Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ORC 5: Bloodsport
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Schaafs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Schaafs dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Schaafs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Schaafs throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Schaafs ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Schaafs throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schaafs dodges the punch combination from Jones.
A counter left hand to the body from Schaafs misses its target.
Schaafs takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Schaafs fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab by Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Schaafs.#ROC2#
Schaafs is rocked!
Schaafs walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Schaafs is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Rashad Jones!
Our winner, Rashad Jones, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2018

#R1#
Cox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cox moves in looking to clinch but Schaafs pushes him off.
Schaafs appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cox moves in looking to clinch but Schaafs pushes him off.
Schaafs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schaafs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Schaafs tries to bum rush Cox with a series of wild strikes but Cox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schaafs missing with a left hand there. Cox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schaafs shoots for a takedown but Cox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A cross from Schaafs lands.
A punch combination from Schaafs misses.
Schaafs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cox as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Schaafs scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Cox manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Schaafs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Schaafs tries to get out of the position.
Cox wants to control but Schaafs is keeping him busy. #T1#
Cox stops Schaafs from getting back to his feet.
Schaafs has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Schaafs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cox.
Schaafs pushes Cox off but Cox dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cox throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Cox tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cox has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SU2#
Cox decides to stand back up. Cox steps back and let's Schaafs get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cox throws a sloppy head kick and Schaafs moves out of range easily.
We've been informed that Cox 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.
Schaafs misses the jab.
Schaafs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Cox. No joy for Schaafs on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dieter Schaafs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cox misses with a low kick.
A combination from Schaafs does no damage.
Schaafs goes for a double leg but Cox avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cox continues to drive forward.
Cox changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Schaafs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cox moves away.
Schaafs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cox as he jumps to the side.
Schaafs is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Cox darts in and clinches Schaafs up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cox. #BC2#
Cox breaks from the clinch.
Cox keeps Schaafs at a distance using the push kick.
Schaafs closes the distance and clinches up with Cox, looking for a takedown. Schaafs pushes Cox against the cage but Cox circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Schaafs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Cox throws a series of punches but Schaafs moves out of range.
Schaafs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cox slips a straight right by Schaafs.
Schaafs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cox tries to avoid it but Schaafs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cox to the ground. Cox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cox misses with a series of wild punches.
John Cox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schaafs misses with a hook. Cox ducked under it nicely.
Schaafs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Schaafs! #CL2#
Cox clinches.
Cox using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schaafs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Schaafs breaks the clinch.
Schaafs darts in looking for a takedown but Cox gets double underhooks and turns Schaafs into the cage.
Cox steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Schaafs.
Cox goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schaafs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dieter Schaafs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cox lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schaafs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Cox closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cox misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Schaafs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schaafs.#TD#
Schaafs shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Cox manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Schaafs breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schaafs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schaafs swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Cox dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Schaafs fails to land with a series of punches.
Cox is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Cox clinches up with Schaafs and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Schaafs breaks from the clinch.
Cox feints and then cracks Schaafs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schaafs down.
Schaafs misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Cox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schaafs, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Schaafs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cox walks into a stiff left hand from Schaafs.
Some wild striking there from Cox.
Schaafs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cox feints the counter takedown.
Nice jab there from Schaafs. #CL2#
Cox has Schaafs up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Schaafs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schaafs shoots in and drives through. Cox sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cox 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. #T1#
Schaafs tries to bum rush Cox with a series of wild strikes but Cox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cox tries to close the distance and clinch but Schaafs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schaafs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cox wants to clinch up but Schaafs keeps it at a distance.
Schaafs is looking to counter punch.
Dieter Schaafs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cox wants to clinch up but Schaafs keeps it at a distance.
Schaafs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schaafs moves out of range of the body kick.
Schaafs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Schaafs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schaafs throws a big shot that misses.
Cox displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cox goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Schaafs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Schaafs scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cox misses with a body kick.
Schaafs avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Cox tries to clinch up but Schaafs circles away and keeps his distance.
Schaafs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cox.
Cox throws a wild body kick that Schaafs sees coming a mile off.
Schaafs throws out a loose jab but Cox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cox has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Schaafs thuds a left hand into Cox's body.
Schaafs's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Schaafs duly obliges.
Cox walks into a left hand.
Schaafs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schaafs swats away the attempt to clinch by Cox.
Schaafs throws a right and a left that Cox avoids nicely.
Schaafs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cox misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Cox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Cox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Cox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schaafs fails to land with a series of punches.
Cox stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dieter Schaafs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cox doesn't manage to clinch there - Schaafs circles away.
Schaafs takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Schaafs circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Schaafs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schaafs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dieter Schaafs is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schaafs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cox's efforts to push away.
Cox fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Cox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4##CL2#
Cox moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Cox manages to break the clinch.
Schaafs takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cox leaves Schaafs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Cox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schaafs, pushing him back against the cage.
Cox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schaafss 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!#BC#
Schaafs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schaafs shoots in but no luck this time.
Cox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Cox clinches with his opponent.
