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Event: CEFC Sunday Night Fights 3     
Date:   Aug 26, 2018
#R1#
Mayoniko moves out of range of the body kick from Hightower.
Hightower smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mayoniko slips under a jab from Hightower.
Hightower on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hightower lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hightower!
Mayoniko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mayoniko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yoki Mayoniko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayoniko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hightower makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mayoniko really felt that one!
Mayoniko tries to land a leg kick but Hightower saw it coming and moves away.
Hightower avoids a kick to the body.
Hightower follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hightower lands with a straight right. Mayoniko didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hightower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hightower showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mayoniko. #T1#
An inside leg kick from Mayoniko misses.
Mayoniko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hightower makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hightower avoids a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mayoniko. That's going to slow Hightower down.
Hightower misses with a head kick.
Hightower gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mayoniko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hightower. Hightower circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mayoniko misses with a body shot.
Mayoniko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mayoniko moves out of range of the body kick.
Hightower on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Hightower throws a hook but Mayoniko avoids it easily.
Mayoniko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hightower throws a body punch but Mayoniko moves out of range.
Mayoniko throws a big shot that misses.
Mayoniko swings widly with a right hand
and Hightower counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hightower slips under a jab from Mayoniko.
Hightower throws a big counter head kick but Mayoniko avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut lands for Mayoniko. That snapped Hightower's head back.
Hightower slips under a jab from Mayoniko.
Hightower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayoniko is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Mayoniko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the body from Hightower misses
and Mayoniko counters with a straight right hand.
Mayoniko throws a combination that misses
and Hightower connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mayoniko loads up on a big right hand but Hightower slips the punch.
Hightower counters with a body kick.#T3#
Mayoniko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hightower connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hightower lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Hightower misses.
Mayoniko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hightower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Yoki Mayoniko has been cut.
Hightower scores with a nice right hand. #ROC2#
Mayoniko is rocked!
Hightower is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mayoniko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hightower.
Mayoniko is breathing heavily.
Mayoniko blocks a jab.
Hightower drops Mayoniko with a huge uppercut! Mayoniko drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Hightower is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reed Hightower!
In his post fight interview, Reed Hightower started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 14, 2018
#R1##TD2#
Zenith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gunn did well to prevent Zenith getting side control.#SUB2#
Zenith is working for a kimura but Gunn is defending it quite comfortably.
Gunn wants to control but Zenith is keeping busy.
Zenith content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn has a hand on Zenith's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Zenith takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T1##SUB2#
Zenith looking for a guillotine from mount but Gunn is having none of it.
Zenith manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gunn to take his back!
Zenith is riding his opponent, not letting Gunn buck him off.
Gunn tries to escape but Zenith has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Zenith has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Gunn is in real trouble here. Zenith gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Gunn is tapping out! Zenith wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sammy Zenith!

 

