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Event: StrikeForce Union #15     
Date:   Jul 02, 2016
#R1#
God ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
God scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
God scores with a nice strike.
God cracks a nice hook into MacLeod's ribs.#TD2#
MacLeod looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for God!#ES#
God throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacLeod takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
God 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. #TD2#
God gets caught flat footed, as MacLeod shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
God wriggles free and stands up.
A good leg kick by God.
God lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
MacLeod fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for God.
God scores with a leg kick.
God looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
God throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
God throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
God misses with a body kick.
God misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacLeod.
God throws a sloppy head kick and MacLeod moves out of range easily.
MacLeod drops down looking to force a counter takedown but God defends it well.
God seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
MacLeod walks into a straight right hand from God.
God throws a hook but MacLeod avoids it easily.
God chopping away at his opponent's legs.
God is looking to land body kicks.
God pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
God lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
God fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt MacLeod.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacLeod staying out of range there.#TD2#
MacLeod darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
MacLeod maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! God could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but MacLeod has cracked it and God is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by MacLeod!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Connor MacLeod!

 

Event: HFC 45:Volkov vs MacCumhaill     
Date:   Jun 25, 2016
#R1#
Bombastic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A left lands for Bombastic.
Brooks misses with an uppercut. Bombastic saw that one coming.
Bombastic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brooks throws a big shot that misses.
Brooks throws a right and a left that Bombastic avoids nicely.
Bombastic avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheers as Bombastic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brooks doesn't seem phased though.
Brooks misses with a wild combination.
Bombastic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brooks misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bombastic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brooks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bombastic slips under a jab.
Bombastic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bombastic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bombastic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brooks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brooks moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Bombastic throws a shot to the body.
Brooks throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bombastic scores with a hook.
Bombastic lands a nice shot to the body.
Brooks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bombastic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brooks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brooks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bombastic. Bombastic obviously looking to wear him down.
Bombastic staying out of range there.
Bombastic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bombastic throws an overhand right that lands on Brooks's shoulder, as Brooks tries to avoid the shot.
Brooks throws out a counter right but Bombastic avoids it with no problem.
Brooks looks to score with a jab to the body but Bombastic is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bombastic was well out of range. Poor timing from Brooks.
Bombastic throws out a loose jab but Brooks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bombastic. Brooks shrugs it off though.
Bombastic misses with a wild body shot.
Bombastic throws the left hand but Brooks avoids the punch easily.
Brooks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bombastic doesn't seem bothered though.
Bombastic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bombastic slips a jab and a cross from Brooks.
Bombastic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Bombastic throws a jab when Brooks was well out of range.
Bombastic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brooks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bombastic lands a jab to Brooks's midsection.
Bombastic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brooks's head backwards.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bombastic.
Bombastic swings for the body but Brooks moves out of range.
Bombastic tries a head kick but it misses.
Bombastic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bombastic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bombastic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brooks throws a right and a left that Bombastic avoids nicely.
Brooks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bombastic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brooks scrambles back to his feet.
Brooks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brooks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brooks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bombastic can pounce on him. #T3#
Bombastic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brooks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brooks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bombastic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brooks misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Bombastic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brooks takes one to the side of the head.
Bombastic scores with a three punch combo!
Bombastic looks to land a right hand but Brooks moved out of range.
Brooks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brooks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bombastic throws a hook to the side of Brooks's head but Brooks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danga de danga de dang - Brooks scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brooks misses with a right hand
and Bombastic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brooks looks to throw the jab but Bombastic is out of range.
Bombastic misses with a few strikes there.
Bombastic lands with a kick to the ribs.
No joy there for Brooks, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Brooks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bombastic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bombastic cracks Brooks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bombastic lands a lovely overhand right.
Bombastic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brooks throws a poor cross that misses
letting Bombastic counter with a right hand.
Brooks throws a series of punches but Bombastic avoids them all with ease.
Brooks misses with a double jab.
Bombastic throws out a loose jab but Brooks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bombastic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bombastic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brooks throws a jab when Bombastic was well out of range.
Bombastic slips a jab and a cross from Brooks.
Brooks throws a lazy right hand but Bombastic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bombastic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bombastic.
Bombastic cracks a nice hook into Brooks's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Bombastic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bombastic.
Brooks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Bombastic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bombastic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brooks swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bombastic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mr Bombastic is winning the standup battle so far.
Brooks just misses with a punch to the body.
Brooks on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bombastic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brooks manages to avoid it.
Brooks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bombastic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bombastic slips a jab and a cross from Brooks.
Bombastic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brooks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bombastic misses with a straight right.
A jab lands there for Brooks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bombastic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brooks misses with a wild combination.
Bombastic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brooks can do to turn this around?
Brooks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bombastic.
Bombastic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brooks.
Bombastic lands a two punch combo.
Brooks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brooks tries to bum rush Bombastic with a series of wild strikes but Bombastic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Brooks throws a series of punches but Bombastic moves out of range.
Bombastic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brooks in his tracks.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Brooks might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bombastic has got the better of the exchanges.
Brooks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bombastic finds it's way round the side to connect with Brooks's head.
Jab, jab by Bombastic - just one landing.
Brooks on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brooks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bombastic.
Brooks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bombastic.
Bombastic catches Brooks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#
Brooks is rocked!
Brooks needs to keep his hands up - Bombastic had a free shot at his head there.
Brooks is still on wobbly legs! Can Bombastic finish him?
Brooks is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Bombastic moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Bombastic!
Mr Bombastic thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Primal 29     
Date:   Jun 25, 2016
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Gomu there.
Vee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Vee pushes Gomu up against the cage in a clinch.
Gomu is trying to break the clinch but Vee is controlling him.
Vee tries to work over Gomu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vee takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vee.
Vee taking a breather.
Gomu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vee has a couple of punches blocked by Gomu.
Gomu digs a right hand underneath Vee's ribcage. Vee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vee misses with the head strike.
Gomu misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Gomu manages to break the clinch.
Gomu Gomu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Gomu misses.
Vee misses with a looping right.
Vee misses with a body shot. #T1#
Vee moves out of range as Gomu strikes.
Gomu lands with a right hand.
Gomu connects with a right hand. Vee shakes it off.
Gomu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vee.
Vee lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
It looks like Gomu Gomu has been cut.
Gomu just misses with a punch to the body.
Vee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gomu but Gomu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gomu's corner calls for a 1-2. Gomu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vee misses with a looping left.
Gomu looks to throw the jab but Vee is out of range.
Vee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gomu.#CL2#
Gomu has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Gomu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Vee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gomu pushes Vee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gomu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vee backwards. #T2##BC2#
Gomu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vee misses with a hook.
Vee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gomu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Good leg kick by Gomu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomu misses with a straight left.
Vee sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Gomu. That snapped Vee's head back.
Gomu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gomu slaps away a takedown attempt from Vee, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Vee closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vee lands in his opponent's guard.
Gomu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Gomu controlling the action here.
Vee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomu is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Gomu stands up from Vee's guard - Gomu perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gomu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gomu throws a series of punches but Vee moves out of range.
Gomu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomu was well out of range. Poor timing from Vee.#T4#
Vee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gomu pinned against the cage. Gomu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Vee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomu moves away.
Gomu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gomu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomu was well out of range. Poor timing from Vee.
Gomu Gomu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Gomu. Beautiful body shot.
Vee works Gomu's body with a nice hook.
Gomu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomu. #CL#
Vee takes the fight into the clinch.
Gomu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vee tries to stall but Gomu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right handed body shot lands from Vee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gomu Gomu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gomu Gomu's cut.
That's time! Vee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vee wants to land a leg kick but Gomu is out of range.
Gomu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Vee backs off Gomu throws a huge counter combo but Vee manages to avoid it all.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gomu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vee misses with a looping left.
Vee motions for Gomu to come forward. Vee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Vee shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vee was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gomu is not content to let Vee control the position.
Vee cracks Gomu with a big elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomu tries to improve position but can't.
Vee controlling the position from side mount.
Vee working the ground and pound.#T1#
Gomu tries to bench press Vee off him but Vee keeps the position.
Gomu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vee's best efforts.
Gomu is looking to improve his position.
Gomu trying to control here.
Gomu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vee. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gomu gets back to full guard.
Gomu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vee trying to control but Gomu is working from the bottom.
Gomu working a defensive guard here.
Gomu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vee is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Vee trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gomu manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Gomu wants to stand but Vee has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gomu won't allow Vee to sweep him here.
Gomu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gomu trying to control but Vee is working from the bottom.
Vee 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.
Brandon Vee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gomu wanted to stand there but Vee had control of the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gomu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Vee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gomu missing with a left hand there. Vee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Vee tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomu swings for the body but Vee moves out of range.
Vee throws a hook but Gomu blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Gomu.
A counter left hand to the body from Vee misses its target.
Vee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gomu lands a jab to the head.
Vee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gomu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomu misses with a left hand
enabling Vee to counter with a crisp jab.
Gomu connects with a jab.
Vee jabs Gomu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vee shoots in but no luck this time.
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 Brandon Vee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gomu Gomu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Vee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gomu.
Vee slips a jab from Gomu.
Gomu Gomu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomu.
Gomu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gomu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vee was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomu.
Vee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gomu misses with a hook. Vee ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Vee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gomu circles away.
Gomu loads up on a big right hand but Vee slips the punch.
Gomu scores with a nice head shot.
Vee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gomu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gomu.
A left lands for Vee.
Vee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gomu.
Gomu looks to land a left hand but Vee moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vee misses with a body shot. #T1#
Gomu throws a good cross that connects.
Gomu misses with a straight left.
Gomu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gomu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vee.
Vee missing with a left hand there. Gomu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomu was well out of range. Poor timing from Vee.
Vee wants to clinch.
Gomu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vee was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomu.
A swing and a miss from Vee.
Vee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gomu misses with a looping left.
Gomu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gomu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vee manages to avoid it.
Gomu throws a hook but Vee avoids it easily.#T2#
Vee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gomu.
Gomu misses the shot to the body.
Vee connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomu looks to land a left hand but Vee moved out of range nicely.
Vee throws a hook but Gomu blocks it.
Vee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gomu throws out the jab.
Gomu slips under a jab.
Vee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vee needs to keep his hands up - Gomu had a free shot at his head there.
Gomu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vee.
Gomu lands a jab to Vee's midsection.
Vee misses with a jab to the body
and Gomu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gomu throws a hook but Vee avoids it easily.
Vee misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vee. Gomu does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Vee connects with a body shot.
A jab from Gomu misses.
Vee swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vee swings for the body but Gomu moves out of range. #CL#
Vee instigates a clinch.
Vee throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Vee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Gomu.
Vee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gomu.
Gomu ducks under a wild hook from Vee.
Gomu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vee misses with a double jab.
Vee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gomu circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gomu misses with a hook. Vee ducked under it nicely.
Vee attempts a counter takedown but Gomu avoids it well and moves away.
Gomu lands with a nice body punch.
A left lands for Gomu.
Gomu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vee has time to react.#T4#
Gomu looks to land a left hand but Vee moved out of range nicely.
Gomu misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomu.
Gomu looks to land a right hand but Vee moved out of range.
Gomu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomu on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Vee closes the distance and clinches.
Gomu working aggressively here.
Brandon Vee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vee. #BC2#
Gomu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gomu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vee.
Gomu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gomu connects with a solid leg kick.
Vee slips a jab from Gomu.
Gomu tests Vee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gomu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vee was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomu.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gomu Gomu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gomu 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gomu Gomu!