Schaafs prevents Cox from breaking the clinch.
Cox working hard to break the clinch.
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 Dieter Schaafs will probably get the nod.
That's time! Schaafs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Schaafs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schaafs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cox doesn't seem bothered though.
Schaafs misses with a few strikes there.
Cox changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#KD#
Schaafs drops Cox with a beautiful combination! Cox stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Schaafs is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Cox is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like John Cox has been cut.
Schaafs shoots for a takedown but Cox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cox is still on wobbly legs! Can Schaafs finish him?
Cox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schaafs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cox doesn't manage to clinch there - Schaafs circles away.
Cox seems to have recovered his senses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schaafs.
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!
Cox misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schaafs throws a body punch but Cox moves out of range.
Schaafs lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cox misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Cox wants to clinch.
Schaafs keeps the fight on the outside.
Cox tries to clinch there but Schaafs circles away.
Schaafs dives in for a single leg takedown but Cox sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dieter Schaafs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schaafs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cox doesn't seem bothered though.
Cox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schaafs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schaafs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cox as he avoids it easily.
Schaafs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Schaafs just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Cox moves into the clinch.
Cox tries to circle away but Schaafs has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Cox with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cox tries to land knees in the clinch but Schaafs avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Cox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cox slaps away a takedown attempt from Schaafs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schaafs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cox lands with a nice combination. Schaafs backs away looking to recover.
Schaafs checks a leg kick.
Cox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Cox does no damage.
Schaafs fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Cox clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Schaafs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3##CL2#
Schaafs tries to keep at a distance but Cox has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Schaafs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schaafs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cox tries to avoid it but Schaafs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cox to the ground. Cox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cox throws a nice looking combination but Schaafs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schaafs looks to score with a jab to the body but Cox is just out of range.
Cox throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Cox clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Schaafs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schaafs shoots in but Cox avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Cox forces Schaafs back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Schaafs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cox tries to clinch but Schaafs is having none of it. #T4#
Cox misses with a few strikes there.
Cox misses with a hook.
Schaafs scores with a nice head shot.
Schaafs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cox momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schaafs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cox lunges at Schaafs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Schaafs's hand.
Cox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schaafs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schaafs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schaafs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schaafs shoots in but Cox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cox tries to clinch up.
Cox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schaafs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cox lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Schaafs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cox as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Cox has closed the distance and engaged Schaafs in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Cox.
I think Cox 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:30

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Dynasty D-L Finale
Date: Mar 18, 2018

#R1#
Shoemaker throws a body punch but Schaafs moves out of range.
Shoemaker throws a chopping leg kick but Schaafs manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Some wild striking there from Schaafs.
Schaafs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A cross from Schaafs lands.#KD#
Schaafs catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Shoemaker stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Shoemaker walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#ROC#
Shoemaker is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schaafs works Shoemaker's body with a nice hook.
Shoemaker is still on wobbly legs! Can Schaafs finish him?
Some wild striking there from Shoemaker.
Schaafs is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shoemaker seems to have recovered his senses.
Schaafs cracks Shoemaker with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Shoemaker is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Shoemaker is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Shoemaker could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dieter Schaafs!
Jido Shoemaker spoke after the fight, saying 'The next Time'.

Event: Dynasty D-L Fight Night 5
Date: Feb 18, 2018

#R1#
Schaafs misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Schaafs does no damage.
Sokolov throws a hook but Schaafs blocks it.
Schaafs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Schaafs displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Schaafs takes one on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Dieter Schaafs has been cut.
Schaafs throws a series of punches but Sokolov avoids them all with ease.
Sokolov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sokolov swings for the body but Schaafs moves out of range. #KD2#
Sokolov connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Schaafs onto his butt! Schaafs bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
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!
Schaafs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sokolov connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Schaafs's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Schaafs - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Alexei Sokolov!
After winning the bout, Alexei Sokolov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Dynasty D-L Fight Night 3
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1#
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schaafs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schaafs has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Johnson.
Schaafs looks winded!
Schaafs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Schaafs shakes it off.
Johnson lands a front kick.
Schaafs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schaafs walks into a jab.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Schaafs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC#
Schaafs is rocked!
Schaafs has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Johnson connects with a quick right hand that sends Schaafs tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). CJ Johnson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2017

#R1#
Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Johnson 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.
Schaafs tries to clinch up
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schaafs looks to clinch
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson connects with a right hand. Schaafs shakes it off.
Schaafs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Schaafs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson wants to counter the offense by Schaafs and move into the clinch position.
Schaafs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Schaafs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Schaafs tries to clinch up
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Schaafs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##TD2#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Johnson in particular looking to stall.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schaafs knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schaafs defending well though.
Johnson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Johnson controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Schaafs is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Johnson locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Schaafs is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Johnson!
A relieved looking Don Johnson 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: IFC Midweek 10
Date: Nov 29, 2017

#R1##CL#
Schaafs rushes Ram and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ram.
Come on Ram - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Schaafs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schaafs misses with a punch on the inside.
Ram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ram is stalling here.