Event: CEFC 298     
Date:   Jul 21, 2018
#R1#
Hightower uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Burns feints and then cracks Hightower's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hightower down.
Burns throws a right hand that misses
and Hightower counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Burns throws a right hand that Hightower ducks under and follows up with a left that Hightower also avoids with ease.
Hightower avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burns throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hightower counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hightower connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burns scrambles back to his feet.
Good exchange - Burns coming out on top.#KD#
Hightower lands a big shot that drops Burns! Can he finish him? #ROC#
Burns is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hightower controlling from the top position.
Burns is still in real trouble! Can Hightower finish him?
Burns is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Burns seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Hightower sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Burns keeping full guard, as Hightower tries to pass.
Hightower controls from within his opponent's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hightower ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hightower counters with an outside leg kick.
Hightower misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burns swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burns misses with a lunging right hand
and Hightower counters with a stiff right hand.
Burns throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hightower throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burns looks to land a left hand but Hightower moved out of range nicely.
Burns swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Burns connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hightower momentarily.
Burns wants to stay close but Hightower steps back to make room for something. Burns seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Hightower and Burns drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Reed Hightower!
Reed Hightower decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: CEFC 294     
Date:   Jun 23, 2018
#R1#
Hightower throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Hightower avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hightower raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hightower takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A cross from Kuznetsov lands.
Kuznetsov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hightower avoids the head kick by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kuznetsov.
Hightower looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hightower's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kuznetsov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hightower scrambles back to his feet.
Hightower is looking to land body kicks.
Hightower lands with a cross.
Hightower scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuznetsov in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Hightower was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A left and a right from Kuznetsov both land. Nice combination.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hightower moves away.#T1#
Kuznetsov throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuznetsov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hightower with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alexandr Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hightower moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hightower circles away quickly and effectively.
Hightower is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuznetsov with a body shot.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Hightower's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hightower! But no joy.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that misses
and Hightower counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kuznetsov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuznetsov.
Hightower blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Hightower on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Kuznetsov finds it's way through Hightower's defenses. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hightower.
Kuznetsov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hightower.
Hightower throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Hightower was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hightower connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kuznetsov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hightower moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Hightower lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Hightower.
A head kick misses from Hightower.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hightower looks to land a right hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range.#CL#
Kuznetsov drives through and clinches with Hightower against the cage.
Kuznetsov scores with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the body.
Kuznetsov is leaning against Hightower and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kuznetsov is trying to stall. #T3#
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow just above Hightower 's eye.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuznetsov.
Hightower blocks an elbow strike.
Hightower misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hightower is stalling here.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow just above Hightower 's eye.
Hightower misses with the head strike.
Kuznetsov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Hightower scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuznetsov has Hightower pressed against the cage, preventing Hightower from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kuznetsov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hightower's face.
Hightower presses Kuznetsov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4##BC2#
Hightower pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuznetsov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hightower throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov moves into range and connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick from Hightower misses.
Hightower looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hightower throws a wild body kick that Kuznetsov sees coming a mile off.
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hightower appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hightower misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
Kuznetsov digs a good body shot into Hightower's ribs.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandr Kuznetsov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Hightower ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hightower is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hightower darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kuznetsov cracks Hightower with a good jab.
Kuznetsov cracks the inside of Hightower's front leg.
Hightower scoring well with a low kick there.
Hightower swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov tries to counter by clinching up but Hightower breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Kuznetsov gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
Hightower blocks an elbow strike.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hightower is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hightower blocks an elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hightower.
Kuznetsov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hightower or not.
Alexandr Kuznetsov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kuznetsov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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!
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Hightower takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1#
A short uppercut from Hightower.
Hightower just leaning against Kuznetsov, taking a breather.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hightower can do to turn this around?
Hightower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hightower throws a head punch that misses.
Hightower is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow just above Hightower 's eye.
Kuznetsov tries to throw a body punch but Hightower avoids it by throwing Kuznetsov back against the cage.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuznetsov.
Hightower misses with the head strike.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow that stopped Hightower in his tracks for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Hightower.
A short right from Hightower on the inside.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hightower blocks it with crossed arms.
Hightower misses with the head strike.
Kuznetsov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
A shot to the body from Kuznetsov misses
and Hightower counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Kuznetsov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hightower.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hightower.
Hightower follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Hightower moves away
letting Hightower counter with a right hand.
Hightower staying out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hightower.
Nice body kick from Hightower.
Hightower throws a looping overhand right but Kuznetsov ducks down to avoid it.
Kuznetsov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuznetsov scores with a kick to the body.
Hightower connects with a body shot that sends Kuznetsov's belly button to the back.
Hightower tries to land a front kick but Kuznetsov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hightower misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Kuznetsov throws a good cross that connects.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to Hightower's midsection.
A clash of legs there as Kuznetsov blocks the low kick.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Hightower's head but Hightower sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kuznetsov.
Hightower stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hightower on the side of the head.
Hightower throws a front kick aimed at Kuznetsov's knee but Kuznetsov avoids it well.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy head kick
and Hightower counters with an outside leg kick.
Hightower looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alexandr Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuznetsov cracks Hightower with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy body shot
and Hightower counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kuznetsov's knee momentarily.
Hightower throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov checks it. #T4#
Kuznetsov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hightower.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hightower with a hook.
Hightower keeps the fight on the outside.
Hightower ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hightower raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kuznetsov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kuznetsov lands with a good body shot.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice head shot.
Hightower takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandr Kuznetsov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov sizes up Hightower with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hightower is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #KD2#
Hightower sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Kuznetsov to the ground! Hightower dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Kuznetsov is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Alexandr Kuznetsov has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hightower won't let Kuznetsov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Oh Kuznetsov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuznetsov seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Hightower lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hightower controlling from the full mount. #ES#
Kuznetsov somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Kuznetsov misses with a head kick.
Kuznetsov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hightower on the side of the head.
Kuznetsov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hightower throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range. #CL#
Kuznetsov clinches.
Kuznetsov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hightower is keeping busy.
Kuznetsov lands with a right to the head.
Hightower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reed Hightower has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hightower struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow over the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hightower.
Kuznetsov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hightower misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hightower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside that Hightower shrugs off.
Hightower tries a knee to the head but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
Hightower throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuznetsovs head.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hightower creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hightower backwards.
Hightower'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.
Hightower throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Kuznetsov connects with a knee to the head.
Come on Hightower - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kuznetsov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hightower's elbow.
Hightower looking to throw knees to the head but Kuznetsov is blocking nicely. #BC#
Kuznetsov breaks from the clinch.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch
and Hightower counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hightower looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alexandr Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuznetsov, as that shot connected. #CL#
Kuznetsov gets a clinch.
Hightower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hightower digs a right hand into Kuznetsov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kuznetsov's gas tank.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Hightower.
Hightower fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Hightower prevents a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Hightower takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Reed Hightower has been cut.
Hightower is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hightower leaning against his opponent.
Hightower lands with a left to the head.
Hightower misses with a body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hightower is trying to push Kuznetsov away but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Hightower's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hightower.
Hightower lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Hightower misses with the head strike.
Hightower throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Hightower.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandr Kuznetsov!

 