A victorious Gomu Gomu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Brandon Vee had this to say: 'vittu'.

 

Event: Destiny 157: Sur vs. Gaultier     
Date:   Jun 18, 2016
#R1#
Gaultier defending well as Suri loads up on a big left hand.
Gaultier's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gaultier duly obliges.
Suri blocks a jab.
Suri lands an overhand right.
Suri throws the left hand but Gaultier avoids the punch easily.
Gaultier throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gaultier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gaultier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gaultier throws a jab but it's blocked by Suri.
Suri moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Suri jabs Gaultier to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Suri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaultier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Suri with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suri lands a lovely overhand right.
Gaultier closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gaultier swings for the body but Suri moves out of range.
Suri swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Suri swinging wildly here.
Gaultier lands a glancing blow to the side of Suri's head.
Suri throws a body punch but Gaultier moves out of range.
Gaultier throws a low kick but Suri moves out of range easily.
Suri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gaultier.
Suri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gaultier blocks a jab.
Suri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Suri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Suri misses the shot to the body.
Gaultier throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Suri throws a jab but it's blocked by Gaultier.
Suri lands a slapping body shot.
Suri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gaultier manages to avoid it.#T2#
Gaultier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gaultier is looking to clinch.
Gaultier keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Suri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Suri looks to land a right hand but Gaultier moved out of range.
A nice side step and Gaultier releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Suri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gaultier throws a shot from downtown. Suri moves away and avoids it.
Suri throws a right and a left that Gaultier avoids nicely.
Gaultier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Suri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gaultier.
Suri appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Suri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Suri falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gaultier counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Suri lands a jab to the nose.
Nice jab there from Gaultier.
Gaultier connects with a right hand. Suri shakes it off.#T3#
Gaultier loads up on a big right hand but Suri slips the punch.
Gaultier throws a head kick but Suri moves out of range.
Gaultier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Gaultier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gaultier prevents a body shot from Suri.
Gaultier misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Gaultier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Suri connects with a right hand. Gaultier shakes it off.
Suri pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gaultier is out of range and Suri settles back down.
Suri misses with a double jab.
Gaultier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Suri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gaultier misses with a few strikes there.
Gaultier swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Suri counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaultier seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Suri is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaultier trying to control the position.
Suri looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sher Shah Suri dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gaultier misses with an uppercut
and Suri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Suri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Suri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaultier can do to turn this around?
Suri misses with an uppercut. Gaultier saw that one coming.
Gaultier throws out a counter right but Suri avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Gaultier.
Gaultier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Suri has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Suri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Suri takes a jab right on the kisser.
Suri throws a low kick, looking for Gaultier's leg but Gaultier calmly moves out of range.
Suri lands a body shot.
Suri throws an off balance right hand
and Gaultier counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gaultier tries to clinch there but Suri circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Gaultier misses the target.
Sher Shah Suri is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Suri.
Gaultier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gaultier throws out a counter right but Suri avoids it with no problem.
Suri misses with a hook.#T1#
Gaultier takes one to the chin there.
Suri tries to bum rush Gaultier with a series of wild strikes but Gaultier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Suri misses with an uppercut
and Gaultier counters with a nice uppercut.
Suri misses the shot to the body.
Suri misses the shot to the body.
Suri swings for the body but Gaultier moves out of range.
Gaultier fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Suri checks it well.
Suri feinted with a counter takedown.
Suri misses with a wild body shot.
Gaultier ducks under a wild hook from Suri.
Suri throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gaultier counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Suri loads up on a big right hand but Gaultier slips the punch.
Gaultier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Suri. That did some damage!
Gaultier comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Suri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Suri walks into a stiff left hand from Gaultier.#T2#
Suri misses with an uppercut. Gaultier saw that one coming.
Gaultier fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Suri checks it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaultier throws a half hearted mid kick.
Suri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gaultier takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Suri misses with a body shot.
Suri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gaultier.
Gaultier uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Suri has time to react.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Suri.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gaultier.
Suri misses with a low kick as Gaultier jumps back.
Gaultier throws a jab but it's blocked by Suri.
Gaultier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suri keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gaultier tries to score with a low kick but Suri moves his leg out of the way.
Suri tries to counter with a takedown but Gaultier is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Gaultier lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Suri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gaultier gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Suri.
A jab from Suri misses.
Suri misses with a hook. Gaultier ducked under it nicely.
Gaultier misses with a looping right.
Gaultier works the jab nicely.
Suri lands a jab to the head.
Gaultier lands with a right hand.
Gaultier lands with an overhand left.
Suri with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gaultier to score with a decent uppercut.
Gaultier sizes up Suri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaultier connects with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Suri.
Suri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Suri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaultier appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Suri takes a swing at Gaultier's ribcage but misses.
Gaultier throws a low kick but Suri avoids it.
Suri half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gaultier throws a jab when Suri was well out of range.
Gaultier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Suri crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gaultier - the referee stops the clock and Suri gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gaultier. Suri manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Suri misses the jab.
Suri looks to score with a jab to the body but Gaultier is just out of range.
Suri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gaultier.
Suri looks to land a combination but Gaultier avoids it well.
Suri moves out of range of the leg kick from Gaultier.
Gaultier plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice defenses there by Gaultier.
Suri throws a hook but Gaultier blocks it.
Gaultier flicks out a counter leg kick but Suri steps away.
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 Sher Shah Suri will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Suri takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Suri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gaultier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gaultier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gaultier throws the left hand but Suri avoids the punch easily.
Suri checks a leg kick nicely.
Gaultier misses with a looping left.
Suri throws a hook to the side of Gaultier's head but Gaultier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gaultier throws a fast counter high kick but Suri manages to duck under it in time.
Suri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaultier was well out of range. Poor timing from Suri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaultier slips a straight right by Suri.
Suri just misses with a punch to the body.
Gaultier feints a counter leg kick.
Suri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gaultier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Suri.
Gaultier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Suri. That did some damage!#T1#
Suri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gaultier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Suri lands with a cross.
Gaultier slips a jab and a cross from Suri.
Suri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gaultier lands a nice looking body shot.
Suri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Suri misses.
It seemed like Gaultier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Suri misses.
Gaultier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suri.
Suri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Suri swats away the attempt to clinch by Gaultier.
Gaultier missing with a left hand there. Suri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gaultier missing with a left hand there. Suri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Suri lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Gaultier misses with an uppercut.
Suri gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gaultier.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Suri. Gaultier shrugs it off though.
Suri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suri throws a right hand that Gaultier ducks under and follows up with a left that Gaultier also avoids with ease.
Suri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gaultier looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gaultier throws a leg kick but Suri moved away.
Suri lands with a straight right. Gaultier didn't see that one coming.
Suri scores with a jab. Gaultier acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Suri misses with a lunging right hand
and Gaultier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Gaultier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Suri throws a right hand that misses
and Gaultier counters with a leg kick.
Suri misses with a body shot. #T3#
Gaultier connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Suri gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A combination from Suri does no damage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gaultier lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Suri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Suri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Suri misses with a wild combination.
Gaultier scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Suri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gaultier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suri lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gaultier 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.
A swing and a miss from Suri.
Gaultier clobbers Suri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaultier misses with a straight left.
Gaultier cracks Suri with a good jab.
Suri throws a right and a left that Gaultier avoids nicely.
Suri misses with a series of wild punches.
Suri is looking to slow Gaultier down with leg kicks.
Suri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Suri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaultier was well out of range. Poor timing from Suri.
Gaultier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Suri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gaultier.
Suri half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fighters circling - Suri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Suri defending well as Gaultier loads up on a big left hand.
Gaultier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Suri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gaultier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Lyon Gaultier just about did enough to take it.
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.
#R4#
Suri misses with a two punch combination.
Suri 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.
Gaultier misses with a left hand #TD#
so Suri counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Suri trying to control but Gaultier is working from the bottom.
Suri slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaultier pulls Suri in to control the position. #T1#
Gaultier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Suri manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Suri pulls Gaultier in close to his closed guard and prevents Gaultier from doing any damage or advancing position.
Suri working a defensive guard here. #SU2#
Gaultier decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Suri, up you get! #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gaultier slips under a jab.
Suri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suri throws a lazy uppercut
letting Gaultier counter with a right hand.
Gaultier looks to score with a jab to the body but Suri is just out of range.
Suri missing with a left hand there. Gaultier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gaultier throws a leg kick but Suri moved away.
Suri tried to counter with a leg kick but Gaultier avoided it.
Suri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Suri moves out of range as Gaultier strikes.
Suri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gaultier.
Suri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gaultier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suri.
Suri lands a two punch combo.
Suri connects with a body shot.#T3#
Suri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Suri throws the left hand but Gaultier avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick from Gaultier misses.
Suri ducks right into an uppercut from Gaultier.
A slow jab from Suri misses its intended target.
Suri swings for the body but Gaultier moves out of range.
Suri defending well as Gaultier loads up on a big left hand.
Suri misses with a straight right.
Gaultier blocks a leg kick.
Gaultier throws a nice outside leg kick.
Suri slips a straight right by Gaultier.
Suri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gaultier manages to avoid it.
Gaultier is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gaultier throws an overhand right that lands on Suri's shoulder, as Suri tries to avoid the shot.
Suri throws out a loose jab but Gaultier uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Suri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gaultier checks it well.
Gaultier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gaultier misses with a straight left.
Gaultier walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Suri checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Suri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Suri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gaultier lands a nice shot to the body.
Gaultier throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Suri on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaultier slips under a jab from Suri.
Gaultier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gaultier throws a body kick that misses.
Gaultier throws a low kick but Suri moves out of range easily.
Suri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gaultier lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Suri at a distance.
Suri misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Sher Shah Suri will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Gaultier looks to land a body kick but Suri moved away.
Suri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gaultier.
Suri just misses with a punch to the body.
Gaultier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gaultier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gaultier wants to clinch up but Suri keeps it at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Gaultier.
Nice body kick from Gaultier.
Suri throws a series of strikes that have Gaultier backpedaling.
Gaultier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suri throws a leg kick which misses Gaultier's front leg but catches the back leg as Gaultier tries to avoid it.
Gaultier checks a leg kick nicely.
Gaultier cracks Suri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A good leg kick by Gaultier. #T1#
Suri throws a jab but it's blocked by Gaultier.
Suri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gaultier throws a low kick, looking for Suri's leg but Suri calmly moves out of range.
Suri scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Suri looks to throw the jab but Gaultier is out of range.
Gaultier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Suri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gaultier connects with a body shot.
Gaultier has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Suri walks into a straight right hand from Gaultier.
Gaultier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gaultier throws a low kick but Suri moves out of range easily.
Suri throws a good cross that connects.
Suri cracks Gaultier with a good jab.
Suri looks to land a right hand but Gaultier moved out of range.
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!
Suri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lyon Gaultier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gaultier lands a jab.
Suri misses with an uppercut
and Gaultier counters with a right hand to the body.
Gaultier dodges the punch combination from Suri.
Suri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Suri.
Suri throws a hook to the side of Gaultier's head but Gaultier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gaultier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Gaultier.
Gaultier scores with a crisp jab that stopped Suri in his tracks.
Gaultier throws out a leg kick but Suri moves out of range and Gaultier only half commits.
A big left from Suri misses. #T3#
Suri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaultier moves away.
Gaultier loads up on a big right hand but Suri slips the punch.
Suri throws a body punch but Gaultier moves out of range.
No joy there for Suri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suri misses with a looping right.
Suri moves out of range as Gaultier strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Suri misses the target.
Gaultier throws a big shot that misses.
Suri takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick by Gaultier misses
and Suri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gaultier checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big left from Suri misses.
Gaultier throws a big counter head kick but Suri avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick from Gaultier misses.
Suri checks the leg kick nicely there.
Suri appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Gaultier on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gaultier.
Suri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gaultier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gaultier's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gaultier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suri. Gaultier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaultier blocks a head kick by Suri.
Jab, jab by Suri - just one landing.
Suri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gaultier.
Suri staying out of range there.
Suri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gaultier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Suri.
Suri connects with a solid leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sher Shah Suri showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Suri 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 49:47
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sher Shah Suri!

