray checks a low kick from Stein.
Stein throws a leg kick
and Gray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gray throws a sloppy head kick and Stein moves out of range easily.
Gray throws a good cross that connects.
Gray misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Gray misses. #T2#
Stein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stein staying out of range there.
Gray throws a shot from downtown. Stein moves away and avoids it.
Stein fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stein thows a leg kick but Gray checks it
and Gray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gray takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gray. Stein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stein is looking to land body kicks.
Stein misses with a low kick.
Gray missing with a left hand there. Stein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good leg kick by Stein there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stein misses with a body kick.
Stein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Stein lands with a straight right. Gray didn't see that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stein.
Stein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gray is out of range and Stein settles back down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gray.
Gray's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gray throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Stein slips a jab from Gray.
Stein tries to clinch there but Gray circles away.
Gray cracks Stein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gray slips under a jab.
Stein throws a lazy right hand but Gray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gray throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gray.
Stein with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Stein is looking to score with low kicks.
Gray lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slow jab from Gray misses its intended target.
Gray misses with a looping right.
Stein is looking to counter the offense by Gray and move into the clinch.
Stein slips a jab from Gray.
Gray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stein swings for the body but Gray moves out of range.
Stein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gray checks a low kick from Stein.
Gray throws a hook but Stein blocks it.
Stein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gray was well out of range. Poor timing from Stein.
Gray swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gray connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stein. Stein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stein tries to close the distance and clinch but Gray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gray! But no joy.
Gray misses with a hook. Stein ducked under it nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Akoni Gray!
Akoni Gray is the new light heavyweight champion!
Akoni Gray decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Frank Stein had this to say: 'It's not alive!'.

Event: StrikeForce Union #67
Date: Jul 02, 2017

#R1#
A leg kick checked by Chartier.
Chartier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stein.
A little feinted left hand from Chartier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chartier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stein has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chartier is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Stein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chartier cracks Stein with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chartier fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stein checks it well.
Chartier scores with a punch to the head.
Chartier throws a jab when Stein was well out of range.
Stein misses with an uppercut
and Chartier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stein blocks a head kick by Chartier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein fakes the leg kick and cracks Chartier in the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stein.
Frank Stein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stein throws a front kick that sends Chartier stumbling back into the cage.
Stein scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Stein. Chartier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chartier takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stein!
Stein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stein is trying to counter with his kicks.
Stein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stein throws a front kick that sends Chartier stumbling back into the cage.
Stein lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chartier 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. #CUT#
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Chartier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stein.
Chartier pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stein is out of range and Chartier settles back down.
Stein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Stein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chartier misses with a hook
and Stein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stein lands a leg kick that knocks Chartier off balance momentarily.
Stein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chartier.
Stein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stein.#CL2#
Stein gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chartier prevents a body shot from Stein.
Chartier can't break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Stein.
Stein stalling.
Chartier wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chartier is trying to break the clinch but Stein has him pressed against the cage.
Stein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stein is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stein lands an uppercut.#T3#
Chartier is trying to break the clinch but Stein is controlling him.
Stein lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Donald Chartier has been cut.
Chartier will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Chartier wants to break free but Stein has control.
Stein is leaning against Chartier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stein lands an elbow just above Chartier 's eye.
Stein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chartier is trying to break free.
Chartier takes a shot to the head.
Stein digs a right hand into Chartier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chartier's gas tank.
Stein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stein cracks Chartier with a nice body shot.
Stein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Stein.
Stein taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stein digs a right hand into Chartier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chartier's gas tank.
Chartier is trying to push Stein away but Stein has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stein.
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!
Stein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right from Stein. #T4#
Chartier wants to get back to striking at distance but Stein won't allow it.
Stein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stein holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Chartier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chartier is trying to push Stein away but Stein has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A bit of stalling here from Stein.
Chartier wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stein has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Chartier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Stein on the inside.
Stein lands an uppercut.
Stein is working Chartier over against the cage.
Stein pushes Chartier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chartier's defenses.
Stein stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chartier can't break the clinch.
Stein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stein lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chartier takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC2#
Chartier is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Stein dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Chartier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chartier takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chartier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stein!
Chartier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stein.#CL2#
Stein gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Stein.
Chartier wants to get back to striking at distance but Stein won't allow it.
Chartier can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stein pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stein is stalling here.
Stein prevents Chartier from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Stein taking a breather.
Chartier can't break the clinch.
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chartier's defenses.
Stein controlling the action here for a moment.
Stein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chartier wants to get back to striking at distance but Stein won't allow it.
Stein lands a damaging elbow.
Stein lands a damaging elbow.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stein in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Stein cracks Chartier with a nice body shot.
A short left from Stein.
Stein scores with a shot to the side of Chartier's head.
Oh Chartier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chartier tries to circle away but Stein has him pinned against the cage.
Chartier being controlled against the cage.
Chartier seems to have got his legs back now.
Chartier is trying to push Stein away but Stein has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Stein lands an elbow just above Chartier 's eye.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stein.
Stein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chartiers head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stein is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chartier working hard to break the clinch.
Chartier takes an elbow to the temple.
Stein lands an elbow that stopped Chartier in his tracks for a moment.