Event: CEFC Fight Night 225     
Date:   May 31, 2018
#R1#
Hightower moves out of range of the strikes.
Hightower was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been told by Hightower's head coaches at The Pit that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slow jab from Mercer misses its intended target.
Mercer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hightower fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mercer manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Mercer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mercer throws out a leg kick but Hightower moves out of range and Mercer only half commits.
Mercer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mercer misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Hightower was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mercer.
Alex Mercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercer lands with a nice body punch.
Hightower keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mercer.
Hightower defending well as Mercer loads up on a big left hand.
Mercer connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower needs to keep his hands up - Mercer had a free shot at his head there.
Mercer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hightower's sensitive parts.
Hightower throws a series of punches but Mercer moves out of range.
Mercer throws a body shot but no joy.
Mercer loads up on a big right hand but Hightower slips the punch.
Hightower swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Mercer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hightower.
Mercer throws a sloppy head kick and Hightower moves out of range easily.
Hightower was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hightower has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mercer.
Hightower misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Hightower.
Mercer connects with a high kick.
Mercer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hightower manages to avoid it.
Mercer just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHightower.
Hightower jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hightower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mercer.
We've been informed that Mercer 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.
Hightower scores with a jab. Mercer acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Alex Mercer has been cut.
Mercer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mercer scores with a jab to the head.
Hightower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hightower with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mercer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Hightower checks a low kick from Mercer.
Hightower with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mercer misses with an uppercut.
Mercer looks to throw the jab but Hightower is out of range.
Mercer takes a swing at Hightower's ribcage but misses.
Hightower keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mercer.
Hightower connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mercer looks to land a left hand but Hightower moved out of range nicely.
It appears Hightower was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mercer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mercer throws a good cross that connects.
Jab by Hightower.
Mercer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hightower counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Mercer is rocked!
Hightower slips a jab from Mercer.
It looked like Hightower was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mercer is still on wobbly legs! Can Hightower finish him?
Mercer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mercer looks winded!
Mercer throws a head kick that misses
and Hightower counters with an inside leg kick.
Hightower slips under a jab from Mercer.
Hightower lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Mercer up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Hightower from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Mercer's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reed Hightower!
Reed Hightower was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: CEFC Live 53     
Date:   May 03, 2018
#R1#
Hightower throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hightower circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hightower throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Hightower.
Hunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Hightower misses the target.
Hightower is looking to chop away at Hunt's legs.
Hunt tries to clinch up but Hightower circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hightower makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hunt takes the fight into the clinch.
Hunt lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Hightower breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunt wants to clinch up but Hightower keeps it at a distance.
Hightower tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1##CL2#
Hunt closes the distance and pushes Hightower back into the cage.
Hightower blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hightower will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hunt up against the cage.
Hunt lands a nice knee to the body.
Hightower tries a knee to the head but Hunt blocks it.
Hightower lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt tries a knee to the head but Hightower blocks it.
Hunt takes a shot to the head.
Hightower leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Hunt managing to block the knees to the body from Hightower.
Hunt tries a body shot but Hightower blocks it.
Hunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Hightower.
Hunt lands a right hand. #T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hunt.
Hunt avoiding damage as Hightower throws knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Hightower pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hightower circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hightower counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hightower lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hunt's sensitive parts.
Reed Hightower is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hightower throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Hunt clinches with his opponent.
Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hightower gets through Hunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hunt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hightower up against the cage.
Hightower blocks an uppercut.
Hightower lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Hightower struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Hightower has Hunt pressed against the cage. #BC#
Hightower breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hightower is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hunt shoots and misses
and Hightower counters with a right hand to the body.
Hightower misses with a head kick.
Hightower looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hunt dives in for a single leg takedown but Hightower sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hightower swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hightower connects with a body shot that sends Hunt's belly button to the back.
Hightower lands a slapping body shot.
Hightower scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hightower misses with a hook.
Hightower just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Hunt looking to score a takedown here. Hightower is defending well but Hunt drives through and ends up in Hightower's guard.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt passes Hightower's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hightower looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Hightower actively working from the bottom here.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Hightower is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reed Hightower dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hightower has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hunt.#TD2#
Hunt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hunt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hightower keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hunt trying to control the action but Hightower is working from the bottom.
Hightower tries to buck Hunt off but Hunt is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower is letting Hunt control him for a moment.
Hunt working away.#T1#
Hunt trying to control the position but Hightower is working away.
Hightower struggling a bit here.
Hunt trying to control the position but Hightower is working away.
The strikes coming from Hunt are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hightower is trying to get back to half guard.
Hightower gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hunt is just content to waste time from the top position. Hightower takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hunt content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Hunt has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Hightower keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hunt pushing down on Hightower's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hunt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hunt moves nicely into side control.
Hightower is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Hunt trying to control the action but Hightower is working from the bottom.
Hightower being controlled for a moment.
Hunt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hightower's legs.
You can see the frustration on Hightower's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunt tries to advance to mount but Hightower denies him.
Hunt taking a breather here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hunt passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hightower!
Hunt controlling his opponent.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Hightower is squirming around nicely.
Hunt controlling the pace for now.
Hunt wants to control the pace but Hightower is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hightower tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Hightower slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phol Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hunt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hightower counters with a stiff right hand.
Hightower scores with the left hand. Hunt knows he should have avoided that one.
Hunt tries to clinch up but Hightower circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Hunt drives through with a takedown into Hightower's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Hightower.
Hightower is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hunt wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower controlling the pace.
Hunt regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hightower is in close to Hunt's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Hunt controlling the position.
Hightower trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hightower prevents Hunt from getting back to his feet.
Hightower looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hightower wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hightower with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hightower throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hunt delivers a nice body kick.#TD2#
Hightower gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hunt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hightower tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU2#
Hunt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but Hightower shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Hightower was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hunt.#T3#
Hunt wants to slow Hightower down by chopping away at his legs.
Hightower scores with a push kick.
Hightower looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hunt blocks a low kick nicely.
Hunt avoids a kick to the body.
Phol Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunt shoots and misses
and Hightower counters with a nice uppercut.
Reed Hightower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phol Hunt.
Hunt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hightower connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hunt scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Hunt darts in and clinches Hightower up against the cage.
Hunt misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hunt scores with a knee to the head.
Hightower lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hunt tries a knee to the head but Hightower blocks it. #BC#
Hightower breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hightower swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick from Hightower lands but Hunt takes it in his stride.
Hunt walks into a stiff left hand from Hightower.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Hightower pushes him off.
Hightower throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hunt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hightower throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hightower counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunt misses with a double jab
and Hightower counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt shoots in looking for a takedown. Hightower tries to sprawl out of it but Hunt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hightower manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hightower throws a counter high kick but Hunt was just alert enough to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reed Hightower showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hightower has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reed Hightower!

Reed Hightower decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Phol Hunt stepped up to the mic, saying 'vittu'.

 

