Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Bravado 16
Date: Oct 05, 2016

#R1##TD#
Schrohtums shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Schrohtums was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Schrohtums in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dimotroglu can't do much from the bottom here.
Dimotroglu gets back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Schrohtums there.
Schrohtums throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Schrohtums prevents Dimotroglu from improving his position.
Schrohtums is thwarting Dimotroglu's attempts to control the position.
Schrohtums missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Schrohtums missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Schrohtums throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Schrohtums throwing shots but Dimotroglu is blocking nicely.
Dimotroglu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schrohtums.
Dimotroglu taking some punishment here, with Schrohtums in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Dimotroglu has his hands clasped together around Schrohtums's back. He's all about the action.
Schrohtums looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dimotroglu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Dimotroglu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schrohtums is working away from the top position though.
Schrohtums working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dimotroglu is looking to improve his position.
Schrohtums landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Schrohtums is thwarting Dimotroglu's attempts to control the position.
Schrohtums drops an elbow to the side of Dimotroglu's head.
Dimotroglu gets back to full guard.
Schrohtums distracts Dimotroglu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dimotroglu keeping full guard, as Schrohtums tries to pass.
Schrohtums postures up in Dimotroglu's guard and throws a big left but Dimotroglu blocks it.
Schrohtums connects with a couple of short punches.
Schrohtums scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Schrohtums throwing strikes but missing.
Dimotroglu trying to control the position. #T2#
Schrohtums postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dimotroglu trying to keep a closed guard but Schrohtums is proving a slippery customer.
Schrohtums postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Schrohtums postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schrohtums postures up in Dimotroglu's guard and throws a big left but Dimotroglu blocks it.
Schrohtums lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Schrohtums postures up and lands a big shot to Dimotroglu's brow. #ROC#
Dimotroglu is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimotroglu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dimotroglu is trying to keep Schrohtums in close.
Schrohtums working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dimotroglu is still in real trouble! Can Schrohtums finish him?
Schrohtums arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Dimotroglu's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Poohpoo Schrohtums!
Poohpoo Schrohtums is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: Ascension 1005
Date: Oct 05, 2016

#R1#
A head kick misses from Youngblood.
Dileo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Youngblood sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Youngblood clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Youngblood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dileo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Youngblood has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Youngblood.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dileo. #BC2#
Youngblood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Youngblood tries to clinch up but Dileo circles away and keeps his distance.
As Youngblood looks to move away, Dileo throws a big counter combo but Youngblood just gets out of the way.
Dileo throws a head kick but Youngblood moves out of range. #CL2#
Youngblood has Dileo up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Youngblood manages to break the clinch.
Youngblood throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CL2#
Youngblood clinches up against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Youngblood manages to break the clinch.
Dileo cracks the inside of Youngblood's front leg.
Youngblood misses with a wild body shot.
Youngblood throws a series of punches but Dileo avoids them all with ease.
Dileo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dileo misses with a kick to the body.
A nice combination there by Youngblood.
Youngblood tries to clinch there but Dileo circles away.
Dileo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Youngblood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Youngblood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dileo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dileo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Youngblood checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Youngblood looks to land a combination but Dileo avoids it well. #T2#
Youngblood wants to clinch.
A jab from Youngblood does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Youngblood clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dileo. #BC2#
Youngblood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Youngblood drives through and clinches with Dileo against the cage.
Dileo tries to work over Youngblood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Youngblood manages to break the clinch.
Youngblood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Youngblood is looking to clinch. #T3##CL2#
Youngblood drives through and clinches with Dileo against the cage.
Dileo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Dileo.
Youngblood lands with a short shot to the head.
Dileo throws a punch but it's blocked by Youngblood. #BC2#
Youngblood breaks from the clinch.
Dileo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Dileo tries to keep at a distance but Youngblood has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dileo struggles to land a body shot inside as Youngblood controls his hands. #BC2#
Youngblood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Youngblood clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Youngblood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Youngblood misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Dileo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Youngblood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dileo feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Youngblood works Dileo's body with a nice hook.
Matt Youngblood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dileo tried to score with a low kick but Youngblood checks it.
Dileo connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Youngblood clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Youngblood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Youngblood has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dileo tries to throw a body punch but Youngblood avoids it by throwing Dileo back against the cage. #BC2#
Youngblood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Youngblood misses with a double jab.
Dileo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dileo tries to clinch but Youngblood moves out of range. #TD#
Dileo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Youngblood dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Youngblood pushes Dileo up against the cage in a clinch.
Dileo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Youngblood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Youngblood takes the fight into the clinch.
Dileo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dileo working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Youngblood breaks the clinch.
Dileo moves forwards but Youngblood connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dileo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Youngblood tries to close the distance and clinch but Dileo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Youngblood misses with a straight right.
Dileo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dileo misses with a wild combination.
Dileo sets himself, and Youngblood steps forward looking for the clinch! Dileo avoids it this time.#T1#
Dileo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Youngblood tries to counter with a clinch but Dileo shakes him off and moves away.
Youngblood displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dileo.
Dileo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Youngblood has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Youngblood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Youngblood drives through and clinches with Dileo against the cage.
Dileo wants to get back to striking at distance but Youngblood won't allow it. #BC2#
Youngblood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Youngblood misses with a few strikes there.
Dileo lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Youngblood pushes Dileo up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Youngblood blocks a body shot from Dileo. #BC2#
Youngblood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Youngblood throws a series of punches but Dileo avoids them all with ease.
Dileo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Youngblood fails to land with a series of punches.
Dileo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Youngblood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Youngblood loads up on a big right hand but Dileo slips the punch.
Dileo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Youngblood checks a leg kick.
Youngblood tries to clinch up.
Youngblood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Youngblood throws a sloppy head kick and Dileo moves out of range easily.
Dileo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Youngblood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Youngblood throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Dileo has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Youngblood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Youngblood takes a swing at Dileo's ribcage but misses.
Youngblood wants to clinch.#CL2#
Youngblood has taken the fight to the clinch.
Youngblood blocks a body shot from Dileo. #BC#
Dileo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Youngblood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dileo keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Dileo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dileo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Youngblood. That one must have hurt.
Matt Youngblood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Youngblood as Dileo shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davide Dileo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Youngblood tries to clinch up but Dileo circles away and keeps his distance.
As Youngblood backs away, Dileo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Youngblood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dileo tries to counter with a takedown but Youngblood is quick to defend against it.
Dileo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Youngblood scores with a head kick.
Dileo throws a low kick but Youngblood avoids it.
Dileo circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Youngblood instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Dileo breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Youngblood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Youngblood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dileo manages to avoid it.
Youngblood is looking to clinch but Dileo is avoiding it.
Dileo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab from Youngblood.
Youngblood stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Youngblood wants it to stay on the feet.
Youngblood misses with a few strikes there.
Youngblood swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Dileo gets tackled into the cage by Youngblood. Youngblood maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dileo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Youngblood blocks a body shot from Dileo.
Dileo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dileo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1##BC2#
Youngblood manages to break the clinch.
Youngblood tries to clinch but Dileo is having none of it.
Youngblood misses with the combination.
Youngblood scores with a decent looking hook.
Youngblood throws a right and a left that Dileo avoids nicely.
Matt Youngblood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dileo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dileo avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Youngblood has taken the fight to the clinch.
Davide Dileo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC2#
Youngblood manages to break the clinch.
Dileo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dileo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Youngblood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dileo circles away quickly and effectively.
Dileo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Youngblood.
Youngblood connects with a leg kick. Dileo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Youngblood works Dileo's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Youngblood tries to bum rush Dileo with a series of wild strikes but Dileo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Dileo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Youngblood slips under a jab from Dileo.#CL2#
Dileo gets tackled into the cage by Youngblood. Youngblood maintains the clinch.
Matt Youngblood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Youngblood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Youngblood throws out a powerful jab.
A punch combination from Youngblood misses.
A head kick misses from Youngblood.
Dileo misses with the combination.
Youngblood tries to clinch but Dileo is having none of it. #T4#
Youngblood throws a right and a left that Dileo avoids nicely.
Youngblood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dileo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dileo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Youngblood clinches up against the cage.
Dileo lands an elbow inside that Youngblood shrugs off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dileo misses with the head strike.
Dileo misses with some punches.
Youngblood takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dileo tries to stall but Youngblood uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dileo struggles to land a body shot inside as Youngblood controls his hands.
Dileo is trying to push Youngblood away but Youngblood has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Youngblood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Youngblood feints a jab promting Dileo to slip. Youngblood then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dileo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dileo throws a front kick aimed at Youngblood's knee but Youngblood avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Youngblood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Youngblood 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Youngblood!
Matt Youngblood made sure to mention his sponsor, Spartan Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: Pacio 30 Chaos vs Larsson II
Date: Oct 02, 2016