Schaafs throws a head punch that misses.
Ram manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ram is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch on the inside from Schaafs fails to land. #T1#
Ram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schaafs misses with some punches.
Ram blocking some punches.
Schaafs has a couple of punches blocked by Ram.
Schaafs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ram backwards.
Ram is looking to control Schaafs's arms but Schaafs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ram has his back to the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schaafs being controlled against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Schaafs fails to land.
Schaafs swings wildly with an uppercut but Ram uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Schaafs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ram.
Ram has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Schaafs seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ram can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schaafs.
Ram wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Battle Ram.#CL#
Schaafs drives through and clinches with Ram against the cage. #T2#
Ram taking a breather.
Schaafs lands with a light punch inside.
Ram is looking to control Schaafs's arms but Schaafs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ram has his back to the cage.
Schaafs swings wildly with an uppercut but Ram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ram looking to stall.
Schaafs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Schaafs has a couple of punches blocked by Ram.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Schaafs swings wildly with an uppercut but Ram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schaafs swings wildly with an uppercut but Ram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ram stalling in the clinch but Schaafs improves position.
Ram stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Battle Ram.
Ram avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ram paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Schaafs rushes Ram and presses him up against the cage.
Ram is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Schaafs misses with the head strike.
Schaafs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schaafs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Schaafs swings wildly with an uppercut but Ram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schaafs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schaafs misses with the head strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ram takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ram slows down the pace here.
Ram looking to stall. #T4#
Schaafs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schaafs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Schaafs fails to land.
Ram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schaafs throws a punch but it's blocked by Ram.
Schaafs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Schaafs.
Schaafs misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ram.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schaafs working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ram.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schaafs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ram is struggling to control the position.
Schaafs swings wildly with an uppercut but Ram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schaafs being controlled against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dieter Schaafs dominated that round.
That's time! Schaafs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Schaafs moves into the clinch successfully.
Ram stalling in the clinch but Schaafs improves position.
Schaafs lands a shoulder strike.
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schaafs pushes Ram back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Schaafs fails to land.
Ram takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ram is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Schaafs fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ram trying to stall but Schaafs improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ram.
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schaafs misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ram leaning against his opponent. #T1#
Schaafs swings wildly with an uppercut but Ram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ram has Schaafs pushed against the cage.
Ram is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Schaafs is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Battle Ram.
A big left from Ram misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Schaafs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ram slips a jab from Schaafs.
Schaafs moves to clinch but Ram breaks away
and Ram counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ram scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ram scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schaafs doesn't seem bothered though.
Schaafs tries to clinch there but Ram circles away.
It seemed like Ram was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Schaafs misses with a hook
and Ram counters with a straight right hand.
Schaafs loads up on a big right hand but Ram slips the punch.#CL#
Schaafs drives through and clinches with Ram against the cage. #T2#
Schaafs misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ram leaning against his opponent.
Schaafs misses with some punches.
Ram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schaafs misses with a punch on the inside.
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ram blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Schaafs fails to land.
Ram wants to stall.
Schaafs misses with the head strike.
Schaafs has a couple of punches blocked by Ram.
Schaafs scores with a shoulder strike.
Ram taking a breather.
Ram has Schaafs pressed against the cage.
Ram blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Schaafs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schaafs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schaafs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ram can do to turn this around?
Ram is looking to control Schaafs's arms but Schaafs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ram has his back to the cage.
Ram has Schaafs pushed against the cage.
Schaafs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ram is stalling here.
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ram content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Battle Ram.
A punch lands to the side of Ram 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ram throws a jab but it's blocked by Schaafs.
Ram dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Ram gets tackled into the cage by Schaafs. Schaafs maintains the clinch.
Ram is looking to control Schaafs's arms but Schaafs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ram has his back to the cage.
Ram trying to control the position but instead, Schaafs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ram into the cage.
Dieter Schaafs has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Schaafs working aggressively here.
Ram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schaafs misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ram.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ram avoiding damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Schaafs as Ram tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Battle Ram.
A big right from Ram misses.
Ram scores with a one two! Schaafs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ram looks to score with a jab to the body but Schaafs is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schaafs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ram lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Schaafs moves in looking to clinch but Ram pushes him off.
Ram looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dieter Schaafs will probably get the nod.
That's time! Schaafs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Schaafs moves forwards but Ram connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Schaafs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schaafs misses with a right hand
and Ram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schaafs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ram takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Schaafs takes the fight into the clinch.
Ram is trying to maintain a safe position but Schaafs gets an underhook and turns Ram into the cage.
Ram'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.
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Schaafs.
Schaafs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Schaafs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Schaafs scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Schaafs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ram is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Schaafs is keeping busy.
Schaafs throws a head punch that misses.
Ram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schaafs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ram blocking some punches.
Schaafs lands a shoulder strike.
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ram - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Schaafs misses with the head strike.
Schaafs misses with the head strike.
Schaafs working aggressively here.
Schaafs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ram is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ram stalling in the clinch but Schaafs improves position.