Event: CEFC 283     
Date:   Apr 07, 2018
#R1#
Koltun scores with a shot to the body.
Hightower missing with a left hand there. Koltun was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koltun throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hightower counters with a thumping low kick.
Koltun scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hightower in his tracks.
Koltun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hightower throws out the jab.
Koltun misses the shot to the body.
Koltun connects with a solid leg kick.
Hightower lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun misses with a body shot.
Hightower misses with a hook
and Koltun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koltun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hightower as he avoids it easily.
Hightower is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hightower throws the left hand but Koltun avoids the punch easily.
Koltun tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Hightower takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Koltun takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Koltun throws a big shot that misses.
Hightower thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hightower works Koltun's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Koltun shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Koltun was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hightower is looking for a sweep.
Koltun prevents Hightower from escaping the position.
Koltun working the ground and pound but Hightower is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Koltun tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hightower tries to buck Koltun off but Koltun is having none of it.#T2#
Koltun working the strikes but Hightower uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hightower moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hightower looking for a sweep. Not yet Hightower, not yet. #SUB#
Koltun got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hightower has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koltun has managed to get both his arms back between Hightower's legs - danger averted.
Koltun throws a big right hand that misses. #T3##SUB2#
Koltun has gone for a leg lock! Hightower slips out almost immediately though and dives into Koltun's guard.#REVR#
Koltun lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hightower keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully.
Hightower has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hightower is trying to control the position but Koltun postures up. #SUB#
Hightower had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Koltun defends it easily.
Hightower 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.#T4#
Hightower controls Koltun momentarily but Koltun frees himself.
Koltun throws a big elbow that misses. #SU2#
Koltun gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice body kick from Hightower.
Koltun misses the shot to the body.
Koltun lands a jab to the head.
Hightower scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marek Koltun will probably get the nod.
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#
Koltun shoots for a double leg takedown but Hightower sprawls well. He's pushed Koltun's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hightower lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Marek Koltun has been cut.
Koltun gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hightower counters with a straight right hand.
Hightower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koltun.
Koltun looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hightower uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koltun.
Hightower is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hightower throws a chopping leg kick but Koltun manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun throws a poor cross that misses
and Hightower counters with a nice leg kick.
Koltun wants to land a leg kick but Hightower is out of range.
Hightower explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Hightower looks to score with a jab to the body but Koltun is just out of range.
Hightower tries to move into range but Koltun moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koltun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koltun throws a nice outside leg kick.
Koltun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hightower sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Koltun looking to score a takedown here. Hightower is defending well but Koltun drives through and ends up in Hightower's guard.
Hightower looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koltun is one step ahead there.
Koltun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koltun throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Koltun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koltun tries to free his leg and advance position but Hightower is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Hightower looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Koltun passes into half guard.
Hightower tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Koltun has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Koltun scoring with strikes but Hightower is staying in there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koltun avoids the attempt from Hightower to control.#T3#
Koltun lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hightower hang on?
Hightower is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hightower squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hightower is wriggling around trying to escape.
Koltun raining down shots from the mount!
Koltun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koltun punishing his opponent with strikes.
Koltun cracks Hightower with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T4#
Hightower really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hightower wants to hold on but Koltun pushes him away.
Hightower is looking to get to half guard.
Hightower is in a horrible position here. Koltun smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Koltun with the ground and pound from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Koltun swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hightower is now in Koltun's guard. A big mistake from Koltun there, giving up the dominant position!
Hightower trying to control the position from guard on top but Koltun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koltun is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Koltun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marek Koltun's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hightower connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Koltun lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice defenses there by Koltun.
Hightower misses with a looping right.
Koltun let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Koltun swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hightower to counter with a crisp jab.
Hightower checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hightower appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice straight punches there by Hightower. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hightower.#T1#
Hightower tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koltun drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hightower defends it well.
Koltun stuns Hightower with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hightower misses with an uppercut
and Hightower takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hightower checks a leg kick nicely.#TD2#
Koltun bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Koltun tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Koltun scoring with punches and elbows.
Reed Hightower has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Koltun in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hightower is not content to let Koltun control the position.
Hightower tries to improve position but can't.
Koltun throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hightower wants to control but Koltun postures up.
Koltun advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koltun has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hightower's face. #T3#
Koltun lands a big shot there that rocks Hightower but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hightower regains half guard.
Koltun 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.
Koltun lands strikes from half guard.
Marek Koltun is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Koltun controlling the action here.
Hightower wants to get back to full guard but Koltun has passed into side control.
Hightower is trying to get back to half guard.
Koltun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hightower tries to buck Koltun off but Koltun is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Koltun stalls from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hightower striking from the bottom but nothing landed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Koltun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Koltun 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Koltun!

