Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: DARE 90
Date: Dec 23, 2018

#R1#
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Castellano has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Castellano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Castellano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Castellano.
Magomedov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Castellano.
Castellano misses with an uppercut.
Castellano throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Castellano.
Magomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Castellano throws a leg kick but Magomedov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a looping right.
Magomedov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws out a loose jab but Castellano uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castellano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomedov misses the target.
Magomedov slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Magomedov.#T1#
Magomedov tries to clinch but Castellano moves out of range.
A big right from Castellano misses.
Magomedov looks to throw the jab but Castellano is out of range.
Castellano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Magomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but Castellano checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Castellano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Magomed Magomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Castellano closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Magomedov tries to improve position but can't.
Castellano working away.
Castellano trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Castellano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Castellano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Magomedov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB#
Castellano swings around for an armbar but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Castellano's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Castellano.
Magomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Castellano is keeping the position.#SUB#
Castellano has his foot on Magomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magomedov works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Castellano keeps moving.
Castellano looking to control.
Magomedov content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Castellano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castellano trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Magomedov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov lands with an uppercut that bounces Castellano off the cage and back into range.
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Castellano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Castellano.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Magomedov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov works on Castellano's body with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Castellano fails to land.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Castellano is trying to pull guard but Magomedov has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Castellano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castellano avoids the head kick by Magomedov. #CL2#
Magomedov clinches up with Castellano and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Magomedov.
Castellano misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magomed Magomedov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Magomedov defending well as Castellano loads up on a big left hand.
Magomedov throws a head kick that half lands.
Magomed Magomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomedov jabs at Castellano's body.
Castellano throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Castellano misses. #KD2#
Magomedov sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Castellano to the ground! Magomedov dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Castellano is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castellano is working to get back to half guard.
Oh Castellano is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magomedov content just to control the position here.
Castellano working to try and regain half guard.
Castellano wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Castellano tries to escape but Magomedov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Castellano wants to control his opponent's hands but Magomedov gets his hands free.
Castellano seems to have got his legs back now.
Castellano is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Magomedov doesn't have the hooks in and Castellano manages to turn into his guard. #T1#
Magomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Castellano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Castellano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Castellano sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Castellano trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Castellano advances position into side control!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Castellano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Castellano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working. #SUB#
Castellano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Castellano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Magomedov wants to control but Castellano postures up.
Castellano wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy.
Magomedov regains half guard there - taking advantage of Castellano's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Castellano wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Castellano seems content to control.
Castellano is thwarting Magomedov's attempts to control the position.
Castellano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magomedov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Castellano trying to pass the guard but Magomedov defending well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice uppercut lands for Magomedov. That snapped Castellano's head back.
Magomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Castellano jabs Magomedov right on the nose. Magomedov blinks but takes it well.
Castellano misses with a straight left.
Magomedov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a wild body kick that Castellano sees coming a mile off.
Magomedov misses with a body kick.
Castellano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Magomedov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castellano was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Castellano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Castellano shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Castellano was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Castellano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magomed Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from Castellano misses its intended target.
Magomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castellano.
Castellano avoids the head kick by Magomedov.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magomedov defending well as Castellano loads up on a big left hand.
Castellano misses with a looping left.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Castellano moves out of range easily.
Magomedov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Castellano doesn't seem bothered though.
Magomedov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Castellano on the side of the head.
Magomedov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Castellano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Magomedov lands a high kick!
Magomedov tries to clinch but Castellano is having none of it.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Castellano slips the punch.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castellano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
A low kick from Magomedov is predictable there
and Castellano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov misses with a lunging right hand
and Castellano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magomedov takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Castellano looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
Magomedov looks to land a right hand but Castellano moved out of range.
Magomedov is looking to land body kicks.
Magomedov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Magomedov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Castellano to counter with a crisp jab.
Castellano throws a big shot that misses.
Magomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Castellano.
Castellano throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Magomedov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Castellano looks for a takedown but Magomedov sprawls well.
Castellano takes one to the chin there.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Castellano moves out of range easily.
Castellano scores with a nice strike.
Castellano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. Castellano moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Castellano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Magomedov doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magomedov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Castellano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut. Castellano saw that one coming.
Castellano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Castellano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Castellano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Castellano lands a head shot.
Magomedov lands a head kick. Castellano smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Castellano defending well as Magomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Magomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Castellano.
Castellano throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Magomedov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Castellano lands a jab.
Magomedov lands a jab to the nose.
Castellano takes a kick to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Castellano misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Castellano misses the target. #T3#
Castellano misses with an uppercut.
Magomedov moves away from the strike by Castellano.
Magomedov throws the kick towards the body but Castellano avoids it.
Castellano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Decent striking displayed by Castellano there.
Magomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castellano throws out the jab.
Magomedov moves away from the strike by Castellano.
A big left from Castellano misses.
Leo Castellano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castellano avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
Castellano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Castellano is having none of it.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Castellano moved out of range nicely.
Castellano throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castellano misses with the combination.
Castellano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Castellano.#T4#
Castellano is looking to score with low kicks.
Castellano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Magomedov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Castellano somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Castellano. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Castellano drives through with a takedown into Magomedov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castellano passes Magomedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Castellano prevents Magomedov from improving his position.
Castellano trying to control from half guard but Magomedov is working away. #SUB#
Castellano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Magomedov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Castellano.
Castellano seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leo Castellano.
I think Magomedov 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: PFC 80 Alzheimer vs Dad
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Picker tries to clinch up but Mangrove circles away and keeps his distance.
Mangrove lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mangrove throws a body kick that misses
and Picker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Picker lands with an uppercut that bounces Mangrove off the cage and back into range.
Picker throws a hook to the side of Mangrove's head but Mangrove sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mangrove defending well as Picker loads up on a big left hand.
Mangrove tries to clinch but Picker moves out of range.
Picker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangrove was well out of range. Poor timing from Picker.
Mangrove thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Picker if he has to take too many more of those.
Picker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Picker blocks the body kick.
Picker misses with a wild combination.
Mangrove changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mangrove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mangrove is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mangrove tests Picker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Picker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Mangrove misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Picker.
Mangrove ducks under a wild hook from Picker.
Mangrove buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Picker throws a right hand that Mangrove ducks under and follows up with a left that Mangrove also avoids with ease.
Picker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Picker looks to throw the jab but Mangrove is out of range.
Mangrove looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mangrove scores with a kick to the body.
Picker throws a hook but Mangrove avoids it easily.
Mangrove thuds his shin into the meat of Picker's side.
Picker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Picker moves out of range of the body kick.
Mangrove has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Picker moves out of range of the leg kick from Mangrove.#CL2#
Mangrove darts in and clinches Picker up against the cage.
Picker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Picker blocks a body shot from Mangrove.
Mangrove lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Picker misses with some punches.
Picker throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Mangrove misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Picker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Picker blocks a body shot from Mangrove.
Picker swings wildly with an uppercut but Mangrove uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Picker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mangrove tries to clinch up.
Picker throws out a loose jab but Mangrove uses good head movement to avoid it.
Picker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mangrove.
Mangrove slips a jab and a cross from Picker.
Mangrove walks into a stiff left hand from Picker.
Picker takes a swing at Mangrove's ribcage but misses.
Mangrove lands a nice looking kick to the body. Picker takes a step back to recover.
Mangrove misses with a wild body shot.
Mangrove throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mangrove lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Picker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Picker throws a right hand that Mangrove ducks under and follows up with a left that Mangrove also avoids with ease.
Picker moves out of range of the body kick.
Picker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Mangrove misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Picker.
Picker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Mangrove closes the distance and clinches.
Mangrove throws an elbow that misses.
Mangrove misses with a punch to the body.
Picker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Picker dodges an elbow strike from Mangrove.
Mangrove tries a body shot but Picker blocks it.
Picker throws a head punch that misses.
Picker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Picker misses with some punches.
Mangrove lands an elbow inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangrove.
Picker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mangrove misses with a punch to the body.
Picker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mangrove tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Picker's elbow.
Picker swings wildly with an uppercut but Mangrove uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mangrove lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Mangrove.
Picker swings wildly with an uppercut but Mangrove uses good head movement to avoid it.
Picker working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangrove doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Picker misses with some punches.
Mangrove tries to work over Picker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Picker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Picker gets through Mangrove's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mangrove. #CUT2#
It looks like Larson Picker has been cut.
Picker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mangrove blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Picker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Picker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mangrove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangrove throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mangrove blocks an uppercut.
Mangrove's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Picker misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Picker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Picker.
Picker blocks an elbow strike.
Mangrove tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Picker's elbow.
Mangrove tries to throw a body punch but Picker avoids it by throwing Mangrove back against the cage.
Mangrove misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Larson Picker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Larson Picker's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Picker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mangrove takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Picker is looking to clinch.
Picker swinging wildly here.
Picker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mangrove scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Picker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mangrove paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mangrove is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mangrove lands with a straight right. Picker didn't see that one coming.
Picker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mangrove manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Picker misses with a looping left.
Picker tests Mangrove's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mangrove.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice body kick there by Mangrove.#CL#
Picker has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Picker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mangrove misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Picker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mangrove can't find room to land a body shot as Picker controls the action.
Picker lands a shoulder strike.
Picker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Picker misses with some punches.
Picker blocks a body shot from Mangrove.
Picker scores with a shot to the side of Mangrove's head.
Picker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Picker working aggressively here.
Picker blocks a body shot from Mangrove.
Picker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mangrove backwards.
Picker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mangrove backwards.
Picker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mangrove misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Picker fails to land.
Picker blocks a body shot from Mangrove.
Mangrove blocks an uppercut.
Picker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mangrove stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Picker throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Picker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Picker fails to land.
Picker misses with some punches.
Picker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mangrove can do to turn this around?#T2#
Mangrove blocks an uppercut.
Mangrove gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mangrove lands an elbow inside that Picker shrugs off.
Mangrove tries a body shot but Picker blocks it.
Picker scores with a shot to the side of Mangrove's head.
Picker blocks an elbow strike from Mangrove.
Mangrove misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Picker.
Picker misses with a punch on the inside.
Mangrove throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mangrove throws an elbow but misses.
Picker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Picker misses with a punch on the inside.
Picker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mangrove comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mangrove throws an elbow but it misses.
Picker working aggressively here.
Larson Picker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Picker avoids the elbow strike from Mangrove, against the cage.
Picker working aggressively here.
Picker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mangrove lands an elbow just above Picker 's eye.
Picker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Picker throws a punch but it's blocked by Mangrove. #T3#
Mangrove lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mangrove lands a damaging elbow.
Mangrove misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangrove tries to throw a body punch but Picker avoids it by throwing Mangrove back against the cage.
Picker blocks an elbow strike from Mangrove.
Mangrove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove throws an elbow but it misses.
Picker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Picker has a couple of punches blocked by Mangrove.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mangrove.
Mangrove throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Picker fails to land.
Mangrove struggles to land a body shot inside as Picker controls his hands.
Mangrove lands an elbow inside that Picker shrugs off. #CUT2#
Larson Picker's cut is getting worse.
Mangrove misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Picker on the inside.
Picker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mangrove backwards.
Mangrove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangrove tries to work over Picker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangrove.
Mangrove doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Picker misses with a punch on the inside.
Picker throws a head punch that misses.
Picker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mangrove blocks an uppercut.
Mangrove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Picker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mangrove throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Picker.
Mangrove lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
Larson Picker's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Picker blocks a body shot from Mangrove.
Mangrove blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Picker fails to land.
Picker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mangrove goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Picker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mangrove buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangrove wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mangrove throws a push kick but Picker slaps the foot to one side.
Picker just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mangrove.
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 Larson Picker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Larson Picker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Picker misses with a combination #TD2#
and Mangrove counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Picker makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mangrove.
Picker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mangrove moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Picker throws a hook to the side of Mangrove's head but Mangrove sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That kick from Mangrove tenderised Picker's leg. Picker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Picker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangrove avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alka Mangrove seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Picker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Picker throws a hook to the side of Mangrove's head but Mangrove sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mangrove looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mangrove tests Picker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Picker throws a hook to the side of Mangrove's head but Mangrove sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Picker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangrove manages to avoid it.
Mangrove misses with a kick to the body.
Picker appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1##CL2#
Mangrove instigates a clinch. #BC#
Picker breaks the clinch.
Mangrove throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Picker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mangrove misses with a body shot.
Picker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Picker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mangrove manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mangrove dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Picker. That did some damage!
Picker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mangrove scores with a hook to the body. Picker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mangrove is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Picker rather than just go for the knockout.
Picker tries to clinch there but Mangrove circles away.
Picker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mangrove.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangrove. Picker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mangrove jabs Picker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mangrove is looking to slow Picker down with leg kicks.
Picker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Picker.
Alka Mangrove has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Good shot there by Picker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Picker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangrove.
Picker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Picker sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mangrove throws a leg kick which misses Picker's front leg but catches the back leg as Picker tries to avoid it.
Mangrove misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Picker.
Mangrove avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Picker throws a series of punches but Mangrove moves out of range.
Picker misses with an uppercut. Mangrove saw that one coming.
Mangrove avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mangrove scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Picker doesn't seem bothered though.
Picker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mangrove sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Picker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangrove.
Mangrove scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Picker swings for the body but Mangrove moves out of range.
Mangrove looks for the body kick but Picker saw that one coming. #T3#
Mangrove looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mangrove.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mangrove. Picker shrugs it off though.
Good leg kick by Mangrove there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mangrove connects with a leg kick. Picker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big left from Picker misses.
Picker misses with a looping right.
Picker tries to clinch there but Mangrove circles away.
Mangrove digs a good hook to Picker's body. #TD2#
Mangrove closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Picker quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Mangrove is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mangrove is trying to control the action in half guard but Picker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Picker tries to kick Mangrove off but Mangrove keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Mangrove is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Picker is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Mangrove is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Mangrove is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Picker is refusing to be controlled, as Mangrove sits in half guard.
Larson Picker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ES#
Picker makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

