Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PSE 45
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Copeland lands a jab.
Slive waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Copeland.
Slive looks to land a combination but Copeland avoids it well. #CL#
Slive fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Copeland, pushing him back against the cage.
Slive takes an elbow to the forehead.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slive.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Copeland.
Slive misses with a body punch.
Slive displaying some good clinch control by pressing Copeland up against the cage.
Copeland lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Copeland holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Slive lands a left hand that snaps the head of Copeland backwards.
Copeland trying to land knees to the body.
Slive throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Slive doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Slive fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Copeland as Slive tries to tie him up.
Slive can't find room to land a body shot as Copeland controls the action.
Slive managing to block the knees to the body from Copeland. #T1#
Copeland blocking some punches.
Copeland lands an elbow inside that Slive shrugs off.
Slive pushes off an throws an elbow but Copeland leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Slive stalling the fight.
Slive looking to slow down the pace here.
Slive throws a head punch that misses.
Copeland missing with knees to the body.
Slive tries to throw a body punch but Copeland avoids it by throwing Slive back against the cage. #BC#
Slive manages to break the clinch.
Slive walks into a straight right hand from Copeland.#CL2#
Copeland has Slive up against the cage in a clinch.
Copeland lands an elbow that stopped Slive in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Copeland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Slive's brow.
Copeland lands an elbow just above Slive 's eye.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Slive blocks the elbow strike.
Copeland pressing his opponent against the cage.
Slive avoiding damage as Copeland throws knees to the body. #T2#
Slive is trying to push Copeland away but Copeland has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Copeland stalling.
Copeland lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slive wants to break free but Copeland has control.
Copeland lands a nice elbow.
Slive pushes Copeland back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slive looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Slive misses with a body punch.
Slive has a couple of punches blocked by Copeland.
Slive just leaning against Copeland, taking a breather.
Slive looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Copeland prevents Slive from breaking the clinch.
Copeland lands an elbow that stopped Slive in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Kimbo Slive has been cut.
Copeland throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slive blocks it with crossed arms.
Copeland lands a damaging elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Copeland managing to block the knees to the body from Slive.
Slive on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Slive tries to break the clinch but Copeland is controlling the position.
Slive is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Slive wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Copeland has him pressed against the cage.#T3##BC#
Slive's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Slive drives through and clinches with Copeland against the cage.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the head but Slive blocks with his arms.
Copeland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Slive slows down the pace here.
Copeland blocks a body shot from Slive.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Slive wants to get back to striking at distance but Copeland won't allow it.
Copeland creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slive's defenses.
Copeland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Slive is looking to break free of the clinch but Copeland has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Slive fails to land.
Copeland blocking some punches.
Copeland keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slive's efforts to push away.
Copeland has Slive pressed against the cage, preventing Slive from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Copeland misses with an elbow strike.
Slive lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Copeland scores a nice knee to the body.
Copeland stalling against the cage.
Slive lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Copeland or not.
Slive being controlled against the cage.
Slive misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Copeland.
Slive missing with knees to the body.
Copeland lands a damaging elbow.
Slive throws a punch but it's blocked by Copeland.
Copeland is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Slive is breathing heavily.
Copeland digs a right hand into Slive's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slive's gas tank.
Copeland digs a right hand into Slive's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slive's gas tank.
Copeland unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Copeland lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Copeland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Copeland lands an elbow that stopped Slive in his tracks for a moment.
Copeland slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Copeland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimbo Slive's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Copeland punishes Slive's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Copeland rushes Slive and presses him up against the cage.
Copeland effectively controlling the action here.
Copeland lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Copeland lands an elbow just above Slive 's eye.
Copeland lands a nice knee to the body.
Copeland lands an elbow just above Slive 's eye.
Slive takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Copeland.
Slive has Copeland pressed against the cage.
Copeland lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slive misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slive is trying to force a seperation but Copeland has the dominant position.
Travis Copeland seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Copeland creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slive's defenses.
Slive will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Copeland up against the cage.
Copeland lands an elbow just above Slive 's eye. #T1#
Copeland landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Slive looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice elbow from Copeland.
Slive doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slive avoiding damage as Copeland throws knees to the body.
Copeland blocks a body shot from Slive.
Copeland being controlled against the cage.
Slive misses with a hook from the clinch.
Copeland trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slive.
Copeland lands an elbow inside that Slive shrugs off.
Copeland lands an elbow just above Slive 's eye.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Copeland is pushing Slive up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Slive swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Slive taking a breather.
Nice elbow from Copeland.
Copeland blocks the elbow strike.
Slive can't find room to land a body shot as Copeland controls the action.
Copeland slowing the pace effectively.
Copeland blocks a body shot from Slive.
Copeland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Copeland with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slive lands a nice uppercut.
Slive tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slive taking a breather.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Copeland.
With the fighters up against the cage, Copeland throws an elbow but misses.
Copeland putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Slive in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Copeland lands an elbow inside.
Copeland holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Slive looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Copeland lands an elbow just above Slive 's eye.
Copeland blocks an uppercut.