A very excited looking Marek Koltun 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: CEFC 280     
Date:   Mar 17, 2018
#R1#
Kvirkvelia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hightower let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hightower misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Kvirkvelia counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hightower has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kvirkvelia has passed into side control.
A lull in the action here as Kvirkvelia stalls from top position.
Hightower is looking to reverse the position.
Hightower wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hightower is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvirkvelia is looking to take a break and control but Hightower is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kvirkvelia moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1#
Kvirkvelia seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hightower for as long as he can get away with.
Hightower can't do much from the bottom here.
Kvirkvelia is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hightower will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hightower defending against the ground and pound.
Hightower is looking for a sweep.
Hightower is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hightower can't do much from the bottom here.
Hightower is looking to regain half guard here but Kvirkvelia keeps moving and retains side control.
Kvirkvelia is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hightower's shoulder. That is not cool.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice body kick there by Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reed Hightower is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Hightower misses with a series of wild punches. #TD#
Kvirkvelia scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hightower wants to improve his position but Kvirkvelia is controlling well.
Hightower trying to hold on to Kvirkvelia's head to control him but Kvirkvelia postures up.
Kvirkvelia not doing much here.
Hightower moves into full guard. #T4#
Kvirkvelia preventing the sweep.
Hightower is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hightower can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kvirkvelia controls the pace.
Kvirkvelia advances position into side control!
Kvirkvelia content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hightower gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kvirkvelia is keen to just control but Hightower is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Levan Kvirkvelia dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hightower misses with a body kick.
Kvirkvelia digs a good hook to Hightower's body.
Kvirkvelia throws out a loose jab but Hightower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hightower appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hightower stuffs the takedown attempt from Kvirkvelia. Kvirkvelia gets slowly back to his feet. #KD2#
Hightower lands a left and a right that sends Kvirkvelia crashing to the canvas! Hightower dives into mount looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kvirkvelia in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC2#
Kvirkvelia is rocked!
Hightower landing punches.
Oh Kvirkvelia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kvirkvelia wants to get back to his feet.
Hightower lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kvirkvelia hang on?#T1#
Kvirkvelia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hightower punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kvirkvelia wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Hightower! Kvirkvelia is hurt baaadly! Hightower is firing away with more strikes - Kvirkvelia is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reed Hightower!
Reed Hightower decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: Dynasty 37     
Date:   Mar 10, 2018
#R1##CL2#
Lodbrok tries to keep at a distance but Teimosia has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Lodbrok manages to break the clinch.
We've been informed that Teimosia 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.
Teimosia moves in looking to clinch but Lodbrok pushes him off.
Teimosia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Lodbrok counters with a quick kick to the body but Teimosia blocks it.
Teimosia lands a nice shot to the body.
Teimosia scores with a jab to the jaw.
Teimosia throws an overhand right that lands on Lodbrok's shoulder, as Lodbrok tries to avoid the shot.
Teimosia misses with a body kick.
Lodbrok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Teimosia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lodbrok, pushing him back against the ropes.
Teimosia blocks a body shot from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Teimosia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Teimosia throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lodbrok slips a straight right by Teimosia.
Lodbrok connects with a body shot that sends Teimosia's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teimosia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lodbrok paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lodbrok quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T1#
Lodbrok tries to land a leg kick but Teimosia saw it coming and moves away.
Lodbrok takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Teimosia throws a combination that misses
and Lodbrok counters with an inside leg kick.
Teimosia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Teimosia swings for the body but Lodbrok moves out of range.
Teimosia tries to clinch up but Lodbrok circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab, jab by Teimosia - just one landing.
Teimosia blocks the body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Lodbrok blocks the leg kick.
Lodbrok tries to land a body kick
and Teimosia finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Teimosia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A low kick from Teimosia misses
and Lodbrok counters with a nice uppercut.
Teimosia misses with a low kick.#CL2#
Teimosia rushes Lodbrok and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T2##BC2#
Teimosia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teimosia scores with a leg kick.
Teimosia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lodbrok has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lodbrok there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lodbrok throws a push kick but Teimosia slaps the foot to one side.
Teimosia misses with a low kick.
Lodbrok digs a good body shot into Teimosia's ribs.
Lodbrok tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Teimosia is looking to clinch.
Lodbrok misses with the body kick
and Teimosia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lodbrok. #CL2#
Teimosia moves into the clinch.
Teimosia working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teimosia.
Teimosia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hilton Teimosia 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#
Teimosia tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lodbrok counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Teimosia misses with a hook
and Teimosia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Teimosia with a nice cross.
Teimosia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Teimosia misses.
Lodbrok comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Teimosia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lodbrok stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Teimosia.
Teimosia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lodbrok moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lodbrok seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Teimosia moves into the clinch.
Teimosia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lodbrok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Teimosia blocks an uppercut.
Lodbrok misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teimosia lands an uppercut.
Teimosia lands an uppercut.
Teimosia tries to throw a body punch but Lodbrok avoids it by throwing Teimosia back against the ropes. #T1#
Lodbrok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teimosia misses with the head strike.
Lodbrok lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Teimosia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lodbrok throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Teimosias head.
Hilton Teimosia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Lodbrok's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Teimosia wants to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Teimosia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Teimosia.
Nice cross by Teimosia.
Teimosia thumps Lodbrok with a low kick.
Teimosia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lodbrok throws the kick towards the body but Teimosia avoids it.#T2#
Teimosia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Teimosia tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Lodbrok manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hilton Teimosia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lodbrok throws a head kick but Teimosia moves out of range.
Lodbrok throws a hook to the side of Teimosia's head but Teimosia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Teimosia misses with a straight left.
Teimosia scores with a kick to the body.
Teimosia is looking to clinch.
Teimosia lands with a right hand.
Hilton Teimosia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teimosia throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Lodbrok misses the target.
A big right from Lodbrok misses.
Teimosia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Teimosia gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Teimosia working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Teimosia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hilton Teimosia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Teimosia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An inside leg kick from Lodbrok misses.
Teimosia lands with an uppercut that bounces Lodbrok off the ropes and back into range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lodbrok. Teimosia shrugs it off though.
Lodbrok throws a push kick but Teimosia slaps the foot to one side.
Teimosia is looking to clinch but Lodbrok is avoiding it.
Lodbrok on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lodbrok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teimosia.
Teimosia misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teimosia throws an overhand right that lands on Lodbrok's shoulder, as Lodbrok tries to avoid the shot.
Teimosia thumps Lodbrok with a low kick.
Lodbrok throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Teimosia throws a body punch but Lodbrok moves out of range.
Lodbrok swings for the body but Teimosia moves out of range.
Teimosia tries to score with a low kick but Lodbrok moves his leg out of the way.
Lodbrok scores with a spinning back kick!
Teimosia is looking to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Teimosia.
Teimosia misses with a double jab
and Lodbrok makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Teimosia really felt that one!
Teimosia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lodbrok misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lodbrok sets himself, and Teimosia steps forward looking for the clinch! Lodbrok avoids it this time.
Lodbrok gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Teimosia blocks a head kick by Lodbrok.
A big right from Teimosia misses.
Lodbrok lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lodbrok.
Teimosia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Lodbrok pushes Teimosia away with a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teimosia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lodbrok staying out of range there.
A lazy body kick from Teimosia
letting Lodbrok counter with a right hand.
Lodbrok throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lodbrok lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lodbrok.
Teimosia darts in trying to clinch
and Lodbrok counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Teimosia tries to close the distance and clinch but Lodbrok swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lodbrok pushes Teimosia away with a front kick.
Lodbrok jabs Teimosia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Halfdan Lodbrok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lodbrok throws a front kick that sends Teimosia stumbling back into the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Halfdan Lodbrok showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Teimosia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hilton Teimosia!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 27, 2018
#R1#
Gunn throws an off balance right hand
and Dowell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gunn ducks under a wild hook from Dowell.
Dowell scores with a sloppy right hand. Gunn should have avoided that one.
Dowell misses the body punch
and Gunn counters with a nice body shot.
Gunn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #KD2#
Dowell cracks Gunn with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gunn looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dowell finish him? #ROC2#
Gunn is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dowell has time to react.
Oh Gunn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dowell loads up on a big right hand but Gunn slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Gunn misses the target.
Gunn seems to have got his legs back now.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dowell. Gunn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gunn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dowell takes a swing at Gunn's ribcage but misses.
Gunn quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dowell scores with a body shot.
Gunn slips under a jab from Dowell.
Dowell just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGunn.#T1#
Dowell takes a swing at Gunn's ribcage but misses.
Gunn avoids the body shot from Dowell.
Dowell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gunn has time to react.
Gunn slips a jab from Dowell.
Dowell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunn manages to avoid it.
Dowell throws a hook but Gunn blocks it.
Dowell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gunn doesn't seem bothered though. #KD2#
Dowell sends Gunn crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dowell is motioning to the referee to let Gunn up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dowell lands with a shot to the body. #KD2#
Dowell cracks Gunn with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gunn looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dowell finish him?
Dowell thuds a left hand into Gunn's body.
Gunn is breathing heavily.#T2#
Gunn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dowell.
Gunn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#KD2#
Dowell drops Gunn with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gunn looks back up at him and smiles so Dowell waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Dowell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dowell cracks a nice hook into Gunn's ribs.
Dowell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dowell cracks Gunn with a hook to the temple - Gunn is on wobbly legs here! Dowell swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Gunn falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Dowell wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rei Dowell!
Our winner, Rei Dowell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 19, 2018
#R1#
Kaelin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kaelin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kaelin tries to clinch but Gunn is having none of it. #CL2#
Kaelin closes the distance and pushes Gunn back into the cage.#TD2#
Kaelin gets control of Gunn's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kaelin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gunn postures up and lands a big shot to Kaelin's brow.
Kaelin has momentary wrist control but Gunn slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Kaelin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kaelin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gunn wants to control from the top but Kaelin keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gunn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kaelin trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Gunn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunn looking to sit in guard and control but Kaelin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Gunn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kaelin passes into half guard.
Kaelin is thwarting Gunn's attempts to control the position.
Kaelin works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kaelin wants to control the pace but Gunn is squirming around nicely.
Gunn is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Gunn regains half guard.
Gunn wants to sweep but Kaelin has passed to side control!#SUB2#
Kaelin has an Americana. Gunn didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kaelin is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kaelin hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kato Kaelin!