#R1#
Punchy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vini.
Punchy is looking for a counter combo.
Punchy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vini. Vini obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice defenses there by Punchy.
Punchy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vini.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vini.
It looked like Punchy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vini.
Punchy 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.
Vini scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vini jabs Punchy right on the nose. Punchy blinks but takes it well.
Punchy misses with a body shot.
Punchy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Punchy takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Vini shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Punchy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mathias Vini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Vini misses
and Punchy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vini misses with a series of wild punches.
As Vini looks to move away, Punchy throws a big counter combo but Vini just gets out of the way.
Vini swinging wildly here.
Punchy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Punchy moves away.
It looked like Punchy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vini!
Vini throws a head kick that misses
and Punchy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Punchy lunges at Vini with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vini's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vini throws a sloppy head kick
and Punchy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Vini tries to clinch there but Punchy circles away.
Vini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Punchy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vini gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Punchy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Trent Punchy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathias Vini.
Vini will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Punchy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vini lands with a hook. Punchy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vini shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Punchy as he avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Punchy misses the target.
Punchy misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Vini misses with a low kick.
Vini moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Punchy as he connects with a hook.
Vini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Punchy throwing a counter right hand but Vini manages to avoid it.
Vini looks to throw the jab but Punchy is out of range.
Vini misses with a series of wild punches.
Punchy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Punchy slips a jab and a cross from Vini.
It looked like Punchy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A right-left combo lands from Vini. #CUT2#
It looks like Trent Punchy has been cut.
Vini throws a head kick but Punchy moves out of range.
Vini throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vini lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Punchy circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Vini lands a nice looking kick to the body. Punchy takes a step back to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vini fails with a takedown attempt.
Punchy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vini throws a head kick that misses
and Punchy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vini misses with a head kick.
Punchy throwing a counter right hand but Vini manages to avoid it.
Vini tries a head kick but it misses.
Punchy blocks a head kick by Vini.
Vini tries for a takedown but Punchy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vini looks winded!
Vini throws a right hand that Punchy ducks under and follows up with a left that Punchy also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Punchy misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathias Vini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trent Punchy'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#
Punchy tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Vini misses #TD#
and Punchy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Vini manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A head kick from Vini lands but Punchy takes it in his stride.
Vini throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Punchy.
Punchy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vini misses with a body shot
and Punchy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vini throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Punchy's waist but Punchy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vini off to one side.
Punchy throws a big counter combination but Vini scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Vini drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Punchy is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Vini has his hands clasped together but Punchy extends and breaks Vini's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Punchy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trent Punchy!
Trent Punchy retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Trent Punchy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: G #41 STOLT vs MARVIN II
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1##CL#
Mulder clinches up with Jasperdek and pushes him back against the cage.
Jasperdek tries to pull guard but Mulder forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mulder misses with a body punch.
Jasperdek jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mulder walks away with a smile on his face. Jasperdek gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mulder fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Mulder moves into the clinch successfully.
Mulder scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Mulder.
Mulder pushes Jasperdek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jasperdek is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fox Mulder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janish Jasperdek.
Mulder lands an elbow just above Jasperdek 's eye.
Jasperdek using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mulder has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jasperdek stalling in the clinch.
Mulder lands a body shot.
Mulder lands an elbow that stopped Jasperdek in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jasperdek tries to pull guard but Mulder forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mulder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jasperdek tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mulder just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short uppercut from Mulder.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mulder takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
Mulder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jasperdek blocks a body shot from Mulder.
Mulder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jasperdek prevents a body shot from Mulder.
Mulder tries to throw a body punch but Jasperdek avoids it by throwing Mulder back against the cage.
Jasperdek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mulder blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Jasperdek successfully pulls guard.
Mulder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Jasperdek has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mulder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mulder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mulder controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Jasperdek looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mulder controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2##SUB2#
Jasperdek looking for a guillotine here but Mulder defends easily.
Mulder knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jasperdek on the ground.#SUB2#
Jasperdek escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mulder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Jasperdek is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mulder defends well.
Mulder is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Mulder avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3##SUB2#
Jasperdek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mulder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mulder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mulder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Jasperdek has his foot on Mulder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mulder works his way back into a safe position though.
Mulder looking to pass the guard.
Mulder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Jasperdek looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Mulder avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mulder sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Jasperdek had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mulder defends it easily.
Mulder passes Jasperdek's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mulder wants to free his trapped foot but Jasperdek is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Jasperdek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jasperdek tries to roll over but Mulder keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fox Mulder dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Mulder clinches with his opponent.
Jasperdek goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mulder prevents it.
Mulder is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jasperdek is defending well for now.
Jasperdek wants a takedown but no success here.
Mulder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jasperdek backwards.
Mulder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mulder lands a body shot.
Mulder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mulder cracks Jasperdek with a nice body shot.
Jasperdek drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mulder pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fox Mulder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janish Jasperdek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mulder takes the fight into the clinch.
Mulder digs a right hand into Jasperdek's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jasperdek's gas tank. #T1#
Jasperdek tries to pull guard but Mulder forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jasperdek is trying to pull guard but Mulder turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jasperdek tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mulder smiles and moves away.
Jasperdek has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mulder is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jasperdek is breathing heavily.
Mulder lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mulder scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Mulder pushes Jasperdek up against the cage in a clinch.
Mulder digs a right hand underneath Jasperdek's ribcage. Jasperdek let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fox Mulder has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mulder works on Jasperdek's body with a couple of short punches.
Mulder lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Mulder.
Mulder putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jasperdek in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mulder using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mulder stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mulder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mulder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jasperdek can do to turn this around?
Mulder lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jasperdek.
A body shot lands from Mulder.
A shot in the inside from Mulder.
Jasperdek wants to take the fight to the mat but Mulder manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mulder has Jasperdek pressed against the cage.
Jasperdek has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mulder is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mulder lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Mulder.
Jasperdek has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mulder avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mulder works on Jasperdek's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Mulder.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mulder.
Mulder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mulder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jasperdek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mulder pushes Jasperdek back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Mulder is working Jasperdek over against the cage.
Mulder lands a nice uppercut.
Mulder cracks Jasperdek with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Mulder.
I was talking to Mulder's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mulder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mulder landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mulder is stalling here.
Mulder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mulder misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jasperdek.
Jasperdek managing to block the knees to the body from Mulder.
Jasperdek has Mulder pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mulder manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mulder tries to land knees in the clinch but Jasperdek avoids the damage to the body.
A hook to the body from Mulder.
Mulder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mulder lands a shot to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mulder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jasperdek backwards. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for Mulder.
Mulder missing with knees to the body.
Mulder lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jasperdek.
Mulder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mulder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jasperdek backwards.
Mulder lands a damaging elbow.
Mulder lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jasperdek wants to take the fight to the mat but Mulder manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mulder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mulder using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mulder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jasperdeks head. #ROC#
Jasperdek is rocked!
Mulder lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jasperdek is still on wobbly legs! Can Mulder finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mulder.
Mulder lands an elbow inside.
Clinched against the cage, Mulder lands a big elbow that drops Jasperdek! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Jasperdek is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fox Mulder!
A very excited looking Fox Mulder made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Bravado 14: Gracie v Masvidal
Date: Sep 28, 2016