And that's the end of the fight!
Alka Mangrove comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Picker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larson Picker!
Larson Picker opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: DUEL198
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Dog takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dog has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nice body punch from Cpw.
Dog on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cpw jabs Dog right on the nose. Dog blinks but takes it well.
Dog swats away the attempt to clinch by Cpw.
Dog doesn't manage to clinch there - Cpw circles away.
Dog takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cpw defending well as Dog loads up on a big left hand.
Cpw scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cpw cracks Dog with a good jab.
Dog paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dog tries to clinch but Cpw moves out of range.
Cpw lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dog takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
The crowd cheers as Dog lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cpw doesn't seem phased though.
Cpw is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dog had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cpw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dog counters with a two punch combo.
Cpw connects with a single shot there.
Dog throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Cpw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cpw throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dog on the side of the head.
Dawid Cpw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cpw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dog swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cpw darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cpw moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cpw is looking to clinch but Dog is avoiding it.
Dog tried to counter with a leg kick but Cpw avoided it.
Cpw is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice straight punches there by Cpw. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cpw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cpw darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dog lands a slapping body shot.
Cpw has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Cpw just misses with a punch to the body.
Dog throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cpw avoids it.
Dog on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cpw takes a swing at Dog's ribcage but misses.
Cpw misses with a wild combination.
Dog throws a wild body kick that Cpw sees coming a mile off.
Cpw throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cpw might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cpw slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cpw lands a glancing blow to the side of Dog's head.
Cpw bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dog's head.
Cpw misses with a looping left.
Dog misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Cpw holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T3#
Cpw blocks an uppercut.
Cpw jumps guard but Dog stands there with Cpw around his waist. Cpw gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dog is looking to control Cpw's arms but Cpw gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dog has his back to the cage.
Dog misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Dog.
Cpw is trying to pull guard but Dog has him pressed against the cage.
Dog is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cpw is keeping busy.
Dog tries to land knees in the clinch but Cpw avoids the damage to the body.
Cpw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cpw is trying to pull guard but Dog turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Big Dog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dawid Cpw.
Dog tries to throw a body punch but Cpw avoids it by throwing Dog back against the cage.
Dog looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Cpw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cpw feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dogs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cpw has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cpw misses with a looping right.#T4#
Cpw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cpw scores with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Cpw as he connects with a hook.
Dog slips a jab from Cpw.
Cpw swings widly with a right hand
and Cpw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Cpw misses.
Dog takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dog looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cpw lands a head shot.
Cpw connects with a single shot there.
Cpw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dog looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Dog ducks under a wild hook from Cpw.
Dog throwing a counter right hand but Cpw manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cpw throws a lazy right hand but Dog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cpw scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dawid Cpw 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#
Cpw misses with an uppercut.
Cpw jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cpw ducks under a wild hook from Dog.
A cross from Cpw lands.
Cpw connects with a nice looking jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cpw.
Cpw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cpw with a nice cross.
Dog throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Cpw finds it's way through Dog's defenses.
Dog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cpw.
Cpw smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#
Dog is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cpw drops Dog with a big left hand! Dog is injured, injured bad! Cpw jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dawid Cpw!
An out of breath Dawid Cpw thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Big Dog stepped up to the mic, saying 'My manager sucks! He doesn't know how to set sliders!'.