 

Event: Dynasty 33     
Date:   Feb 10, 2018
#R1#
O Donno fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
O Donno looks to throw the jab but Lodbrok is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Lodbrok. That snapped O Donno's head back. #CUT2#
It looks like Aldo O Donno has been cut.
O Donno definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
O Donno tries to score with a low kick but Lodbrok moves his leg out of the way.
O Donno throws a lazy right hand but Lodbrok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lodbrok doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
O Donno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice body kick there by O Donno.
O Donno throws a jab when Lodbrok was well out of range.
Lodbrok is looking to slow O Donno down with leg kicks.
Look low, kick high! Lodbrok uses the oldest trick in the book to send O Donno tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Lodbrok is absolutely delighted - when O Donno wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Halfdan Lodbrok!
A relieved looking Halfdan Lodbrok thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Dynasty 33     
Date:   Feb 10, 2018
#R1#
Spar throws the kick towards the body but Thunda avoids it.
Spar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thunda connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thunda 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.
Spar misses with a hook. Thunda ducked under it nicely.
Thunda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thunda tests Spar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thunda cracks Spar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thunda misses with an uppercut
and Spar counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spar.
Spar moves out of range as Thunda strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Spar misses the target.
Thunda gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Spar counters with a thumping low kick.
Spar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Spar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thunda.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spar.
Thunda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thunda throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Spar sizes up Thunda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
DJ Thunda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spar misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thunda scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thunda scores with a leg kick.
Thunda misses the shot to the body.
Thunda misses with a straight right.
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!
Thunda jabs Spar right on the nose. Spar blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Spar scores with the left hand. Thunda knows he should have avoided that one.
Spar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spar tries to land a body kick
and Thunda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Thunda there.
Spar swings for the body but Thunda moves out of range.
Spar moves out of range as Thunda strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Spar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thunda has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spar slips under a jab.
A left lands for Thunda.
Thunda lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Thunda dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Spar drops his hands momentarily and Thunda takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Thunda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thunda keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thunda slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on Thunda's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thunda throws a leg kick but Spar checks it.
Spar avoids the head kick by Thunda.
Thunda cracks Spar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Thunda scores with a hook.
Thunda lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thunda throws out the jab.
Spar looks to land a body kick but Thunda moved away.
Spar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thunda tests Spar's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Thunda avoids the body shot from Spar.
Thunda thuds his shin into the meat of Spar's side.
Spar blocks a head kick by Thunda.
Thunda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thunda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thunda misses with a hook
letting Spar counter with a right hand.
Spar lands a jab to the head.
Spar lands a leg kick that knocks Thunda off balance momentarily.
Spar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thunda throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thunda scores with a punch to the head.
Thunda lands a nice looking body shot.
Spar is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Thunda is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Thunda jabs Spar right on the nose. Spar blinks but takes it well.
Spar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thunda throws a nice looking combination but Spar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spar throws a quick counter kick to the body but Thunda avoids it.
Spar misses with a series of wild punches.
Thunda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thunda connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spar scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Thunda finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Spar lands a nice shot to the body.
Spar throws a lazy right hand but Thunda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thunda throws the kick towards the body but Spar avoids it.
Thunda throws a shot from downtown. Spar moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Thunda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thunda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spar.
Thunda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thunda misses with a series of wild punches.
Thunda looks to land a right hand but Spar moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Spar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thunda cracks a nice hook into Spar's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunda lands a nice shot that snaps Spar's head back.
Spar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thunda misses with an uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thunda, as that shot connected. #T1#
Thunda throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Spar.
Thunda throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spar counters with a nice body kick.
Thunda throws a hook but Spar blocks it.
Thunda misses with the combination.
Thunda swings away with a body shot that misses
and Spar counters with a nice body kick.
Spar throws a jab when Thunda was well out of range.
Thunda throws a counter combo.
Thunda tries a head kick but it misses.
Spar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Spar misses.
Spar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thunda lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thunda blocks a leg kick.
DJ Thunda seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Spar throws out a powerful jab.
Thunda throws a push kick but Spar slaps the foot to one side.
Spar appears to be looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thunda.
Thunda avoids the body shot from Spar.
Spar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thunda.
Spar is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Spar. Those never looked like landing.
Thunda throws a series of punches but Spar avoids them all with ease.
Spar moves away from the strike by Thunda.
Spar is looking to counter with a body kick.
Spar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thunda.
Donk. Thunda catches Spar right on the button with a cross.
Thunda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spar is looking to counter with a body kick.
4 Spar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thunda throws out a loose jab but Spar uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Thunda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thunda 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Thunda!

A very excited looking DJ Thunda 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.
In defeat, 4 Spar stepped up to the mic, saying 'Suck my balls'.