#R1##CL#
Masvidal gets tackled into the cage by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch.
Gracie jumps guard but Masvidal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Gracie jumps guard. #SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Masvidal wanted to stand there but Gracie had control of the position. #SUB#
Masvidal is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gracie has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Masvidal is looking to defend but Gracie has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Masvidal! Gracie pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Masvidal taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lucio Gracie!
Lucio Gracie took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I am used to bitches laying down for me!'.

Event: MFN 348: Chekhov vs. Mazcsakhs
Date: Sep 25, 2016

#R1#
Niederreiter scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Niederreiter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
Niederreiter throws a right hand that misses
and Niederreiter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Niederreiter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Niederreiter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A countering left hand to the body from James misses.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Niederreiter's waist but Niederreiter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
Niederreiter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Niederreiter swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Niederreiter.
Niederreiter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Niederreiter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on James. That did some damage!
James takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Good leg kick by Niederreiter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Niederreiter.
Niederreiter misses with an uppercut
and James counters with a nice low kick that buckles Niederreiter's knee momentarily.#T1#
Niederreiter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Niederreiter throws a leg kick but James checks it.
Niederreiter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
Niederreiter tried to score with a low kick but James checks it.
Niederreiter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but James is out of range.
Niederreiter misses with a body kick.
James misses with a body kick.
Niederreiter blocks a head kick by James.
Niederreiter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Niederreiter throws out a powerful jab.
Niederreiter dips to his left and cracks James with an uppercut!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Niederreiter. James shrugs it off though.
Niederreiter is looking to wear down James with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
Niederreiter lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
James drops his hands momentarily and Niederreiter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Niederreiter tries a head kick but it misses.
James feints a counter leg kick.
James scores with a jab to the jaw.
James steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Niederreiter. That one must have hurt.
Niederreiter scores with a kick to the midsection.
Niederreiter lands a nice looking kick to the body. James takes a step back to recover.
A head kick by Niederreiter misses
and James counters with a left to the body.
Niederreiter throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
Niederreiter blocks a head kick by James.
James tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nino Niederreiter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James misses the jab.
Niederreiter misses with a low kick.
James looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
James takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Niederreiter works James's body with a nice hook.
Niederreiter lands a head shot.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Niederreiter.
Niederreiter misses with a low kick.
Niederreiter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Niederreiter. Niederreiter obviously looking to wear him down.
Niederreiter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Niederreiter scores with a leg kick.
Niederreiter thumps James with a low kick.
Niederreiter tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
James ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Niederreiter throws a big shot that misses.
James throws out a counter right but Niederreiter avoids it with no problem.#T4#
James throws a right and a left that Niederreiter avoids nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Niederreiter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by James.
Niederreiter with a jab.
Niederreiter tries to work over James's front leg with a kick but James checks it.
James is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A cross from Niederreiter lands.
Niederreiter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Niederreiter scores with a leg kick.
Niederreiter is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Niederreiter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of James's head.
Niederreiter is looking to chop away at James's legs.
Niederreiter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Niederreiter throws a chopping leg kick but James manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
James checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Niederreiter.
Niederreiter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nino Niederreiter dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A good leg kick by Niederreiter.
Niederreiter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Niederreiter looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but James might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Niederreiter has got the better of the exchanges.
James on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Niederreiter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Niederreiter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on James. That did some damage!
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Niederreiter.
James appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as James blocks the low kick.
James checks the leg kick nicely there.
James throws out a counter right but Niederreiter avoids it with no problem.
Niederreiter connects with a right hand. James shakes it off.
Niederreiter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and James has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Niederreiter.
Niederreiter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Niederreiter slips under a jab.
Niederreiter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Niederreiter throws a chopping leg kick but James manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
St Pre James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Niederreiter throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
Niederreiter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
James appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
James's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Niederreiter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Niederreiter.
Niederreiter connects with a jab.
Niederreiter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Niederreiter scores with a sloppy right hand. James should have avoided that one.
Niederreiter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Niederreiter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
James walks forward, straight into a front kick from Niederreiter.#CL2#
James fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Niederreiter, pushing him back against the cage.
James pushes Niederreiter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Niederreiter takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Niederreiter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Niederreiter.
Niederreiter throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Niederreiter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Niederreiter can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Niederreiter.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, James creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, James throws an elbow but misses.
James scores with a shoulder strike.
Niederreiter lands a body punch.
James lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Niederreiter.
James landing knees to the body.
Niederreiter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
James connects with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from James. #BC#
Niederreiter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick lands from Niederreiter.
James walks into a straight right hand from Niederreiter.#T3#
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Niederreiter is just out of range.
Niederreiter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Niederreiter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
James checks a leg kick.
James raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
James takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Niederreiter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Niederreiter misses with a low kick.
Niederreiter misses with an attempted mid kick.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niederreiter.
James doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Niederreiter 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. #T4#
Niederreiter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Niederreiter wants to slow James down by chopping away at his legs.
James is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Niederreiter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Niederreiter explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Niederreiter throws a right hand that misses
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A good leg kick by Niederreiter.