Copeland working Slive over with knees to the body.#T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Copeland lands a damaging elbow.
Slive takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Copeland.
Copeland lands an elbow inside that Slive shrugs off.
Copeland'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.
Slive just leaning against Copeland, taking a breather.
Slive is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Slive wants to break the clinch but can't.
Copeland lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Copeland is struggling to control the position.
A body shot lands from Copeland.
Slive creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Copeland unloads a knee to the mid-section. Slive lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Copeland tries a knee to the head but Slive blocks it. #T4#
Copeland lands an elbow just above Slive 's eye.
Slive stalling in the clinch but Copeland improves position.
Copeland slowing the pace effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Copeland obliges.
Come on Copeland - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Copeland connects with a knee to the head.
Copeland throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slive blocks it with crossed arms.
Copeland gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Copeland lands an elbow inside.
Slive misses with a body punch.
Slive takes an elbow to the forehead.
Slive misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Copeland.
Copeland holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Copeland landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Copeland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kimbo Slive's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Slive walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Copeland takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Slive misses with a low kick.
Jab from Slive.
Kimbo Slive seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Copeland connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Slive shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Copeland pinned against the cage. Copeland gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Copeland clinches.
Slive is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Copeland is keeping busy.
Copeland lands an elbow inside that Slive shrugs off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copeland connects with a knee to the head.
Copeland lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slive working hard to break the clinch.
Copeland has Slive pressed against the cage, preventing Slive from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Copeland leaning against his opponent. #T1#
Copeland displaying some good clinch control by pressing Slive up against the cage.
Copeland receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#KD2#
Copeland drops Slive with a big knee straight up the middle! Slive is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#
Slive is rocked!
Copeland stuns Slive with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oh Slive is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Copeland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slive, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Slive breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slive fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Copeland checks it well. #CL2#
Copeland has managed to clinch.
Slive will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Copeland up against the cage.
Copeland has Slive pressed against the cage, preventing Slive from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Slive seems to have got his legs back now.
Slive is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Copeland is keeping busy.
Slive pushes off an throws an elbow but Copeland leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Slive trying to stall but Copeland improves his position.
Slive lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slive takes an elbow to the forehead.
Copeland pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kimbo Slive has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Copeland lands an elbow that stopped Slive in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Copeland.
Copeland controlling the action here for a moment.
Copeland lands a nice elbow.
Copeland throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Slive lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Slive fails to land.
Copeland landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Slive on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Copeland creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slive's defenses.
Copeland lands a nice knee to the body.
Copeland landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Copeland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Copeland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Copeland prevents a body shot from Slive. #T3#
Copeland lands a nice shot to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Copeland putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Slive in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Copeland unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Copeland effectively controlling the action here.
Copeland lands an elbow inside.
Copeland lands a body shot in the clinch.
Slive takes an elbow to the temple.
Copeland lands a damaging elbow.
Copeland lands a damaging elbow.
Slive takes an elbow to the temple.
Slive throws a knee to the head but misses.
Slive working aggressively here.
Copeland taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Copeland lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Copeland lands an elbow just above Slive 's eye. #T4##KD2#
Copeland drops Slive with a big knee straight up the middle! Slive is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Copeland cracks Slive with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Slive tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Copeland pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Slive is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Travis Copeland!

Event: PSE 38
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Slive tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Braun swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slive tries to score a power double leg takedown but Von Braun sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slive somewhat.
Von Braun tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Slive defends well and Von Braun ends up having to push Slive into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Slive fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Slive closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Von Braun prevents Slive from breaking the clinch.
Von Braun digs a right hand into Slive's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slive's gas tank.
Slive just leaning against Von Braun, taking a breather.
Slive is trying to break free.#TD#
Von Braun pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Von Braun escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slive gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slive scoring with punches to the head and body.
Von Braun will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Slive trying to control but Von Braun is working from the bottom. #T1#
Von Braun trying to keep a closed guard but Slive is proving a slippery customer.
Von Braun is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Slive trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Braun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slive must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Von Braun wants to sweep but no luck.
Slive is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Slive avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Von Braun wants to sweep here but Slive controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Von Braun has his foot on Slive's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slive works his way back into a safe position though.
Slive trying to control but Von Braun is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Von Braun looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Von Braun is on top in guard. #REVR##T3##ES2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Slive scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Von Braun misses with a takedown attempt - Slive sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Von Braun wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barren Von Braun. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Slive breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Slive misses the target. #TD#
Slive gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Von Braun content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Von Braun avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Slive working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Von Braun stands and throws Slive's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Slive is pushing Von Braun's head away, looking to escape. Von Braun manages to hold on to the position though.
Von Braun trying to control the position but Slive is working away.
Von Braun tries to move into full mount but can't pass Slive's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Von Braun is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Slive is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Von Braun is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Slive's shoulder. That is not cool.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slive throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Slive is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Von Braun tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barren Von Braun dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Von Braun misses with an attempted mid kick.
Slive takes a swing at Von Braun's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Slive.
Von Braun digs a good body shot into Slive's ribs.
Slive lands a head shot.