Event: PSE 18
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Packer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tapaus counters with a nice uppercut.
Tapaus lands a slapping body shot.
Tapaus lands a nice shot to the body.
Packer misses with a wild body shot.
Tapaus throws a hook to the side of Packer's head but Packer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Packer lands a front kick.
A punch lands to the side of Packer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Packer missing with a left hand there. Tapaus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Packer slips under a jab.
Packer ducks under a wild hook from Tapaus.
Tapaus scores with a sloppy right hand. Packer should have avoided that one.
Tapaus swinging wildly here.
Tapaus avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tapaus looks to land a right hand but Packer moved out of range.
Tapaus moves away from the strike by Packer.
Packer slips under a jab from Tapaus.
Packer is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Packer tries to clinch up.
Tapaus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Packer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tapaus keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Packer. Tapaus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tapaus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Packer has time to react.
Tapaus 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.
Packer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Tapaus.
Tapaus throws a jab but it's blocked by Packer.
Tapaus lands the left hand.
Packer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tapaus but Tapaus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Packer tries to clinch up.
Tapaus throws a looping overhand right but Packer ducks down to avoid it.
Packer slips a straight right by Tapaus.
Packer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Packer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Packer darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Tapaus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tapaus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Packer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Packer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tapaus doesn't seem bothered though.
Packer slips a straight right by Tapaus.
Tapaus misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Tapaus catches Packer right on the button with a cross.
Keijo Tapaus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Packer's corner calls for a 1-2. Packer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tapaus throws a jab but it's blocked by Packer.
Tapaus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Packer in his tracks.
Packer loads up on a big right hand but Tapaus slips the punch.
Packer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Packer swings for the body but Tapaus moves out of range.
Packer scores with a head kick.
Tapaus throws out a powerful jab.
Packer with a nice cross.
Packer lands a jab to Tapaus's midsection.
Packer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tapaus in his tracks. #T3#
Tapaus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Packer is looking to clinch.
Packer moves away from the strike by Tapaus.
Packer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tapaus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Packer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Packer closes the distance but Tapaus moves to the side
and Tapaus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Tapaus does no damage.
Packer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tapaus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Packer.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Packer is defended easily by Tapaus.
Tapaus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Packer.#T4#
Packer misses with a double jab.
Tapaus thows a left - swing and a miss!
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 swing and a miss from Packer.
A little jabbing left from Tapaus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tapaus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Packer.
Packer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tapaus throws out the jab.
Packer misses with a body kick.
Tapaus throws a jab but it's blocked by Packer.
Packer is looking to clinch but Tapaus is avoiding it.
A head kick by Packer misses
and Tapaus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Packer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tapaus.
Tapaus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tapaus might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tapaus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Packer staying out of range there.
Tapaus throws a body shot but no joy.
Packer is looking to land body kicks.
Packer defending well as Tapaus loads up on a big left hand.
Packer defending well as Tapaus loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keijo Tapaus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tapaus takes a swing at Packer's ribcage but misses.
Packer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Packer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Packer shoots in looking for a takedown. Tapaus tries to sprawl out of it but Packer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tapaus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Packer throws the kick towards the body but Tapaus avoids it.
Packer throws a low kick but Tapaus avoids it.
Tapaus misses with a right hand
and Packer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tapaus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Packer. Packer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tapaus misses with an uppercut
and Packer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tapaus misses with a double jab.
Tapaus lands with a straight right. Packer didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapaus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tapaus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Packer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Packer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tapaus misses with a hook. Packer ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Packer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tapaus misses with a looping right.
Todd Packer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tapaus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Packer 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.
Tapaus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Packer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Packer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tapaus connects with a crisp jab.
Tapaus throws the left hand but Packer avoids the punch easily.
Packer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tapaus circles away.
Packer tries to clinch but Tapaus is having none of it.
Packer wants to clinch.
Tapaus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Packer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tapaus throws a body punch but Packer moves out of range. #T2#
Tapaus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Packer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tapaus backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheers as Tapaus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Packer doesn't seem phased though.
Packer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tapaus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Packer with a body shot.
Packer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tapaus.
The fighters circling - Tapaus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Packer throws a front kick that sends Tapaus stumbling back into the cage.
Packer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tapaus throws out the jab.
Packer throws a nice looking combination but Tapaus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Packer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tapaus.
Tapaus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tapaus throws a lazy uppercut
and Packer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Packer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tapaus.
Tapaus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Packer counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Tapaus misses.
Packer tries to clinch up.#T3#
Packer moves out of range of the strikes.
Tapaus throws out a loose jab but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tapaus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Packer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Packer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Packer throws a wild body kick that Tapaus sees coming a mile off.
Packer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tapaus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Packer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tapaus cracks Packer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Packer slips a straight right by Tapaus.
Packer moves out of range of the strikes.
Tapaus looks to land a combination but Packer avoids it well.
Tapaus misses with a wild combination.
Nice cross by Tapaus.
Tapaus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Packer.
Packer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Packer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Packer scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Packer lands a front kick.
Tapaus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Packer.
Packer throws the kick towards the body but Tapaus avoids it.
Tapaus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Packer slips under a jab.
Packer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Tapaus finds it's way through Packer's defenses.
Tapaus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tapaus throws a jab when Packer was well out of range.
Tapaus throws a jab when Packer was well out of range.
Tapaus swings for the body but Packer moves out of range.
Tapaus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Packer at a distance.
Tapaus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keijo Tapaus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Packer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tapaus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Tapaus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Packer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tapaus.
Packer throws a sloppy head kick and Tapaus moves out of range easily.
Packer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keijo Tapaus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Packer.#CL#
Packer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Tapaus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tapaus thuds a left hand into Packer's body.
Packer lands an overhand right.
Packer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Packer backs off Tapaus throws a huge counter combo but Packer manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tapaus avoids it really well and circles away.
Tapaus moves out of range of the body kick from Packer. #CL#
Packer pushes Tapaus up against the cage in a clinch.
Packer lands an elbow that stopped Tapaus in his tracks for a moment. #T1#
Tapaus misses with a punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Packer has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Tapaus dodges an elbow strike from Packer.
Tapaus lands a nice uppercut.
Packer misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Packer as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Tapaus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tapaus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Packer. Packer obviously looking to wear him down.
Packer is looking to clinch but Tapaus is avoiding it.
Tapaus connects with a jab.
Packer scores with a jab.
Tapaus throws an overhand right that lands on Packer's shoulder, as Packer tries to avoid the shot.
Tapaus looks to land a left hand but Packer moved out of range nicely.
Tapaus throws a lazy right hand but Packer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Packer tries to counter with a takedown but Tapaus is quick to defend against it.
Packer connects with a crisp jab.
Packer looks to throw the jab but Tapaus is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Tapaus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tapaus loads up on a big right hand but Packer slips the punch.
Packer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tapaus. Packer does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Tapaus scores with a body shot.
Tapaus has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Packer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tapaus cracks a nice hook into Packer's ribs.
Tapaus avoids the head kick by Packer.
Tapaus misses with a straight left.
Packer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Packer moves in looking to clinch but Tapaus pushes him off.
Tapaus tries to bum rush Packer with a series of wild strikes but Packer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Packer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Packer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Packer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Packer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tapaus.
Packer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tapaus.
Packer looks to land a combination. Tapaus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tapaus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Packer counters with a series of strikes. Tapaus will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tapaus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Packer.
Tapaus misses with a looping right.#T3#
A big left from Tapaus misses.
Tapaus throws a shot from downtown. Packer moves away and avoids it.
Packer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Packer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tapaus throws out the jab.
Packer scores with a head kick. Tapaus tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Packer is looking to land body kicks.
Tapaus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Packer moves away.
Tapaus looks to land a right hand but Packer moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Tapaus.
Tapaus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Packer ducks under a wild hook from Tapaus.
As Tapaus backs away, Packer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tapaus misses with a straight right.
Packer thinks about countering with a body kick.
Packer throws a leg kick but Tapaus checks it.
Packer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tapaus misses with a combination
and Packer counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Tapaus misses with a hook.
Tapaus looks to land a right hand but Packer moved out of range.
Packer slips under a jab.
Packer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tapaus loads up on a big right hand but Packer slips the punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Packer.
Packer scores with a kick to the body.
Tapaus avoids a kick to the body.
Tapaus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Tapaus finds it's way through Packer's defenses.
Tapaus throws a body punch but Packer moves out of range.
Packer slips under a jab.
As Tapaus backs away, Packer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Packer misses with a straight right.
Packer throws a jab but it's blocked by Tapaus.
Tapaus throws a hook but Packer avoids it easily.
Todd Packer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keijo Tapaus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Packer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Packer fails with an attempt to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keijo Tapaus.
I've got Tapaus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DUEL196
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Mclovin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mclovin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice defenses there by Mclovin.
Mythos misses with a double jab.
Mythos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mclovin.
Mclovin stuns Mythos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mythos just misses with a punch to the body.
Mclovin cracks a nice hook into Mythos's ribs.
Mythos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Mclovin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mclovin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mclovin.
Mack Mythos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mclovin. Mythos shrugs it off though.
Mythos loads up on a big right hand but Mclovin slips the punch.
Mythos throws a hook to the side of Mclovin's head but Mclovin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mclovin looks to score with a jab to the body but Mythos is just out of range.
Mclovin slips under a jab from Mythos.#T1#
Mclovin throws a series of punches but Mythos avoids them all with ease.
Mclovin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mythos throws an overhand right that lands on Mclovin's shoulder, as Mclovin tries to avoid the shot.
Mclovin just misses with a punch to the body.
Mclovin throws a shot from downtown. Mythos moves away and avoids it.
Mythos just misses with a punch to the body.
Mclovin misses with an uppercut. Mythos saw that one coming.
Mclovin 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.
Mythos throws a jab when Mclovin was well out of range.
Mclovin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mythos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mythos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mclovin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mythos.#T2#
Mclovin tries to land a front kick but Mythos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mythos throws a nice looking combination but Mclovin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Mythos misses.
A big right from Mythos misses.
Mythos throws a sloppy body shot
and Mclovin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Mack Mythos has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mythos lands with a nice body punch.
Mythos lands with a hook. Mclovin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mythos cracks Mclovin with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Mythos misses the target.
Mclovin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mythos avoids a kick to the body.
Mclovin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mclovin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mclovin misses with a body kick.#T3#
Mclovin walks into a straight right hand from Mythos.
Mythos cracks Mclovin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Mythos.
Mclovin keeps the fight on the outside.
Mclovin throws a body shot but no joy.
Mclovin cracks Mythos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mclovin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mythos rather than just go for the knockout.
Mythos tries to clinch but Mclovin moves out of range.
A lazy left from Mythos finds it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mclovin.
Mythos misses with a looping right.
Mclovin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mclovin throws a right hand that Mythos ducks under and follows up with a left that Mythos also avoids with ease.
It looked like Mythos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mythos throws a jab when Mclovin was well out of range.#T4#
Mythos lands a right hook to the body.
Mythos lands a body shot.
Mythos throws a body shot but no joy.
Mythos throws a jab when Mclovin was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mclovin! But no joy.
Mythos jabs at Mclovin's body.
Mythos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mythos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mclovin throws out the jab.
Mythos throwing a counter right hand but Mclovin manages to avoid it.
Mythos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mclovin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mythos scrambles back to his feet.
Mythos tries to clinch but Mclovin moves out of range.
Mclovin scores with a leg kick.
Mythos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mythos avoids the head kick by Mclovin.
Mythos throwing a counter right hand but Mclovin manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mack Mythos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mack Mythos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mythos scores with a nice strike.
Mclovin thuds a left hand into Mythos's body.
Mythos misses with a wild body shot.
Mclovin moves out of range as Mythos strikes.
Mclovin throws a counter combo.
Mythos is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Mythos defending well as Mclovin loads up on a big left hand.
Mclovin throws the left hand but Mythos avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Mythos.
Mclovin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mclovin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mythos misses with a body shot
and Mclovin counters with a stiff right hand.
Mack Mythos is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mythos misses with a double jab
and Mclovin counters with a big left hand that crumples Mythos! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pony Mclovin!
Pony Mclovin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: OFC 391: Isolation
Date: Nov 28, 2018

#R1#
Clavette lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ramos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramos connects with an inside leg kick.
Ramos misses with a body shot.
Henrique Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramos drops his hands momentarily and Clavette takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramos. Clavette does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clavette dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clavette moves away.
Clavette takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Clavette just misses with a punch to the body.
Clavette has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Clavette tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Clavette shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramos as he jumps to the side.
Ramos throws a body shot but no joy.
Clavette just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramos fires out a quick counter leg kick but Clavette just manages to avoid it.
Ramos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clavette paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clavette lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramos slips under a jab.
Ramos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clavette stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ramos.
Clavette jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Ramos misses the jab.
Ramos avoids the body shot from Clavette.
Ramos throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ramos throws a low kick but Clavette moves out of range easily.
Ramos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clavette has time to react.
Clavette lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ramos throws the kick towards the body but Clavette avoids it.
Ramos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Ramos finds it's way through Clavette's defenses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Clavette, as that shot connected. #TD2#
Clavette closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ramos did well to prevent Clavette getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Clavette is trying to work for a kimura but Ramos is defending well.
Clavette wants to take a breather but Ramos is having none of it. #T2##SUB2#
Clavette seems to be looking for submissions.
Ramos is concentrating on defense, preventing Clavette from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clavette missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ramos wants to control but Clavette is keeping busy.
Ramos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ramos keeping moving, preventing Clavette from controlling successfully.
Ramos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Clavette won't allow Ramos to sweep him here.
Ramos keeping moving, preventing Clavette from controlling successfully.
Ramos being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ramos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clavette.
Ramos swings for the body but Clavette moves out of range.
Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clavette.
Ramos misses the jab.
Clavette thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramos misses the shot to the body.
Clavette changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Clavette takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Clavette has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ramos defending well as Clavette loads up on a big left hand.
Ramos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Clavette avoids the body shot from Ramos.
Clavette scores with a punch to the head.
Clavette connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ramos. Ramos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ramos lands the left hand.
Ramos throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramos misses with a low kick.
Ramos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Clavette displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramos throws out the jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ramos throws a low kick, looking for Clavette's leg but Clavette calmly moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Clavette misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Clavette blocks the leg kick.
Ramos blocks a jab.
Clavette waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramos.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A slow jab from Ramos misses its intended target.
Clavette connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Clavette sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Clavette misses with a two punch combination.
Ramos lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Donk. Ramos catches Clavette right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Henrique Ramos will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Clavette will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch lands to the side of Ramos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Clavette misses with a hook.
Clavette misses with a wild body shot.
Clavette misses the shot to the body.
Clavette takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Ramos drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Clavette looking for a guillotine here but Ramos defends easily. #SUB2#
Ramos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clavette has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ramos has managed to get both his arms back between Clavette's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Ramos wants to pass the guard but Clavette is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Clavette looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ramos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Clavette has momentary wrist control but Ramos slips an elbow through the middle.
Ramos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramos slips nicely into half guard.
Ramos thows a huge punch but Clavette dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Clavette is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ramos pulls his head out easily.
Ramos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clavette does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Ramos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Clavette makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Clavette.#SUB2#
Clavette is looking for a triangle but Ramos pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Clavette looking for a guillotine here but Ramos defends easily.
Clavette is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Ramos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramos trying to control but Clavette is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Clavette has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ramos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ramos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Clavette's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ramos trying to control the action but Clavette is working from the bottom.
Ramos working the body and head with strikes.
Ramos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clavette keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Clavette's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Clavette is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clavette is still trying to improve position.
Ramos looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Clavette is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henrique Ramos dominated that second round.
That's time! Ramos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Clavette checks a low kick from Ramos.
Ramos misses the shot to the body.
Ramos scores with a hook to the body. Clavette takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ramos defending well as Clavette loads up on a big left hand.
Ramos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Clavette.
Clavette throws the left hand but Ramos avoids the punch easily.
Ramos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Clavette. That did some damage!
Clavette ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramos moves away.
Clavette takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Clavette staying out of range there.
Clavette thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clavette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clavette checks a low kick from Ramos.
Ramos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ramos loads up on a big right hand but Clavette slips the punch.
Ramos is looking to wear down Clavette with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Clavette scores with a jab.
Clavette misses with a double jab.
Ramos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
That kick from Ramos tenderised Clavette's leg. Clavette is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ramos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clavette.
Clavette's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ramos, right into the meat.
Clavette misses with a lunging right hand
and Ramos counters with a thumping low kick.
A clash of legs there as Clavette blocks the low kick.
Henrique Ramos is winning the standup battle so far.
Clavette connects with a single shot there.
Ramos throws a low kick, looking for Clavette's leg but Clavette calmly moves out of range.
Ramos misses with a left hand
and Clavette counters with a nice uppercut.
Clavette takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ramos punishes Clavette's body with a nice straight punch.
Ramos throws out a leg kick but Clavette moves out of range and Ramos only half commits.
Clavette walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Clavette's corner calls for a 1-2. Clavette obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Clavette is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clavette just misses with a punch to the body.
Clavette takes one on the button.
Ramos takes a swing at Clavette's ribcage but misses.
Ramos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Clavette staying out of range there.
Ramos misses with a wild body shot.
Ramos blocks a jab.
Ramos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Clavette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramos.
Clavette throws out a loose jab but Ramos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clavette misses with an uppercut
and Ramos counters with a nice uppercut.
Clavette throws a lazy right hand but Ramos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramos throws a low kick but Clavette moves out of range easily.
Ramos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clavette.
Ramos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clavette was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramos.
Clavette misses with an uppercut. Ramos saw that one coming.
Ramos moves out of range as Clavette strikes.
Clavette misses with an uppercut.
Ramos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Clavette bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Henrique Ramos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ramos wants to slow Clavette down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
A big left from Ramos misses.
Clavette misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramos.
Ramos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clavette moves away.
Ramos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Clavette's calf.
Clavette lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ramos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Clavette missing with a left hand there. Ramos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raoul Clavette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramos slips under a jab from Clavette.
A jab from Ramos misses.
Nice uppercut there from Clavette.
Ramos walks into a straight right hand from Clavette.
Ramos lands with a shot to the body.
Ramos misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Clavette.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Clavette works the jab nicely.#T4#
Ramos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ramos staying out of range there.
Clavette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Clavette moves out of range of the leg kick from Ramos.
Clavette just misses with a punch to the body.
Clavette tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ramos swivels and escapes.
A quick step to the side and Ramos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clavette slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ramos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ramos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clavette.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ramos. That's going to slow Clavette down.
Ramos throws a shot from downtown. Clavette moves away and avoids it.
Ramos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clavette sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Ramos catches Clavette right on the button with a cross.
Clavette stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ramos.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrique Ramos!
Henrique Ramos very nearly forgot to thank FORCEE amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: OFC 391: Isolation
Date: Nov 28, 2018