Niederreiter scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niederreiter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Niederreiter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Niederreiter moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Niederreiter motions for James to come forward. Niederreiter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Niederreiter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nino Niederreiter dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Niederreiter throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
Niederreiter throws a poor cross that misses
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
Niederreiter throws a body kick that misses.
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Niederreiter swivels and escapes.
Niederreiter thumps James with a low kick.
James avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jab, jab by Niederreiter - just one landing.
Niederreiter misses with an uppercut.
Niederreiter scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niederreiter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Niederreiter scores with a punch to the head.
James throws a big shot that misses.
Donk. Niederreiter catches James right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Niederreiter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Niederreiter sets himself, and James steps forward looking for the clinch! Niederreiter avoids it this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Niederreiter. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Niederreiter misses with a hook.
James flicks out a counter leg kick but Niederreiter steps away.
James avoids the head kick by Niederreiter.
James counters with a body kick.
Niederreiter connects with a looping right hand.
James loads up on a big right hand but Niederreiter slips the punch.
Niederreiter misses with a low kick as James jumps back.
Nino Niederreiter is winning the standup battle so far.
Niederreiter connects with a body shot that sends James's belly button to the back.
James has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Niederreiter misses with a lunging right hand
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Niederreiter but Niederreiter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Niederreiter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Niederreiter throws the kick towards the body but James avoids it.
Niederreiter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
St Pre James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Niederreiter defends well and James ends up having to push Niederreiter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nino Niederreiter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of St Pre James.
Niederreiter scores with a jab to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Niederreiter.
Niederreiter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jamess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niederreiter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Niederreiter.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Niederreiter, right into the meat.
Niederreiter connects with a solid leg kick.
Niederreiter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James throws a head kick that half lands.
Niederreiter is looking to land body kicks.
Niederreiter just misses with a punch to the body.
James doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Niederreiter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Niederreiter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on James. That did some damage!
A decent looking cross lands there for Niederreiter.
Niederreiter lands a nice shot to the body.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
Niederreiter looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
James blocks the body kick.
James misses with a wild body shot.
Niederreiter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck James on the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Niederreiter there.
Niederreiter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nino Niederreiter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Niederreiter connects with a solid leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Niederreiter.
Niederreiter throws a leg kick
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Niederreiter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
James steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Niederreiter.
Niederreiter scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niederreiter throws a jab when James was well out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Niederreiter.
Nino Niederreiter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James checks a leg kick.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Niederreiter scores with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Niederreiter.
Niederreiter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James shapes to counter with a head kick.
Niederreiter scores with a punch to the head.
Niederreiter throws a solid leg kick but James takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Niederreiter.
James pivots, looking for a leg kick but Niederreiter is out of range and James settles back down.
Niederreiter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nino Niederreiter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Niederreiter, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nino Niederreiter!

Event: G #40 Beaumont vs Boagrius 2
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Solo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Solo with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Silvio Gasaspo has been cut.
Solo misses with a straight left.
Roderick Solo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solo misses with a low kick.
Solo swings for the body but Gasaspo moves out of range.
We've been told by Solo's head coaches at Thunder MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Solo throws a push kick but Gasaspo slaps the foot to one side.
Solo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Solo.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Solo lands with a nice body punch.
Solo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gasaspo is out of range. #T1#
Solo throws the left hand but Gasaspo avoids the punch easily.
Gasaspo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gasaspo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Solo.
Gasaspo shoots in but Solo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gasaspo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Roderick Solo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gasaspo moves out of range as Solo throws a body kick.
Solo scores with a head kick.
Solo lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Gasaspo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Solo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gasaspo somewhat.
Solo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gasaspo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Solo counters with a straight right hand.
Roderick Solo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvio Gasaspo.
Gasaspo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Solo tries to avoid it but Gasaspo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Solo to the ground. Solo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gasaspo moves forwards but Solo connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Gasaspo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Solo.
Gasaspo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gasaspo shoots in for a takedown but Solo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Solo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Solo pushes Gasaspo away with a front kick.
Gasaspo shoots in for a takedown but Solo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Solo cracks the inside of Gasaspo's front leg. #KD#
Solo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gasaspo sprawling to the canvas! Gasaspo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Solo finish him?! #ROC#
Gasaspo is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Silvio Gasaspo's cut even more.#T4#
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!
Solo is stalking Gasaspo. Gasaspo circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Solo, and it's lights out! Gasaspo really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roderick Solo!
A victorious Roderick Solo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Pulse 43
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Aldo lands with a shot to the body.
Ostereguy 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.
Ostereguy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aldo throws a low kick but Ostereguy avoids it.
Aldo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like Sebastien Ostereguy has been cut.
Sebastien Ostereguy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ostereguy.
Aldo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ostereguy works over Aldo's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Ostereguy rushes Aldo and presses him up against the ropes.
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!
Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ostereguy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Ostereguy breaks from the clinch.
Ostereguy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aldo throws out the jab.
Ostereguy works over Aldo's head and body with a nice combination.
Ostereguy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ostereguy.
Ostereguy tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Aldo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ostereguy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Ostereguy backs away, Aldo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Aldo takes a swing at Ostereguy's ribcage but misses.
Aldo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ostereguy's head backwards.#ROC#
Ostereguy is rocked!
Aldo is stalking Ostereguy. Ostereguy circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Aldo, and it's lights out! Ostereguy really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anderson Aldo!
Anderson Aldo retains his middleweight title!