Slive tries to clinch up but Von Braun circles away and keeps his distance.
Von Braun shoots in for a takedown but Slive shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Slive steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Von Braun.
Nice sprawl there from Slive as Von Braun shoots in.
Slive rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Von Braun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slive throws a body shot but no joy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Von Braun.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barren Von Braun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slive lands a glancing blow to the side of Von Braun's head.
We've been informed that Slive has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Von Braun moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Donk. Slive catches Von Braun right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slive tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Von Braun manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Slive tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von Braun shoots and misses
and Von Braun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Slive throws a hook to the side of Von Braun's head but Von Braun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Von Braun appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Slive stuffs the takedown attempt from Von Braun. Von Braun gets slowly back to his feet.
Slive throws out a counter right but Von Braun avoids it with no problem.
Von Braun shoots in for a takedown but Slive shows good takedown defense.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Von Braun tries for a takedown but Slive sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Von Braun tries to clinch up but Slive circles away and keeps his distance.
Slive leaves Von Braun with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Slive avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Slive walks into a stiff left hand from Von Braun.
Slive works the jab nicely.#KD2#
Slive lands a big uppercut and Von Braun crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Von Braun looks OK. Slive waves Von Braun back to his feet!#ROC2#
Von Braun is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slive misses with a looping left.
Oh Von Braun is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Von Braun is trying hard to land a takedown here. Slive sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Slive waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Braun.
Von Braun appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Slive wants to clinch but Von Braun slips to the side
and Von Braun counters with a straight right hand.
Von Braun seems to have got his legs back now.
Von Braun shoots in for a double leg but Slive sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Von Braun misses with a takedown attempt - Slive sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Slive swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Von Braun connects with a jab.
Slive slaps away a takedown attempt from Von Braun, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Von Braun fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Slive avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch lands to the side of Von Braun 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Slive throws a hook to the side of Von Braun's head but Von Braun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Von Braun punishes Slive's body with a nice straight punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Von Braun or perhaps it was just good defense by Slive, which made it look bad.
Good shot there by Slive.#CL2#
Slive clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Slive pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL2#
Von Braun tries to keep at a distance but Slive has taken the fight into the clinch.
Slive trying to stall but Von Braun improves his position. #BC#
Von Braun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Von Braun changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Slive looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Slive is trying to control Von Braun's posture but Von Braun avoids it.
Slive is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Von Braun swings around for an armbar but Slive sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Von Braun's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Von Braun's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Von Braun throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Von Braun controlling the position.#T4##SUB#
Von Braun is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Slive has his hands clasped together but Von Braun extends and breaks Slive's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Von Braun.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barren Von Braun!

Event: PSE 27
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Slive is looking to clinch.
Vainio is looking for the big counter here.
Slive misses with a hook to the body
enabling Vainio to counter with a crisp jab.
Slive misses with a looping left.
Slive wants to clinch
and Vainio counters with a left and a right that stings Slive. #CL#
Vainio tries to keep at a distance but Slive has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vainio tries to land a knee to the head but Slive blocks with his arms.
Vainio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slive backwards.
Vainio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slive is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vainio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vainio tries to land a knee to the head but Slive blocks with his arms.
Slive tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slive just leaning against Vainio, taking a breather.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Slive pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Slive fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vainio, pushing him back against the cage.
Vainio missing with knees to the body.
Slive is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Slive taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Slive.
Slive wants to break free but Vainio has control.
Nice elbow from Vainio.
Slive tries to throw a body punch but Vainio avoids it by throwing Slive back against the cage.
Vainio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slive backwards.
Slive is pushing Vainio up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vainio. #BC#
Slive breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aarro Vainio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slive tries to clinch there but Vainio circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Vainio. Those never looked like landing.
As Vainio looks to move away, Slive throws a big counter combo but Vainio just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Vainio pushes Slive up against the cage in a clinch.
Slive is pushing Vainio up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vainio scores with a knee to the head. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slive.
Slive lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vainio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slive tries to stall but Vainio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Slive scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Slive breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slive tries to close the distance and clinch but Vainio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Slive has managed to clinch.
Vainio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Vainio.
Slive tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slive tries to work over Vainio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slive struggles to land a body shot inside as Vainio controls his hands.
Slive holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vainio connects with a knee to the head.
Vainio tries to land a knee to the head but Slive blocks with his arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vainio has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Slive seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vainio can turn it around.
Nice elbow from Vainio. #T3#
Slive throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vainio blocks it with crossed arms.
Slive misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vainio lands an elbow inside that Slive shrugs off.
Slive blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Slive breaks the clinch.
Slive tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vainio swats away the attempt to clinch by Slive.
Slive darts in trying to clinch
and Vainio counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Slive rushes Vainio and presses him up against the cage.
Slive swings wildly with an uppercut but Vainio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vainio connects with a knee to the head.
Vainio lands a knee to the head.
I was talking to Slive's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T4#
A short body shot lands from Slive as the two fighters clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Slive on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Slive as Vainio tries to tie him up.
Slive looking to slow down the pace here.