#R1#
Black throws a big shot that misses.
Black uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harada has time to react.
Harada throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Matt Black has been cut.
Black has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Black is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harada.
Harada thinks about the counter body kick.
Black swings widly with a right hand
and Harada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Black tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harada was well out of range. Poor timing from Black.
Black looks to throw the jab but Harada is out of range.
Black lands a slapping body shot.
Good shot there by Black.
Black throws a lazy right hand but Harada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harada tries to move into range but Black moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Black throws a jab but it's blocked by Harada.
Harada throws a front kick that sends Black stumbling back into the cage.
Harada throws a head kick but Black moves out of range. #T1#
Black throws a jab when Harada was well out of range.
Black sets himself, and Harada steps forward looking for the clinch! Black avoids it this time.
Harada loads up on a big right hand but Black slips the punch.
Black feinted with a counter takedown.
Black thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kenuichio Harada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Black has closed the distance and engaged Harada in a clinch.
Harada misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Harada.
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harada digs a right hand underneath Black's ribcage. Black let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Harada tries a body shot but Black blocks it.
Black jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harada walks away with a smile on his face. Black gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Harada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Black.
Harada scores with the left hand. Black knows he should have avoided that one.
Black misses the jab.
Harada circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Black to the canvas! Black doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Harada keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenuichio Harada!
Our winner, Kenuichio Harada, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Syn 606
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Brown takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brown misses with a combination
and McLauhglin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McLauhglin needs to keep his hands up - Brown had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#
It looks like Colin McLauhglin has been cut.
Brown has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Brown swings for the body but McLauhglin moves out of range.
McLauhglin shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McLauhglin misses with a hook
and Brown counters with an inside leg kick.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but McLauhglin is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Brown takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McLauhglin misses with a body shot
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
McLauhglin misses with a hook to the body
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McLauhglin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Brown. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brown.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and McLauhglin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLauhglin.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brown gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Brown blocking some punches.
McLauhglin swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
McLauhglin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLauhglin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McLauhglin tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing McLauhglin back against the cage.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLauhglin is trying to break the clinch but Brown is controlling him.
A short right from McLauhglin on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown. #TD#
McLauhglin manages to pull guard. #SUB#
McLauhglin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brown passes into side control.
McLauhglin is trying to improve his position.
McLauhglin is working hard here to advance position.#T3##SU2#
Brown decides to take the fight back to the feet.
McLauhglin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brown is out of range and McLauhglin settles back down.
Brown lands a high kick!
McLauhglin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
McLauhglin moves away from the strike by Brown.
Brown slips under a jab.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLauhglin.
A head kick from McLauhglin lands but Brown takes it in his stride.
McLauhglin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brown.
McLauhglin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown tries to counter with a clinch but McLauhglin shakes him off and moves away.
McLauhglin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
McLauhglin moves out of range as Brown strikes.
McLauhglin avoids a kick to the body.
McLauhglin tried to counter with a leg kick but Brown avoided it.
McLauhglin throws a right hand that misses
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown looks to throw the jab but McLauhglin is out of range.
Brown takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brown throws a hook but McLauhglin blocks it.
As Brown tries to get set, McLauhglin tries to push him back and clinch up but Brown manages to avoid the attempt.
McLauhglin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brown but Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brown 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.
The crowd cheers as McLauhglin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brown doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bruno Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Colin McLauhglin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
McLauhglin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McLauhglin lands in his opponent's guard.
Brown wants to stand and escape but McLauhglin is having none of it.
McLauhglin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLauhglin is in close to Brown's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC#
Brown is rocked!
McLauhglin looking to pass the guard.
McLauhglin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown wants to stand up but McLauhglin is controlling him.
McLauhglin with a nice head shot there.
McLauhglin is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
Brown wants to stand up but McLauhglin is controlling him.
McLauhglin throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLauhglin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McLauhglin throwing strikes but missing. #ES2#
Brown has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes McLauhglin off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T2#
McLauhglin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
McLauhglin looking to score a takedown here. Brown is defending well but McLauhglin drives through and ends up in Brown's guard.
McLauhglin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McLauhglin is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
McLauhglin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McLauhglin throws a big right hand that misses.
McLauhglin cracks Brown with a solid left hand.
McLauhglin is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McLauhglin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McLauhglin prevents Brown from getting back to his feet.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown wants to stand up but McLauhglin is controlling him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#ES2#
Brown has his feet on McLauhglin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Brown enables McLauhglin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brown manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Brown kicks McLauhglin off and gets to his feet. #T4#
Brown staying out of range there.
McLauhglin throws a right hand that misses
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLauhglin digs a good body shot into Brown's ribs.
Brown jabs McLauhglin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McLauhglin connects with a body shot.#TD#
McLauhglin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McLauhglin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McLauhglin is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
Colin McLauhglin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McLauhglin throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin McLauhglin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Colin McLauhglin's cut.
That's time! McLauhglin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
McLauhglin scoring well with a low kick there.
Brown takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brown plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brown.
Jab from Brown.
McLauhglin throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
McLauhglin throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLauhglin moves out of range of the strikes.
A left lands for Brown.
Good leg kick by Brown there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brown lands with a kick to the temple. McLauhglin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
Colin McLauhglin's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Brown bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McLauhglin's head backwards.
McLauhglin shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense.
Brown scores with a leg kick. #KD#
A big head kick from McLauhglin and Brown is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Brown is still in real trouble! Can McLauhglin finish him?
McLauhglin throws a big elbow that misses.
McLauhglin throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McLauhglin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLauhglin throws a big right hand that misses.
McLauhglin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McLauhglin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McLauhglin throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McLauhglin throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
McLauhglin is in close to Brown's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ES2#
Brown pushes McLauhglin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
McLauhglin takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
McLauhglin misses the shot to the body.
McLauhglin blocks a jab.
Brown seems to have recovered his senses.
McLauhglin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McLauhglin circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for McLauhglin.
Bruno Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Brown closes the distance and pushes McLauhglin back into the cage.
McLauhglin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Brown prevents a body shot from McLauhglin.
McLauhglin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
McLauhglin blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by McLauhglin.
McLauhglin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McLauhglin tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing McLauhglin back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McLauhglin.
Brown misses with some punches.
McLauhglin is trying to pull guard but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McLauhglin.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown works on McLauhglin's body with a couple of short punches.
McLauhglin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLauhglin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from McLauhglin fails to land.
Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McLauhglin throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLauhglin misses with a short punch on the inside.
McLauhglin tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing McLauhglin back against the cage.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but McLauhglin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
McLauhglin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McLauhglin misses with a body shot
and Brown counters with a thumping low kick.
Brown moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Brown moves into range and clinches up with McLauhglin.
McLauhglin tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing McLauhglin back against the cage.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but McLauhglin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLauhglin tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
McLauhglin blocks an uppercut.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but McLauhglin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLauhglin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bruno Brown.
I think Brown 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DARE 84
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomedov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Magomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crespo can pounce on him.
Crespo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Magomedov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomedov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A cross from Crespo lands.
Crespo sizes up Magomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Magomedov throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC2#
Crespo is rocked!
Good standup being displayed there by Magomedov as he connects with a hook.
Oh Crespo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Crespo misses the target.
Magomedov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crespo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crespo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Crespo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Magomedov misses with a straight right.
Magomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov misses with a series of wild punches.
Crespo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Magomedov circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Crespo to the canvas! Crespo doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Magomedov keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