Sher Shah Suri retains his featherweight title!
Sher Shah Suri decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Lumpinee 20     
Date:   Jun 18, 2016
#R1#
Kang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pitung throws a wild body kick that Kang sees coming a mile off.
Pitung looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kang moves out of range of the body kick.
Kang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Kang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pitung is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kang blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kang fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kang.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pitung prevents a body shot from Kang.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kang.
Kang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kang prevents a body shot from Pitung.
Pitung has a couple of punches blocked by Kang.
Kang lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitung wants to get back to striking at distance but Kang won't allow it.
Kang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pitung swings wildly with an uppercut but Kang uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Pitung blocks a body shot from Kang.
Kang's coach down at MMA School was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kang's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC#
Pitung breaks from the clinch.
Pitung misses with a hook
and Kang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kang cracks Pitung with a good jab.
Pitung misses with a body kick.
Pitung looks for the body kick but Kang saw that one coming.
Kang moves out of range as Pitung throws a body kick.
Kang swings for the body but Pitung moves out of range.
Pitung misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kang wants to slow Pitung down by chopping away at his legs.
Pitung throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Kang has managed to clinch.
Kang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kang swings wildly with an uppercut but Pitung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pitung is looking to break free of the clinch but Kang has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Pitung's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Kang. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Kang.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kang.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kang working aggressively here. #BC#
Pitung breaks from the clinch.
Kang misses the jab.
Pitung stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kang.
Pitung throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pitung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kang moves out of range of the body kick.
Pitung ducks under a wild hook from Kang.
Pitung swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pitung checks the leg kick.
Kang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pitung moves away.
Kang works the jab nicely.
Kang walks into a left hand.
Pitung loads up on a big right hand but Kang slips the punch.
Kang misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Kang.
Pitung misses with a body kick.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Kang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kang throws a low kick but Pitung moves out of range easily.
Kang misses with a body shot.
Pitung lands a nice hook to Kang's body. Kang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pitung fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kang misses with a looping right.
Kang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pitung throws out the jab.
Kang takes a swing at Pitung's ribcage but misses.
Kang moves out of range of the body kick from Pitung.
Pitung looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Kang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kang.
Kang blocks a body shot from Pitung.
Pitung misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pitung tries to break the clinch but Kang is controlling the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Pitung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitung misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Kang throws a punch but it's blocked by Pitung.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pitung.
Kang throws a head punch that misses.
Pitung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pitung has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pitung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pitung lands a body shot.
Kang tries a body shot but Pitung blocks it.
Kang lands a body punch.
Kang misses with a punch on the inside.
Kang working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Pitung's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pitung working hard to break the clinch.
Pitung misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pitung lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Kang dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Kang clinches up with Pitung and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kang blocking some punches.
Pitung blocking some punches.
Pitung tries to break free but Kang pushes him back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kang.
Pitung wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kang lands a shot to the body.
Pitung misses with a punch on the inside.
Pitung blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Pitung breaks the clinch.
Kang checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kang throws a head kick but Pitung moves out of range.
Kang throws a looping overhand right but Pitung ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitung throws a big shot that misses.
Pitung throws the kick towards the body but Kang avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pitung goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kang blocks a jab.#T1#
Pitung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pitung tries to land a front kick but Kang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pitung drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pitung pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kang throws a counter combo.
Kang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Kang.
Si Pitung is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Kang misses.
Pitung looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pitung keeps the fight on the outside.
Pitung throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kang avoids it.#CL2#
Kang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Pitung prevents a body shot from Kang.
Pitung blocking some punches.
Pitung tries to break the clinch but Kang is controlling the position.
Kang can't find room to land a body shot as Pitung controls the action.
Kang throws a head punch that misses.
Pitung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Kang.
Bruce Kang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pitung is trying to push Kang away but Kang has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Pitung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Pitung fails to land.
Pitung misses with the head strike.
Pitung is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Kang.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kang working aggressively here.
Kang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pitung working aggressively here.
Kang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pitung blocks a body shot from Kang.
Kang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kang lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Pitung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pitung moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pitung on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kang scores with the left hand. Pitung knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Kang darts in and clinches Pitung up against the ropes.
Kang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kang throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Kang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pitung is trying to force a seperation but Kang has the dominant position.
Kang misses with some punches.
Kang blocking some punches.
Kang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pitung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pitung misses with some punches.
Kang lands with a right to the head.
Kang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pitung's elbow.
Kang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pitung.
Kang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kang misses with some punches.
Pitung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pitung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kang's elbow.
Kang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kang.
Pitung lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kang backwards.
Kang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pitung backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pitung has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Pitung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pitung misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Kang holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kang lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#
Pitung is rocked!
Pitung has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kang misses with the head strike.
Kang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kang lands with a light punch inside.
Kang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pitung throws a punch but it's blocked by Kang.
Kang lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pitung.
Kang lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Kang 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! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kang lands a head shot.
Nice cross by Pitung.
Kang feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pitung's calf.
Kang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kang scores with a decent looking hook.
Oh Pitung is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Pitung walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Kang rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Pitung has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD2#
Kang cracks Pitung with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Pitung get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Pitung looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Kang misses with a body shot.
Pitung goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Pitung. Those never looked like landing.
Pitung looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pitung seems to have got his legs back now.
Kang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pitung. That did some damage!
Kang moves out of range of the body kick from Pitung.
Kang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pitung's hands.
Kang throws the left hand but Pitung avoids the punch easily.
Pitung throws a leg kick but Kang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kang wants to counter with a clinch but Pitung pushes him away.
Pitung takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1##CL2#
Kang moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kang as the two fighters clinch.
Pitung presses Kang against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kang pushes Pitung back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kang has Pitung pressed against the ropes, preventing Pitung from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A body shot lands from Kang.
Kang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pitung backwards. #BC#
Pitung's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pitung throws a push kick but Kang slaps the foot to one side.
Kang wants to counter the offense by Pitung and move into the clinch position.
Kang tries to clinch up.
Kang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Kang takes the fight into the clinch.
Kang misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kang fails to land. #BC#
Pitung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pitung.#CL2#
Kang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Si Pitung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC#
Pitung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pitung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pitung throws out a loose jab but Kang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kang connects with a nice looking jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pitung.
Pitung is looking to land body kicks.
Kang moves out of range as Pitung throws a body kick.
Kang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pitung.
Pitung misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Kang.
Kang blocks the body kick.
Pitung slips a straight right by Kang.
Pitung misses with an uppercut. Kang saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pitung.
Pitung misses with a straight right.
Kang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pitung lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Kang connects with an inside leg kick.
Pitung throws the kick towards the body but Kang avoids it.
Kang tries to counter with a clinch but Pitung shakes him off and moves away.
Pitung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kang moves forwards but Pitung connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kang connects with a leg kick. Pitung looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pitung with a jab.
Kang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pitung missing with a left hand there. Kang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitung misses with a body kick.
Kang's corner calls for a 1-2. Kang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Kang moves into range and clinches up with Pitung.
Pitung is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pitung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Kang.
A short uppercut from Kang. #T4#
Kang has Pitung pressed against the ropes, preventing Pitung from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kang lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kang misses with a punch on the inside.
Kang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kang digs a right hand underneath Pitung's ribcage. Pitung let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pitung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kang lands a nice uppercut.
Pitung throws a punch but it's blocked by Kang.
Kang has a couple of punches blocked by Pitung.
Kang lands a hook that snaps the head of Pitung backwards.
Kang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kang lands with a right to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pitung throws a punch but it's blocked by Kang.
Kang scores with a hook to the body.
Kang working aggressively here.
Pitung misses with some punches.
Pitung working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Kang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kang 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 25:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 25:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Kang!