Vainio looking to throw knees to the head but Slive is blocking nicely. #BC#
Slive's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slive tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vainio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vainio is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Slive pushes Vainio up against the cage in a clinch.
Slive is trying to force a seperation but Vainio has the dominant position.
Vainio blocking some punches. #BC#
Slive manages to break the clinch.
Slive tries to clinch there but Vainio circles away. #CL2#
Vainio darts in and clinches Slive up against the cage.
Slive throws an elbow but it misses.
Slive tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vainio's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aarro Vainio dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Vainio clinches with his opponent.
Kimbo Slive has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vainio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Slive lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vainio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slive blocks it with crossed arms.
Slive gets through Vainio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vainio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vainio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vainio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vainio tries to land knees in the clinch but Slive avoids the damage to the body.
Slive takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Kimbo Slive has been cut.
Slive can't break the clinch.
Slive tries a body shot but Vainio blocks it.
Slive tries to break free but Vainio pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slive scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slive looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Slive is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vainio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vainio. #T1#
Slive is trying to break the clinch but Vainio is controlling him.#BC#
Slive breaks from the clinch.
Slive tries to clinch but Vainio is having none of it.
Slive doesn't manage to clinch there - Vainio circles away. #CL#
Slive clinches up with Vainio and pushes him back against the cage.
Vainio tries a knee to the head but Slive blocks it.
Vainio lands with a right to the head.
Vainio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Slive lands with a left to the head.
Slive taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vainio digs a right hand into Slive's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slive's gas tank.
A knee to the head by Vainio.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vainio misses with a body punch.
Vainio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slive backwards.
Slive doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slive looking to stall.
Slive wants to break free but Vainio has control. #T2#
Slive using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vainio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short body shot lands from Slive as the two fighters clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Slive's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Slive takes a knee to the side of 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!
Vainio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vainio is stalling here.
Slive takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vainio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Slive's face.
Vainio lands a knee to the body.
Slive missing with knees to the body.
Slive takes a shot to the head.
Vainio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slive lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vainio lands a knee to the body.
Vainio lands a knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Vainio.
Vainio lands an elbow just above Slive 's eye.
Slive takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3#
Slive is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aarro Vainio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Slive tries to stall but Vainio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vainio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Slive's face.
Vainio lands an elbow inside that Slive shrugs off.
Slive takes an elbow to the forehead.
Slive is looking to control Vainio's arms but Vainio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Slive has his back to the cage.
Vainio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Slive's face.
Vainio lands an elbow that stopped Slive in his tracks for a moment.
Vainio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Slive's face.
Slive misses with the head strike.
Vainio tries a knee to the head but Slive blocks it.
Vainio lands an elbow inside that Slive shrugs off.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vainio as Slive tries to tie him up.
Slive takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vainio lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vainio misses with a knee strike.
Vainio is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
Vainio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vainio is looking to control Slive's arms but Slive gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vainio has his back to the cage.
Slive takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vainio wants to stall.
Vainio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Slive's face.
Vainio looking to stall.
Vainio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Slive lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Slive.
Vainio misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slive blocks an elbow strike.
Vainio throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Slive taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aarro Vainio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kimbo Slive's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Slive moves into range and clinches up with Vainio.
Slive misses with a body punch.
Vainio blocks a body shot from Slive.
Slive misses with some punches.
Vainio taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vainio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vainio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice elbow from Vainio.
Slive trying to control the position but instead, Vainio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Slive into the cage.
The referee calls for Vainio to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vainio.
Slive stalling in the clinch but Vainio improves position.
Slive is trying to break the clinch but Vainio is controlling him.
A short uppercut from Vainio.
Vainio tries a knee to the head but Slive blocks it.
Vainio tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Vainio scores with a knee to the head.
Vainio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Slive tries to circle away but Vainio has him pinned against the cage.
Vainio scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vainio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vainio looking to throw knees to the head but Slive is blocking nicely.
Slive looking to slow down the pace here.
Slive avoiding damage.
Vainio misses with a knee strike.
Vainio landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A head punch on the inside from Slive fails to land.
Vainio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slive backwards.
Slive takes an elbow to the forehead.
Slive can't break the clinch. #T2#
Vainio scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Vainio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vainio lands a knee to the body.
Slive takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vainio scores with a knee to the head.
Slive wants to break free but Vainio has control.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vainio.
Vainio lands a nice elbow.
Vainio lands an elbow that stopped Slive in his tracks for a moment.
Vainio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vainio.
Slive pushes off an throws an elbow but Vainio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Slive is looking to control Vainio's arms but Vainio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Slive has his back to the cage.
Slive fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vainio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slive backwards.
Vainio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slive's efforts to push away.
Vainio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Vainio lands a good knee to the midsection. Slive won't want to take too many of those.
Slive throws an elbow but it misses.
Vainio lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Slive is rocked!
Vainio controlling the action here for a moment.
Oh Slive is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slive misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vainio.
Slive has had enough of the clinch but Vainio keeps him there for the moment.
Slive seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vainio.
Slive tries a body shot but Vainio blocks it.
Slive is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Slive is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vainio is keeping busy.