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

Event: PFC 74 Sullivan vs Payne
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Aziz sizes up Picker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Picker moves in looking to clinch but Aziz pushes him off.#CL#
Picker has closed the distance and engaged Aziz in a clinch.
Picker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Picker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Larson Picker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Picker looks to land a right hand but Aziz moved out of range.
Picker dips to his left and cracks Aziz with an uppercut!
Picker jabs Aziz right on the nose. Aziz blinks but takes it well.
Picker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Picker does no damage.
Aziz tests Picker's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Larson Picker has been cut.
Picker throws a body shot but no joy.
Aziz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Picker.
Aziz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
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!
Picker throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Aziz catches Picker right on the button with a cross.
Picker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Aziz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Picker misses with an uppercut.
Picker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Picker looks to clinch
and Aziz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aziz slips under a jab from Picker.
Aziz jabs at Picker's body.
Aziz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Picker throws out the jab.
Aziz throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheers as Aziz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Picker doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Picker does it's job there.
Picker scores with the left hand. Aziz knows he should have avoided that one.
Picker misses with an uppercut. Aziz saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Aziz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Picker swings for the body but Aziz moves out of range.
A cross from Picker lands.
Aziz throws the left hand but Picker avoids the punch easily.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Picker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aziz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Picker thinking.
Aziz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Picker.
Aziz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Picker manages to avoid it.
Aziz tests Picker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aziz swings for the body but Picker moves out of range.
Picker scores with a nice head shot.
Aziz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Picker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aziz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Picker throws a right hand that Aziz ducks under and follows up with a left that Aziz also avoids with ease.
Aziz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Picker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aziz moves out of range as Picker strikes.
Picker throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Aziz to counter with a crisp jab.
Picker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Aziz lands a slapping body shot.
Picker tries to close the distance and clinch but Aziz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Picker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Picker jabs Aziz right on the nose. Aziz blinks but takes it well.
Picker blocks a jab.
A jab from Picker finds it's way through Aziz's defenses.
Picker misses with a looping right.
Aziz lands a lovely overhand right.
Picker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aziz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC#
Aziz is rocked!
Picker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aziz is still on wobbly legs! Can Picker finish him?
Picker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Picker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aziz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aziz throws a lazy right hand but Picker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aziz catches Picker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aziz seems to have recovered his senses.
Picker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aziz finds it's way round the side to connect with Picker's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aziz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Picker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC2#
Picker is rocked!#T4#
Aziz closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Picker out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jalaluddin Aziz!
After winning the bout, Jalaluddin Aziz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PSE 14
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Tapaus looks to land a left hand but Pendragon moved out of range nicely.
Pendragon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tapaus avoids the body shot from Pendragon.
Tapaus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tapaus misses with a hook.
A jab from Pendragon does it's job there.
Tapaus cracks Pendragon with an open hand slap.
Tapaus slips a jab from Pendragon.
It looked like Tapaus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pendragon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tapaus.
A nice side step and Pendragon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pendragon slips under a jab.
Pendragon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tapaus has time to react.
Tapaus is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pendragon's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tapaus scores with a jab to the body.
Pendragon lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pendragon walks into a stiff left hand from Tapaus.
A slow jab from Pendragon misses its intended target.
Pendragon throws a jab when Tapaus was well out of range.
Arthur Pendragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tapaus scores with the left hand. Pendragon knows he should have avoided that one.
Tapaus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pendragon.
Pendragon throws an overhand right that lands on Tapaus's shoulder, as Tapaus tries to avoid the shot.
Pendragon misses with a shot to the body
and Tapaus counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tapaus. Pendragon does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Pendragon looks to score with a jab to the body but Tapaus is just out of range.
Pendragon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tapaus.
Pendragon throws a looping overhand right but Tapaus ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Tapaus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tapaus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pendragon.
A big left from Tapaus misses.
Tapaus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice straight punches there by Tapaus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tapaus.
Pendragon walks into a left hand.
Tapaus lands with a hook. Pendragon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tapaus lands a jab to the nose.
Tapaus avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Tapaus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pendragon misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tapaus lands with a shot to the body.
Pendragon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tapaus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tapaus throws a looping overhand right but Pendragon ducks down to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tapaus looks to throw the jab but Pendragon is out of range.
A big left from Tapaus misses.
Pendragon slips under a jab.
Pendragon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big right from Tapaus misses. #T2#
Tapaus misses with a looping left.
Pendragon takes a swing at Tapaus's ribcage but misses.
Pendragon connects with a body shot that sends Tapaus's belly button to the back.
Pendragon avoids the body shot from Tapaus.
Tapaus throws a jab but it's blocked by Pendragon.
Pendragon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tapaus.
Pendragon slips a straight right by Tapaus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tapaus. Pendragon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tapaus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pendragon. Tapaus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tapaus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tapaus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pendragon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pendragon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tapaus to score with a decent uppercut.
Pendragon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pendragon throws a right and a left that Tapaus avoids nicely.
Pendragon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tapaus misses with a hook
and Pendragon counters with an outside leg kick.
Tapaus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tapaus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Pendragon throws a body punch but Tapaus moves out of range.
Pendragon avoids the body shot from Tapaus.
A nice side step and Pendragon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pendragon throws a poor cross that misses
and Tapaus counters with a stiff right hand.
Tapaus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pendragon looks to land a right hand but Tapaus moved out of range.
Pendragon scores with a nice head shot.
Tapaus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pendragon on the side of the head.
Pendragon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pendragon slips under a jab from Tapaus.
Pendragon connects with a body shot.
Pendragon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pendragon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tapaus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pendragon looks to score with a jab to the body but Tapaus is just out of range.
Pendragon misses the jab.
Tapaus avoids the body shot from Pendragon.
Pendragon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tapaus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pendragon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pendragon throws a hook to the side of Tapaus's head but Tapaus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tapaus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Pendragon lands a right hook to the body.
Tapaus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donk. Pendragon catches Tapaus right on the button with a cross.
Tapaus throws the left hand but Pendragon avoids the punch easily.
Tapaus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pendragon was well out of range. Poor timing from Tapaus.
Pendragon takes one to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Pendragon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tapaus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Pendragon as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#
Tapaus is rocked!
Pendragon steps in with a hook that catches Tapaus right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Pendragon follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Tapaus looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Pendragon!

Event: DUEL192 Honda v Ronaldo
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Vipunen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cpw.
Cpw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vipunen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vipunen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cpw looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Vipunen misses the target.
Vipunen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cpw throws a jab but it's blocked by Vipunen.
Vipunen scores with a hook to the body. Cpw takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cpw fails to land with a series of punches.
Vipunen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cpw just manages to avoid it.
Vipunen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cpw misses with a hook
and Vipunen counters with a two punch combo.
Vipunen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cpw has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cpw bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cpw's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vipunen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cpw scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cpw missing with a left hand there. Vipunen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vipunen tries to land a front kick but Cpw steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vipunen punishes Cpw's body with a nice straight punch.
Vipunen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cpw throws the left hand but Vipunen avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vipunen. That's going to slow Cpw down.
Cpw takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Cpw throws a jab but it's blocked by Vipunen.
Cpw tries to close the distance and clinch but Vipunen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cpw listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vipunen motions for Cpw to come forward. Vipunen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cpw tries to clinch there but Vipunen circles away.
Vipunen is looking to slow Cpw down with leg kicks.
Cpw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vipunen.
Cpw avoids the body shot from Vipunen.
Cpw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cpw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Vipunen.
Aapeli Vipunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vipunen throws an overhand right that lands on Cpw's shoulder, as Cpw tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Vipunen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cpw throws a jab when Vipunen was well out of range.
Vipunen moves out of range as Cpw strikes.
Vipunen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Vipunen throws the left hand but Cpw avoids the punch easily.
Cpw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cpw misses with an uppercut. Vipunen saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Vipunen misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cpw cracks Vipunen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vipunen throws a head kick that misses.
Vipunen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vipunen throws an overhand right that lands on Cpw's shoulder, as Cpw tries to avoid the shot.
Cpw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vipunen misses the jab.
Vipunen lands with a good body shot.
Cpw might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vipunen staying out of range there.
A big right from Vipunen misses.
Cpw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vipunen misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Vipunen.
Cpw misses with a straight left.
Cpw smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3##CL2#
Cpw darts in and clinches Vipunen up against the cage.
Cpw fails to pull guard.
Vipunen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Vipunen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vipunen lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vipunen. #TD2#
Cpw gets control of Vipunen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cpw will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cpw is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vipunen is aware though and is defending well.
Vipunen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cpw is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Vipunen avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Cpw working for submissions but it's allowed Vipunen to get to half guard. #T4#
Cpw is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Vipunen seems to be looking for submissions.
Vipunen moves nicely into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Cpw wants to control but Vipunen postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aapeli Vipunen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Vipunen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vipunen misses with a low kick.
Vipunen misses with an uppercut.
Vipunen sets himself, and Cpw steps forward looking for the clinch! Vipunen avoids it this time.
Cpw misses with a hook to the body
and Vipunen comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Cpw stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Vipunen is on him like rabid pit bull! Cpw slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aapeli Vipunen!
Aapeli Vipunen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: DUEL192 Honda v Ronaldo
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Mythos misses with a wild body shot.
Mythos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mythos throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mythos lands with a shot to the body.
Mythos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mythos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Mythos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mythos.
Barbosa takes a swing at Mythos's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Barbosa has managed to clinch.
Barbosa stalls.
Barbosa tries to break the clinch but Mythos is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mythos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Mythos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
Barbosa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Mythos manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Barbosa keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1#
Barbosa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mythos after a bit of a struggle.
Mythos fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mythos lands with a hook. Barbosa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mythos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barbosa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Mythos.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mythos.
Mythos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mythos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mythos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mythos misses with a wild body shot.
Mythos misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Mythos looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Mythos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa scores with a head kick. Mythos tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Mythos throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mythos lands a nice hook to Barbosa's body. Barbosa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mythos slips a jab and a cross from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Mythos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donk. Mythos catches Barbosa right on the button with a cross.
Mythos scores with a nice head shot.
Barbosa ducks right into an uppercut from Mythos.
Mack Mythos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mythos was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Mythos looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Mythos misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Mythos manages to avoid it.
Mythos loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.#T3#
Barbosa moves forwards but Mythos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barbosa wants to land a leg kick but Mythos is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mythos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mythos circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Mythos counter with a right hand.
Mythos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Mythos finds it's way through Barbosa's defenses.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mythos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Mythos moved out of range nicely.
Barbosa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mythos's head backwards.
Mythos missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa cracks Mythos with a good jab.
Mythos throws a series of punches but Barbosa avoids them all with ease.
Mythos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbosa is looking to clinch but Mythos is avoiding it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mythos looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.#T4#
Barbosa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mythos finds it's way round the side to connect with Barbosa's head. #TD#
Mythos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mythos wants to stand and escape but Barbosa is having none of it.
Barbosa controlling from the top position. #ES2#
Mythos uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Barbosa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Barbosa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mack Mythos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mythos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Mack Mythos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbosa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barbosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Mythos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It seemed like Mythos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barbosa, right into the meat.
Barbosa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Mythos moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Mythos as Barbosa shoots in.
A jab from Mythos misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa misses with a right hand
and Mythos counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Barbosa is rocked!
Mythos cracks Barbosa with a left hook right on the temple and Barbosa goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Mythos lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Barbosa is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mack Mythos!
Mack Mythos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Daniel Barbosa stepped up to the mic, saying 'That was most unfortunate, sir i hope you have endless farts for the rest of the night. '.