Stein will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chartier up against the cage.
Stein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chartier takes an elbow to the temple.
Stein stalling the fight.
Nice elbow from Stein.
Stein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chartier wants to get back to striking at distance but Stein won't allow it.
Chartier wants to break free but Stein has control. #T3#
Stein scores with a hook to the body.
Stein lands with a left to the head.
Stein comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stein cracks Chartier with a nice body shot.
Stein stalling against the cage.
Stein is leaning against Chartier and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stein stalling the fight.
Stein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stein digs a right hand underneath Chartier's ribcage. Chartier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chartier takes a shot to the head.
Stein has Chartier pressed against the cage.
Stein lands a shot to the body.
Stein pushes Chartier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stein lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A hook to the body from Stein. #T4#
Stein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Stein.
Stein lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Stein.
Stein lands a body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stein lands a body shot.
Stein stalls.
Chartier is trying to force a seperation but Stein has the dominant position.
A hook to the body from Stein.
A nice left hand lands by Stein.
Stein leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stein comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Stein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Stein scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stein.
Good exchange - Stein coming out on top.
Stein throws a lazy uppercut
and Chartier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stein misses with a body shot.
Stein lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Stein drives through and clinches with Chartier against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stein.
Stein scores with a shot to the side of Chartier's head.
Stein lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Chartier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stein cracks the inside of Chartier's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chartier.
Stein explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Stein.
Chartier throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Stein counters by clinching up.
Stein stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stein stalling the fight.
Stein continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Chartier is trying to break the clinch but Stein is controlling him.
Stein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chartier or not.
Stein taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chartier's efforts to push away.
Stein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stein digs a right hand underneath Chartier's ribcage. Chartier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Stein.
Stein lands an elbow that stopped Chartier in his tracks for a moment.
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chartier's defenses.
Stein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chartier is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stein lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Stein throws a big uppercut that drops Chartier! More strikes from Stein and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Chartier lies dazed against the cage as Stein celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Stein!
Frank Stein is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Stein thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: StrikeForce Union #63
Date: Jun 04, 2017

#R1#
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stein.
Stein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stein paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stein.
Stein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stein lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Stein connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Stein thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Stein forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Stein on the inside.
Stein keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith working aggressively here.
Stein is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stein. #CUT2#
It looks like Dean Smith has been cut.
Stalling in the clinch from Stein.
The referee calls for Stein to work.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Stein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stein lands a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've been hearing reports that Smith has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stein lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with some punches.
Stein lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein lands a body punch.
Stein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Stein.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Stein lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Stein as the two fighters clinch.
Stein lands a left hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stein.
Stein lands a nice elbow.
Stein scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Stein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
Stein content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stein unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Smith! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Stein is unloading with more strikes now! Smith drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Stein!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Stein thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: StrikeForce Union #58
Date: Apr 30, 2017

#R1#
Bull buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bull thuds his right hand into Stein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bull.
Stein misses with a low kick as Bull jumps back.
A leg kick checked by Bull.
It looked like Bull wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bull connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bull lands the left hand.
Jari Bull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bull.
Bull misses with a left hand
and Stein counters with a big head kick but Bull shrugs it off.
Bull misses with an uppercut
and Stein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stein throws a leg kick but Bull moved away.
Stein throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bull fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bull scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stein in his tracks.
Bull looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bull works the jab nicely.
Stein swings for the body but Bull moves out of range. #T1#
Bull lands a lovely overhand right.
Stein gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bull counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Stein ducks under a wild hook from Bull.
Bull lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bull throws a big shot that misses.
Bull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bull is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bull bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stein avoids a kick to the body.
Bull misses the jab.
Stein jabs at Bull's body.
Stein scores with a nice head shot.
Bull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stein throws a leg kick but Bull sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Stein throws the left hand but Bull avoids the punch easily.
Bull looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bull is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bull scores with a decent looking hook.
Stein lands a jab to Bull's midsection.
Stein throws a leg kick
and Bull counters with a stiff right hand.
Bull thuds his right hand into Stein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bull swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bull throws an off balance right hand
and Stein counters with a nice body kick.
Bull lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stein's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Stein clinches with his opponent.
Bull swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stein scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but Bull leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stein misses with an elbow strike.
Stein lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Jari Bull has been cut.
Bull blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bull dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bull misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bull can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
Bull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Stein.
Bull lands a body shot. #BC#
Bull manages to break the clinch.
Bull pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bull misses with a right hand
and Stein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Stein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bull lands a nice hook to Stein's body. Stein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stein fakes the leg kick and cracks Bull in the body.
Bull swats away the attempt to clinch by Stein.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stein tries to move into range but Bull moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bull fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bull scores with a body shot.
Bull fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bull misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stein slips under a jab from Bull.
Bull works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Bull dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Bull lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stein at a distance.
Stein checks a leg kick.
Bull throws out a loose jab but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stein missing with a left hand there. Bull was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stein ducks under a wild hook from Bull.
Bull throws a shot from downtown. Stein moves away and avoids it.
Bull misses with a straight left.
Stein thinks about the counter body kick.
Bull misses with a shot to the body
and Stein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bull's knee momentarily.