Vainio prevents a body shot from Slive.
Slive has had enough of the clinch but Vainio keeps him there for the moment.#T4##KD2#
Vainio drops Slive with a big knee straight up the middle! Slive is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Vainio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Despite the aggression on Vainio's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Slive wants to clinch but Vainio slips to the side
and Vainio counters with a big right hand! Oh Slive is in trouble here! Vainio follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aarro Vainio!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2018

#R1#
Slive fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slive fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slive fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Slive has taken the fight to the clinch.
Slive throws a head punch that misses.
Slive wants to break free but McCarthy has control. #BC#
McCarthy breaks the clinch.
Slive looks to clinch
and McCarthy counters with an inside leg kick.
Slive shoots in but McCarthy avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Slive clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from McCarthy on the inside.
Slive looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
McCarthy works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
McCarthy passes Slive's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Slive is looking to escape.
McCarthy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
McCarthy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Slive really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCarthy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McCarthy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slive defending well though. #ES2#
Slive has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but McCarthy is on him like a limpet, forcing Slive back against the cage.#BC#
McCarthy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slive wants to clinch.
Slive wants to clinch up but McCarthy keeps it at a distance.
McCarthy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Slive tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCarthy paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
McCarthy looking to score a takedown here. Slive is defending well but McCarthy drives through and ends up in Slive's guard.#ES2#
Slive has his feet on McCarthy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU#
McCarthy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A low kick from Slive is predictable there
and McCarthy counters with a straight right hand.#T2##TD#
McCarthy shoots in and bounces Slive off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU#
Slive is working an open guard so McCarthy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kimbo Slive seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slive fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
McCarthy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Slive to the ground. McCarthy is now in Slive's guard.
McCarthy with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCarthy landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
McCarthy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Slive keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy stopping the sweep attempt from Slive.#T3##SU#
McCarthy stands up and waves to Slive to follow him. #CL2#
Slive moves into the clinch successfully.
Still in the clinch, Slive scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slive doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
McCarthy breaks the clinch.
Slive fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
McCarthy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McCarthy showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slive tries to get to full guard but McCarthy has control of the leg. #SU#
McCarthy decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
McCarthy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McCarthy lands in his opponent's guard.
Slive is wriggling around but McCarthy manages to pass to half guard. #T4##REVB##SU#
McCarthy decides to return to a standing position.
Slive closes the distance looking to clinch
and McCarthy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slive wants to clinch but McCarthy slips to the side
and McCarthy counters with a left and a right that stings Slive. #KD#
McCarthy lands a left and a right that send Slive crashing to the mat, dazed. McCarthy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Slive is rocked!
Slive wants to clinch but McCarthy slips to the side#TD#
and McCarthy counters with a shoot takedown. Slive fights it but they end up in guard.
Slive is still in real trouble! Can McCarthy finish him?
Slive looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCarthy throws a big right hand that misses.
McCarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU#
McCarthy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Slive seems to have recovered his senses.#TD#
McCarthy scores with a takedown into Slive's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David McCarthy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Slive moves in looking to clinch but McCarthy pushes him off.
Kimbo Slive has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Slive enables McCarthy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Slive manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU#
McCarthy gets to his feet. Slive looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
David McCarthy is winning the standup battle so far.
Slive moves to clinch but McCarthy breaks away #TD#
and McCarthy counters with a shoot takedown. Slive fights it but they end up in guard.
Slive is trying to keep McCarthy in close.
Slive is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McCarthy is controlling him. #SUB#
McCarthy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Slive is working an open guard so McCarthy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
McCarthy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Slive to the mat! Slive manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Slive is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Slive's head.
Slive is breathing heavily.#T1##SU#
McCarthy stands up and waves to Slive to follow him. #TD#
McCarthy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Slive to the mat! Slive manages to get full guard.
McCarthy scoring with punches to the head and body. #SU#
McCarthy stands up from Slive's guard - McCarthy perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
McCarthy moves into range and clinches up with Slive.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Slive wants to get back to striking at distance but McCarthy won't allow it. #BC#
McCarthy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Slive manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
McCarthy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Slive was covering up waiting for the punch and McCarthy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McCarthy throws a big right hand that misses.
McCarthy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SU#
Slive is working an open guard so McCarthy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
McCarthy feints and as Slive raises his hands in defense, McCarthy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Slive is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slive is on top in guard. #REVB##ES#
McCarthy wriggles free and stands up. #T3##CL#
McCarthy clinches. #BC#
McCarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slive tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCarthy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
McCarthy darts in and clinches Slive up against the cage.#BC#
McCarthy breaks from the clinch. #TD#
McCarthy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU#
McCarthy decides to stand back up. #TD#
McCarthy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Slive pushes McCarthy off looking to stand but McCarthy dives back in and keeps control.
McCarthy working Slive over with strikes. #T4##SU#
McCarthy stands up out of the half guard.