Stalling in the clinch from Ram.
Schaafs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Schaafs scores with a shoulder strike.
Ram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schaafs throws a punch but it's blocked by Ram.
Ram leaning his opponent against the cage.
Schaafs looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Schaafs misses with some punches.
Ram stalling the fight.
Ram is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ram blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Ram is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Battle Ram.
Schaafs is looking to clinch but Ram is avoiding it.
Ram scores with a shot to the body.
Schaafs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ram counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ram misses with a hook.
Schaafs scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Schaafs moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Schaafs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ram backwards.
Schaafs working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Schaafs misses with a punch on the inside.
Schaafs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ram blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Ram is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Schaafs misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Schaafs.
Schaafs working aggressively here.
Schaafs gets through Ram's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ram is looking to control Schaafs's arms but Schaafs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ram has his back to the cage.
Schaafs throws a punch but it's blocked by Ram.
Schaafs throws a head punch that misses.
Schaafs throws a punch but it's blocked by Ram.
Schaafs swings wildly with an uppercut but Ram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ram blocking some punches.
A short right from Schaafs.
Schaafs working aggressively here.
Battle Ram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schaafs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ram backwards.
Ram misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schaafs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dieter Schaafs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Schaafs, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dieter Schaafs!

Event: IFC XXIV
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Shamrock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schaafs changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shamrock jabs Schaafs right on the nose. Schaafs blinks but takes it well.
Shamrock tries to clinch up.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by Schaafs.
Shamrock tries to clinch up but Schaafs circles away and keeps his distance.
Schaafs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shamrock throws out a powerful jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Schaafs has closed the distance and engaged Shamrock in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schaafs.
Shamrock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shamrock lands a left hand.
Schaafs misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schaafs's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock .
Schaafs misses with some punches.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Schaafs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schaafs working aggressively here.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Schaafs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Schaafs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shamrock tries to work over Schaafs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Schaafs swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Schaafs controls the action.
Shamrock tries to work over Schaafs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schaafs misses with the head strike.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schaafs blocks a body shot from Shamrock .
Schaafs throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shamrock .
Schaafs throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock .
Schaafs pushes Shamrock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Schaafs controls the action.
Schaafs has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock .
Shamrock trying to control the position but instead, Schaafs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shamrock into the cage.
Shamrock is trying to break the clinch but Schaafs is controlling him.
Shamrock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Schaafs has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Shamrock on the inside.
Schaafs throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock .
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Shamrock lands a right hand.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Schaafs blocks it.
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schaafs misses with the head strike.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock working hard to break the clinch.
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schaafs pushes off an throws an elbow but Shamrock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schaafs has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock .
Schaafs working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock is looking to break free of the clinch but Schaafs has double underhooks.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schaafs lands a shoulder strike.
Shamrock is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shamrock takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Schaafs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shamrock s head.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Schaafs controls his hands.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Schaafs avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Schaafs blocks a body shot from Shamrock .
Schaafs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shamrock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schaafs backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Schaafs.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Shamrock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock throws a hook but Schaafs avoids it easily.#CL#
Schaafs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shamrock , pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shamrock stalling in the clinch but Schaafs improves position.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schaafs misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock .
Shamrock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schaafs backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock is trying to break free.
Shamrock is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
Shamrock 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Schaafs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shamrock wants to break free but Schaafs has control.
Schaafs throws a head punch that misses.
Schaafs looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Schaafs throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock .
Schaafs misses with some punches.
Schaafs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Shamrock stalling in the clinch but Schaafs improves position.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schaafs has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock .
A short uppercut from Schaafs.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Schaafs avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Shamrock is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Schaafs throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Schaafs throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock .
Schaafs swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schaafs prevents a body shot from Shamrock .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dieter Schaafs 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##CL#
Schaafs rushes Shamrock and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Schaafs.
Schaafs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schaafs's elbow.
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schaafs working aggressively here. #BC2#
Shamrock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shamrock is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Shamrock moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schaafs.
Schaafs throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock .
Schaafs prevents Shamrock from breaking the clinch.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Schaafs blocking some punches.
Shamrock looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Schaafs controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schaafs misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Schaafs blocks a body shot from Shamrock .
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schaafs prevents a body shot from Shamrock .
Dieter Schaafs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schaafs.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schaafs pushes Shamrock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schaafs misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schaafs.
Schaafs misses with the head strike.
Schaafs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Schaafs gets through Shamrock 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock gets through Schaafs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Schaafs working aggressively here.
Shamrock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schaafs backwards.
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Schaafs controls the action.
Schaafs blocks a body shot from Shamrock .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schaafs.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Schaafs controls the action.
Shamrock lands a shot to the body.
Schaafs working aggressively here.
Schaafs blocks a body shot from Shamrock .
Schaafs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shamrock smiles and moves away. #CL#
Schaafs closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock digs a right hand into Schaafs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Schaafs's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shamrock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shamrock is trying to break the clinch but Schaafs has him pressed against the cage.