Stein misses with a straight left.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stein in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bull misses with a hook. Stein ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein misses with a lunging right hand
and Bull counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bull. That's going to slow Stein down.
A leg kick checked by Stein.
Bull is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stein can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Bull throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
A lazy body kick from Bull
and Stein counters with a stiff right hand.
Bull misses with a straight left.
Stein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bull connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stein ducks under a wild hook from Bull.
Stein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bull throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stein 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.
Stein's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bull moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stein is looking to score with low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stein lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bull has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bull and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bull slips under a jab from Stein.
Stein looks to throw a body kick
and Bull counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stein - that will leave a mark! #T2#
Bull feints and then cracks Stein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stein down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bull chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bull rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stein counters with a straight right hand.
Bull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bull sizes up Stein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stein misses with an uppercut
and Bull counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bull takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bull scoring well with a low kick there.
Bull connects with a leg kick. Stein looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stein staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Bull. That snapped Stein's head back.
Bull misses with a right hand
and Stein counters with an inside leg kick.
Bull walks into a straight right hand from Stein.#T3#
Bull throws a shot from downtown. Stein moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Stein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bull scores with a hook.
Stein misses with a low kick.
Stein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stein tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bull misses with a hook
and Stein counters with a stiff right hand.
Bull 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.
Bull tries to land a front kick but Stein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stein just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Bull tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stein throws a right hand that misses
and Bull connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bull thows a leg kick but Stein checks it
and Stein counters with a nice uppercut.
Stein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bull. Bull obviously looking to wear him down.
Stein throws a hook to the side of Bull's head but Bull sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Stein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bull throws out the jab.
Stein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bull's corner calls for a 1-2. Bull obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#
That has opened up Frank Stein's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bull lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stein will feel that in the morning.
Stein is looking to land body kicks.
Bull was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stein throws a body shot but no joy.
Bull swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bull swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Stein misses its intended target.
Stein tries to close the distance and clinch but Bull swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bull blocks a jab.
Stein throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bull is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stein.
Stein has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bull throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Bull dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stein fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bull on the side of the head.
Bull moves out of range of the body kick.
Bull lands a jab to Stein's midsection.
Stein throws a push kick but Bull slaps the foot to one side.
Good exchange - Bull coming out on top.
Stein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bull scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein lands with a good body shot.
Stein will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bull throws a looping overhand right but Stein ducks down to avoid it.
Stein scores with a decent looking hook.
Bull throws a hook but Stein avoids it easily.
Stein wants to counter the offense by Bull and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Bull lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bull throws a shot to the body.
Bull fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bull throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stein makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bull ducks right into an uppercut from Stein.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stein. That's going to slow Bull down.
Bull lands a head shot.
Stein throws a lazy right hand but Bull sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stein cracks Bull with an open hand slap.
Bull slips a jab from Stein.
Bull lands a nice shot to the body.
Bull swings widly with a right hand
and Stein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frank Stein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bull lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Stein.
Bull connects with a leg kick. Stein looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stein manages to avoid it.
Bull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bull tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stein is able to avoid easily.
Bull lands a leg kick that knocks Stein off balance momentarily.
Bull tried to score with a low kick but Stein checks it.
Bull tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stein lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bull 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.
Stein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stein takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Stein fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bull is out of range.
Bull scores with a spinning back kick!
Stein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bull.
Stein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bull manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bull swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bull walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little jabbing left from Stein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stein walks into a straight right hand from Bull.
Bull bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stein takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bull is looking to slow Stein down with leg kicks.
Bull on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stein throws a poor cross that misses
and Stein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stein! #T4#
Bull lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stein takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bull walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jari Bull is winning the standup battle so far.
Bull misses with a straight left.
Stein jabs at Bull's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stein tries to clinch there but Bull circles away.
As Stein backs away, Bull returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bull throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stein counters with a nice uppercut.
Bull misses the shot to the body.
Bull goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice jab there from Bull.
Bull checks the leg kick.
Stein tries to clinch up
and Bull cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jari Bull showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bull, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jari Bull!
Frank Stein was interviewed post fight and said 'It's not alive!'.

Event: StrikeForce Union #54
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Boitsov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stein throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Boitsov misses.
Boitsov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stein.
Boitsov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein lands a jab.
Stein connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Boitsov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stein getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stein tries to work over Boitsov's front leg with a kick but Boitsov checks it.
Boitsov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stein sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boitsov somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boitsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Stein gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Boitsov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Stein is trying to keep an underhook but Boitsov manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Boitsov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stein is just riding it out for now. Boitsov eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Stein wants to control but Boitsov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Boitsov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stein blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boitsov.
Stein wants to get back to his feet.
Stein is looking for a sweep. Boitsov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boitsov passes to full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stein wants to hold on but Boitsov pushes him away.#T3#
Stein is trying to escape the mount.
Boitsov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB#
Boitsov goes for an armbar but Stein turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stein.
Boitsov 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.
Stein wants to control from the top but Boitsov keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Boitsov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Boitsov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SU2#
Stein stands and steps away. Boitsov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
Stein just misses with a punch to the body.