 

Event: Dynasty Fight Night 26     
Date:   Jan 24, 2018
#R1#
Lodbrok darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lodbrok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lodbrok misses with an uppercut. Contonio saw that one coming.
Lodbrok throws an off balance right hand
and Contonio counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick by Contonio misses #KD2#
and before Contonio can reset, Lodbrok rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Contonio is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!
Contonio is looking to clinch but Lodbrok is avoiding it.
Contonio lands with a kick to the temple. Lodbrok shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Contonio throws a sloppy head kick and Lodbrok moves out of range easily.
Lodbrok thinks about the counter body kick.
Contonio seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Contonio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lodbrok! But no joy.
Lodbrok is looking to chop away at Contonio's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Contonio throws a lazy head kick #KD2#
and Lodbrok counters with a beautiful hook that drops Contonio to the mat! Will Contonio be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Lodbrok to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and Contonio is up. He looks OK to continue.
Lodbrok throws a head kick but Contonio moves out of range.
Lodbrok looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A head kick by Lodbrok misses
and Contonio counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lodbrok's knee momentarily.#T1#
Lodbrok scores with a hook to the body. Contonio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Contonio connects with an inside leg kick.
Contonio throws a nice head kick!
Lodbrok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lodbrok misses with a straight left.
Contonio is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Contonio moves out of range of the strikes.
Contonio throws a head kick that misses.
Contonio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Contonio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lodbrok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Contonio.
Contonio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Contonio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lodbrok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Contonio drives through and clinches with Lodbrok against the ropes.
Lodbrok pushes Contonio back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lodbrok lands a hook that snaps the head of Contonio backwards.
Contonio tries a body shot but Lodbrok blocks it. #BC2#
Lodbrok manages to break the clinch.
Lodbrok throws a body shot but no joy.
Lodbrok lands a front kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Contonio is looking to clinch but Lodbrok is avoiding it.
Crunch! Lodbrok slams his shin into Contonio's torso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Halfdan Lodbrok will get the nod in that round, having scored multiple knockdowns.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lodbrok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lodbrok takes a swing at Contonio's ribcage but misses.
Lodbrok checks the leg kick.
Lodbrok thinks about the counter body kick.
Contonio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lodbrok. That did some damage!
Lodbrok misses with a hook. Contonio ducked under it nicely.
Good leg kick by Lodbrok there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lodbrok looks to score with a jab to the body but Contonio is just out of range.
Lodbrok tries to work over Contonio's front leg with a kick but Contonio checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contonio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Contonio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lodbrok counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lodbrok takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Contonio blocks a head kick by Lodbrok. #T1#
Contonio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Contonio.
A head kick misses from Contonio.
Lodbrok checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lodbrok ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Contonio.
Despite the aggression on Lodbrok's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lodbrok throws a sloppy head kick and Contonio moves out of range easily.
Contonio wants to clinch up but Lodbrok keeps it at a distance.
Lodbrok doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lodbrok's coach down at The Pit was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lodbrok's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lodbrok takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Contonio tries to clinch but Lodbrok is having none of it.
Contonio scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Lodbrok lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lodbrok fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Contonio throws a sloppy head kick and Lodbrok moves out of range easily.
Lodbrok swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Contonio scores with a head kick.
Contonio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lodbrok pushes Contonio away with a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lodbrok throws a good cross that connects.
Contonio is looking to clinch.
Lodbrok ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Eva Contonio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lodbrok scores with a push kick.
Lodbrok lands a nice hook to Contonio's body. Contonio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Halfdan Lodbrok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lodbrok misses with a body kick.
Lodbrok chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Contonio can pounce on him.
Contonio does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #KD2#
Contonio ducks into a a hook from Lodbrok and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!#ROC2#
Contonio is rocked!
A punch combination from Contonio misses.
Lodbrok appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oh Contonio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eva Contonio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lodbrok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Contonio.
Contonio darts in trying to clinch
and Lodbrok finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Contonio seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Lodbrok looks for the body kick but Contonio saw that one coming.
Lodbrok catches Contonio napping and cracks him with a perfect head kick! Contonio goes down! He's bigtime hurt! He's not going to make it back to his feet - the referee has called it off! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Halfdan Lodbrok!
An out of breath Halfdan Lodbrok thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Dynasty Fight Night 25     
Date:   Jan 17, 2018
#R1#
Spar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sor. Khamsing misses with a series of wild punches.
Sor. Khamsing connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spar's hands.#KD2#
Spar clips Sor. Khamsing with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Sor. Khamsing a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Sor. Khamsing misses the target.
Saenchai Sor. Khamsing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spar moves out of range of the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spar.
Spar throws a series of punches but Sor. Khamsing avoids them all with ease.
Sor. Khamsing attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sor. Khamsing with a jab.
Sor. Khamsing misses with a double jab
and as Sor. Khamsing looks to reset his feet, Spar counters with a string of precision punches, right on the button, sending Sor. Khamsing crashing to the canvas! Sor. Khamsing is in big trouble here! The referee has started the count but Sor. Khamsing is so wobbly that the ref has given up the count at 6 - he's called the bout off! Spar is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). 4 Spar!
During a confident post fight interview, 4 Spar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Saenchai Sor. Khamsing stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win or you Learn '.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 10, 2018
#R1#
Gunn misses with a lunging right hand
letting Hard counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Colt Gunn has been cut.
Hard slips a jab and a cross from Gunn.
Hard is looking for the big counter here.
A combination from Hard does no damage.
Gunn throws a right hand that Hard ducks under and follows up with a left that Hard also avoids with ease.
Hard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gunn throws a poor cross that misses
and Hard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hard digs a good body shot into Gunn's ribs.
Gunn misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the body from Gunn misses
and Hard counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gunn misses with a left hand
and Hard counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Gunn badly! Hard follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Gunn out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Hard finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Hard!

 