Event: OFC 388: Gray vs Garbutt II
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Clavette changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Clavette has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mirzaev misses with a double jab.
Mirzaev throws a hook to the side of Clavette's head but Clavette sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mirzaev misses with a shot to the body
and Clavette counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clavette keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mirzaev.
A jab from Clavette misses.
Mirzaev misses with a wild body shot.
Clavette connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mirzaev momentarily.
A jab from Mirzaev misses.
Mirzaev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Clavette moves out of range as Mirzaev strikes.
Mirzaev staying out of range there.
Clavette is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mirzaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clavette throws out the jab.
Clavette avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab by Mirzaev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clavette fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clavette lunges at Mirzaev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mirzaev's hand.
Mirzaev lands a jab to the nose.
Clavette is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Clavette scores with a hook to the body. Mirzaev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mirzaev blocks a jab.
Clavette throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mirzaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Mirzaev throws the left hand but Clavette avoids the punch easily.
Mirzaev looks to land a left hand but Clavette moved out of range nicely.
Mirzaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mirzaev throws a lazy uppercut
letting Clavette counter with a right hand.
Mirzaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clavette looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mirzaev is fending him off so far but Clavette persists. Nope, Mirzaev circles away and we're back to standing.
Clavette slips a straight right by Mirzaev.
Clavette getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mirzaev with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Raoul Clavette has been cut.
Mirzaev scores with the left hand. Clavette knows he should have avoided that one.
Clavette takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clavette uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mirzaev.
Clavette was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clavette takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clavette uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mirzaev has time to react.
Clavette throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mirzaev throws the left hand but Clavette avoids the punch easily.
Mirzaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mirzaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mirzaev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clavette closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T2#
Clavette connects with a right hand. Mirzaev shakes it off.
A slow jab from Clavette misses its intended target.
Clavette looks to land a left hand but Mirzaev moved out of range nicely.
Mirzaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Clavette counter with a right hand.
Clavette is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Clavette misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Mirzaev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mirzaev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Clavette misses with a hook.
Mirzaev misses with a series of wild punches.
Clavette appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Clavette moves out of range of the strikes.
Mirzaev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mirzaev throws a right hand that misses
and Clavette counters with a two punch combo.
Mirzaev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Clavette scores with a jab.
Clavette misses with a hook. Mirzaev ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Clavette dives in and scores a takedown into Mirzaev's guard.#ES2#
Mirzaev pushes Clavette off and scrambles back to his feet.
Clavette looks to land a right hand but Mirzaev moved out of range.#T3#
A big right from Mirzaev misses.
Clavette takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rasul Mirzaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Clavette, as that shot connected.
Clavette looks to land a right hand but Mirzaev moved out of range.
Mirzaev looks to throw the jab but Clavette is out of range.
Clavette throws a body punch but Mirzaev moves out of range.
A punch combination from Mirzaev misses.
Clavette connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Clavette moves away from the strike by Mirzaev.
Clavette is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Clavette cracks a nice hook into Mirzaev's ribs.
Mirzaev looks to land a right hand but Clavette moved out of range.
Mirzaev misses with a looping right.
Mirzaev throws a body punch but Clavette moves out of range.
Mirzaev misses with a looping right.
Mirzaev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Clavette under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clavette jabs Mirzaev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mirzaev walks into a straight right hand from Clavette.
Clavette dips to his left and cracks Mirzaev with an uppercut!
Mirzaev misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Clavette misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Mirzaev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mirzaev takes one to the chin there.
Mirzaev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mirzaev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rasul Mirzaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clavette lands a body shot.
Clavette looks to land a left hand but Mirzaev moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Clavette throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mirzaev was covering up waiting for the punch and Clavette finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Clavette trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clavette throws a strike but Mirzaev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clavette looking to control but Mirzaev passes into half guard.
Mirzaev is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raoul Clavette dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raoul Clavette's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Clavette loads up on a big right hand but Mirzaev slips the punch.
Clavette fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mirzaev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Clavette avoids the body shot from Mirzaev.
Clavette changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Clavette throws a hook to the side of Mirzaev's head but Mirzaev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clavette uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mirzaev.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mirzaev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mirzaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clavette sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clavette lands the left hand.
Clavette throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clavette drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mirzaev misses with a straight left.
Clavette connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Clavette walks into a straight right hand from Mirzaev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Clavette.
Clavette blocks a jab.
Clavette changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mirzaev throws a right hand that misses
and Clavette connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clavette lands with a good body shot.
Mirzaev misses with a combination
and Clavette makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Mirzaev misses with an uppercut.
Clavette moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Clavette gets a double leg takedown into Mirzaev's guard.
Clavette controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Clavette stops Mirzaev from standing up.
Clavette content to stall in guard here.
Clavette wants to control from the top but Mirzaev keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Clavette drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mirzaev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Clavette has Mirzaev in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Clavette throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mirzaev uses it to pass to side control.
Clavette is looking for a sweep.
Clavette is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Clavette tries to roll over but Mirzaev keeps him under control.
It looks like Mirzaev is going to stand back up.
Mirzaev is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Clavette gets full guard.
Clavette is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Clavette pulls Mirzaev in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Clavette has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mirzaev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Clavette looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mirzaev has picked Clavette up and slammed him! Clavette can't keep hold of the triangle and Mirzaev manages to pass to side control!#SU2#
Mirzaev decides to stand back up. Mirzaev steps back and let's Clavette get back to his feet.
Mirzaev throws a jab when Clavette was well out of range.
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 Raoul Clavette will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raoul Clavette's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Clavette tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirzaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Clavette.
Clavette lands a right hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Mirzaev.
Clavette fails with a takedown attempt.
Mirzaev cracks Clavette with a right hand to the side of the head.
Clavette with a jab.
Clavette throws a looping overhand right but Mirzaev ducks down to avoid it.
Clavette's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mirzaev under the eye.
Mirzaev lands with an overhand left.
Mirzaev lands with a right hand.
Clavette ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Mirzaev - just one landing.
Mirzaev misses with a straight left.
Mirzaev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Clavette slips a straight right by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Mirzaev misses with a straight left.
Clavette throws a nice looking combination but Mirzaev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mirzaev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Clavette is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mirzaev swings widly with a right hand
enabling Clavette to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Clavette lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mirzaev doesn't seem phased though.
Clavette takes a swing at Mirzaev's ribcage but misses.
Mirzaev swings widly with a right hand
and Clavette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mirzaev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mirzaev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Clavette slips a jab and a cross from Mirzaev.
A nice combination there by Clavette.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mirzaev loads up on a big right hand but Clavette slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Clavette.
Mirzaev throws a looping overhand right but Clavette ducks down to avoid it.
Clavette connects with a right hand. Mirzaev shakes it off.
Clavette scores with a jab. Mirzaev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Clavette lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mirzaev blocks a jab.#T2#
Mirzaev throws the left hand but Clavette avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Mirzaev misses.
Clavette slips under a jab.
Mirzaev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mirzaev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clavette slips a straight right by Mirzaev.
An attempted straight right counter from Clavette misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Mirzaev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Clavette doesn't seem phased though.
Mirzaev walks into a stiff left hand from Clavette.
Good standup being displayed there by Clavette as he connects with a hook.
Clavette slips a straight right by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Clavette displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirzaev throws out the jab.
Clavette staying out of range there.
Clavette throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Clavette connects with a crisp jab.
Clavette waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mirzaev.
Clavette connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mirzaev momentarily.
Clavette lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Clavette throws a looping overhand right but Mirzaev ducks down to avoid it.
Clavette ducks under a wild hook from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clavette.
Mirzaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Clavette misses the target.
Mirzaev throws a jab when Clavette was well out of range.
Mirzaev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Clavette slips a jab from Mirzaev.
Clavette uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mirzaev.
Clavette scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Clavette does it's job there.
Clavette shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mirzaev takes a swing at Clavette's ribcage but misses.
Clavette avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clavette lands with a nice body punch.
Clavette has his takedown stuffed
and Mirzaev counters with a crisp 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!
Clavette slips under a jab.
Clavette moves away from the strike by Mirzaev. #T4#
Clavette works over Mirzaev's head and body with a nice combination.
Clavette tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mirzaev swivels and escapes.
It seemed like Mirzaev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raoul Clavette. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clavette throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mirzaev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mirzaev dodges the punch combination from Clavette.
Rasul Mirzaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mirzaev missing with a left hand there. Clavette was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clavette was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mirzaev throws out a loose jab but Clavette uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Mirzaev misses its intended target.
Raoul Clavette is winning the standup battle so far.
Clavette defending well as Mirzaev loads up on a big left hand.
Clavette tries to counter with a takedown but Mirzaev is quick to defend against it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mirzaev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Clavette moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mirzaev throws a right hand that misses
and Clavette counters with a straight right hand.
Clavette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mirzaev manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clavette lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mirzaev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clavette.
Mirzaev swings for the body but Clavette moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raoul Clavette showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clavette, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raoul Clavette!
Rasul Mirzaev was interviewed post fight and said 'Joe Rogan doesn't interview concussed fighters, you should do the same.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2018

#R1#
Vaughn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Baijanthi counters by clinching up.
Baijanthi is trying to drag Vaughn to the mat but Vaughn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vaughn stops a takedown attempt from Baijanthi.
Baijanthi tries for a takedown but Vaughn manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sarvatm Baijanthi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baijanthi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vaughn after a bit of a struggle.
Baijanthi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Baijanthi pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baijanthi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Baijanthi tries to strike from the bottom.
Vaughn won't allow Baijanthi to sweep him here. #T1#
Vaughn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vaughn stopping the sweep attempt from Baijanthi.
Vaughn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Vaughn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Baijanthi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Baijanthi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Baijanthi! #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vaughn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baijanthi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vaughn can't do much from the bottom here.
Vaughn tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Vaughn dodges the ground and pound from Baijanthi.
Vaughn is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Baijanthi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Vaughn tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Vaughn wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Vaughn tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Baijanthi scoring with strikes but Vaughn is staying in there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vaughn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vaughn is desperately trying to improve his position but Baijanthi has a good base and remains in mount.
Vaughn keeps trying to improve his position.
Baijanthi looking to control but Vaughn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Vaughn is desperately trying to improve his position but Baijanthi has a good base and remains in mount.
Vaughn is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Baijanthi wants to control the pace but Vaughn is squirming around nicely.
Baijanthi wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Vaughn tries to hold on but Baijanthi pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vaughn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vaughn tries to buck Baijanthi off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sarvatm Baijanthi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Vaughn clinches up against the cage.
Baijanthi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vaughn after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Vaughn manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Baijanthi trying to control the position from guard on top but Vaughn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vaughn wants to sweep here but Baijanthi controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Vaughn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baijanthi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaughn wants to sweep here but Baijanthi controlling him for the moment.
Vaughn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1##SUB2#
Vaughn looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Baijanthi has picked Vaughn up and slammed him! Vaughn can't keep hold of the triangle and Baijanthi manages to pass to side control!
Baijanthi working away.
Sarvatm Baijanthi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vaughn keeps Baijanthi under control for a moment.
Baijanthi working the ground and pound but Vaughn is defending the strikes.
Vaughn is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Baijanthi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vaughn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vaughn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baijanthi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Baijanthi is trying to get an arm triangle but Vaughn is defending well. #SU#
Baijanthi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Baijanthi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vaughn can do to turn this around?
Baijanthi has a takedown stuffed.
Vaughn wants to counter with a clinch but Baijanthi pushes him away.
Nice sprawl there from Baijanthi as Vaughn shoots in.
Baijanthi has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Vaughn moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sarvatm Baijanthi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vaughn jumps guard but Baijanthi stands there with Vaughn around his waist. Vaughn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vaughn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baijanthi pulls his leg out and moves away. #T3#
Baijanthi shoots for a takedown but Vaughn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Baijanthi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vaughn as he avoids it easily.
Vaughn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baijanthi fails with a takedown attempt.
Baijanthi stuffs the takedown attempt from Vaughn. Vaughn gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Vaughn closes the distance and pushes Baijanthi back into the cage.
Vaughn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4##TD2#
Vaughn has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Baijanthi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Baijanthi is trying to stand back up.
Baijanthi is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Vaughn.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Vaughn has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Vaughn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Vaughn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baijanthi as he jumps to the side.
Baijanthi tries to counter by clinching up but Vaughn breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Vaughn clinches. #TD2#
Vaughn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vaughn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vaughn wants to control the position but Baijanthi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Baijanthi is trying to control the action in half guard but Vaughn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Vaughn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Baijanthi postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Vaughn to stand up.
Baijanthi blocks a leg kick.
Baijanthi feinted with a counter takedown.
Sarvatm Baijanthi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Baijanthi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Vaughn moves into the clinch successfully.
Baijanthi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vaughn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baijanthi smiles and moves away.
Vaughn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baijanthi swivels and escapes.
Sarvatm Baijanthi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Vaughn.#CL2#
Vaughn moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Baijanthi breaks the clinch.
Vaughn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vaughn wants it to stay on the feet.
Baijanthi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vaughn pinned against the cage. Vaughn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2##CL2#
Vaughn gets a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vaughn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Baijanthi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vaughn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Baijanthi dives in and grabs Vaughn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vaughn pushes down on Baijanthi's head and hops out.
Vaughn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baijanthi circles away.
As Vaughn tries to get set, Baijanthi tries to push him back and clinch up but Vaughn manages to avoid the attempt.
Vaughn lands a jab.
Vaughn throws a leg kick #CL#
and Baijanthi counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3##BC2#
Vaughn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baijanthi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Vaughn closes the distance and clinches.
Baijanthi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vaughn stalling in the clinch.
Baijanthi is trying to break free.
Vaughn avoiding damage.
Baijanthi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vaughn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Vaughn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vaughn shoots in looking for a takedown. Baijanthi tries to sprawl out of it but Vaughn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baijanthi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
A head kick misses from Vaughn.
Baijanthi throws a big counter combination but Vaughn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vaughn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baijanthi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vaughn dives in and grabs Baijanthi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baijanthi pushes down on Vaughn's head and hops out.
Vaughn misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Baijanthi gets tackled into the cage by Vaughn. Vaughn maintains the clinch.
Vaughn tries to pull guard but Baijanthi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Baijanthi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vaughn to keep the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vaughn is trying to force a seperation but Baijanthi has the dominant position.
Vaughn stops a takedown attempt from Baijanthi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Vaughn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vaughn 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Vaughn!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Valenzuela throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smoke tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Valenzuela is in Smoke's guard.
Valenzuela wants to control from the top but Smoke keeps moving.
Smoke looking to control.
Valenzuela is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smoke controls Valenzuela momentarily but Valenzuela frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoke throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T1#
Valenzuela is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Valenzuela should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2#
Valenzuela has gone for a leg lock! Smoke slips out almost immediately though and dives into Valenzuela's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Valenzuela escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smoke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Valenzuela is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smoke is aware though and is defending well.
Smoke trying to control but Valenzuela is working from the bottom.
Smoke wanted to stand there but Valenzuela had control of the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Valenzuela is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Smoke drops back looking for a leg! Valenzuela is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valenzuela manages to kick Smoke off! Smoke jumps back into Valenzuela's guard.
Smoke trying to control the position from guard on top but Valenzuela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valenzuela is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Smoke passes Valenzuela's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Valenzuela tries to kick Smoke off but Smoke keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smoke passes into side control, despite Valenzuela's attempt to control the position.
Valenzuela is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valenzuela is trying to work for a sweep but Smoke has mounted him!#SUB#
Smoke with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Valenzuela really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smoke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4##SUB#
Smoke working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Valenzuela turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Smoke off and cradles Valenzuela's limp body as Smoke celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Chief Smoke!
A victorious Chief Smoke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DARE 77
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Magomedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shackleford's efforts to push away.
Magomedov gets through Shackleford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shackleford tries to circle away but Magomedov has him pinned against the cage.
Shackleford wants to break free but Magomedov has control. #BC#
Shackleford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magomedov throws an off balance right hand
and Shackleford counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
Shackleford blocks a jab.
Shackleford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shackleford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magomedov blocks a jab.#CL2#
Magomedov has managed to clinch.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Shackleford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shackleford looks to land a right hand but Magomedov moved out of range.
Shackleford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomedov.
Shackleford lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Shackleford misses the target.
Shackleford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magomedov.
A jab from Shackleford misses. #T1#
Magomedov swings widly with a right hand
and Shackleford counters with a left and a right that stings Magomedov.
Shackleford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Magomedov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shackleford's head.
Nice defenses there by Magomedov.
Magomedov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shackleford misses with a straight right.
Magomedov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shackleford connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Magomedov scrambles back to his feet.
Magomedov misses with a head kick.
Magomedov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shackleford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
Magomedov sizes up Shackleford with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC2#
Shackleford is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Oh Shackleford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magomedov with a hook.
Magomedov drops Shackleford with a huge uppercut! Shackleford drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Magomedov is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magomed Magomedov!
A relieved looking Magomed Magomedov 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: MMA: Giving
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Johk throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Alvarado misses its intended target.
Johk throws a solid leg kick but Alvarado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johk.
Alvarado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johk tries to clinch but Alvarado moves out of range.
Alvarado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johk misses with a head kick.
Alvarado connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Alvarado drives through and clinches with Johk against the cage.
Alvarado scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johk is trying to break free.
Alvarado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johk backwards.
Alvarado lands an uppercut.
Alvarado lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alvarado gets through Johk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Johk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvarado scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Johk is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Alvarado.
Johk takes a shot to the head.
Johk is still on wobbly legs! Can Alvarado finish him?
Alvarado creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Johk with a big uppercut! Johk tries to clinch up but Alvarado pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Johk to the mat! Johk covers up and Alvarado unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Christopher Alvarado!
Tang Zeng Johk spoke after the fight, saying 'I didn't lose, I'm not dead yet.'.