Stein takes one on the button.
Frank Stein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stein uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boitsov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boitsov connects with a right hand. Stein shakes it off.
Boitsov lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stein connects with a single shot there.
Boitsov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boitsov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stein finds it's way round the side to connect with Boitsov's head.
Frank Stein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boitsov misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Stein counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Stein 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#
Boitsov fails with the takedown
and Stein counters with a low kick, right behind Boitsov 's knee.
Boitsov ducks under a wild hook from Stein.
Stein has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stein misses with a hook to the body
and Boitsov counters with a stiff right hand.
A left lands for Stein.#CL2#
Stein moves into the clinch.
Stein lands an elbow that stopped Boitsov in his tracks for a moment.
Stein is leaning against Boitsov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Stein.
Stein is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Boitsov is trying to drag Stein to the mat but Stein just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boitsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boitsov jumps guard but Stein stands there with Boitsov around his waist. Boitsov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stein.
Boitsov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Boitsov controls the action. #TD#
Boitsov pulls Stein into guard.
Boitsov looking to control. #SUB#
Boitsov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU2#
Stein gets to his feet - Boitsov follows without any prompting.
Boitsov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stein drops his hands momentarily and Boitsov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boitsov manages to avoid it.#T2#
Stein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boitsov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boitsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stein.
Stein misses with a body shot.
Boitsov with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Stein counters by moving into the clinch.
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boitsov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stein walks away with a smile on his face. Boitsov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stein misses with a wild body shot.
Boitsov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stein misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Stein.
Stein lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boitsov at a distance.
Stein tries to land a front kick but Boitsov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Boitsov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Boitsov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stein swings for the body but Boitsov moves out of range.
Boitsov shoots in but Stein avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stein misses with a body shot.
Stein works the jab nicely.
Stein has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Stein defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boitsov.
Stein leaves Boitsov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Boitsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stein tests Boitsov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stein misses with a low kick.
Stein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boitsov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stein is fending him off so far but Boitsov persists. Nope, Stein circles away and we're back to standing.
Stein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Frank Stein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boitsov slips a jab from Stein.
Stein misses with a hook.
Boitsov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stein. Stein obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Stein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Boitsov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Boitsov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stein is adopting a defensive guard.
Boitsov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stein managing to control the position.
Boitsov wants to pass the guard but Stein is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein looking to control.
Boitsov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Stein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Stein seems keen to control Boitsov's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stein is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stein misses with a straight right.
Stein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boitsov.
A slow jab from Boitsov misses its intended target.
Stein moves away from the strike by Boitsov.
Stein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stein lands with a kick to the ribs. #T2#
Stein throws a leg kick but Boitsov checks it.
Stein scores with a decent looking hook.
Stein scores with a push kick.
Boitsov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boitsov cracks Stein with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
Boitsov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Stein uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boitsov misses with a looping right.#T3#
Stein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boitsov moves away.#TD#
Stein gets caught napping as Boitsov dives in and scores a takedown. Stein manages to retain guard.
Boitsov being controlled here momentarily.
Dmitry Boitsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stein not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Frank Stein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boitsov being controlled here momentarily.
Boitsov wants to control from the top but Stein keeps moving.
Stein is controlling Boitsov's posture.#T4#
Stein is trying to control the position but Boitsov postures up.
Boitsov pushing down on Stein's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stein is looking to control Boitsov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stein avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Boitsov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stein slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stein working a defensive guard but Boitsov manages to pass into side control anyway.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Stein.
I've got Stein 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DFC Las Vegas 52
Date: Feb 24, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Stein takes the fight into the clinch.
Come on Stein - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Starr letting Stein take a breather here.
Stein receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Stein cracks Starr with a nice body shot.
Stein leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stein's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are getting on Stein's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starr is trying to break free.
Stein effectively controlling the action here.
Stein has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Starr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stein can turn it around.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Frank Stein.
A jab from Stein misses. #T1#
Starr walks into a jab.
Stein connects with a good right hand that stumbles Starr. Starr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Starr fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Stein.
Frank Stein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stein lands a jab.#T2#
Stein pushes Starr away with a front kick.
Stein throws an overhand right that drops Starr like a sack of potatoes! Stein dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Stein!
Our winner, Frank Stein, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DFC Las Vegas Fight Night
Date: Jan 26, 2017

#R1#
Chikatchawan takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
Stein works the jab nicely.
Stein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chikatchawan avoids the body shot from Stein.
Stein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chikatchawan slips a jab from Stein.
Stein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chikatchawan.
Stein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chikatchawan manages to avoid it.
A big left from Chikatchawan misses.
Stein keeps Chikatchawan at a distance using the push kick.
Chikatchawan misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikatchawan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chikatchawan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chikatchawan pushes Stein away with a front kick.
Chikatchawan is looking to land body kicks.
Stein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chikatchawan ducks under a wild hook from Stein.
Stein ducks under a wild hook from Chikatchawan.
Stein lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chikatchawan will feel that in the morning.
Chikatchawan connects with a leg kick. Stein looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stein wants to clinch up but Chikatchawan keeps it at a distance.
Chikatchawan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chikatchawan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A swing and a miss from Chikatchawan.