Shamrock is trying to break the clinch but Schaafs is controlling him.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Schaafs controls his hands.
Shamrock stalling in the clinch but Schaafs improves position.
Schaafs has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock .
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Shamrock .
Shamrock tries to stall but Schaafs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Schaafs controls his hands.
Shamrock wants to stall. #T3#
Schaafs swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Shamrock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Schaafs blocks it.
Nice body punch from Shamrock - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Shamrock . #BC2#
Shamrock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dieter Schaafs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock slips a jab from Schaafs.
Schaafs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shamrock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schaafs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shamrock tries to clinch up but Schaafs circles away and keeps his distance.
Shamrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Schaafs takes one to the side of the head.
Schaafs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock wants to clinch.#T4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shamrock pushes Schaafs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schaafs throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Shamrock - that landed with a thud.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Schaafs blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Schaafs.
Shamrock is trying to force a seperation but Schaafs has the dominant position.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Schaafs swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schaafs throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Shamrock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shamrock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Shamrock tries to get set, Schaafs tries to push him back and clinch up but Shamrock manages to avoid the attempt.
Shamrock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shamrock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schaafs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schaafs looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range.
Shamrock throws a jab when Schaafs was well out of range.
Schaafs feinted with a counter takedown.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Schaafs moves out of range.
Schaafs missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schaafs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Schaafs is having none of it.
Shamrock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schaafs seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dieter Schaafs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shamrock scores with a nice right hand.
Shamrock throws a hook but Schaafs avoids it easily.
Shamrock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock moves in looking to clinch but Schaafs pushes him off.
Shamrock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#
Schaafs is rocked!
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schaafs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oh Schaafs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schaafs walks straight into a right hand from Shamrock - that's dropped him! Shamrock jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Schaafs from any more punishment! Schaafs complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ken Shamrock !
A very excited looking Ken Shamrock 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: IFC Mid Week 7
Date: Oct 25, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Schaafs moves into range and clinches up with WhiteBoy.
Schaafs working aggressively here.
Schaafs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schaafs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schaafs throws a punch but it's blocked by WhiteBoy.
WhiteBoy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schaafs misses with a short punch on the inside.
WhiteBoy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
WhiteBoy can't break the clinch.
Schaafs misses with the head strike.
WhiteBoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
WhiteBoy blocking some punches.
Schaafs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
WhiteBoy wants to get back to striking at distance but Schaafs won't allow it.
Schaafs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Schaafs prevents WhiteBoy from breaking the clinch.
Schaafs lands a hook that snaps the head of WhiteBoy backwards. #T1#
WhiteBoy tries to break free but Schaafs pushes him back against the cage.
Schaafs working aggressively here.
WhiteBoy working hard to break the clinch.
Schaafs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schaafs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
WhiteBoy blocking some punches.
Schaafs misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schaafs.
Schaafs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by WhiteBoy.
WhiteBoy blocks an elbow strike from Schaafs.
Schaafs swings wildly with an uppercut but WhiteBoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schaafs misses with the head strike.
WhiteBoy blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
WhiteBoy tries to break the clinch but Schaafs is controlling the position.
WhiteBoy has had enough of the clinch but Schaafs keeps him there for the moment.
Schaafs lands a shoulder strike.
WhiteBoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schaafs misses with some punches.
Schaafs misses with some punches.
WhiteBoy is trying to break the clinch but Schaafs has him pressed against the cage.
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schaafs pushes WhiteBoy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schaafs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schaafs swings wildly with an uppercut but WhiteBoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schaafs throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schaafs.
WhiteBoy blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Schaafs misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Schaafs scores with a nice short uppercut.
WhiteBoy blocking some punches.
Schaafs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schaafs misses with the head strike.
WhiteBoy has had enough of the clinch but Schaafs keeps him there for the moment.
WhiteBoy wants to break free but Schaafs has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by WhiteBoy.
WhiteBoy has had enough of the clinch but Schaafs keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schaafs.
WhiteBoy blocks an uppercut.
Schaafs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schaafs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
WhiteBoy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
WhiteBoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Schaafs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables WhiteBoy to keep the fight standing.
WhiteBoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
WhiteBoy has had enough of the clinch but Schaafs keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Schaafs fails to land.
Schaafs misses with some punches.
WhiteBoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schaafs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
WhiteBoy has had enough of the clinch but Schaafs keeps him there for the moment.
WhiteBoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schaafs misses with some punches.
Schaafs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch on the inside from Schaafs fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on WhiteBoy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Schaafs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
WhiteBoy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dieter Schaafs dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Schaafs 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. #CL2#
Schaafs clinches up against the cage.
Schaafs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
WhiteBoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schaafs throws a head punch that misses.
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schaafs throws a head punch that misses.
Schaafs throws a punch but it's blocked by WhiteBoy.
WhiteBoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schaafs.
Schaafs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
WhiteBoy is trying to break free.
WhiteBoy blocking some punches.
Schaafs working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Schaafs.
A short left from Schaafs. #T1#
Schaafs misses with the head strike.