A relieved looking Bruce Kang 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: HFC Challengers 77     
Date:   Jun 12, 2016
#R1#
Taylor thows a leg kick but Lee checks it
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Taylor stalks Lee and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lee's face. Lee staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Liam Lee has been cut.
Taylor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor.
Lee tries to counter by clinching up but Taylor breaks away and moves out of range.
Lee checks a low kick from Taylor.
As Taylor tries to get set, Lee tries to push him back and clinch up but Taylor manages to avoid the attempt.
Taylor misses with a combination
and Lee counters with a good low kick that Taylor was not able to check.
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Taylor tries to land a front kick but Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Taylor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1##CL2#
Taylor moves into the clinch successfully.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Taylor.
Taylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taylor tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
I was talking to Lee's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taylor scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee tries a knee to the head but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Taylor scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Still in the clinch, Taylor scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Lee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of stalling here from Taylor.
Taylor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Taylor tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Taylor back against the cage.
Taylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but Taylor blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taylor.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Lee lands a knee to the head.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Lee scores a nice knee to the body.
Taylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taylor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lee dodges an elbow strike from Taylor. #T3#
Lee pushes Taylor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taylor effectively controlling the action here.
Taylor trying to stall but Lee improves his position.
Taylor misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taylor's brow.
Lee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Taylor's defenses.
A knee to the head by Lee.
Taylor leaning his opponent against the cage.
Taylor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lee after a bit of a struggle.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Taylor lands a left hand.
A short right from Taylor on the inside. #T4#
Taylor avoids a wild elbow strike from Lee.
Taylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taylor blocks it with crossed arms.
Lee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Taylor's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Taylor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot by Taylor.
Taylor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big right from Taylor misses.
Jordan Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee takes one to the side of the head.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taylor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A punch combination from Taylor misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jordan Taylor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Liam Lee's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lee throws a leg kick
and Taylor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Taylor takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Taylor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Taylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee pushes off an throws an elbow but Taylor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Taylor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Taylor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lee up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Taylor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
Lee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
A short left from Lee.
Taylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
Taylor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taylor avoids the elbow strike from Lee, against the cage.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Taylor blocks an uppercut.
Taylor avoids the elbow strike from Lee, against the cage.
Taylor blocks the elbow strike.
Taylor takes a shot to the head.
Lee throws an elbow that misses.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow. #BC2#
Taylor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Taylor. #T2#
Taylor throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee. #CL#
Lee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taylor, pushing him back against the cage.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Taylor blocks an elbow strike from Lee.
Lee throws an elbow but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor blocks an elbow strike from Lee.
Taylor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lee up against the cage.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Lee misses with an elbow over the top.
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Taylor misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but Taylor blocks with his arms.
Taylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taylor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lee throws an elbow that misses.
Taylor cracks Lee with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Taylor back against the cage.
Taylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taylor tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taylor's brow.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Taylor slowing the pace effectively.
Taylor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
Liam Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lee gets through Taylor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taylor blocks an uppercut.
Taylor scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor tries to stall but Lee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee blocks a body shot from Taylor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Lee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Liam Lee's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Taylor takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Taylor clinches up against the cage.
Taylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lee.
Taylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor blocks an elbow strike from Lee.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Taylor avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Taylor fails to land.
A body shot lands from Taylor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taylor blocks it with crossed arms.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Taylor tries to land knees in the clinch but Lee avoids the damage to the body.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taylor is defending well for now.
A short left from Lee.
Lee lands an elbow inside that Taylor shrugs off. #T1#
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Taylor stalling the fight.
Taylor blocks an elbow strike.
Taylor misses with a punch on the inside.
Taylor lands a left hand.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Taylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taylor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee misses with a knee to the head.
Taylor avoids the elbow strike from Lee, against the cage.
Taylor digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Taylor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow. #T2#
Lee pushes off an throws an elbow but Taylor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Taylor breaks the clinch.
Taylor misses with a two punch combination.
A slapping body kick lands there for Taylor.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A leg kick checked by Lee.
Taylor misses with a double jab #CL#
and Lee counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A right handed body shot lands from Taylor.
Taylor tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Taylor manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Taylor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lee is looking to counter the offense by Taylor and move into the clinch.
Jordan Taylor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taylor looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee tries to clinch but Taylor is having none of it.
As Lee backs off Taylor throws a huge counter combo but Lee manages to avoid it all.
Taylor walks into a left hand.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Taylor only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Lee throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Taylor lands a nice hook to Lee's body. Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lee thows a leg kick but Taylor checks it
letting Taylor counter with a right hand.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Taylor misses the target. #CL#
Lee has closed the distance and engaged Taylor in a clinch.
Taylor lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor wants to break free but Lee has control. #BC2#
Taylor manages to break the clinch.
Taylor misses with a low kick.
Lee swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Taylor misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Liam Lee.
I think Lee 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Taylor!

A relieved looking Jordan Taylor 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: Syn 445 - Mayday     
Date:   May 30, 2016
#R1#
Takahashi lands with a nice body punch.
Takahashi avoids the body shot from Hero.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hero scores with a spinning back kick!
Hero tried to score with a low kick but Takahashi checks it.
Takahashi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hero misses with a looping left.
Takahashi misses with a body shot.
Takahashi throws the left hand but Hero avoids the punch easily.
Hero fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Takahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hero.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut
enabling Hero to counter with a crisp jab.
Hero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Takahashi looks to land a right hand but Hero moved out of range.
Hero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hero looks to land a right hand but Takahashi moved out of range.
Takahashi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD#
Takahashi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hero content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Takahashi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hero is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Takahashi trying to control the position.
Hero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hero chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hero tries to free his leg and advance position but Takahashi is retaining full guard.
Hero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Takahashi trying to control the position here.
Takahashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Takahashi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hero looking to pass the guard.
Hero is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Hero lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hero's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hero cracks Takahashi with a solid left hand.
Hero with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hero scoring with punches to the head and body.
Takahashi trying to control the position.
Takahashi controlling Hero's posture.
Hero tries to free his leg and advance position but Takahashi is retaining full guard.
Takahashi pulls Hero in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Hero lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Takahashi is looking to cinch up a triangle. Hero throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Takahashi's body to avoid the submission. Takahashi has instead reached around Hero's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Takahashi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ethelbart Takahashi!
Ethelbart Takahashi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 