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 34
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Dude takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nassar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dude backs up against the cage.
Nassar scores with a hook.
A jab from Nassar misses.
Nassar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dude counters with a stiff right hand.
Nassar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nassar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dude fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nassar tries to pull guard but Dude won't allow it.
Dude working aggressively here.
Dude misses with a punch on the inside.
Dude working aggressively here.
Dude lands a left hand. #T1#
Dude misses with the head strike.
Nassar blocks an uppercut.
Nassar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dude walks away with a smile on his face. Nassar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nassar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dude counters with a left and a right that stings Nassar.
Dude tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nassar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dude ducks under a wild hook from Nassar.
Dude moves out of range as Nassar strikes.
Nassar lands a head shot.
Nassar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dude is looking to clinch.
A big left from Nassar misses.
Dude is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nassar.#T2#
A lazy left from Nassar finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nassar throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Dude moves into the clinch.
Dude throws a punch but it's blocked by Nassar.
Nassar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dude working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nassar blocking some punches.
Dude softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dude misses with a punch on the inside.
Dude lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nassar looking to stall.
Nassar jumps guard but Dude stands there with Nassar around his waist. Nassar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Some Dude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Nassar.
Dude working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Dude on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nassar. #T3#
Dude working aggressively here.
Nassar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot in the inside from Dude.
Dude throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nassars head. #ROC#
Nassar is rocked!
Dude throws a head punch that misses.
Nassar is still on wobbly legs! Can Dude finish him?
Nassar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dude working aggressively here.
Dude throws a head punch that misses.
Nassar blocking some punches.
Nassar seems to have recovered his senses.
Dude lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nassar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dude is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dude tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dude lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nassar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dude pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dude gets through Nassar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nassar blocks an uppercut.
Dude creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Nassar's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Nassar drops to his knees and Dude pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Some Dude!
Some Dude retains his lightweight title!

Event: Primal 43 Mostert v Salavez
Date: Sep 23, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Salavez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Salavez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mostert gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Salavez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mostert defending well though. #SUB#
Mostert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mostert trying to hold on to Salavez's head to control him but Salavez postures up.
Mostert moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Mostert has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Salavez doesn't defend quickly enough and Mostert has managed to lock this one up! Can Salavez escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Mostert on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pieter Daan Mostert!
Pieter Daan Mostert decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 64
Date: Sep 22, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Pedrosian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Selassie, pushing him back against the cage.
Selassie tries to break the clinch but Pedrosian is controlling the position.
Our sources have told us that Selassie has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Selassie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Pedrosian gets tackled into the cage by Selassie. Selassie maintains the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pedrosian connects with a nasty looking knee right to Selassie's face. #CUT2#
It looks like Victor Selassie has been cut.
Pedrosian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Selassie's efforts to push away.
Pedrosian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Selassie tries to break the clinch but Pedrosian is controlling the position.
Pedrosian stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pedrosian is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting on Pedrosian's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Selassie takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Selassie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Pedrosian moves into the clinch.
Pedrosian stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pedrosian has a couple of punches blocked by Selassie. #T1#
Pedrosian stalling.
Pedrosian has Selassie pressed against the cage, preventing Selassie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pedrosian throws a punch but it's blocked by Selassie.
Selassie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pedrosian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Selassie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Selassie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big right from Selassie misses.
Pedrosian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pedrosian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Selassie.
Nice body punch from Selassie.
Good standup being displayed there by Selassie as he connects with a hook.
Pedrosian misses with a double jab
letting Selassie counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Pedrosian forces Selassie back against the cage and clinches.
Selassie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pedrosian is trying to stall.
Pedrosian lands with a left to the head.
Pedrosian has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Selassie seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pedrosian can turn it around.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Selassie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pedrosian gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Pedrosian. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Pedrosian fails to land.
Pedrosian content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pedrosian connects with a nasty looking knee right to Selassie's face.
Pedrosian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pedrosian scores with a shot to the side of Selassie's head.
Pedrosian has Selassie pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Pedrosian.
Selassie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Selassie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Selassie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pedrosian has him pressed against the cage.
Pedrosian has Selassie pressed against the cage, preventing Selassie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Pedrosian fails to land.
A knee to the head by Pedrosian.
Pedrosian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pedrosian has Selassie pushed against the cage.
Pedrosian has Selassie pushed against the cage.
Pedrosian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
A knee to the head by Pedrosian.
Pedrosian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Selassie's elbow.
Pedrosian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pedrosian's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pedrosian lands a knee to the head.
Pedrosian avoiding damage.
Selassie cracks Pedrosian with a nice body shot.
Pedrosian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pedrosian.
Pedrosian gets through Selassie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Selassie breaks the clinch.
Selassie misses with a head kick.
Pedrosian doesn't manage to clinch there - Selassie circles away. #CL2#
Pedrosian rushes Selassie and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pedrosian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pedrosian fails to land. #T4#
Pedrosian tries to land a knee to the head but Selassie blocks with his arms. #BC#
Selassie manages to break the clinch.
Pedrosian closes the distance looking to clinch
and Selassie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Pedrosian clinches.
Pedrosian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pedrosian taking a breather.
A short left from Pedrosian.
Pedrosian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Selassie tries to pull guard but Pedrosian holds him up against the cage and eventually Selassie drops back down to his feet.
Pedrosian unloads a knee to the mid-section. Selassie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Selassie is breathing heavily.
Pedrosian lands a hook that snaps the head of Selassie backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pedrosian scores with a shot to the side of Selassie's head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pedrosian tries a knee to the head but Selassie blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Pedrosian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Selassie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Selassie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pedrosian moves away.
Pedrosian doesn't manage to clinch there - Selassie circles away.
Selassie keeps the fight on the outside.
Selassie fails with the takedown.
Tim Pedrosian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Pedrosian clinches.
Pedrosian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Selassie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pedrosian lands a knee to the head.
Tim Pedrosian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Come on Pedrosian - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pedrosian lands a right hand.
Pedrosian lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Selassie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pedrosian moves in looking to clinch but Selassie pushes him off.
Selassie moves out of range of the body kick from Pedrosian.
Pedrosian tries to clinch but Selassie moves out of range.
Selassie throws a lazy right hand but Pedrosian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pedrosian connects with a combination that backs up Selassie into the cage. Pedrosian lands a flurry of punches that gets past Selassie's guard. Selassie is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Pedrosian bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Pedrosian!