Tsoko Chikatchawan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chikatchawan tries to land a front kick but Stein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stein listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chikatchawan with a jab.
Stein throws out a leg kick but Chikatchawan moves out of range and Stein only half commits.
Stein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chikatchawan lands a head shot.#T2#
Stein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chikatchawan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chikatchawan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stein moves away.
Chikatchawan throws a push kick but Stein slaps the foot to one side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stein lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stein lands a nice looking body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chikatchawan.
Stein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chikatchawan is out of range and Stein settles back down.
A counter left hand to the body from Chikatchawan misses its target.
Chikatchawan throws a good cross that connects.
Stein throws a head kick that Chikatchawan semi-blocks.
Chikatchawan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stein was well out of range. Poor timing from Chikatchawan.
Stein moves out of range of the body kick from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan looks to throw the jab but Stein is out of range.
Chikatchawan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Chikatchawan connects with an inside leg kick.
Chikatchawan connects with a jab.
Stein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stein 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.
Stein misses with a combination
and Chikatchawan counters with a nice uppercut.
Chikatchawan throws a hook but Stein blocks it.
Chikatchawan lands a nice shot that snaps Stein's head back.
Stein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chikatchawan throws out the jab.
Chikatchawan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stein wants to counter the offense by Chikatchawan and move into the clinch position.
Nice defenses there by Stein.
Stein throws a leg kick but Chikatchawan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chikatchawan misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chikatchawan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stein.#T4#
Stein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chikatchawan scores with the left hand. Stein knows he should have avoided that one.
Chikatchawan looks to land a right hand but Stein moved out of range.
Chikatchawan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chikatchawan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chikatchawan misses with a straight right.
Stein is looking to chop away at Chikatchawan's legs.
Stein moves out of range of the body kick from Chikatchawan.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stein.
Chikatchawan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stein manages to avoid it.
Stein is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chikatchawan with a body shot.
Chikatchawan throws a body kick that misses.
Chikatchawan misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Stein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stein throws a jab but it's blocked by Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan throws a front kick that sends Stein stumbling back into the cage.
Chikatchawan tries to land a front kick but Stein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsoko Chikatchawan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Stein's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Chikatchawan looks to land a left hand but Stein moved out of range nicely.
Chikatchawan misses with a looping right.
Tsoko Chikatchawan is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Chikatchawan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stein steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chikatchawan.
Stein swings widly with a right hand
and Stein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chikatchawan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stein.
A bone on bone clash there as Stein blocks the leg kick.
Stein throws out a counter right but Chikatchawan avoids it with no problem.
Chikatchawan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stein throws a leg kick that misses.
Chikatchawan tries to land a front kick but Stein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikatchawan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chikatchawan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chikatchawan scores with a push kick.
Stein takes a swing at Chikatchawan's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Chikatchawan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Stein might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chikatchawan has got the better of the exchanges.
A slow jab from Chikatchawan misses its intended target.
Stein sizes up Chikatchawan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stein connects with a right hand. Chikatchawan shakes it off.
A shot to the body from Stein misses
and Chikatchawan counters with a left and a right that stings Stein.
Chikatchawan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chikatchawan checks a leg kick nicely.
Chikatchawan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stein blocks a head kick by Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stein can do to turn this around?
Chikatchawan staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chikatchawan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stein manages to avoid it.
Stein misses with a wild body shot.
Chikatchawan throws a shot from downtown. Stein moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Chikatchawan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Stein misses with a low kick.
Stein's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stein tries to clinch there but Chikatchawan circles away.
Chikatchawan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chikatchawan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Chikatchawan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chikatchawan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stein moves away.
Chikatchawan misses with a kick to the body.
Stein scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stein throws a body punch but Chikatchawan moves out of range.
Stein misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Stein misses the target.
Stein throws a push kick but Chikatchawan slaps the foot to one side.
Chikatchawan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stein.
Stein wants to counter the offense by Chikatchawan and move into the clinch position.
Chikatchawan lands with a straight right. Stein didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Chikatchawan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chikatchawan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chikatchawan tries a head kick but it misses.
Chikatchawan throws a big shot that misses.
Stein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stein tries to clinch up.
It appears Chikatchawan was looking to counter with a kick there.
Stein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stein digs a good hook to Chikatchawan's body. #CL2#
Stein instigates a clinch.
Chikatchawan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow.
Chikatchawan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Chikatchawan pushes Stein back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chikatchawan swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stein misses with the head strike.
Chikatchawan avoids a wild elbow strike from Stein.#T4#
Chikatchawan misses with a punch to the body.
Stein prevents a body shot from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
Chikatchawan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stein pressing his opponent against the cage.
Chikatchawan pushes Stein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chikatchawan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stein.
Stein throws a head punch that misses.
Chikatchawan lands with a light punch inside.
Chikatchawan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stein has Chikatchawan pressed against the cage.
Chikatchawan lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Chikatchawan breaks the clinch.
Chikatchawan tries to land a leg kick but Stein saw it coming and moves away.
Stein throws a leg kick
and Chikatchawan counters with a solid body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsoko Chikatchawan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Stein'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stein throws out a leg kick but Chikatchawan moves out of range and Stein only half commits.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chikatchawan.