WhiteBoy is trying to break free.
WhiteBoy can't break the clinch.
Schaafs misses with some punches.
WhiteBoy blocks an uppercut.
WhiteBoy is trying to break the clinch but Schaafs is controlling him.
WhiteBoy blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schaafs.
Schaafs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schaafs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schaafs pushes WhiteBoy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schaafs.
Schaafs swings wildly with an uppercut but WhiteBoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schaafs fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
WhiteBoy has had enough of the clinch but Schaafs keeps him there for the moment.
WhiteBoy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Schaafs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
WhiteBoy working hard to break the clinch.
Schaafs working aggressively here.
Schaafs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
WhiteBoy can't break the clinch.
Schaafs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Schaafs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
WhiteBoy is looking to break free of the clinch but Schaafs has double underhooks.
WhiteBoy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Schaafs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite WhiteBoy's efforts to push away.
Schaafs misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Schaafs scores with a shoulder strike.
WhiteBoy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Schaafs fails to land.
Dieter Schaafs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Schaafs lands a nice uppercut.
WhiteBoy can't break the clinch.
Schaafs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Schaafs throws a head punch that misses.
Schaafs misses with a punch on the inside.
WhiteBoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Schaafs.
WhiteBoy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schaafs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by WhiteBoy. #T4#
WhiteBoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schaafs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
WhiteBoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Schaafs fails to land.
Schaafs throws a punch but it's blocked by WhiteBoy.
A head punch on the inside from Schaafs fails to land.
Schaafs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
WhiteBoy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Schaafs misses with some punches.
A short left from Schaafs.
WhiteBoy working hard to break the clinch.
WhiteBoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schaafs keeps control of WhiteBoy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
WhiteBoy wants to get back to striking at distance but Schaafs won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dieter Schaafs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Schaafs tests WhiteBoy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
WhiteBoy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schaafs swivels and escapes.
WhiteBoy loses concentration momentarily and Schaafs pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! WhiteBoy crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Schaafs finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dieter Schaafs!

Event: IFC Mid Week 6
Date: Oct 11, 2017

#R1#
Clark throws a jab when Schaafs was well out of range.
Dieter Schaafs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Schaafs moves into range and clinches up with Clark.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schaafs.
Schaafs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schaafs scores with a shot to the side of Clark's head.
Schaafs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clark is trying to drag Schaafs to the mat but Schaafs just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Schaafs lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Clark is trying to drag Schaafs to the mat but Schaafs just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Schaafs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Clark as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Schaafs.
Schaafs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clark takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schaafs lands an uppercut.
Schaafs lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Clark is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clark.
Clark is still on wobbly legs! Can Schaafs finish him?#T1#
Schaafs gets through Clark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Schaafs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clark is looking to control Schaafs's arms but Schaafs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Clark has his back to the cage.
Schaafs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clark seems to have recovered his senses.
Schaafs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clark is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schaafs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dieter Schaafs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boyd Clark.
Schaafs lands with a short shot to the head.
Schaafs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Clark is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schaafs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Schaafs lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Schaafs.
Schaafs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Clark is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Clark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schaafs avoids it.
Schaafs lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Schaafs pushes Clark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clark swings wildly with an uppercut but Schaafs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schaafs lands an uppercut.
Schaafs working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Clark dodges an elbow strike from Schaafs.
Schaafs lands a left hand.
Schaafs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clark tries to throw a body punch but Schaafs avoids it by throwing Clark back against the cage.
Clark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schaafs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schaafs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Schaafs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Clark drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schaafs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clark pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Schaafs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Schaafs lands a right hand.
Schaafs lands a hook that snaps the head of Clark backwards. #KD#
Schaafs drops Clark onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Clark is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A shot in the inside from Schaafs.
Schaafs creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Clark with a big uppercut! Clark tries to clinch up but Schaafs pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Clark to the mat! Clark covers up and Schaafs unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dieter Schaafs!

Event: IFC XVIII (New Blood Rd 2)
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
WhiteBoy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
WhiteBoy misses with a takedown attempt - Schaafs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Schaafs goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
WhiteBoy throws a jab but it's blocked by Schaafs.
WhiteBoy circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and WhiteBoy counters with a shoot takedown. Schaafs fights it but they end up in guard.
WhiteBoy passes Schaafs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
WhiteBoy content to control rather than advance. #T1##SUB#
Schaafs is defending against the submission attempts here by WhiteBoy.
Schaafs is refusing to be controlled, as WhiteBoy sits in half guard.
WhiteBoy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Schaafs is in trouble now - WhiteBoy has advanced to mount! #SUB#
WhiteBoy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Schaafs manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The referee asks WhiteBoy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. WhiteBoy prefers to stall for the moment though.
WhiteBoy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Schaafs trying to remain calm as WhiteBoy controls from the top position.#T3##SUB#
WhiteBoy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
WhiteBoy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
WhiteBoy fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T4#
WhiteBoy advances nicely into full mount.
WhiteBoy is looking to work his way around to Schaafs's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
WhiteBoy controlling from mount.