Event: DARE 74
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Puller swings for the body but Tapaus moves out of range.
Puller slips a jab and a cross from Tapaus.
Puller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tapaus.
Puller let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tapaus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tapaus throws a lazy right hand but Puller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Puller swings for the body but Tapaus moves out of range.
Puller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tapaus moves away.
Tapaus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puller throws out the jab.
Puller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tapaus on the side of the head.
Tapaus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Puller's head.
Puller misses with a straight left.
Tapaus throws a good cross that connects.
Tapaus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Puller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tapaus manages to avoid it.
Tapaus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Puller. Puller obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tapaus misses with a body shot
and Puller counters with a straight right hand.
Good shot there by Tapaus.
Puller tries to clinch but Tapaus moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Tapaus.
Puller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tapaus moves away.#T1#
Tapaus misses with an uppercut. Puller saw that one coming.
Puller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tapaus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tapaus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puller.
Tapaus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tapaus misses with a hook. Puller ducked under it nicely.
Puller throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tapaus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Puller throws out a loose jab but Tapaus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tapaus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tapaus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Puller doesn't seem bothered though.
Puller slips under a jab from Tapaus.
Tapaus looks to land a left hand but Puller moved out of range nicely.
Tapaus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Puller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Puller has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tapaus takes one on the button.
Puller wants to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tapaus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Tapaus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tapaus scores with a punch to the head.
Puller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Tapaus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Puller.
Tapaus throws a hook but Puller avoids it easily.
Puller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tapaus.
Puller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tapaus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puller moves away.
Puller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Puller throws a looping overhand right but Tapaus ducks down to avoid it.
Tapaus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puller throws a wild body kick that Tapaus sees coming a mile off.
Puller ducks under a wild hook from Tapaus.
The fighters circling - Tapaus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tapaus throws out a loose jab but Puller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tapaus looks to score with a jab to the body but Puller is just out of range.
Tapaus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Puller can pounce on him.
Puller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Puller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Puller. #T3#
Puller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tapaus was well out of range. Poor timing from Puller.
Tapaus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Puller.
Tapaus throws an overhand right that lands on Puller's shoulder, as Puller tries to avoid the shot.
Puller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tapaus throwing a counter right hand but Puller manages to avoid it.
Tapaus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puller takes a swing at Tapaus's ribcage but misses.
Tapaus misses with a hook.
Puller tests Tapaus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Puller moves forwards but Tapaus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Puller cracks the inside of Tapaus's front leg.
Tapaus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puller.
Puller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Puller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Puller gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tapaus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tapaus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puller.
Puller doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Puller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Jab by Puller.
Tapaus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Puller throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
John Puller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tapaus connects with a crisp jab.
Tapaus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Puller misses with a looping left.
Puller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tapaus misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Tapaus misses its intended target.
Puller only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Puller thows a leg kick but Tapaus checks it
and Tapaus counters with a straight right hand.
Puller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tapaus ducks under a wild hook from Puller.
Puller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tapaus manages to avoid it.
Puller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tapaus was well out of range. Poor timing from Puller.
Puller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Puller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tapaus rather than just go for the knockout.
Puller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tapaus on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tapaus moves away from the strike by Puller.
Puller slips a jab from Tapaus.
Tapaus misses with a looping right.
Tapaus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puller.
Puller lands with a hook. Tapaus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Puller will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Tapaus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puller.
A cross from Puller lands.
Tapaus misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Puller! But no joy.
Tapaus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tapaus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab lands there for Tapaus.
Tapaus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left lands for Tapaus.
Tapaus slips under a jab from Puller.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Puller.
Tapaus misses with a hook
enabling Puller to counter with a crisp jab.
Tapaus scores with a sloppy right hand. Puller should have avoided that one.
Tapaus misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Puller.
Puller slips a jab from Tapaus.
Puller slips a jab from Tapaus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puller just misses with a punch to the body.
John Puller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tapaus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puller misses with a body kick.
Puller throws a wild body kick that Tapaus sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Puller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tapaus misses with a looping right.
Puller connects with an inside leg kick.
Puller swings for the body but Tapaus moves out of range.
Tapaus defending well as Puller loads up on a big left hand.
Puller punishes Tapaus's body with a nice straight punch.
Puller misses with a kick to the body.
Puller moves out of range of the strikes.
Tapaus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Puller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tapaus in his tracks.
Puller throws a body punch but Tapaus moves out of range.
Puller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tapaus.
Tapaus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puller.
Tapaus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Puller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tapaus misses with a straight right.
Puller takes a swing at Tapaus's ribcage but misses.
Tapaus loads up on a big right hand but Puller slips the punch.
Tapaus moves forwards but Puller connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tapaus loads up on a big right hand but Puller slips the punch.
Tapaus misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Puller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Puller.
Puller throws a body punch but Tapaus moves out of range.
Puller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puller throws a predictable looking body shot
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
letting Tapaus counter with a right hand.
Puller scores with a nice head shot.
Tapaus looks to land a left hand but Puller moved out of range nicely.
Tapaus throws a body shot but no joy.
Tapaus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puller manages to avoid it.
Tapaus misses with a looping right.
Tapaus looks to land a left hand but Puller moved out of range nicely.
Puller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tapaus misses the jab.
Tapaus staying out of range there.
Puller lands with a hook. Tapaus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tapaus throws a big shot that misses.
Puller looks to score with a jab to the body but Tapaus is just out of range.#T3#
Puller throws a hook to the side of Tapaus's head but Tapaus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puller is looking to land body kicks.
Tapaus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Puller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tapaus throws an overhand right that lands on Puller's shoulder, as Puller tries to avoid the shot.
Puller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Puller throws a body shot but no joy.
Puller misses with a right hand
letting Tapaus counter with a right hand.
Tapaus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good shot there by Tapaus.
Puller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tapaus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Puller slips under a jab from Tapaus.
It seemed like Puller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tapaus lands with an overhand left.
Nice cross by Puller.
Tapaus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tapaus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Puller has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tapaus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tapaus throws a hook but Puller blocks it.
Puller misses with a lunging right hand
and Tapaus counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Tapaus 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.
Nice defenses there by Tapaus.
Puller just misses with a punch to the body.
Puller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tapaus.
Tapaus misses with a wild combination.
Tapaus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puller.
Nice uppercut there from Puller.
Tapaus throws a jab but it's blocked by Puller.
Tapaus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Puller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tapaus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Puller's hands.
Tapaus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puller slips a jab from Tapaus.
Tapaus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tapaus misses the jab.
Puller throws a body punch but Tapaus moves out of range.
Tapaus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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 Keijo Tapaus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Puller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Puller misses.
Puller misses with a straight left.
Tapaus connects with a right hand. Puller shakes it off.
Puller misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Tapaus misses the target.
Puller connects with a leg kick. Tapaus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Puller with a hook.
Tapaus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tapaus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Puller in his tracks.
Tapaus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice body punch from Tapaus.
Puller thuds his shin into the meat of Tapaus's side.
Puller ducks under a wild hook from Tapaus.
Puller misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puller throws out a loose jab but Tapaus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puller staying out of range there.
Puller throws a body shot but no joy.
Puller slips a jab from Tapaus.#T1#
Good exchange - Tapaus coming out on top.
Tapaus scores with a sloppy right hand. Puller should have avoided that one.
Tapaus avoids a kick to the body.
Puller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tapaus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Puller misses with a body shot.
Tapaus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Puller takes a swing at Tapaus's ribcage but misses.
Puller ducks under a wild hook from Tapaus.
Puller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Puller connects with a leg kick. Tapaus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Puller.
Puller lands a nice hook to Tapaus's body. Tapaus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Puller misses its intended target.
Puller misses with a wild body shot.
Tapaus looks to land a left hand but Puller moved out of range nicely.
Tapaus moves out of range of the body kick from Puller.
Tapaus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Puller finds it's way through Tapaus's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Tapaus misses with a hook
and Puller counters with a body kick that stops Tapaus in his tracks momentarily.
Tapaus lands a nice shot to the body.
Puller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tapaus throwing a counter right hand but Puller manages to avoid it.
Tapaus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puller.
Tapaus thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Puller! But no joy.
Puller gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tapaus counters with a left to the body.
Puller ducks under a wild hook from Tapaus.
Tapaus throws a body shot but no joy.
Puller takes a swing at Tapaus's ribcage but misses.
Tapaus scores with a jab.
Puller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Puller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Puller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tapaus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puller.
Puller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tapaus.
Puller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tapaus throws a shot from downtown. Puller moves away and avoids it.#T3#
The fighters circling - Tapaus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Puller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Puller moves out of range of the strikes.
Tapaus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Puller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Puller.
Puller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Puller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tapaus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puller misses with an uppercut. Tapaus saw that one coming.
Puller ducks under a wild hook from Tapaus.
Tapaus misses with a straight right.
Puller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tapaus.
Tapaus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puller manages to avoid it.
Puller throws out a counter right but Tapaus avoids it with no problem.
Tapaus staying out of range there.
Tapaus just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid body kick from Puller.
Tapaus takes a swing at Puller's ribcage but misses.
Tapaus moves away from the strike by Puller.
Tapaus takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Puller misses with a jab to the body
and Tapaus counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tapaus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puller.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Puller! But no joy.
Tapaus misses with a hook.
Puller slips under a jab from Tapaus.
Puller throws a leg kick but Tapaus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Puller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Puller wants to clinch.
Tapaus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puller.
Puller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Tapaus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Puller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tapaus was well out of range. Poor timing from Puller.
Tapaus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Tapaus tries to keep at a distance but Puller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Puller prevents a body shot from Tapaus.
A head punch on the inside from Puller fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Puller.
Well Puller 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Puller!
John Puller bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: OFC 383: Black vs Hauser
Date: Oct 17, 2018