A telegraphed right hand from Chikatchawan misses the target.
Stein steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good exchange - Stein coming out on top.
Jab, jab by Chikatchawan - just one landing.
Stein takes a swing at Chikatchawan's ribcage but misses.
Stein tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from Stein misses its intended target.
It looked like Chikatchawan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stein checks a leg kick nicely.
Stein wants to counter with a clinch but Chikatchawan pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stein throws a push kick but Chikatchawan slaps the foot to one side.
Stein misses with a looping left.
Stein tried to score with a low kick but Chikatchawan checks it.
Chikatchawan misses with a body shot. #T1#
Stein tried to score with a low kick but Chikatchawan checks it.
Chikatchawan tries to land a front kick but Stein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stein let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chikatchawan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stein.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stein! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chikatchawan. Stein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stein throws out a leg kick but Chikatchawan moves out of range and Stein only half commits.
Stein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chikatchawan.
Stein throws the kick towards the body but Chikatchawan avoids it.
Chikatchawan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chikatchawan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stein sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Chikatchawan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stein gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chikatchawan.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chikatchawan tries to move into range but Stein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Frank Stein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stein moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stein tries to clinch
and Chikatchawan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stein really felt that one!
Stein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chikatchawan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chikatchawan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stein's head.
Stein moves out of range as Chikatchawan strikes.
Chikatchawan thumps Stein with a low kick.
A big right from Stein misses.
Chikatchawan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chikatchawan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chikatchawan misses with a straight left.
Stein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chikatchawan manages to avoid it.
Chikatchawan throwing a counter right hand but Stein manages to avoid it.
Stein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chikatchawan throws out a loose jab but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Decent striking displayed by Stein there.
Stein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stein just misses with a punch to the body.
Chikatchawan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stein.
Stein misses with a right hand
and Chikatchawan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chikatchawan walks into a stiff left hand from Stein.
Chikatchawan scores with a hook to the body. Stein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chikatchawan throws a front kick that sends Stein stumbling back into the cage.
Chikatchawan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stein's calf.
Chikatchawan clobbers Stein with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chikatchawan keeps Stein at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stein on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chikatchawan misses with a head kick. #T4#
Stein throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice jab there from Chikatchawan.
Stein lands with a right hand.
Chikatchawan blocks the body kick.
Chikatchawan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chikatchawan lands a nice looking body kick.
Chikatchawan jabs Stein to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Chikatchawan moves into the clinch successfully.
Stein throws a punch but it's blocked by Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan prevents a body shot from Stein.
Chikatchawan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stein blocks a body shot from Chikatchawan.
Stein lands an elbow inside that Chikatchawan shrugs off.
Tsoko Chikatchawan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tsoko Chikatchawan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chikatchawan 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DFC LV MAYHEM 21
Date: Dec 16, 2016

#R1#
Stein is looking to chop away at Easton's legs.
Stein lands with a straight right. Easton didn't see that one coming.#TD#
Easton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stein looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stein is looking to regain half guard here but Easton keeps moving and retains side control.
Stein 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.
Easton landing strikes.
Easton working the ground and pound.
Easton takes a little break here. Stein wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Easton looks up at the clock and then as Stein takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Easton smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Easton just content to control the position.
Stein takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Stein is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Stein tries to get to full guard but Easton has control of the leg.
Easton looks to land a strike but Stein avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Easton trying to control the position from guard on top but Stein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stein controls Easton momentarily but Easton frees himself.
Easton controlling from the top position.
Easton is working Stein over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stein wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Easton landing some decent shots from guard.
Easton trying to control but Stein is working from the bottom. #T2#
Stein wants to get back to his feet but Easton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Easton cracks Stein with a solid left hand.
Easton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Easton is working away from the top position though.
Stein has hold of Easton's hands but Easton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Easton drops an elbow to the side of Stein's head.
Stein taking some punishment here, with Easton in his half guard.
Stein trying to control but Easton postures up.
Easton winds up and cracks Stein with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Easton in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Stein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stein is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Easton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Easton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Easton trying to control the action but Stein is working from the bottom.
Stein wants to control but Easton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Easton works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Easton cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Easton punishing his opponent with strikes.
Stein is looking to get to half guard.
Easton with the ground and pound from mount. #T4#
Easton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stein can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Stein is trying to escape the mount.
Easton in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Easton punishing his opponent with strikes.
Stein wants to hold on but Easton pushes him away.
Easton with shots to the head and body - Stein looks very uncomfortable down there.
Easton landing strikes from the mount and Stein is in trouble!
Easton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stein hang on?#ROC#
Stein is rocked!
Easton breaks from Stein's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Stein is still in real trouble! Can Easton finish him?
Easton postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Stein is out cold - huge knockout for Easton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Peter Easton!

Event: DFC Sin City 16
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Stein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sparbot.
Sparbot ducks under a wild hook from Stein.
Sparbot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stein throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sparbot takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stein misses with a low kick.
Sparbot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sparbot avoids the body shot from Stein. #CL#
Stein tries to keep at a distance but Sparbot has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sparbot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Stein pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sparbot struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparbot misses with a punch on the inside.
Stein lands a hook that snaps the head of Sparbot backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The referee calls for Stein to work. #T1#
Sparbot throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stein blocks it with crossed arms.