WhiteBoy moves to the back. #SUB#
WhiteBoy is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Schaafs is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dirty WhiteBoy!
A victorious Dirty WhiteBoy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: IFFL 1: Rise of Iron
Date: Aug 11, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Schaafs forces Sokolov back against the cage and clinches.
Schaafs prevents the takedown attempt.
Schaafs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sokolov goes for a takedown attempt but Schaafs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD#
Sokolov gets a takedown into half guard.
Sokolov prevents Schaafs from standing back up.
Sokolov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Schaafs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sokolov.
Sokolov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schaafs defending well though.
Sokolov throwing shots but Schaafs is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Schaafs tries to kick Sokolov off but Sokolov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Schaafs can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sokolov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sokolov prevents Schaafs from standing back up.
Sokolov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Sokolov thows a huge punch but Schaafs dodges it nicely.
Sokolov throwing shots but Schaafs is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Sokolov there.
Nice strikes from Sokolov there.
Sokolov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Sokolov is trying for a kimura here. Schaafs looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sokolov wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexei Sokolov!
A relieved looking Alexei Sokolov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2017

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schaafs.
Dollar Bill Two seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bill Two is looking to clinch but Schaafs is avoiding it.
Bill Two tries to clinch #KD#
and Schaafs counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Bill Two down! Schaafs is looking to finish but Bill Two is intelligently defending himself. #ROC#
Bill Two is rocked!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bill Two can do anything to dispel that myth.
Schaafs is pushing down on Bill Two's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bill Two is fighting to maintain full guard but Schaafs has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bill Two is still in real trouble! Can Schaafs finish him?
Schaafs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bill Two wants to improve his position but Schaafs is controlling well.
Bill Two is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SU#
Schaafs gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Schaafs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bill Two sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schaafs somewhat.
Bill Two stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bill Two wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dieter Schaafs. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Schaafs closes the distance and clinches.
Bill Two misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schaafs.
Schaafs using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bill Two seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schaafs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Schaafs lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Schaafs manages to break the clinch.
Schaafs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bill Two wants to clinch
and Schaafs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Schaafs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bill Two avoids it really well and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bill Two looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Schaafs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bill Two, pushing him back against the cage.
Bill Two tries a knee to the head but Schaafs blocks it.
Schaafs working Bill Two over with knees to the body.
Bill Two throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schaafs blocks it with crossed arms.
Schaafs lands with a left to the head.
Bill Two misses with a body punch.
Schaafs lands a good knee to the midsection. Bill Two won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
Bill Two misses with a body punch.
Schaafs gets through Bill Two's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Schaafs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bill Two looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Schaafs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Schaafs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schaafs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bill Two backwards.
Schaafs unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A left hand lands to the body for Schaafs.
Schaafs scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Schaafs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Schaafs moves into the clinch.
Schaafs lands with a left to the head.
Schaafs lands a good knee to the midsection. Bill Two won't want to take too many of those.#T3##BC#
Schaafs breaks the clinch. #CL#
Schaafs moves into the clinch.
Schaafs is leaning against Bill Two and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Schaafs.
Schaafs lands with a light punch inside.
Schaafs cracks Bill Two with a nice body shot.
Schaafs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Schaafs scores a nice knee to the body.
Schaafs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bill Two backwards.
A short left from Schaafs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Schaafs manages to break the clinch.
Dollar Bill Two is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Schaafs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schaafs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Schaafs lands with a right to the head.
Schaafs lands a nice knee to the body.
Schaafs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Schaafs.
Schaafs landing knees to the body.
Schaafs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Schaafs unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Bill Two! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Schaafs is unloading with more strikes now! Bill Two drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dieter Schaafs!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Schaafs darts in and clinches Griffin up against the cage.
Schaafs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Schaafs as the two fighters clinch.
Griffin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Schaafs.
Griffin is working for takedown but Schaafs is calmly controlling the position for now.
Our sources have told us that Griffin has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Schaafs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Schaafs. #BC2#
Schaafs manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Schaafs clinches up against the cage.
Griffin tries to break free but Schaafs pushes him back against the cage.
Schaafs trying to land knees to the body.
Schaafs scores with a hook to the body.
Schaafs 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!
Griffin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Schaafs breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Schaafs darts in and clinches Griffin up against the cage.#T1#
Schaafs cracks Griffin with a nice body shot.
Schaafs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Griffin is trying to break the clinch but Schaafs is controlling him.
A left hand lands to the body for Schaafs.
Griffin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Schaafs obliges.
Schaafs lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Schaafs - that landed with a thud.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Schaafs missing with knees to the body.
Schaafs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Griffin tries to pull guard but Schaafs forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schaafs.
Schaafs lands a body punch.
Griffin is trying to push Schaafs away but Schaafs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Schaafs prevents Griffin from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Schaafs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL2#
Schaafs clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Schaafs breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schaafs goes for a double leg but Griffin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Griffin continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Schaafs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Schaafs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Schaafs pushes Griffin up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Schaafs.
A short left from Schaafs.
Nice body punch from Schaafs.