#R1#
Black lands a glancing blow to the side of Hauser's head.#CUT#
It looks like Conrad Hauser has been cut.
Black throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hauser makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Black swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hauser rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Black moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hauser keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
Black takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#
It looks like Matt Black has been cut.
Black lands a lovely overhand right.
Black throws a lazy uppercut
letting Hauser counter with a right hand.
Black waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hauser.
Black takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hauser dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Black. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Black feints and as Hauser raises his hands in defense, Black changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Black is looking to advance position but Hauser has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##SUB2#
Hauser working for a submission but Black is keeping him at bay.
Black tries to hold on but Hauser postures up.#T1#
Hauser controlling from mount.
Black can't escape the position.
Hauser wants to stand but Black is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Hauser controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hauser has hold of Black's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Black manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Black is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Black is working hard here to advance position.
Black manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hauser wants to control but Black is keeping him busy.
Hauser is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Black regains half guard.#SUB2#
Hauser is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Black actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Hauser trying to pass the guard but Black defending well.
Hauser moves into full mount! Black won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hauser is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. #SUB2#
Hauser looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hauser avoids the attempt from Black to control.#T4#
Hauser looking to control but Black is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Black tries to lock up and control but Hauser gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hauser controlling the position easily from mount.
Black is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Talu's Boxing Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hauser wants to control the action but instead Black gets a body lock and reverses into Hauser's guard! Nice work!
Hauser looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there.
Hauser trying to keep a closed guard but Black is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Hauser dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A slow jab from Hauser misses its intended target.
Hauser turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Conrad Hauser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hauser.
Black thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hauser! But no joy.
Hauser misses with a kick to the body.
Hauser shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Black eats them both and turns towards Hauser to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Black lands with a shot to the body.
Black throws a body shot but no joy.
Black throws a right hand that misses
and Hauser counters with a nice uppercut.
Black is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hauser.
Hauser bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Conrad Hauser seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Black throws a hook to the side of Hauser's head but Hauser sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hauser has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A punch combination from Hauser misses.
Black takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black throws a shot from downtown. Hauser moves away and avoids it.
Hauser looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Black misses with a hook. Hauser ducked under it nicely. #T1#
A slow jab from Black misses its intended target.
Hauser jabs Black right on the nose. Black blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#
Matt Black's cut is getting worse.
Hauser jabs Black to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hauser jabs Black to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Black misses the shot to the body.
Hauser misses with a body shot.
Black swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Black checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hauser throws a series of punches but Black avoids them all with ease.
Black throws the left hand but Hauser avoids the punch easily.
Hauser ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Black throws the left hand but Hauser avoids the punch easily.
Hauser scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hauser moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC2#
Black is rocked!#CUT2#
Matt Black's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hauser ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Black out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conrad Hauser!
Conrad Hauser is the new heavyweight champion!
Conrad Hauser seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFC 383: Black vs Hauser
Date: Oct 17, 2018

#R1#
Barathian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clavette looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Clavette has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barathian.
Clavette jabs Barathian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barathian with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Raoul Clavette has been cut.
Barathian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barathian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barathian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Raoul Clavette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clavette takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barathian looks to score with a jab to the body but Clavette is just out of range.
Barathian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clavette throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barathian half committed to a counter leg kick.
Clavette lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barathian misses with a straight right.
Clavette fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barathian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good exchange - Clavette coming out on top.
Barathian takes a swing at Clavette's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Barathian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clavette ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barathian moves away.
Barathian throws a hook but Clavette blocks it.
Clavette ducks under a wild hook from Barathian.
Barathian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barathian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clavette.
Barathian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Max Barathian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barathian digs a good body shot into Clavette's ribs.#TD2#
Clavette throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barathian tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Clavette is in Barathian's guard.
Clavette trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clavette stops Barathian from standing up.
Barathian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barathian keeping full guard, as Clavette tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barathian is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clavette is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clavette has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clavette looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barathian is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Clavette is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barathian trying to stand up but can't free himself from Clavette's guard.
Barathian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Barathian tries to stand but Clavette is controlling from the bottom.
Barathian stands up over Clavette, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barathian is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clavette is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barathian is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barathian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clavette finds it's way round the side to connect with Barathian's head. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nice defenses there by Barathian.
Barathian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barathian 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.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Clavette scores with the left hand. Barathian knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice body punch from Barathian.
Clavette thuds a left hand into Barathian's body.
Clavette tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barathian was well out of range. Poor timing from Clavette.
Clavette throws an off balance right hand
and Barathian counters with a right hand to the body.
Clavette with a nice cross.
Barathian misses with a hook
and Clavette counters with a nice uppercut.
Clavette uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barathian.
Clavette bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barathian throws a shot to the body.
Barathian thuds a left hand into Clavette's body.
Clavette throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barathian counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Barathian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raoul Clavette's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Clavette shoots in but no luck this time.
Barathian walks into a straight right hand from Clavette.
Clavette shoots in for a takedown but Barathian shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barathian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barathian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circling - Barathian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barathian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clavette can do to turn this around?
Barathian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barathian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clavette.
A left and a right from Clavette both land. Nice combination.
Max Barathian is winning the standup battle so far.
Clavette throws a nice looking combination but Barathian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clavette scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barathian looks for the body kick but Clavette saw that one coming.
Clavette looks to score with a jab to the body but Barathian is just out of range.
Barathian throws a big counter combination but Clavette scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Clavette avoids the head kick by Barathian.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barathian throws a leg kick but Clavette checks it.
Barathian misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Barathian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Clavette. That did some damage!
Barathian ducks under a wild hook from Clavette.
Nice shot lands for Clavette.
Barathian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Clavette misses.
Barathian throws a hook but Clavette blocks it.
Clavette looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Clavette misses with a body shot.
Barathian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barathian slips under a jab from Clavette.
Barathian throws a head kick that misses
and Clavette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clavette lands with a cross.
Barathian throws an off balance right hand
and Clavette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clavette smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Barathian walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Barathian.
Clavette throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Clavette dodges the punch combination from Barathian.
Nice uppercut there from Clavette.
Barathian avoids the body shot from Clavette.
Clavette misses the shot to the body.
Clavette lands a nice shot that snaps Barathian's head back.
Good exchange - Clavette coming out on top.
Clavette swings for the body but Barathian moves out of range.
Clavette scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barathian in his tracks.
Barathian throws a lazy uppercut
letting Clavette counter with a right hand. #T3#
Clavette tries to bum rush Barathian with a series of wild strikes but Barathian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Barathian was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Clavette.
Barathian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clavette cracks Barathian with a good jab.
Barathian throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big right from Clavette misses.
Clavette defending well as Barathian loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Clavette misses.
Barathian throws a hook to the side of Clavette's head but Clavette sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barathian takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barathian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clavette.
Clavette cracks a nice hook into Barathian's ribs.
Barathian throws a good cross that connects.
Nice cross by Barathian.
Barathian tries to move into range but Clavette moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clavette lands a body shot. #T4#
Barathian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barathian misses with a looping right.
Barathian misses the jab.
Barathian throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barathian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barathian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Clavette tests Barathian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barathian takes one to the chin there.
Clavette swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clavette fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barathian avoids it really well and circles away.
Max Barathian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raoul Clavette.
Barathian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barathian closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Clavette.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raoul Clavette showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raoul Clavette's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barathian.
Barathian throws a shot from downtown. Clavette moves away and avoids it.
Clavette scores with a nice strike.
Barathian dips to his left and cracks Clavette with an uppercut!
Barathian throws a lazy right hand but Clavette sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clavette throws a series of strikes that have Barathian backpedaling.
Barathian looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barathian ducks under a wild hook from Clavette.
Barathian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Clavette fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That kick from Barathian tenderised Clavette's leg. Clavette is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barathian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Clavette is out of range and Barathian settles back down.
Clavette with the counter takedown but Barathian avoids it easily.
Barathian scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barathian stuffs the takedown.
Clavette takes one to the chin there.
Barathian slips under a jab from Clavette.
It looked like Barathian was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Clavette.#T1#
Barathian throws a jab when Clavette was well out of range.
Barathian throws a body kick that misses.
Barathian throws a head kick that Clavette semi-blocks.
Barathian misses with a body shot.
Clavette fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barathian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab, jab by Barathian - just one landing.
A slow jab from Clavette misses its intended target.
Barathian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Clavette misses with a hook. Barathian ducked under it nicely.
It appears Barathian was looking to counter with a kick there.
Clavette connects with a body shot.
Barathian throws a jab when Clavette was well out of range.
Clavette lands with a straight right. Barathian didn't see that one coming.
Barathian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barathian takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barathian blocks a jab.
Clavette moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Clavette misses the jab.
Barathian quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Clavette.
Barathian dodges the punch combination from Clavette.
Barathian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barathian throwing a counter right hand but Clavette manages to avoid it.
Barathian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clavette.
Barathian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barathian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barathian scores with the left hand. Clavette knows he should have avoided that one.
Barathian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barathian just misses with a punch to the body.
Clavette blocks a jab.
A jab from Clavette misses.
Barathian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clavette sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Barathian. Clavette does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clavette on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barathian. Barathian obviously looking to wear him down.
Barathian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Clavette.
Barathian moves out of range as Clavette strikes.
Clavette keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barathian.
Barathian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barathian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Clavette takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barathian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barathian throws a front kick aimed at Clavette's knee but Clavette avoids it well.
Barathian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Clavette lands a nice shot to the body.
Barathian throws a front kick that sends Clavette stumbling back into the cage.
Barathian cracks Clavette with a good jab.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barathian throws a body shot but no joy.
Barathian walks into a straight right hand from Clavette.
Barathian takes a swing at Clavette's ribcage but misses.
Barathian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clavette uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barathian.
Barathian motions for Clavette to come forward. Barathian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Clavette misses with a wild body shot.
Barathian moves out of range as Clavette strikes.
Clavette lands with a straight right. Barathian didn't see that one coming.
Clavette throws a hook but Barathian avoids it easily.
Barathian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clavette throws a lazy uppercut
and Barathian counters with a nice uppercut.
Clavette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barathian.
Clavette takes a swing at Barathian's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Max Barathian.
I think Barathian has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

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

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