Sparbot has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Sparbot trying to control the position but instead, Stein has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sparbot into the cage.
Sparbot tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sparbot backwards.
Stein has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sparbot seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stein can turn it around.
Sparbot misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Stein.
Sparbot can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
Stein taking a breather.
Stein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stein taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sparbot working aggressively here.
A short left from Sparbot. #T2#
Stein dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stein lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sparbot.
Stein cracks Sparbot with a nice body shot.
Stein lands a left hand.
Sparbot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stein lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sparbot.
Sparbot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sparbot throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sparbot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Sparbot controls his hands.
Stein lands a right hand.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sparbot backwards.
Stein lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#
Sparbot is rocked!
Sparbot throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
Oh Sparbot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Stein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stein effectively controlling the action here.
Sparbot takes an elbow to the forehead.
Clinched against the cage, Stein lands a big elbow that drops Sparbot! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Sparbot is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Stein!
A very excited looking Frank Stein made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Mayhem 12 Jackson v Opposite
Date: Sep 30, 2016

#R1#
Brock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Brock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brock misses with the combination.
Stein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stein throws a chopping leg kick but Brock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
Stein tries to keep at a distance but Brock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brock misses with a body punch.
Brock lands a body punch.
Brock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stein stalling.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brock's brow.
A short right from Brock.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Brock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
Stein stalling the fight. #T1#
Brock misses with the head strike.
Brock lands a hook that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
A shot in the inside from Brock.
Brock misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Brock fails to land.
Brock lands a hook that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Stein lands a shot to the body.
Stein blocking some punches.
Stein comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Stein lands an elbow inside that Brock shrugs off.
Stein prevents a body shot from Brock.
Stein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stein scores with a shot to the side of Brock's head.
Stein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brock lands a nice shot to the body.
Stein has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Brock seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stein can turn it around.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brock. #T2#
Stein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Brock fails to land.
Brock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stein is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brock.
Brock tries a body shot but Stein blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Brock avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Good body shot from Stein.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steins head.
Brock throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
Brock struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Brock blocks an elbow strike from Stein.
Still in the clinch, Stein scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stein lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Come on Stein - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stein lands a hook that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
Brock tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Brock back against the cage.
Brock blocks an elbow strike from Stein.
Brock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein avoiding damage.
Stein effectively controlling the action here.
Stein stalling in the clinch.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brock misses with the head strike.
Brock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stein controlling the action here for a moment.
Stein holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T4#
Brock misses with some punches.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Brock avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Brock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Stein is pushing Brock up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brock blocks a body shot from Stein.
Stein pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stein has Brock pushed against the cage.
Stein continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Frank Stein.
Stein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stein swings for the body but Brock moves out of range.
Brock throws a sloppy head kick and Stein moves out of range easily.
Brock tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stein counters with a solid body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Art Brock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Stein's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Stein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stein.
Brock is looking to counter with head kicks.
Stein throws a right and a left that Brock avoids nicely.
Brock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stein in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Stein takes a swing at Brock's ribcage but misses.
Stein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brock counters with a one-two to the body.
Brock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Art Brock is winning the standup battle so far.
Brock scores with a head kick.
Stein connects with an inside leg kick.
Stein catches Brock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brock throws a head kick that Stein semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Brock.
Brock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stein throws a head kick but Brock moves out of range.
Stein blocks a leg kick.
Brock throws a head kick that misses.
Stein throws out a counter right but Brock avoids it with no problem.
Art Brock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Stein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stein throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stein.
Brock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stein throws a low kick, looking for Brock's leg but Brock calmly moves out of range.
Stein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brock throws a head kick that misses.
Brock takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
Brock darts in trying to clinch
and Stein counters with an inside leg kick.
Stein works Brock's body with a nice hook.
Brock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brock throws a head kick that misses
and Stein counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T2#
Brock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Brock.
Brock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stein darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brock!
Brock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stein checks it well.
Brock misses with a right hand
and Stein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stein appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stein.
Brock lands with a slapping head kick.
Stein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brock.
Stein lands a nice shot to the body.
Brock throws a head kick that Stein semi-blocks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stein throws a push kick but Brock slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Brock throws a nice head kick!
Stein with a jab.
Stein looks to land a combination. Brock sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Brock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stein let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stein plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stein scores with a jab to the body.
Stein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stein.
Stein misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Brock.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stein scores with a spinning back kick!
Stein throws a right hand that Brock ducks under and follows up with a left that Brock also avoids with ease.
Brock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stein finds it's way round the side to connect with Brock's head.
Stein scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Brock has closed the distance and engaged Stein in a clinch.
Brock tries a body shot but Stein blocks it. #T4#
Brock struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Stein is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stein throws a punch but it's blocked by Brock.
Stein misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stein blocking some punches.
Brock misses with a body punch.
Brock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brock misses with a body punch.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brock misses with a body punch.
Stein lands an elbow inside that Brock shrugs off.
Brock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Stein tries to work over Brock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brock swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Stein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Stein's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stein blocks a head kick by Brock.
As Brock backs off Stein throws a huge counter combo but Brock manages to avoid it all.