 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 25, 2016
#R1##CL2#
Ritari closes the distance and clinches.
Ritari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bam Bam is defending well for now.
Bam Bam blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Bam Bam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ritari 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.
Ritari throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bam Bam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luke Bam Bam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bam Bam throws a lazy body kick #CL2#
and Ritari counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bam Bam is trying to break the clinch but Ritari has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bam Bam's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bam Bam dodges an elbow strike from Ritari. #BC#
Bam Bam breaks the clinch.
Bam Bam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ritari moves away from the strike by Bam Bam.
Bam Bam is looking to land body kicks.
Ritari tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bam Bam looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bam Bam tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ritari creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bam Bam blocks the elbow strike.
Bam Bam dodges an elbow strike from Ritari.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bam Bam tries to break free but Ritari pushes him back against the cage.
Bam Bam on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1##BC#
Bam Bam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bam Bam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ritari tries a quick counter leg kick but Bam Bam is wise to it.
Bam Bam uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ritari has time to react.
Bam Bam tried to score with a low kick but Ritari checks it.
Ritari has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bam Bam finds it's way round the side to connect with Ritari's head.
Bam Bam pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ritari tries to counter with a clinch but Bam Bam shakes him off and moves away.
Ritari blocks the body kick.
Ritari blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Ritari moves into the clinch.
Ritari looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ritari makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ritari missing with knees to the body.
Ritari misses with an elbow strike.
Ritari pushes off an throws an elbow but Bam Bam leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ritari with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Luke Bam Bam has been cut.
Ritari keeps control of Bam Bam as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ritari gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bam Bam has had enough of the clinch but Ritari keeps him there for the moment.
Ritari utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ritari lands an elbow just above Bam Bam 's eye. #T2#
Bam Bam tries to break free but Ritari pushes him back against the cage.
Bam Bam takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ritari lands a nice knee to the body.
Ritari throws an elbow that misses.
Ritari tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bam Bam has had enough of the clinch but Ritari keeps him there for the moment.
Ritari keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bam Bam's efforts to push away.
Bam Bam is trying to break free.
Ritari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bam Bam.
Ritari gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ritari lands an elbow just above Bam Bam 's eye.
Ritari missing with knees to the body.
Bam Bam is trying to push Ritari away but Ritari has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ritari content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Bam Bam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ritari throws a body kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ritari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Ritari moves out of range of the strikes.
Bam Bam throws a front kick that sends Ritari stumbling back into the cage.
Ritari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ritari's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bam Bam connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ritari scrambles back to his feet.
Ritari looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ritari takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ritari looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ritari feints and then cracks Bam Bam's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bam Bam down.
We've been informed that Ritari has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ritari takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ritari moves out of range as Bam Bam throws a body kick.
Ritari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bam Bam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Bam Bam checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ritari throws a chopping leg kick but Bam Bam manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ritari tries to score with a low kick but Bam Bam moves his leg out of the way.
Ritari checks a low kick from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam lands a front kick.#T4#
Bam Bam is looking to slow Ritari down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ritari goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ritari tries to land a front kick but Bam Bam steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bam Bam looks to score with a jab to the body but Ritari is just out of range.
Ritari misses with a body kick.
Ritari looks for the body kick but Bam Bam saw that one coming.
Bam Bam throws a hook but Ritari blocks it.
Ritari tries to clinch up.
Ritari looks for the body kick but Bam Bam saw that one coming.
Ritari misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ritari misses the target.
Bam Bam throws a push kick but Ritari slaps the foot to one side.
Bam Bam misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Ritari closes the distance and clinches.
Bam Bam avoiding damage as Ritari throws knees to the body.
Ritari tries to land a knee to the head but Bam Bam blocks with his arms.
Bam Bam wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teiden Ritari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Bam Bam's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bam Bam misses with a looping right.
Bam Bam looks to land a combination but Ritari avoids it well.
Ritari tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ritari pushes Bam Bam away with a front kick.
Ritari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bam Bam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Bam Bam. #CL2#
Ritari has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bam Bam is trying to break free.
Bam Bam can't break the clinch.
Ritari crunches a lovely knee into Bam Bam's ribcage.
Ritari makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bam Bam takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ritari lands a body punch.
Ritari lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ritari throws an elbow but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ritari connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bam Bam's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ritari tries a knee to the head but Bam Bam blocks it.
Ritari tries to land knees in the clinch but Bam Bam avoids the damage to the body.
Bam Bam takes an elbow to the temple.
Ritari gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Ritari lands a knee to the body.
Ritari lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bam Bam backwards.
Ritari lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ritari comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ritari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bam Bam.
Ritari lands a good knee to the midsection. Bam Bam won't want to take too many of those.
Bam Bam takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Ritari.
Bam Bam tries to break free but Ritari pushes him back against the cage.
Bam Bam tries to break free but Ritari pushes him back against the cage.
Ritari lands an elbow just above Bam Bam 's eye.
Ritari throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bam Bam avoids a wild elbow strike from Ritari.
Ritari avoiding damage.
Ritari misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ritari.
Bam Bam dodges an elbow strike from Ritari.
Ritari landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T2#
Ritari lands a left hand.
Ritari scores with a knee to the head.
A short right from Ritari on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ritari throws an elbow but misses.
Bam Bam is looking to break free of the clinch but Ritari has double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Ritari.
Ritari putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bam Bam in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ritari throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ritari keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bam Bam's efforts to push away.
Ritari prevents Bam Bam from breaking the clinch.
Teiden Ritari seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ritari tries to land knees in the clinch but Bam Bam avoids the damage to the body.
Ritari misses with a knee strike.
Ritari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ritari content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ritari throws an elbow but it misses.
Bam Bam wants to break free but Ritari has control.
Ritari lands an elbow inside.
Ritari with a knee to the head. #T3#
Bam Bam is trying to break the clinch but Ritari has him pressed against the cage.
Bam Bam misses with some punches.
A knee to the head by Ritari.
Bam Bam looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bam Bam wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ritari crunches a lovely knee into Bam Bam's ribcage.
Ritari landing knees to the body.
Ritari creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bam Bam's defenses.
Bam Bam blocks the elbow strike.
Bam Bam tries to break the clinch but Ritari is controlling the position.
Bam Bam is trying to break the clinch but Ritari is controlling him.
Ritari misses with a knee to the head.
Ritari lands a nice knee to the body.
Bam Bam takes a shot to the head.
Ritari utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bam Bam takes an elbow to the temple.
Ritari lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Bam Bam is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bam Bam takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oh Bam Bam is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Bam Bam has had enough of the clinch but Ritari keeps him there for the moment.
Bam Bam has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ritari creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bam Bam's defenses.
Ritari lands a damaging elbow.
Bam Bam is pressed against the cage. Ritari pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Bam Bam! Two more big strikes from Ritari and Bam Bam crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Teiden Ritari!
A relieved looking Teiden Ritari 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: USFC 119     
Date:   May 21, 2016
#R1#
Kaukalo is looking to land body kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Taheil. Those never looked like landing.
Kaukalo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at DaJet Conditioning, Transition, Escape School in the buildup to the fight.
Kaukalo throws a chopping leg kick but Taheil manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Taheil is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Taheil takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taheil blocks a head kick by Kaukalo.
Taheil throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kaukalo's waist but Kaukalo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taheil off to one side.
Taheil throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kaukalo stuffs the takedown attempt from Taheil. Taheil gets slowly back to his feet.
Kaukalo thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaukalo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Taheil counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Taheil won't allow Kaukalo to sweep him here.
Kaukalo looking to control. #T1#
Taheil looking to sit in guard and control but Kaukalo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kaukalo wants to get up but he can't break Taheil's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kaukalo trying to control the position from guard on top but Taheil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaukalo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Taheil working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaukalo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaukalo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kaukalo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Taheil pulls Kaukalo in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Kaukalo stands and steps away. Taheil gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Taheil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaukalo.
Taheil with the counter takedown but Kaukalo avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Taheil.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kaukalo!
Kaukalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaukalo works Taheil's body with a nice hook.
Taheil shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kaukalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pekka Kaukalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Taheil.#T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kaukalo. Taheil shrugs it off though.
Kaukalo lands with a straight right. Taheil didn't see that one coming.
Taheil with a poor takedown
enabling Kaukalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Taheil throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kaukalo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pekka Kaukalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaukalo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kaukalo scores with a hook to the body. Taheil takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taheil shoots for a takedown but Kaukalo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kaukalo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Taheil's calf.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kaukalo. #T4#
Kaukalo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Taheils jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taheil doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kaukalo counters with a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Kaukalo.#CL#
Kaukalo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kaukalo lands a hook that snaps the head of Taheil backwards.
Taheil wants a takedown but no success here.
Kaukalo has Taheil pressed against the cage, preventing Taheil from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Taheil is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kaukalo is defending well.
Kaukalo lands a body shot.
Kaukalo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taheils head. #BC#
Kaukalo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A good leg kick by Kaukalo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Kaukalo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Taheil shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kaukalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kaukalo.
Taheil shoots in looking for a takedown but Kaukalo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taheil's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kaukalo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Taheil shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kaukalo pinned against the cage. Kaukalo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pekka Kaukalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Taheil.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaukalo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Taheil swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kaukalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taheil can do to turn this around?#T1#
Taheil fails with the takedown
and Kaukalo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Kaukalo.
Kaukalo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Taheil will feel that in the morning.
Kaukalo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Taheil's head.
A head kick misses from Kaukalo.
Kaukalo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Taheil throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kaukalo counters with a low kick, right behind Taheil 's knee.
Kaukalo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kaukalo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Taheil on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kaukalo. Kaukalo obviously looking to wear him down.
Kaukalo clobbers Taheil with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaukalo misses with a body shot.
Kaukalo 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.
Taheil throws a combination that misses
and Kaukalo counters with a leg kick.
No luck for Taheil with that takedown attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kaukalo.
Kaukalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taheil moves away.
Taheil wants to counter with a clinch but Kaukalo pushes him away.#T3#
No luck for Taheil with that takedown attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kaukalo.
Taheil fails with a takedown attempt.
Taheil moves forwards but Kaukalo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kaukalo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Taheil if he has to take too many more of those. #T4#
Kaukalo throws a body punch but Taheil moves out of range.
Kaukalo swings for the body but Taheil moves out of range.
Taheil with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kaukalo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kaukalo throws a body kick that misses.
Taheil fails to land the takedown.
Kaukalo misses with a head kick.
Taheil tries to counter by closing the distance.
Taheil has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kaukalo.
Taheil shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kaukalo defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Kaukalo dominated that second round.
That's time! Kaukalo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Taheil takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Taheil tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kaukalo defends well and Taheil ends up having to push Kaukalo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kaukalo scores with a nice body kick.
Taheil misses with a takedown attempt
and Kaukalo counters with a three punch combo that has Taheil backing up. Taheil nods at Kaukalo to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#
Taheil is rocked!
Taheil with a poor takedown
and Kaukalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taheil is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaukalo finish him?
Pekka Kaukalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Taheil.
Kaukalo throws an overhand right that drops Taheil like a sack of potatoes! Kaukalo dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Kaukalo!
Pekka Kaukalo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: FEN 036 Ishi vs Kopejtka     
Date:   May 21, 2016
#R1#
De Sucre cracks Mcracken with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick and De Sucre moves out of range easily.
Mcracken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Sucre blocks a head kick by Mcracken.
De Sucre jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
De Sucre scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mcracken doesn't seem bothered though.
De Sucre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcracken moves away.
De Sucre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mcracken throws a lazy head kick
and De Sucre counters with a straight right hand.
De Sucre throws a body kick that misses.
Mcracken misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from De Sucre misses its target.
De Sucre looks to land a left hand but Mcracken moved out of range nicely.
Mcracken looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mcracken takes a kick to the side of the head.
De Sucre tries to clinch up but Mcracken circles away and keeps his distance.
Mcracken tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Mcracken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Mcracken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Sucre avoids the head kick by Mcracken.
Mcracken gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Sucre.
Mcracken gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mcracken circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Sucre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mcracken misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Mcracken.
De Sucre throws a wild body kick that Mcracken sees coming a mile off.
Phil Mcracken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcracken throws a head kick but De Sucre moves out of range.
De Sucre thows a left - swing and a miss!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Sucre.
Mcracken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick and De Sucre moves out of range easily. #T2#
De Sucre throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Sucre avoids the head kick by Mcracken.
De Sucre lands a nice shot to the body.
De Sucre blocks a head kick by Mcracken.
Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick and De Sucre moves out of range easily.
Mcracken tries a head kick but it misses.
Mcracken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcracken throws a head kick that misses.
De Sucre avoids the head kick by Mcracken.
That kick from De Sucre tenderised Mcracken's leg. Mcracken is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Sucre just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcracken throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
De Sucre fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Jose De Sucre dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mcracken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mcracken tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Sucre dips to his left and cracks Mcracken with an uppercut!
De Sucre avoids the head kick by Mcracken.
Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick
and De Sucre counters with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for De Sucre.#CL#
De Sucre darts in and clinches Mcracken up against the ropes.
De Sucre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
De Sucre can't find room to land a body shot as Mcracken controls the action.
De Sucre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcracken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Sucre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcracken's elbow.
I was talking to De Sucre's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mcracken swings wildly with an uppercut but De Sucre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcracken misses with the head strike.
Mcracken misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mcracken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Sucre lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
De Sucre presses Mcracken against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Sucre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mcrackens head.
De Sucre throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcracken.
De Sucre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Sucre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mcracken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
De Sucre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Sucre lands with a nice body punch.
A solid body kick from De Sucre.
Nice jab there from De Sucre.
Mcracken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcracken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Antonio Jose De Sucre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Sucre paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Antonio Jose De Sucre is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcracken takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De Sucre lands a front kick.
Mcracken moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Mcracken doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mcracken crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from De Sucre - the referee stops the clock and Mcracken gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says De Sucre. Mcracken manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mcracken throws a head kick but De Sucre moves out of range.
Mcracken is breathing heavily.
Mcracken throws a head kick that misses
and De Sucre counters with a nice leg kick.
De Sucre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Sucre punishes Mcracken's body with a nice straight punch.
De Sucre keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mcracken crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from De Sucre - the referee stops the clock and Mcracken gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says De Sucre. Mcracken manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
De Sucre connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Sucre misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Sucre scores with a push kick.
De Sucre cracks Mcracken with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Donk. De Sucre catches Mcracken right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Jose De Sucre dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
De Sucre's corner calls for a 1-2. De Sucre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mcracken misses with a head kick.
De Sucre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mcracken defending well as De Sucre loads up on a big left hand.
De Sucre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcracken can do to turn this around?
Mcracken throws a head kick that misses
and De Sucre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick by Mcracken misses
and De Sucre counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
De Sucre feints and then cracks Mcracken's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mcracken down. #CL#
De Sucre rushes Mcracken and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
De Sucre struggles to land a body shot inside as Mcracken controls his hands.
De Sucre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Sucre tries to work over Mcracken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcracken working aggressively here.
Good body shot from De Sucre.
A short uppercut from Mcracken.
De Sucre lands with a left to the head.
De Sucre lands a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Sucre.
Mcracken has a couple of punches blocked by De Sucre. #T1#
De Sucre lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Sucre blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for De Sucre.
Mcracken takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Sucre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Sucre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcracken backwards.
De Sucre lands a right hand.
Mcracken has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from De Sucre.
De Sucre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Sucre lands a body punch.
De Sucre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Nice body punch from De Sucre - that landed with a thud.
De Sucre pushes Mcracken back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
De Sucre pushes Mcracken back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Sucre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Sucre works on Mcracken's body with a couple of short punches.
De Sucre scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from De Sucre.
A short uppercut from De Sucre.
De Sucre lands a left hand. #ROC#
Mcracken is rocked!
De Sucre cracks Mcracken with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Mcracken goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Mcracken wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Antonio Jose De Sucre!
Antonio Jose De Sucre decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Phil Mcracken stepped up to the mic, saying 'You were good in there... my butt hurts... and that's hard to do to a greek!'.