Event: StrikeForce Union #26
Date: Sep 18, 2016

#R1#
Salazar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aymara wants to clinch but Salazar slips to the side#TD#
and Salazar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Aymara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aymara can do anything to dispel that myth.
Salazar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Salazar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Salazar trying to control but Aymara is working from the bottom.
Salazar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aymara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Salazar postures up and lands a big shot to Aymara's brow.
Salazar lands a couple of digs.
Salazar throws a big right hand that misses.
Salazar trying to control the position from guard on top but Aymara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salazar landing with the ground and pound.
Salazar is working Aymara over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Salazar stands up over Aymara, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Salazar scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aymara keeping moving, preventing Salazar from controlling successfully.
Salazar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Salazar with a nice head shot there.
Salazar trying to control the position from guard on top but Aymara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salazar advances to half guard.
Salazar works his foot free and advances to mount.
Salazar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Aymara looks winded!
Salazar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aymara is looking to escape.
Salazar with good strikes from the mount here!
Salazar fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salazar breaks from Aymara's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#
Aymara is rocked!
Salazar postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Aymara out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Salazar goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Juan Salazar!

Event: Pacio Fight Night 29
Date: Sep 18, 2016

#R1#
Kruiz fails with a takedown attempt.
Hay takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hay looks to clinch #TD#
so Kruiz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruiz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kruiz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kruiz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Kruiz drops back looking for a leg! Hay is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hay manages to kick Kruiz off! Kruiz jumps back into Hay's guard. #SUB#
Kruiz drops back looking for a leg! Hay is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hay manages to kick Kruiz off! Kruiz jumps back into Hay's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kruiz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kruiz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hay trying to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hay can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kruiz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Kruiz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kruiz is looking to stand up but Hay won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hay is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kruiz is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Hay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Hay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kruiz stays in close to Hay's body and controls the position.
Hay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Kruiz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kruiz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kruiz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kruiz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kruiz slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hay is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3##SUB#
Kruiz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hay defends it well. #SUB#
Kruiz is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Hay is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Kruiz!
Tom Kruiz retains his middleweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tom Kruiz waved his t-shirt featuring Mohito Fightwear (Laundry)'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: G #38 Karter vs Brophy
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Melendez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maverick.
Melendez fails to land with a series of punches.
Maverick has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maverick there as he acknowledges the shot.
Melendez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Melendez connects with a jab.
Melendez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Melendez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Melendez avoids the head kick by Maverick.
Maverick connects with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Giblert Melendez has been cut.
Melendez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maverick misses with a looping left.
Maverick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Melendez avoids the head kick by Maverick.
Melendez throws a nice looking combination but Maverick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Melendez lands with a slapping head kick.
Maverick misses with a hook. Melendez ducked under it nicely.
Melendez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maverick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Melendez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've been informed that Melendez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Maverick checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice jab there from Maverick.
Melendez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maverick.
Melendez lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melendez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maverick.
Melendez connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Maverick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been told by Maverick's head coaches at El Tico 's Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
No joy there for Maverick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice jab there from Melendez .
Melendez misses with a few strikes there.
Melendez slips under a jab from Maverick.
Melendez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maverick throws a front kick aimed at Melendez 's knee but Melendez avoids it well.
Maverick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Melendez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maverick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Melendez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Melendez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Melendez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maverick.
Maverick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Melendez has time to react.
Melendez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Melendez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maverick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Melendez scores with a body shot.
Maverick blocks a head kick by Melendez .
Melendez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maverick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maverick throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Melendez misses with a series of wild punches.
Maverick takes a swing at Melendez 's ribcage but misses.
Melendez misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
Maverick takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maverick misses with a straight left.
Melendez misses with a double jab.
Maverick changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maverick is looking to land body kicks.
Maverick misses with a straight left.
Maverick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maverick tries for a takedown but Melendez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Melendez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maverick's head backwards.
Melendez misses with a wild combination.
Maverick chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Melendez can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giblert Melendez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giblert Melendez 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Melendez cracks Maverick with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Melendez misses with a head kick.
Maverick attempts a counter takedown but Melendez avoids it well and moves away.
Melendez throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Maverick counters with a crisp one two that drops Melendez ! Maverick thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Melendez to his feet! Melendez is in big trouble!#ROC#
Melendez is rocked!
A head kick misses from Melendez .
Maverick misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Melendez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Maverick working aggressively here. #BC#
Maverick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maverick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Melendez but Melendez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Melendez throws a fast counter high kick but Maverick manages to duck under it in time.
Maverick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Melendez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab lands there for Melendez .
Maverick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Giblert Melendez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Maverick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maverick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Melendez .
Melendez stuns Maverick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maverick with a poor takedown
and Melendez counters with a head kick. That will keep Maverick thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Maverick blocks a head kick by Melendez .
Maverick shoots in looking for a takedown. Melendez tries to sprawl out of it but Maverick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Melendez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ester Maverick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maverick slips a jab and a cross from Melendez .
Melendez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ester Maverick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melendez tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Maverick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Melendez .#T2#
Maverick throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Melendez to counter with a crisp jab.
Maverick tries for a takedown but Melendez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Melendez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Melendez lands a glancing blow to the side of Maverick's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melendez throws a leg kick which misses Maverick's front leg but catches the back leg as Maverick tries to avoid it.
Melendez throws a nice looking combination but Maverick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Melendez moves out of range as Maverick throws a body kick.
Melendez throws a head kick that half lands.
Maverick stalks Melendez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Melendez 's face. Melendez staggers backwards, shaken.
Melendez fails to land with a series of punches.
Maverick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Melendez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maverick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Melendez is still on wobbly legs! Can Maverick finish him?
Melendez tries to bum rush Maverick with a series of wild strikes but Maverick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Are you kidding me?! Maverick ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Melendez clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ester Maverick!

Event: ITFL 10.2
Date: Sep 07, 2016

#R1#
Gasaspo shoots in for a takedown but Vane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Silvio Gasaspo has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vane, as that shot connected.
Vane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Charles Vane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Gasaspo drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Gasaspo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vane is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vane has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Gasaspo is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Vane has his hands clasped together but Gasaspo extends and breaks Vane's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gasaspo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Silvio Gasaspo!