McCarthy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McCarthy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Slive's head backwards.#TD#
McCarthy scores with a takedown into Slive's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
McCarthy stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
McCarthy has closed the distance and engaged Slive in a clinch. #TD#
McCarthy jumps guard and drags Slive to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slive can do to turn this around?#ES#
McCarthy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
McCarthy manages to break the clinch. #CL#
McCarthy moves into range and clinches up with Slive.#BC#
McCarthy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David McCarthy dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD#
McCarthy drives through with a takedown into Slive's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McCarthy won't allow Slive to get back to his feet. #SU#
McCarthy stands and steps away. Slive gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Slive wants to clinch.
Slive tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCarthy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slive tries to close the distance and clinch but McCarthy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slive takes a kick to the side of the head.
Slive takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slive moves in looking to clinch but McCarthy pushes him off.#TD#
McCarthy dives in and scores a takedown into Slive's guard.
Slive preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU#
McCarthy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Slive, up you get! #T1#
A low kick from Slive misses #CL#
and McCarthy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Slive goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slive tries to clinch
and McCarthy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McCarthy scores with a sloppy right hand. Slive should have avoided that one. #CL#
McCarthy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slive tries to clinch but McCarthy moves out of range.
Slive is looking to clinch.
McCarthy looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
McCarthy lands a body shot.
Slive tries to clinch but McCarthy moves away
and McCarthy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
McCarthy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
McCarthy decides to return to a standing position. #T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
David McCarthy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McCarthy avoids a wild elbow strike from Slive.#BC#
McCarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCarthy circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and McCarthy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Slive won't be happy with that.
McCarthy throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Slive struggling a bit here.
Slive is trying to work for a sweep but McCarthy has mounted him!#SU#
McCarthy stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#TD#
McCarthy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McCarthy lands in his opponent's guard.
Slive is looking to stand back up but McCarthy counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Slive. #T3##REVB#
McCarthy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McCarthy connects with a nice short shot to Slive's temple. #SUB#
McCarthy is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Slive is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David McCarthy!

Event: UCF 13
Date: Oct 26, 2018

#R1##CL#
Slive closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Slive - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lorde misses with an elbow strike.
Slive dodges an elbow strike from Lorde.
Slive stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lorde throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slive blocks it with crossed arms.
Lorde fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lorde looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lorde can't break the clinch.
Slive effectively controlling the action here.
Slive stalling against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Slive. #T1##BC#
Slive's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Slive gets a clinch. #BC#
Slive manages to break the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Slive lands a takedown into guard.
Slive sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lorde has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Slive slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Lorde controls Slive momentarily but Slive frees himself.
Slive sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lorde is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Slive stops Lorde from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Slive closes the distance and clinches.
Lorde leaning his opponent against the cage.
Slive lands a shot to the body.
Lorde looks winded!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slive. #BC#
Slive breaks the clinch.
Slive works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Slive.
Slive taking a breather here. #SU#
Slive stands up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Slive closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimbo Slive dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lorde rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slive counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Slive pushes Lorde up against the cage in a clinch.
Lorde fails to pull guard.
Slive taking a breather.
Slive controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Slive breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Lorde.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Slive is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Slive stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Slive seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Slive looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T1##BC#
Slive's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Slive has managed to clinch.
Slive works on Lorde's body with a couple of short punches.
Lorde jumps guard but Slive turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lorde is breathing heavily.
Slive leaning against his opponent.
Slive is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lorde with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slive is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lorde can do to turn this around?
Slive softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kimbo Slive has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Slive scores with a shot to the side of Lorde's head. #T2#
Slive controlling the action here for a moment.
Lorde blocks the elbow strike.
Lorde is trying to pull guard but Slive turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kimbo Slive has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanuel Lorde.
Slive jumps guard but Lorde turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Slive escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Lorde tries to keep at a distance but Slive has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lorde tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lorde is trying to pull guard but Slive turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lorde fails to pull guard. #T3#
Slive throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Slive lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Slive pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lorde tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slive paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slive swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Slive moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Slive.
Slive lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slive lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Slive manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Slive takes the fight into the clinch.
Slive lands an elbow inside that Lorde shrugs off.
Lorde tries to work over Slive's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slive.
Slive lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lorde backwards. #ROC#
Lorde is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slive taking a breather.
Lorde is still on wobbly legs! Can Slive finish him?#BC#
Slive breaks from the clinch.
Lorde seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Slive clinches up with Lorde and pushes him back against the cage.
Lorde's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slive presses Lorde against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lorde has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Slive is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Slive has Lorde pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Slive pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lorde tumbling to the mat - Slive dives into Lorde's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Slive stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Slive clinches up with Lorde and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimbo Slive dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lorde throws a head kick but Slive moves out of range.
Slive slaps away a takedown attempt from Lorde, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Slive clinches up with Lorde and pushes him back against the cage.
Slive just leaning against Lorde, taking a breather. #BC#
Slive pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Slive has managed to clinch.
Lorde takes a shot to the head.
Slive slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slive crunches a lovely knee into Lorde's ribcage.#TD#
Slive successfully pulls guard.
Lorde takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slive throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #SUB#
Slive looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Slive wants to sweep but no luck.
Kimbo Slive overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES#
Slive has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lorde off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL#
Slive has taken the fight to the clinch.