 

Event: FEN 036 Ishi vs Kopejtka     
Date:   May 21, 2016
#R1#
Good leg kick by Growler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL#
Kaayi has Growler up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kaayi tries to circle away but Growler has him pinned against the ropes.
Growler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#
It looks like Hideya Kaayi has been cut.
Kaayi is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Growler.
A body shot lands from Growler.
Growler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Growler lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#
Kaayi is rocked!
Growler breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Kaayi with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Kaayi looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Kaayi get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Greg Growler!
Greg Growler decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Hideya Kaayi had this to say: 'Team Goroshi - Kore Fight Nutrition - Sanitarium - Warzone'.

 

Event: Immortals 24 Champions     
Date:   May 18, 2016
#R1#
Akagi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bombastic misses with a wild body shot.
Bombastic throws a looping overhand right but Akagi ducks down to avoid it.
Akagi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bombastic manages to circle out of the way.
Bombastic has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Akagi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bombastic slips a straight right by Akagi.
Akagi takes a swing at Bombastic's ribcage but misses.
Akagi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bombastic was well out of range. Poor timing from Akagi.
Akagi stalks Bombastic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bombastic's face. Bombastic staggers backwards, shaken.
Akagi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bombastic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akagi moves away.
Bombastic misses with a straight left.
Akagi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bombastic.
Mr Bombastic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bombastic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Akagi throws a body punch but Bombastic moves out of range.
Bombastic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akagi misses with an uppercut
letting Bombastic counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akagi misses with a right hand
and Bombastic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akagi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bombastic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Bombastic there.
Bombastic blocks a jab.#T1#
Akagi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akagi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akagi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bombastic.
Bombastic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Akagi misses with a right hand
and Bombastic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bombastic throws a hook to the side of Akagi's head but Akagi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bombastic lands with a good body shot.
Akagi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akagi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bombastic.
Akagi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akagi misses with a double jab.
Akagi throws a looping overhand right but Bombastic ducks down to avoid it.
Akagi connects with a body shot that sends Bombastic's belly button to the back.
Bombastic lands a really nice looking cross but Akagi seems unphased.
Bombastic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bombastic misses with a looping left.
Akagi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bombastic throws a head kick but Akagi moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akagi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akagi misses with a looping left.
Bombastic slips a straight right by Akagi.#T2#
Jab from Akagi.
A slow jab from Bombastic misses its intended target.
Akagi throws a body punch but Bombastic moves out of range.
Bombastic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Akagi misses the jab.
Bombastic scores with a hook to the body. Akagi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Akagi throws a jab but it's blocked by Bombastic.
Akagi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bombastic manages to avoid it.
Akagi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bombastic lands with a cross.
Bombastic throws a lazy right hand but Akagi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bombastic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bombastic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bombastic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bombastic lands a nice shot to the body.
Akagi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bombastic.
Bombastic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bombastic scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Akagi throws a hook but Bombastic avoids it easily.
Akagi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bombastic in his tracks.
Bombastic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akagi.
Bombastic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Akagi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Akagi throws a body shot but no joy.
Bombastic throws a jab but it's blocked by Akagi.
Akagi is looking to counter the offense by Bombastic and move into the clinch.
Akagi misses with a straight left.
Bombastic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bombastic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bombastic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bombastic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Akagi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akagi throws a lazy uppercut
and Bombastic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akagi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bombastic throws out the jab.
Akagi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bombastic misses with an uppercut. Akagi saw that one coming.
Mr Bombastic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akagi misses with a straight left.
Akagi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bombastic.
Bombastic scores with a jab.
Akagi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bombastic was well out of range. Poor timing from Akagi.#T4#
Bombastic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Akagi backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bombastic scores with a hook.#ROC2#
Akagi is rocked!
Akagi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akagi misses with a hook. Bombastic ducked under it nicely.
Akagi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Akagi misses with a body shot
and Bombastic counters with a stiff right hand.
Bombastic scores with a nice head shot.
Akagi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bombastic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akagi scrambles back to his feet.
Oh Akagi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akagi blocks a jab.
Akagi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akagi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akagi defending well as Bombastic loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Akagi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bombastic.
Akagi seems to have got his legs back now.
Akagi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bombastic manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akagi, as that shot connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bombastic throws a lazy right hand but Akagi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheers as Bombastic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Akagi doesn't seem phased though.
Bombastic misses with a few strikes there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akagi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Bombastic dominated that round.
That's time! Akagi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Akagi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mr Bombastic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akagi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bombastic was well out of range. Poor timing from Akagi.
Bombastic slips a jab from Akagi.
Akagi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bombastic tests Akagi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akagi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bombastic moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bombastic! But no joy.
Akagi scores with a body shot.
Bombastic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Akagi.
Bombastic scores with a decent looking hook.
Akagi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Akagi throws a series of punches but Bombastic avoids them all with ease.
Akagi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bombastic moves away.
Bombastic dips to his left and cracks Akagi with an uppercut!
Bombastic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bombastic dips to his left and cracks Akagi with an uppercut!
Bombastic looks to throw the jab but Akagi is out of range.
Bombastic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Akagi throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Akagi scores with a jab.
Bombastic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bombastic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Akagi on the side of the head.
Akagi looks for a takedown but Bombastic sprawls well.
Bombastic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD2#
Bombastic cracks Akagi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Akagi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bombastic finish him?
Akagi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bombastic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bombastic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Akagi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Akagi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bombastic steps in with a hook that catches Akagi right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Bombastic follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Akagi looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Bombastic!
Mr Bombastic thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: HI 53: Fresh Blud Special     
Date:   May 17, 2016
#R1#
Provenza tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bam Bam defends well and Provenza ends up having to push Bam Bam into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bam Bam is looking to counter with head kicks.
Provenza throws an overhand right that lands on Bam Bam's shoulder, as Bam Bam tries to avoid the shot.
Provenza goes for a double leg but Bam Bam avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bam Bam continues to drive forward.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bam Bam, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Provenza is defended easily by Bam Bam.
Bam Bam throws a quick counter kick to the body but Provenza avoids it.
Luke Bam Bam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvio Provenza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Provenza.
It appears Bam Bam was looking to counter with a kick there.
Provenza shoots and misses
and Bam Bam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Bam Bam lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Provenza throws a lazy uppercut
and Bam Bam cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bam Bam looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Provenza shoots in looking for a takedown. Bam Bam tries to sprawl out of it but Provenza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bam Bam manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bam Bam stuffs the takedown attempt from Provenza. Provenza gets slowly back to his feet.
Bam Bam fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Provenza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It appears Bam Bam was looking to counter with a kick there.#TD2#
Provenza looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Provenza is looking for a kimura but Bam Bam is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Provenza to get the leverage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Provenza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Provenza prevents Bam Bam from improving his position.
Bam Bam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Provenza lands a nice short elbow.
Provenza lands strikes from half guard.
Provenza is taking a breather. Bam Bam says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Provenza is nestled in close to Bam Bam, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Provenza looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bam Bam with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Provenza throwing shots but Bam Bam is blocking nicely.
Provenza lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Provenza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Provenza working Bam Bam over with strikes.
Bam Bam avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Provenza.
Provenza working the head and body with strikes.
Provenza scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Provenza not doing much here.
Provenza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bam Bam trying to control here.
Provenza passes the guard and advances to mount!
Provenza with the ground and pound from mount.
Provenza scoring with strikes but Bam Bam is staying in there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Provenza lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Provenza dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bam Bam slaps away a takedown attempt from Provenza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Bam Bam on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bam Bam, right into the meat.
Bam Bam throws a head kick but Provenza moves out of range.
Provenza is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Provenza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bam Bam is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Provenza blocks the body kick.
Bam Bam stuffs the takedown.
Luke Bam Bam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvio Provenza.
Bam Bam misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Provenza counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bam Bam won't be happy with that. #T1#
Provenza cracks Bam Bam with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
Provenza has hold of Bam Bam's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Bam Bam seems comfortable defending it but Provenza has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Bam Bam is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Bam Bam is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Provenza couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Silvio Provenza!
A victorious Silvio Provenza thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Lumpinee 17     
Date:   May 15, 2016
#R1##CL#
Pitung gets tackled into the ropes by Francis. Francis maintains the clinch.
Pitung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pitung.
Francis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Francis letting Pitung take a breather here.
Francis lands with a right to the head.
Francis has Pitung pressed against the ropes, preventing Pitung from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Francis tries to throw a body punch but Pitung avoids it by throwing Francis back against the ropes.
Francis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pitung lands an uppercut.
Francis pushes Pitung back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pitung misses with a punch on the inside.
Pitung swings wildly with an uppercut but Francis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pitung throws a punch but it's blocked by Francis.
Francis lands a body punch.
Francis tries to throw a body punch but Pitung avoids it by throwing Francis back against the ropes.
Pitung doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Francis.
Francis lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Pitung working aggressively here.
Pitung lands a hook that snaps the head of Francis backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Francis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Francis scores with a shot to the side of Pitung's head.
Francis has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pitung has had enough of the clinch but Francis keeps him there for the moment.
Pitung is looking to break free of the clinch but Francis has double underhooks.
Pitung blocks a body shot from Francis.
Pitung works on Francis's body with a couple of short punches.
Francis presses Pitung against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Francis.
Pitung looks winded!
A frustrated look appears on Pitung's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Francis is leaning against Pitung and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Pitung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Francis thuds a left hand into Pitung's body.
Si Pitung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitung doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Francis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Francis tests Pitung's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitung throws a body kick that misses.
Francis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Francis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pitungs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pitung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Francis.
Francis avoids a kick to the body.
Francis throws a body shot but no joy.
Francis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Francis throws a shot from downtown. Pitung moves away and avoids it.
Pitung looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Francis thuds his right hand into Pitung's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pitung takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pitung misses with a right hand
and Francis counters with a straight right hand.
Pitung with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Francis to score with a decent uppercut.
Pitung throws a lazy body kick
and Francis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Pitung is rocked!
Pitung scores with a kick to the body.
Francis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pitung takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pitung walks into a stiff left hand from Francis.#CL#
Francis rushes Pitung and presses him up against the ropes.#T3#
Francis digs a right hand into Pitung's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pitung's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Francis.
Francis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pitung is still on wobbly legs! Can Francis finish him?
Francis lands with a short shot to the head.
Pitung can't find room to land a body shot as Francis controls the action.
Pitung seems to have recovered his senses.
Francis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Francis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Francis.
Francis blocks an uppercut.
Francis lands a shot to the body.
Francis keeps control of Pitung as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Francis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Francis.
Francis prevents a body shot from Pitung.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Francis. #BC2#
Pitung's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitung throws a right hand that misses
and Francis counters with a right hand to the body.
A lazy left from Pitung finds it's target.#T4#
Francis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD#
Francis drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Pitung onto his butt! Pitung pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Pitung misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL#
Francis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Francis works on Pitung's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Francis.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Francis.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Francis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Francis as the two fighters clinch.
Francis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pitung backwards.
Pitung takes a shot to the head.
Francis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pitung or not.
Francis is working Pitung over against the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Francis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Francis creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Pitung crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Pitung face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Francis takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hunter Francis!
Hunter Francis got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