 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 09, 2018
#R1#
Gunn scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gunn.#CL2#
Minakov closes the distance and pushes Gunn back into the cage.#TD2#
Minakov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Minakov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Minakov gets to his feet. Gunn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Gunn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Minakov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Minakov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like Minakov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
Gunn wants to sweep but no luck.
Minakov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Minakov cracks Gunn with a solid left hand.
Minakov connects with a couple of short punches.
Minakov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU2#
Minakov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gunn, up you get! #T3##TD2#
Minakov shoots in and bounces Gunn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Minakov gets to his feet - Gunn follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Minakov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gunn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Minakov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gunn will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gunn taking punishment in the form of punches.
Check out the look on Minakov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Minakov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Minakov is staying tight to Gunn's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
Minakov working the ground and pound.
Gunn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Minakov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Minakov controls the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minakov is continuing to stall.
Minakov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gunn to see if he's OK.
Minakov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gunn is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SU2#
Minakov decides to stand back up. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gunn enables Minakov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gunn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ROC2#
Gunn is rocked!
Minakov advances to half guard.
Minakov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitaly Minakov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Minakov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Still in half guard, Minakov seems content to control.
Gunn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Minakov controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Minakov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The adventures of Minakov the control monster continue. Boring.
Minakov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Minakov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Minakov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gunn trying to control but Minakov postures up.
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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Minakov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gunn is trying to defend but Minakov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gunn has hold of Minakov's hands but Minakov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Still in half guard, Minakov seems content to control.
Minakov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Gunn is looking for a sweep. Minakov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Minakov controlling the pace.
More stalling from Minakov.
Minakov with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Gunn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Minakov scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Minakov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Minakov 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.
Gunn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Minakov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Minakov.
Minakov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Gunn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gunn taking some punishment here, with Minakov in his half guard.
Minakov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Minakov scores with a big shot! Gunn's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Gunn! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitaly Minakov!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 09, 2018
#R1#
Gunn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gunn swats away the attempt to clinch by Torres.
Torres shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gunn sprawls well. Gunn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Torres gets slowly back to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Gunn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gunn enables Torres to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gunn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Torres working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #CUT2#
It looks like Magnum Gunn has been cut.
Torres is looking to work some ground and pound but Gunn has wrist control.
Torres working some strikes from top position.
Torres with a nice head shot there.
Torres with a nice head shot there.#CUT2#
Magnum Gunn's cut is getting worse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres cracks Gunn with a solid left hand.#CUT2#
Magnum Gunn's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tico Torres!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 07, 2018
#R1#
Gunn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Noisewater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #KD2#
Noisewater feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gunn sprawling to the canvas! Gunn rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Noisewater finish him?! #ROC2#
Gunn is rocked!#CL2#
Noisewater clinches up with Gunn and pushes him back against the cage.
Oh Gunn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Noisewater dips a shoulder and cracks Gunn with a mighty uppercut! Gunn falls back against the cage and Noisewater unloads with a barrage of strikes! Gunn is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Noisewater screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dr Kenneth Noisewater!

 

Event: Dynasty Friday Night Fights     
Date:   Nov 24, 2017
#R1#
Silvestre lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silvestre.
Silvestre wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A left lands for Spar.
Silvestre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spar.
Silvestre scores with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like 4 Spar has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Spar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body punch from Spar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvestre scores with a hook to the body. Spar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silvestre scores with a decent looking hook.
Spar looks to land a combination but Silvestre avoids it well. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Spar misses the target.
Silvestre misses with the combination.
Silvestre slips a straight right by Spar.
A little feinted left hand from Silvestre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spar cracks Silvestre with a good jab.
Spar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silvestre connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silvestre wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Silvestre has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Lotus in the buildup to the fight.
Spar with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Silvestre has been cut.#T2#
Spar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silvestre moves out of range as Spar throws a body kick.
Silvestre moves out of range as Spar throws a body kick.
Silvestre steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Spar. That one must have hurt.
Spar defending well as Silvestre loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spar digs a good hook to Silvestre's body.
A slow jab from Spar misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Spar misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

4 Spar dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Silvestre throws a sloppy head kick and Spar moves out of range easily.
4 Spar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Silvestre misses.
Spar looks to score with a jab to the body but Silvestre is just out of range.
Silvestre seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Silvestre ducks under a wild hook from Spar.
Spar lands with an uppercut that bounces Silvestre off the ropes and back into range.
Spar walks into a stiff left hand from Silvestre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Silvestre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Spar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Silvestre has Spar up against the ropes in a clinch.
Spar has had enough of the clinch but Silvestre keeps him there for the moment.
Silvestre presses Spar against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spar. #BC2#
Spar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silvestre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Spar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spar tries a quick counter leg kick but Silvestre is wise to it.
Silvestre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spar swings for the body but Silvestre moves out of range.
Silvestre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Spar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silvestre moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Spar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spar blocks a head kick by Silvestre.
Spar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Silvestre tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Silvestre.
Spar throws the kick towards the body but Silvestre avoids it.
Silvestre tries to counter by clinching up but Spar breaks away and moves out of range.
Spar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Daniel Silvestre will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Silvestre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spar moves out of range as Silvestre throws a body kick.
Spar throws a counter combo.
Spar misses with a wild body shot.
Spar lands a front kick.
Silvestre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spar misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvestre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spar.
Spar lands with a shot to the body.
Spar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silvestre is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spar.
Silvestre throws a head kick that half lands.
Silvestre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spar has time to react.
Spar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Spar tries to get set, Silvestre tries to push him back and clinch up but Spar manages to avoid the attempt.
Silvestre lands a lovely overhand right.
4 Spar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spar feints and then cracks Silvestre's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Silvestre down.
Silvestre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Silvestre is out of range. #T2#
Silvestre throws a head kick but Spar moves out of range.
Silvestre bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Silvestre throws a sloppy head kick and Spar moves out of range easily.
Spar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silvestre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spar.
Spar stuns Silvestre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
4 Spar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 4 Spar!

An out of breath 4 Spar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: CEFC Live 41     
Date:   Sep 21, 2017
#R1#
Loel lands with a nice body punch.
Loel throws a poor cross that misses
and Zepp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Yuri Loel has been cut.
Zepp throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zepp with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Loel to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Bobby Zepp has been cut.
Zepp throws a body kick that misses.
Loel throws a hook to the side of Zepp's head but Zepp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Loel misses with an uppercut.
Loel throws a hook but Zepp avoids it easily.
We've been told by Loel's head coaches at Jacks Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Loel misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loel moves out of range of the strikes.
Zepp needs to keep his hands up - Loel had a free shot at his head there.
Zepp takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
A solid body kick from Zepp.
Loel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zepp back to the cage. Loel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#KD#
Loel lands a left and a right that send Zepp crashing to the mat, dazed. Loel thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zepp scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zepp thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loel moves out of range of the body kick from Zepp.
Loel throws out a loose jab but Zepp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zepp swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Loel to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Bobby Zepp's cut even more.
Loel connects with a right hand. Zepp shakes it off.
Zepp throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Loel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zepp moves away.#T2#
Zepp takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Loel lands with a right that hurts Zepp. Zepp looks to clinch but Loel throws a short knee that drops Zepp. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Yuri Loel!
A very excited looking Yuri Loel 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.

 

 
 
 
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