Schaafs lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Schaafs breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Schaafs has closed the distance and engaged Griffin in a clinch. #T3#
Schaafs pushes Griffin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schaafs scores with a shot to the side of Griffin's head.
A short left from Schaafs.
Schaafs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schaafs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Griffin takes a shot to the head.
Schaafs lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Schaafs breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Schaafs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schaafs lands with a left to the head.
Griffin looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Schaafs breaks 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!
Schaafs shoots for a takedown but Griffin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Griffin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Schaafs lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Schaafs shoots in looking for a takedown. Griffin tries to sprawl out of it but Schaafs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Griffin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Schaafs moves into the clinch.
Schaafs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Schaafs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Griffin.#BC2#
Schaafs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Schaafs drives through and clinches with Griffin against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dieter Schaafs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schaafs is defended easily by Griffin.
Schaafs closes the distance and clinches up with Griffin, looking for a takedown. Schaafs pushes Griffin against the cage but Griffin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Griffin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Schaafs dives in for a single leg takedown but Griffin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Matt Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dieter Schaafs.
Schaafs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Griffin circles away.
Griffin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Schaafs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Schaafs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Griffin backwards. #T1#
Griffin fails to pull guard.
Schaafs presses Griffin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Schaafs trying to land knees to the body.
Griffin tries to pull guard but Schaafs holds him up against the cage and eventually Griffin drops back down to his feet.
Griffin blocks an elbow strike from Schaafs.
Schaafs digs a right hand underneath Griffin's ribcage. Griffin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Schaafs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Schaafs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Schaafs.
Schaafs lands with a right to the head.
Schaafs lands a nice uppercut.
Schaafs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Schaafs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Schaafs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Griffin, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Griffin wants to get back to striking at distance but Schaafs won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Schaafs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schaafs scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Schaafs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Schaafs has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Schaafs breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schaafs is defended easily by Griffin.
Griffin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Schaafs sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Schaafs moves into the clinch.#T3#
Griffin working hard to break the clinch.
Schaafs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Schaafs lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Schaafs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Griffin is trying to break the clinch but Schaafs has him pressed against the cage.
Schaafs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griffin's efforts to push away.
A nice right hand lands inside from Schaafs.
Griffin tries to pull guard but Schaafs holds him up against the cage and eventually Griffin drops back down to his feet.
Griffin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Schaafs after a bit of a struggle.
Griffin avoiding damage as Schaafs throws knees to the body. #T4#
Schaafs lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Schaafs.
Schaafs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Griffin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dieter Schaafs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Schaafs gets through Griffin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Schaafs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Schaafs.
Griffin takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin can't break the clinch.
Schaafs lands a body punch.
A short right from Schaafs on the inside.
Schaafs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Griffin is looking to break free of the clinch but Schaafs has double underhooks. #BC2#
Schaafs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schaafs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Griffin but Griffin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dieter Schaafs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Griffin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Schaafs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Griffin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Schaafs sprawls and moves away.
Schaafs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Griffin tries to avoid it but Schaafs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Griffin to the ground. Griffin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matt Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Schaafs moves into range and clinches up with Griffin.
Griffin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Schaafs just stands there and leans against the cage.
Schaafs lands with a light punch inside.
Griffin is looking to break free of the clinch but Schaafs has double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Schaafs as the two fighters clinch.
Griffin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schaafs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Schaafs lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaafs missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schaafs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Schaafs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Griffin avoids it.
A right hand to the body from Schaafs. #T1#
Schaafs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Griffin tries to break free but Schaafs pushes him back against the cage.
Schaafs pushes Griffin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schaafs scores a nice knee to the body.
Schaafs lands an uppercut.
Schaafs trying to land knees to the body.
Schaafs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Griffin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Schaafs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schaafs pushes Griffin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Schaafs scores with a shot to the side of Griffin's head.
Griffin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Schaafs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Schaafs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Griffin. #BC2#
Schaafs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL2#
Schaafs has Griffin up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Schaafs. #BC2#
Schaafs breaks the clinch.
Schaafs displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Griffin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Griffin wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Schaafs pushes Griffin up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Schaafs.
Schaafs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Griffin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Schaafs working Griffin over with knees to the body.
A short right from Schaafs on the inside.
Schaafs lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Schaafs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Griffins head.
Schaafs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Griffin avoids it.
Schaafs lands with a short shot to the head.
Schaafs tries to land knees in the clinch but Griffin avoids the damage to the body.
Schaafs lands a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Schaafs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schaafs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Schaafs closes the distance and clinches.
Schaafs scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Schaafs breaks the clinch. #T4##CL2#
Schaafs darts in and clinches Griffin up against the cage.
Griffin can't break the clinch.
Griffin is trying to force a seperation but Schaafs has the dominant position.
A short body shot lands from Schaafs as the two fighters clinch.
Griffin wants to break free but Schaafs has control.
Schaafs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Schaafs - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Schaafs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schaafs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Schaafs forces Griffin back against the cage and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dieter Schaafs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Schaafs 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dieter Schaafs!

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