Event: StrikeForce Union #24
Date: Sep 04, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Winston changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Whitaker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Whitaker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Winston wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Whitaker on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Whitaker on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Winston lands a few punches from side control.
Whitaker is trying to control Winston's posture but Winston avoids it.
Winston lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB2#
Winston tries for a kimura but Whitaker is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Winston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Winston is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Whitaker is trying to escape and Winston transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Whitaker is forced to tap! Nice work there by Winston! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Winston!
A less than humble Harry Winston misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Ascension - 3
Date: Sep 02, 2016

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Dileo.
Gambloor lands a nice shot that snaps Dileo's head back.
Gambloor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gambloor swings widly with a right hand
and Dileo counters with a one-two to the body.
Gambloor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dileo takes one to the side of the head.
Dileo throws a push kick but Gambloor slaps the foot to one side.
Dileo checks a leg kick.
Gambloor works the jab nicely.
Gambloor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dileo's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gambloor throws a series of punches but Dileo moves out of range.
Dileo tries to counter with a takedown but Gambloor is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Dileo gets tackled into the cage by Gambloor. Gambloor maintains the clinch.
Dileo has a couple of punches blocked by Gambloor.
Gambloor misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Gambloor working aggressively here.
Gambloor swings wildly with an uppercut but Dileo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gambloor working aggressively here.
Dileo managing to block the knees to the body from Gambloor.
Gambloor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gambloor lands an elbow just above Dileo 's eye.
Gambloor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dileo backwards.
Gambloor working aggressively here.
Gambloor tries a knee to the head but Dileo blocks it. #BC#
Dileo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Gambloor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dileo as Gambloor tries to tie him up.
Gambloor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gambloor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gambloor has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dileo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gambloor can turn it around.
Dileo scores with a hook to the body.
Gambloor stalling in the clinch but Dileo improves position.
Dileo swings wildly with an uppercut but Gambloor uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Dileo dodges an elbow strike from Gambloor.
Gambloor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Dileo blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Dileo.
Gambloor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dileo's elbow.
Gambloor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dileo backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dileo.
Dileo stalling.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gambloor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gambloor lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Dileo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gambloor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gambloor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gambloor checks a low kick from Dileo.
Gambloor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dileo throws a big counter combination but Gambloor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Dileo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gambloor's waist but Gambloor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dileo off to one side.
Gambloor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dileo defends it well.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Gambloor has knocked Dileo down with a huge combo! Gambloor steps away and waves a wobbly Dileo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Dileo is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Davide Dileo has been cut.
Gambloor throws out a loose jab but Dileo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gambloor jabs Dileo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dileo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gambloor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Gambloor.
Gambloor tries to clinch up.
Degen Gambloor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dileo lands with an overhand left.
Gambloor moves out of range of the body kick from Dileo.
Gambloor with the counter takedown but Dileo avoids it easily.
Gambloor sizes up Dileo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Dileo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gambloor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dileo is out of range and Gambloor settles back down.
Dileo scoring well with a low kick there.
Dileo lands a two punch combo.
Gambloor misses with a two punch combination.
Gambloor swinging wildly here.
Gambloor throws a low kick but Dileo moves out of range easily.
Gambloor misses with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gambloor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dileo is looking to counter the offense by Gambloor and move into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dileo.
Gambloor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Degen Gambloor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Davide Dileo'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#
Gambloor throws a push kick but Dileo slaps the foot to one side.
Dileo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gambloor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dileo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gambloor looks to land a combination but Dileo avoids it well.
Dileo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A right-left combo lands from Gambloor.
Dileo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gambloor misses with a body shot.
Gambloor looks to score with a jab to the body but Dileo is just out of range.
Dileo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dileo defending well as Gambloor loads up on a big left hand.
Gambloor misses with a low kick as Dileo jumps back.
Dileo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gambloor scores with a jab. Dileo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gambloor throws a right and a left that Dileo avoids nicely. #T1#
Dileo takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #KD#
Dileo lands a left and a right that send Gambloor crashing to the mat, dazed. Dileo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Gambloor is rocked!
Gambloor throws out a loose jab but Dileo uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Gambloor looks to move away, Dileo throws a big counter combo but Gambloor just gets out of the way.
Gambloor throws a combination that misses
and Dileo counters with a straight that turns Gambloor's legs to rubber! Dileo pushes forward with more strikes and Gambloor goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davide Dileo!
Our winner, Davide Dileo, 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: UB11: Strain
Date: Sep 02, 2016

#R1#
Anderson misses with the body kick#TD#
and Diaz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Diaz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Diaz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Diaz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anderson sees it coming and defends easily.
Diaz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Anderson tries to kick Diaz off but Diaz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Diaz seems to be working for a kimura but Anderson defends the submission attempt.
Diaz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Diaz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Anderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Diaz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Diaz unloads with some huge strikes here! Anderson is out! Diaz wins by brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mat Diaz!
The defeated Richard Anderson had this to say: 'This fight is bull and the org is done for. Back to the qfc I guess'.

Event: Bravado 7: Island v Dimotroglu
Date: Aug 28, 2016

#R1#
Pacquiao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Pacquiao has Masvidal up against the cage in a clinch.
Masvidal lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Masvidal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masvidal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao misses with a lunging right hand
and Masvidal counters with a straight right hand.
Pacquiao throws a looping overhand right but Masvidal ducks down to avoid it.
Pacquiao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pacquiao misses with a double jab
and Masvidal counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#
Pacquiao is rocked!
Masvidal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacquiao moves out of range of the body kick from Masvidal.
Masvidal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pacquiao lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T1#
Pacquiao throws a lazy uppercut
and Masvidal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pacquiao thinking.
Pacquiao scores with a hook.
Pacquiao has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Masvidal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pacquiao.
Masvidal looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Masvidal checks a leg kick.
Masvidal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pacquiao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Masvidal 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.
Pacquiao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pacquiao cracks Masvidal on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Masvidal falls backwards against the cage. Pacquiao follows up with more strikes that drop Masvidal to his knees. Pacquiao keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Masvidal! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Pacquiao!
Manny Pacquiao is the new welterweight champion!
Manny Pacquiao bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Bravado 7: Island v Dimotroglu
Date: Aug 28, 2016

#R1##CL#
Island gets a clinch.
Dimotroglu is leaning against Island and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dimotroglu has Island pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Island manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Island struggles to land a body shot inside as Dimotroglu controls his hands. #TD2#
Dimotroglu is trying to trip Island. He has hold of a leg but Island is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dimotroglu persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Dimotroglu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dimotroglu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dimotroglu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dimotroglu connects with a couple of short punches.
Dimotroglu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dimotroglu postures up and lands a big shot to Island's brow.
Dimotroglu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dimotroglu won't allow Island to sweep him here.
Dimotroglu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dimotroglu distracts Island with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#
Island is rocked!
Island is trying to control the position but Dimotroglu postures up.
Oh Island is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dimotroglu connects with a couple of short punches.
Dimotroglu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Island's head.
Dimotroglu throwing strikes but missing.
Dimotroglu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimotroglu arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Island's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Arnoldur Dimotroglu!
In defeat, Kromog Island stepped up to the mic, saying 'Good fight AD. Took one for the team like the Trumpbots expect me to do in November. Back to training now.'.