Slive lands a body shot in the clinch.
Slive makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Slive manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Slive gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Slive effectively controlling the action here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Slive - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T2#
Lorde takes an elbow to the temple.
Slive lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lorde jumps guard but Slive stands there with Lorde around his waist. Lorde gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Slive.
Slive gets through Lorde's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slive creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lorde's defenses.
Slive pressing his opponent against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Slive. #T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Slive. #TD#
Slive has clasped his hands together around Lorde's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kimbo Slive is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lorde is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Slive is staying tight to Lorde's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4##SU#
Slive decides to stand back up. Slive steps back and let's Lorde get back to his feet.#CL#
Lorde gets tackled into the cage by Slive. Slive maintains the clinch.
Slive dodges an elbow strike from Lorde.
Slive lands a knee to the body.
Slive lands a body shot.
Slive lands a knee to the body. #BC#
Slive's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emanuel Lorde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slive lands a nice shot that snaps Lorde's head back.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:25
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimbo Slive!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kimbo Slive thanked Freebok (85% Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: UCF America
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Wolfe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wolfe misses with a two punch combination. #TD2#
Wolfe throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Slive was covering up waiting for the punch and Wolfe finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Slive can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wolfe controls the pace.
Wolfe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slive wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Wolfe manages to pass to side control.
Wolfe not doing much here. #T1#
Slive wants to get back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wolfe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wolfe throws a right hand that Slive ducks under and follows up with a left that Slive also avoids with ease.
Slive has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Slive gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wolfe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolfe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wolfe is in close to Slive's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Wolfe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wolfe stopping the sweep attempt from Slive.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A combination from Slive does no damage.
Wolfe wants to counter the offense by Slive and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Slive takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Wolfe has clasped his hands together around Slive's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wolfe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
Slive being controlled for a moment.
Slive is looking to reverse the position.
Wolfe takes a little break here. Slive wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Slive tries to bench press Wolfe off him but Wolfe keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slive tries to escape but Wolfe is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Wolfe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Slive wants to clinch.
Wolfe steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wolfe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Slive defends well and Wolfe ends up having to push Slive into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Slive cracks Wolfe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A decent looking cross lands there for Slive.
Wolfe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slive.
Slive tried to score with a low kick but Wolfe checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfe darts in looking for a takedown but Slive gets double underhooks and turns Wolfe into the cage.
We've been informed that Wolfe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Wolfe shoots in and gets a takedown into Slive's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolfe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wolfe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wolfe prevents Slive from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Slive wants to get back to his feet but Wolfe passes into half guard.
Ground and pound from Wolfe.
Wolfe controlling the action here. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#ES#
Slive kicks Wolfe off and gets back to his feet.
Wolfe moves out of range as Slive throws a body kick. #TD#
Slive drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wolfe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Slive wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU#
Slive decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3#
Slive getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wolfe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slive but Slive pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Slive went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kimbo Slive has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Wolfe.
Slive is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slive tries to close the distance and clinch but Wolfe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Wolfe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Slive is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Slive is trying to control Wolfe's posture but Wolfe avoids it.
Wolfe moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Slive's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimbo Slive dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Slive instigates a clinch.
Slive can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Wolfe breaks the clinch.
Slive tries to clinch but Wolfe moves away #TD2#
and Wolfe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wolfe is controlling the pace. #SU2#
Wolfe gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Slive, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wolfe avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Slive tries for a takedown but Wolfe circles away easily
and Wolfe counters with a two punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Slive. No joy for Wolfe on that attempt.
Slive cracks a nice hook into Wolfe's ribs.
Wolfe with a poor takedown
and Slive counters with a one-two to the body.
Kimbo Slive is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Wolfe gets a takedown into half guard.
Slive wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slive is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Wolfe wants to pass to mount but Slive is defending the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolfe controlling the action here.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wolfe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slive as he avoids it easily.
Kimbo Slive has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Wolfe.#CL#
Slive clinches up against the cage.
Wolfe is trying to drag Slive to the mat but Slive just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Wolfe has picked Slive up - he's going for a ride! Wolfe dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Slive wants to control but Wolfe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Slive is trying to stand up here but Wolfe is controlling him well.
Slive wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Wolfe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Slive tries to roll over but Wolfe keeps him under control.
Wolfe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slive lands a leg kick that knocks Wolfe off balance momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Martin Wolfe.
I think Wolfe 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Wolfe!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2018

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Slive. Those never looked like landing.
Rajic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rajic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slive.
Rajic tries to counter by clinching up but Slive breaks away and moves out of range.
Rajic tries for a takedown but Slive circles away easily#CL2#
and Slive counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rajic leaning against his opponent.
Slive tries to pull guard but Rajic won't allow it.
Slive will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rajic up against the cage.#BC2#
Slive pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Slive moves into the clinch.
Rajic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Slive fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Slive circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Slive misses with a few strikes there.
Slive feints a jab promting Rajic to slip. Slive then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rajic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Slive throws a body punch but Rajic moves out of range.
Rajic lands a right hook to the body.