Brock tries to clinch up.
Brock tries a head kick but it misses.
Brock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brock takes one on the button.
Stein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've been told by Brock's head coaches at LOD Amsterdam Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brock tries to clinch
and Stein makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brock.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stein.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danga de danga de dang - Stein scores with a four punch combination!
Stein scores with a nice right hand.
Brock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Stein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stein scores with a hook to the body. Brock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stein.
Stein misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Brock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brock is looking to clinch.
Stein lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stein connects with a jab.
Stein lands with an overhand left.
Brock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stein tries to bum rush Brock with a series of wild strikes but Brock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stein attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brock is looking for a counter combo.
Donk. Stein catches Brock right on the button with a cross.
Brock looks to land a right hand but Stein moved out of range.
Stein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stein takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brock throws a sloppy head kick and Stein moves out of range easily.
Stein throws out a counter right but Brock avoids it with no problem.
Stein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brock throws a lazy head kick
and Stein makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Good exchange - Stein coming out on top.
Stein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brock.
A head kick misses from Brock.
Brock misses with a wild combination.
Brock misses with a wild body shot.
Brock misses with a head kick.
Stein lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stein.
Brock tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stein counters with a stiff right hand.
Brock tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stein.
Stein scores with a hook to the body. Brock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brock doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Stein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stein connects with a body shot that sends Brock's belly button to the back.
Brock lands with a kick to the temple. Stein shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stein throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brock.
Brock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stein scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brock is looking to clinch but Stein is avoiding it.
Brock backing away here, and Stein unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Brock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brock.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stein.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Brock tries to bum rush Stein with a series of wild strikes but Stein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brock scores with a hook.
Stein staying out of range there.
Stein lands with a kick to the temple. Brock shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stein throws a body shot but no joy.
Brock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stein cracks Brock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brock takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC2#
Brock is rocked!
Brock blocks a leg kick.
Oh Brock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stein looks to land a combination. Brock sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stein looks to throw the jab but Brock is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Stein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stein 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2016

#R1##TD#
Loo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Loo is looking to take a break and control but Stein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Stein's face as Loo controls the position.
Stein is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Loo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Loo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein seems a little lost for a moment, as Loo dominates the positioning.
Loo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stein keeps working. #T1##SU#
Loo decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Loo gets the takedown into side control.
Loo trying to control the position but Stein is working away.
Stein looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stein can't do much from the bottom here. #T2##SU#
Loo stands up. #CL#
Loo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Loo jumps guard and drags Stein to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Stein showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Loo working a defensive guard here. #T3##SUB#
Loo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stein stands and throws Loo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Loo trying his best to control but Stein has mounted him.
Stein wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T4#
Loo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Loo throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Stein prevents Loo from getting the reversal.
Stein content just to control the position here.
Stein pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loo is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Loo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Loo forces Stein back against the cage and clinches.
Loo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stein avoids it.
Stein stalls. #TD#
Loo gets control of Stein's arms and successfully pulls guard. Loo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Loo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Loo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Loo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stein defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loo being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Loo is controlling Stein's posture.#ES#
Loo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Stein presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The referee calls for Stein to work. #TD#
Loo has hold of one of Stein's legs. Stein is fighting the takedown attempt but Loo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T2#
Loo wants to control from the top but Stein keeps moving.
Loo tries to free his leg and advance position but Stein is retaining full guard.
Stein pulls Loo in to control the position.
Stein is trying to control the position but Loo postures up.
Loo trying to control the position from guard on top but Stein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stein's head.
Stein keeping moving, preventing Loo from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
A lazy body kick from Loo #CL2#
and Stein moves into the clinch.#TD#
Loo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB#
Loo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stein is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Loo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stein is looking to improve his position.
Stein has his hands clasped together around Loo's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Loo in particular looking to stall.
Loo is keen to just control but Stein is a slippery customer.
Stein is looking to improve his position.
Loo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stein can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Loo stands up and beckons Stein to join him on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Loo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Loo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Loo instigates a clinch. #BC#
Loo breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Loo instigates a clinch. #TD#
Loo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Loo manages to end up in side control.
Loo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stein keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein is looking to regain half guard here but Loo keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Loo working away.
Stein gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Stein is refusing to be controlled, as Loo sits in half guard.
Stein controlling the position well.
Stein moves into full guard.
Frank Stein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Stein escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Loo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stein pulls Loo in close to prevent any damage.
Stein is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Loo shoots in and gets a takedown into Stein's guard.#T3##SU#
Loo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stein, up you get! #CL#
Stein tries to keep at a distance but Loo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stein dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Loo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Loo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Loo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T4#
Stein looking to control.
Loo distracts Stein with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Loo trying to control the position from guard on top but Stein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stein looking to control.
Loo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Stein is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Loo defends well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Loo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Loo 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Loo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
Stein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab lands there for Stein.
Stein tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Stein throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stein looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
Tony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stein lands a jab to the head.
Stein lands a head shot.#ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!#CL2#
Stein moves into the clinch.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Johnson with a big uppercut! Johnson tries to clinch up but Stein pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Johnson to the mat! Johnson covers up and Stein unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frank Stein!

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