Event: PAcio 27
Date: Aug 28, 2016

#R1#
Dhamma misses with the combination.
Kruiz with the counter takedown but Dhamma avoids it easily.
Dhamma throws a right hand that Kruiz ducks under and follows up with a left that Kruiz also avoids with ease.
Kruiz leaves Dhamma with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dhamma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kruiz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dhamma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kruiz circles away quickly and effectively.
Kruiz with the counter takedown but Dhamma avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Kruiz scores with a four punch combination!
Dhamma fails to land with a series of punches.
Dhamma throws a sloppy head kick and Kruiz moves out of range easily.
We've been told by Dhamma's head coaches at Bonsai Club MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dhamma throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Kruiz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruiz pushing down on Dhamma's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Kruiz is looking for a kimura here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Kruiz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dhamma sees it coming and defends easily.
Dhamma wants to control but Kruiz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kruiz is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Kruiz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dhamma doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kruiz.
Dhamma is refusing to be controlled, as Kruiz sits in half guard.
Kruiz prevents Dhamma from standing back up. #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.#SUB2#
Kruiz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Dhamma is defending against the submission attempts here by Kruiz.
Dhamma won't allow Kruiz to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Kruiz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Kruiz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dhamma is just riding it out for now. Kruiz eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kruiz wants to work for an arm triangle but Dhamma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kruiz is trying to control the action in half guard but Dhamma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SU2#
Kruiz decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Dhamma throws a leg kick but Kruiz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dhamma throws a lazy head kick
and Kruiz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dhamma tries a head kick but it misses.
Dhamma throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kruiz tries to bum rush Dhamma with a series of wild strikes but Dhamma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dhamma throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Kruiz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dhamma thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T4#
Dhamma wants to get back to his feet but Kruiz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dhamma seems keen to control Kruiz's posture.
Kruiz wants to pass the guard but Dhamma is keeping the position.
Kruiz trying to control but Dhamma is working from the bottom.
Dhamma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruiz tries to free his leg and advance position but Dhamma is retaining full guard.
Dhamma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kruiz is one step ahead there.
Kruiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Kruiz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dhamma throws a head kick but Kruiz moves out of range.
Kruiz with the counter takedown but Dhamma avoids it easily.
Dhamma throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kruiz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruiz stalks Dhamma and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dhamma's face. Dhamma staggers backwards, shaken.
Dhamma misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Kruiz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dhamma won't be happy with that.
Kruiz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dhamma will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dhamma wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Kruiz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dhamma has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dhamma is not content to let Kruiz control the position.
Dhamma is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1#
Kruiz controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kruiz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Kruiz prevents Dhamma from escaping the position.
Dhamma tries to buck Kruiz off but Kruiz is having none of it.#SUB2#
Kruiz swings around for an armbar but Dhamma sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kruiz's guard.
Dhamma postures up. #SUB2#
Kruiz has his foot on Dhamma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dhamma works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kruiz has his foot on Dhamma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dhamma works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kruiz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dhamma wants to control from the top but Kruiz keeps moving. #T2#
Kruiz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kruiz 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.#SU#
Dhamma stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Yogi Dhamma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dhamma wants to clinch up but Kruiz keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Dhamma scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dhamma trying to control the position but Kruiz is working away.
Dhamma cracks Kruiz with a big right hand but Kruiz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruiz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dhamma wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kruiz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SU#
Dhamma escapes and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Dhamma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kruiz with the counter takedown but Dhamma avoids it easily.
Yogi Dhamma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruiz connects with a nice looking jab.
Dhamma shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kruiz as he avoids it easily.
As Dhamma backs off Kruiz throws a huge counter combo but Dhamma manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Dhamma tries to keep at a distance but Kruiz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kruiz throws an elbow but it misses.
Kruiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kruiz lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Dhamma breaks the clinch.
Dhamma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kruiz tries to avoid it but Dhamma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kruiz to the ground. Kruiz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kruiz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Kruiz gets caught napping as Dhamma dives in and scores a takedown. Kruiz manages to retain guard.
Dhamma stopping the sweep attempt from Kruiz.
Kruiz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Tom Kruiz has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dhamma is trying to stand.
Kruiz prevents Dhamma from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kruiz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dhamma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kruiz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dhamma won't allow Kruiz to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Kruiz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kruiz is looking to take a break and control but Dhamma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Kruiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dhamma connects with a jab.
Kruiz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dhamma manages to avoid it.
Dhamma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruiz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kruiz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dhamma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Dhamma. Those never looked like landing.
Kruiz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Danga de danga de dang - Kruiz scores with a four punch combination!
Dhamma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhamma shoots in looking for a takedown but Kruiz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dhamma's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dhamma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dhamma or perhaps it was just good defense by Kruiz, which made it look bad. #T1#
Dhamma fails with a takedown attempt.
As Dhamma backs off Kruiz throws a huge counter combo but Dhamma manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yogi Dhamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dhamma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kruiz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kruiz with the counter takedown but Dhamma avoids it easily.
Kruiz slaps away a takedown attempt from Dhamma, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kruiz feints the counter takedown.
Dhamma misses with a double jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dhamma.
And Kruiz tries to counter it with a takedown but Dhamma pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dhamma misses with a double jab.
Kruiz throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Dhamma tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dhamma misses with a takedown attempt
and Dhamma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Kruiz tries a head kick but it misses.
Tom Kruiz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Kruiz.
Kruiz lands with an overhand left.
Tom Kruiz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dhamma is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kruiz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dhamma misses with a wild combination.
Dhamma walks into a straight right hand from Kruiz.
Dhamma shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kruiz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Dhamma lands with a slapping head kick. #T3#
Dhamma tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kruiz counters with a straight right hand.
Kruiz 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.
Dhamma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruiz is looking for the big counter here.
Dhamma misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Kruiz counters with a shoot takedown. Dhamma fights it but they end up in guard.
Kruiz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU2#
Kruiz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dhamma, up you get!
Kruiz leaves Dhamma with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kruiz tests Dhamma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kruiz connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Dhamma swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Kruiz counters with a shoot takedown. Dhamma fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruiz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yogi Dhamma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dhamma keeping full guard, as Kruiz tries to pass.
Kruiz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Kruiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kruiz 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Kruiz!
Tom Kruiz is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tom Kruiz thanked Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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