Rajic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slive swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Rajic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rajic tries for a takedown but Slive sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rajic fails with a takedown attempt.
Slive shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rajic as he jumps to the side.
Slive throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rajic. #CL2#
Slive has managed to clinch.
Rajic jumps guard but Slive turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Slive is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Slive.
Slive digs a right hand into Rajic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rajic's gas tank. #BC2#
Slive breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rajic tries to clinch but Slive moves out of range.
Rajic tries to land a front kick but Slive steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Slive closes the distance and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Rajic.
Slive tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rajic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slive pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Slive manages to break the clinch.
Slive fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Rajic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Slive's waist but Slive gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rajic off to one side.
Rajic is breathing heavily.
Rajic shoots in for a double leg but Slive sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rajic walks into a stiff left hand from Slive.
Rajic throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Slive takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Slive's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slive with a jab.
Slive shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rajic eats them both and turns towards Slive to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Slive drives through and clinches with Rajic against the cage. #BC2#
Slive breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rajic misses with a head kick.
A jab from Slive finds it's way through Rajic's defenses. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rajic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slive sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rajic somewhat.
Slive getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Slive throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rajic's waist but Rajic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slive off to one side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Slive. #CL2#
Slive clinches up with Rajic and pushes him back against the cage.
Rajic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Slive breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimbo Slive dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Slive closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slive. #BC2#
Slive breaks the clinch.
Slive scores with the left hand. Rajic knows he should have avoided that one.
Rajic tries to clinch but Slive is having none of it.
Slive tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rajic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slive has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rajic shoots in looking for a takedown but Slive manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rajic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Slive. No joy for Rajic on that attempt. #CL#
Rajic moves into range and clinches up with Slive.
Rajic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slive backwards. #T1#
Slive avoiding damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Slive.
Rajic misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Slive comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Slive breaks from the clinch.
Rajic darts in trying to clinch
and Slive counters with a two punch combo.
Roberto Rajic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Slive tries to bum rush Rajic with a series of wild strikes but Rajic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rajic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Rajic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rajic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Slive closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kimbo Slive seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Slive manages to break the clinch.
Slive shoots in for a double leg but Rajic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Slive looks to land a combination but Rajic avoids it well.
It looked like Rajic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rajic shoots in but no luck this time.
A countering left hand to the body from Slive misses.
Slive circles away from the clinch attempt
and Slive counters with a one-two 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!
Slive scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3##CL2#
Slive clinches up against the cage.
Rajic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rajic is trying to break the clinch but Slive is controlling him.#BC2#
Slive's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Rajic tries to keep at a distance but Slive has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rajic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Slive smiles and moves away.
Rajic tries to clinch but Slive is having none of it. #CL#
Rajic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Slive pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Slive rushes Rajic and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Slive pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Nice cross by Slive.#CL#
Rajic clinches.
Slive lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Slive breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slive scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slive displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rajic. #CL2#
Slive forces Rajic back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Slive breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slive slaps away a takedown attempt from Rajic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Slive on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimbo Slive showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Slive goes for a double leg but Rajic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rajic continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Slive clinches. #BC2#
Slive manages to break the clinch.
Slive tries to clinch up but Rajic circles away and keeps his distance.
Slive tries to bum rush Rajic with a series of wild strikes but Rajic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rajic tries to clinch up.
Rajic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rajic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Slive manages to circle out of the way.
Slive lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rajic circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Rajic gets tackled into the cage by Slive. Slive maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Slive breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Slive moves into the clinch successfully.
Rajic wants a takedown. #BC2#
Slive's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL2#
Slive moves into range and clinches up with Rajic.
Slive gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Slive keeps control of Rajic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rajic looking to throw knees to the head but Slive is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Slive pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rajic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slive but Slive pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slive! But no joy.
Slive just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Slive moves into the clinch successfully.
Slive is struggling to control the position.
Rajic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Slive walks away with a smile on his face. Rajic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Rajic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Rajic throws a sloppy head kick and Slive moves out of range easily.
Rajic tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rajic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slive looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rajic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slive paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rajic tries to land a front kick but Slive steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Slive lands with a straight right. Rajic didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Slive closes the distance and pushes Rajic back into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rajic throws an elbow but misses.
Slive avoiding damage.
Rajic stalling in the clinch but Slive improves position. #T3#
Slive on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Slive breaks from the clinch.
Rajic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Slive defends well and Rajic ends up having to push Slive into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kimbo Slive is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rajic throws the kick towards the body but Slive avoids it.#CL2#
Slive drives through and clinches with Rajic against the cage.
Rajic tries to circle away but Slive has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Slive breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Slive moves into the clinch successfully.
Slive comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Slive manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Slive clinches.
Rajic is trying to pull guard but Slive turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Slive.#BC2#
Slive pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slive tests Rajic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rajic tries a head kick but it misses.
Rajic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Slive moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Slive gets control of Rajic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Slive will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rajic won't allow Slive to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slive is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #ES2#
Slive pushes Rajic off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kimbo Slive comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Slive 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimbo Slive!

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