 

Event: Destiny 152: Supremacy     
Date:   May 14, 2016
#R1#
The fighters circling - Maven throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gaultier tests Maven's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maven has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Gaultier scores with a hook to the body. Maven takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick misses from Gaultier.
Maven misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Gaultier as he connects with a hook.
Maven blocks a jab.
Gaultier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Maven misses its intended target.
Maven falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maven takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maven misses the jab.
Gaultier staying out of range there.
Maven looks to throw the jab but Gaultier is out of range.
Maven throws a combination that misses
and Gaultier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaultier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maven.#T1#
Gaultier works the jab nicely.
Gaultier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maven fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gaultier is looking to slow Maven down with leg kicks.
Gaultier has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gaultier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gaultier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gaultier sizes up Maven with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gaultier throws a body punch but Maven moves out of range.
Maven showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gaultier.
Maven slips under a jab from Gaultier.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gaultier lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maven has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maven and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A shot to the liver by Gaultier. Beautiful body shot.
Maven's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gaultier connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maven scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maven looks to land a left hand but Gaultier moved out of range nicely.
Gaultier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maven jabs Gaultier right on the nose. Gaultier blinks but takes it well.
Gaultier cracks the inside of Maven's front leg.
Maven moves forwards but Gaultier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maven misses with an uppercut. Gaultier saw that one coming.
It seemed like Gaultier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maven misses with an uppercut
and Gaultier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maven throws a hook but Gaultier avoids it easily.
Maven feints a jab promting Gaultier to slip. Maven then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gaultier slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gaultier throws a lazy uppercut
and Maven counters with a nice uppercut.
Gaultier misses with a wild body shot.
Maven seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Maven throws out a leg kick but Gaultier moves out of range and Maven only half commits.
Gaultier dips to his left and cracks Maven with an uppercut!
Maven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaultier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Gaultier feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maven's calf.
Maven looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maven steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gaultier.
Gaultier lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maven misses with a straight left.
Maven stalks Gaultier and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gaultier's face. Gaultier staggers backwards, shaken.
Gaultier connects with a body shot.
Maven lands a jab to the nose.
Gaultier misses with a low kick as Maven jumps back.
Maven throws a jab when Gaultier was well out of range.
Maven misses with a few strikes there.
Gaultier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaultier fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maven throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gaultier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maven misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Gaultier. #T4#
Gaultier lunges at Maven with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maven's hand.
Maven checks a leg kick.
Gaultier checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maven misses with a wild combination.
Maven misses with a wild combination.
Maven scores with a leg kick.
Donk. Gaultier catches Maven right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Gaultier finds it's way through Maven's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maven throws a jab but it's blocked by Gaultier.
Donk. Gaultier catches Maven right on the button with a cross.
Maven takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maven drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyon Gaultier dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Gaultier closes the distance and clinches.
Gaultier misses with a punch on the inside.
Gaultier lands with a right to the head.
Gaultier throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gaultier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Marcus Maven has been cut.
Maven is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gaultier's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A head punch on the inside from Maven fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maven.
Gaultier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gaultier.
Gaultier displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maven up against the cage.
Gaultier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maven backwards.
Maven misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maven.
Maven lands a right hand.
Gaultier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maven swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maven creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Gaultier goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Gaultier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lyon Gaultier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maven pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gaultier back to the cage. Maven follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A slow jab from Gaultier misses its intended target.
Maven throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gaultier thuds a left hand into Maven's body.
Gaultier walks into a straight right hand from Maven.
Maven throws a hook but Gaultier blocks it.
Gaultier misses with a head kick.
Maven misses with a combination
and Gaultier counters with a thumping low kick.
Maven jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gaultier tries to land a leg kick but Maven saw it coming and moves away.
Gaultier scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gaultier scores with a leg kick. #T2#
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!
Gaultier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maven. That did some damage!
Maven connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maven wants to slow Gaultier down by chopping away at his legs.
Gaultier blocks a head kick by Maven.
Gaultier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gaultier tries to clinch but Maven is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Maven on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gaultier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maven scoring well with a low kick there.
Maven cracks a nice hook into Gaultier's ribs.
Maven throws a poor cross that misses
and Gaultier counters with a slapping leg kick.
Maven scores with a hook.
Maven misses with a looping right.
Gaultier turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gaultier displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gaultier wants to slow Maven down by chopping away at his legs.
Marcus Maven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maven pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Maven throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gaultier makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Maven really felt that one!
Nice defenses there by Maven.
Gaultier throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maven thows a leg kick but Gaultier checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gaultier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maven.
Maven takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big right from Gaultier misses.
Maven tried to counter with a leg kick but Gaultier avoided it.
Gaultier checks a leg kick.
Maven is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maven ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gaultier throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maven counters with a straight right hand.
Maven throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gaultier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gaultier misses with an uppercut #TD#
so Maven counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaultier keeping moving, preventing Maven from controlling successfully. #SU#
Maven decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
Gaultier checks the leg kick.
Maven takes one to the chin there.
A good leg kick by Gaultier.
Maven scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Gaultier checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maven drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gaultier moves out of range of the strikes.
Gaultier misses with a two punch combination.
Maven half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A combination from Maven does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaultier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maven looks to land a right hand but Gaultier moved out of range.
Gaultier lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lyon Gaultier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Marcus Maven's cut.
That's time! Maven's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gaultier scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maven displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gaultier throws out the jab.
Maven tries to counter with a takedown but Gaultier is quick to defend against it.
Maven looks to land a right hand but Gaultier moved out of range.
Maven throws a head kick that Gaultier semi-blocks.
Gaultier looks to score with a jab to the body but Maven is just out of range.
Good shot there by Maven.
Maven throws a series of punches but Gaultier moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Maven misses the target.
Gaultier checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big right from Gaultier misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaultier jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maven walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gaultier defending well as Maven loads up on a big left hand.
Maven throws a head kick but Gaultier moves out of range.
Gaultier scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Gaultier slips under a jab from Maven.
Maven throws a hook but Gaultier avoids it easily.
Gaultier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gaultier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maven.
A left lands for Gaultier.
Gaultier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maven.
Some bone on bone action there as Maven checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maven cracks Gaultier with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maven walks into a straight right hand from Gaultier.
Gaultier misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gaultier scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gaultier lands a high kick!
Gaultier throws a sloppy head kick and Maven moves out of range easily.
Maven throws a looping overhand right but Gaultier ducks down to avoid it.
Gaultier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maven moves away.
Maven misses with the combination.
Marcus Maven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Maven throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maven throws a head kick but Gaultier moves out of range.
Gaultier connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheers as Gaultier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maven doesn't seem phased though.
Maven throws a hook but Gaultier avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Maven.
Decent striking displayed by Maven there.
Gaultier misses the shot to the body.
Maven misses with a lunging right hand
and Gaultier counters with a body kick that stops Maven in his tracks momentarily.
Maven takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gaultier throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maven.
A bone on bone clash there as Gaultier blocks the leg kick. #T3#
Gaultier connects with a right hand. Maven shakes it off.
Gaultier misses with a straight right.
Maven appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maven throws a right hand that misses
and Gaultier counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Maven throws a hook but Gaultier avoids it easily.
Maven just misses with a punch to the body.
Maven swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maven misses with a lunging right hand
and Gaultier counters with a three punch combo that has Maven backing up. Maven nods at Gaultier to acknowledge the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Gaultier.
Gaultier lands a jab to Maven's midsection.
Maven tries to land a leg kick but Gaultier saw it coming and moves away.
Gaultier cracks Maven with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gaultier!
Maven looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maven takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaultier cracks Maven with a good jab.
Lyon Gaultier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Gaultier takes a swing at Maven's ribcage but misses.
Gaultier blocks a jab.
Gaultier scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maven tries to bum rush Gaultier with a series of wild strikes but Gaultier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maven misses with a left hand
and Gaultier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gaultier cracks Maven with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maven avoids the head kick by Gaultier.
Gaultier fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maven has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gaultier scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maven doesn't seem bothered though.
Maven throws a big shot that misses.
Maven attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gaultier misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maven checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maven throws a leg kick
and Gaultier counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot lands for Gaultier.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyon Gaultier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gaultier 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyon Gaultier!

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

 

Event: SP-ICON:Kingdom Come     
Date:   May 14, 2016
#R1#
Hopkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Esqueda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Esqueda lands with a thumping leg kick.
Esqueda slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Esqueda looks to land a body kick but Hopkins moved away.
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
Hopkins throws a nice head kick!
Esqueda avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Esqueda motions for Hopkins to come forward. Esqueda throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins throws a fast counter high kick but Esqueda manages to duck under it in time.
Esqueda thuds his shin into the meat of Hopkins's side.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hopkins connects with a jab.
Esqueda blocks a jab.
Esqueda slips under a jab.
Hopkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hopkins lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Esqueda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hopkins tries to clinch up but Esqueda circles away and keeps his distance.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Esqueda.
Esqueda connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big right from Esqueda misses. #T1#
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Esqueda saw that one coming.#CL2#
Hopkins moves into range and clinches up with Esqueda.
Hopkins is trying to stall.
Hopkins tries to work over Esqueda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Esqueda blocks an uppercut.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
Esqueda blocks an uppercut.
Esqueda misses with a body punch.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Esqueda.
Hopkins working aggressively here. #BC#
Esqueda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Esqueda.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the head.
Ryan Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esqueda scores with a leg kick.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut
and Esqueda counters with a nice uppercut.
Esqueda takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Esqueda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Esqueda swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Esqueda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hopkins as he jumps to the side.
Hopkins tries to clinch but Esqueda moves out of range.
Esqueda avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Esqueda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hopkins at a distance.
Esqueda shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Esqueda is looking to score with low kicks.
Esqueda missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Esqueda fakes the leg kick and cracks Hopkins in the body.
Esqueda lands a really nice looking cross but Hopkins seems unphased.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses.
Hopkins works the jab nicely.
Hopkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab lands there for Esqueda.
Hopkins takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Esqueda misses with a series of wild punches.
Hopkins is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T3#
Esqueda blocks a head kick by Hopkins.
Ryan Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Hopkins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Esqueda to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Esqueda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esqueda landing a few strikes.
Esqueda is chipping away with strikes.
Hopkins tries to buck Esqueda off but Esqueda is having none of it.#SUB#
Esqueda has hold of Hopkins's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hopkins tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Esqueda cranks the arm and Hopkins screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hopkins, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gerard Esqueda!
A relieved looking Gerard Esqueda 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: HFC 261 Fascinating Violence     
Date:   May 14, 2016
#R1#
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melo was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
Melo cracks Mason with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mason takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Melo misses.
Melo tests Mason's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mason looks to throw a body kick
and Melo counters with a good low kick that Mason was not able to check.
Eddie Melo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Melo.
Mason checks a leg kick.
Melo misses with a wild body shot.
Mason moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Mason.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Melo.
Mason lands a nice leg kick that just misses Melo's sensitive parts.
Mason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Melo finds it's way round the side to connect with Mason's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason avoids the body shot from Melo.
A little feinted left hand from Mason on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good leg kick by Melo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Melo throws a jab when Mason was well out of range.
Melo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Melo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mason has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Melo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mason counters with a left to the body.
Melo scores with a spinning back kick!
Melo lands a jab to the nose.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mason.
Melo throws a head kick that misses.
Melo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mason takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Melo tries to land a front kick but Mason steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Melo throws out a leg kick but Mason moves out of range and Melo only half commits.
Mason swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mason with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Melo to score with a decent uppercut.
Mason lands a nice shot that snaps Melo's head back.
Melo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Melo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mason.#T2#
Melo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Melo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mason walks into a straight right hand from Melo.
Melo 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.
A combination from Mason does no damage.
A slow jab from Melo misses its intended target.
Melo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mason had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Melo thumps Mason with a low kick.
Melo jabs at Mason's body.
A swing and a miss from Melo.
Mason throws a series of punches but Melo moves out of range.
Mason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Melo.
Melo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mason lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Melo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Melo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mason moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Mason moves into range and clinches up with Melo.
Melo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mason tries a body shot but Melo blocks it. #T3#
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Melo.
Melo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Melo wants to get back to striking at distance but Mason won't allow it.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Melo.
A head punch on the inside from Melo fails to land. #BC2#
Melo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Melo misses with a hook
and Melo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Eddie Melo has been cut.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
Melo with a nice cross.
Melo misses with a left hand
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut.
Mason swings widly with a right hand
and Melo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mason moves out of range of the strikes.
Melo swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Mason takes one to the chin there.
Melo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Melo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
Nice shot by Melo.
Mason lands a really nice looking cross but Melo seems unphased.
Mason pivots, looking for a leg kick but Melo is out of range and Mason settles back down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Melo, right into the meat.
Melo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Melo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Melo throws a hook but Mason avoids it easily.
Mason looks to land a body kick but Melo moved away.
Mason misses with a left hand
and Mason takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Melo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Mason holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mason lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Melo backwards.
Melo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Melo breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melo throws a leg kick but Mason sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A head kick misses from Melo.
Melo throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Mason counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mason.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Melo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Melo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mason ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mason throws an off balance right hand
and Melo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Melo.
Melo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Melo clobbers Mason with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheers as Melo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mason doesn't seem phased though.
Melo with a nice cross.
Mason works Melo's body with a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Mason.
Mason throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Melo throws a jab when Mason was well out of range.
Melo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mason is out of range.
Melo lands a leg kick that knocks Mason off balance momentarily.
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!
Mason tries to land a front kick but Melo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Melo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melo tests Mason's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mason throws a head kick but Melo moves out of range. #T1#
Melo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Melo misses with a hook.
Mason looks to throw the jab but Melo is out of range.
Mason scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mason's corner calls for a 1-2. Mason obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mason tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Melo is able to avoid easily.
Mason with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mason fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mason looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Melo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Melo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mason's head.#CL#
Mason closes the distance and clinches.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Melo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!#BC2#
Melo breaks from the clinch.
Melo throws a lazy right hand but Mason sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Mason slips under a jab from Melo.
Some wild striking there from Mason.
Melo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Melo just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMason.
Mason fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mason blocks a jab.
Mason shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Melo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mason chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Melo can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Melo.
Melo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Melo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mason fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Melo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Melo misses with a low kick.
Melo scores with a jab to the head.
Mason throws a leg kick but Melo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Melo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T3#
Mason lands a head kick! #CL#
Mason forces Melo back against the cage and clinches.
Melo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mason trying to stall but Melo improves his position.
Mason lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mason misses with the head strike.
Mason is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mason lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
Melo tries to work over Mason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Melo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mason throws out a loose jab but Melo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason avoids the head kick by Melo.
Melo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Mason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Melo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Melo throws a lazy uppercut
and Mason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mason misses with a leg kick
and Melo counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Mason is predictable there
and Melo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Melo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mason lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mason thows a body kick. Melo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Melo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mason counters with a good low kick that Melo was not able to check.
Melo misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Melo.
Melo checks a low kick from Mason.
Mason jabs Melo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mason throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Melo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mason.
Melo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Zane Mason will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Melo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Mason on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Melo misses with a low kick.
Melo throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Mason clinches.
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by Melo.
Melo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason has Melo pressed against the cage, preventing Melo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Melo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by Melo. #BC2#
Melo breaks the clinch.
Melo avoids the body shot from Mason.
Melo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason staying out of range there.
Mason looks to score with a jab to the body but Melo is just out of range.
No joy there for Mason, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Mason.
Melo misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mason on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Melo swats away the attempt to clinch by Mason.
Melo looks to throw the jab but Mason is out of range.
Melo loads up on a big right hand but Mason slips the punch.
Mason swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mason fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mason keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melo.
Melo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Melo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mason.
Melo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mason checks it well.
Melo slips a straight right by Mason.
Mason explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mason misses with an uppercut
and Melo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Melo throws a sloppy head kick and Mason moves out of range easily.
A jab from Mason misses. #T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Melo.
Mason checks a low kick from Melo.
Mason smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mason fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason tests Melo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mason scores with a crisp jab that stopped Melo in his tracks.
Mason on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mason tries to clinch up.
Mason lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melo.
Mason is looking to clinch but Melo is avoiding it.
Melo looks to throw the jab but Mason is out of range.
Melo lands a head shot.#CL#
Mason instigates a clinch. #T3##BC2#
Melo breaks from the clinch.
Melo misses with a right hand
and Mason counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Melo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mason's calf.
Mason misses with a wild combination.
Melo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Melo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mason seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mason scores with a body shot.
Mason feints and then cracks Melo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Melo down.
Mason moves in looking to clinch but Melo pushes him off.
Eddie Melo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Melo checks a low kick from Mason.
Mason throws a looping overhand right but Melo ducks down to avoid it.
Mason looks to land a left hand but Melo moved out of range nicely.
Melo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Melo moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Mason swinging wildly here.
Mason's jab looks to have found its range, popping Melo under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decent striking displayed by Melo there.
Mason rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Melo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mason is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mason throws a looping overhand right but Melo ducks down to avoid it.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melo moves away.
Mason looks for the body kick but Melo saw that one coming.
Mason is looking to clinch but Melo is avoiding it.
Melo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Melo checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Melo.
Melo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zane Mason.
I think Mason 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Mason!

After winning the bout, Zane Mason thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: HFC 261 Fascinating Violence     
Date:   May 14, 2016
#R1##CL2#
Lee tries to keep at a distance but Snuka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Snuka can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Snuka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Snuka has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lee lands a damaging elbow.
Snuka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Liam Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Snuka.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Snuka has time to react.#TD2#
Snuka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lee's half guard.
Lee won't allow Snuka to pass to mount.
Snuka sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Snuka wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.
Lee has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Snuka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Snuka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Snuka working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lee's thigh. Lee counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB#
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Snuka defends it easily.
Snuka is looking to advance position but Lee has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Lee controlling his opponent.
Snuka keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T2#
Snuka wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Lee slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lee trying to control momentarily.
I really don't envy Snuka right now.
Lee biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lee is trying to stick to Snuka's back but Snuka is turning into Lee. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lee's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Snuka.
Lee seems keen to control Snuka's posture.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Snuka from controlling successfully. #T3#
Snuka with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lee looking to control.
Snuka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Snuka preventing the sweep.
Lee keeping full guard, as Snuka tries to pass.
Snuka working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lee's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snuka wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee is pulling down on Snuka's head to control his posture. #T4#
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is striking off his back. Snuka thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Snuka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Snuka is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Snuka to get the leverage.
Snuka scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snuka moves into full mount! Lee won't be happy about that!
Lee looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Snuka dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Snuka checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Snuka moves into the clinch.
Snuka dodges an elbow strike from Lee.
Lee tries to work over Snuka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Snuka presses Lee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Snuka blocks it with crossed arms.
Snuka trying to stall but Lee improves his position.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Snuka.
Snuka tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Snuka back against the cage.
Snuka presses Lee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lee looking to throw knees to the head but Snuka is blocking nicely.
Lee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Snuka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snuka digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lee throws an elbow that misses.
Snuka has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lee after a bit of a struggle.
Snuka lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Snuka swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee misses with a knee strike.
Snuka is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lee is defending well.
Liam Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Snuka.
Snuka blocks an elbow strike from Lee.
Lee lands a right hand.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Snuka.
Lee prevents a takedown attempt there.
Snuka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Snuka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lee or not.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Snuka avoids it.
Lee misses with a knee strike.
Lee tries a knee to the head but Snuka blocks it. #T2#
A short left from Lee.
Lee takes a shot to the head.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Snuka avoids a wild elbow strike from Lee.
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!#TD2#
Snuka has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lee clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Snuka looking to break Lee's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lee remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Snuka will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Snuka lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Lee. #SUB2#
Lee showing good submission defense here.
Snuka is throwing strikes but Lee counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Lee regains half guard.
Snuka trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it. #T3#
Lee wants to control but Snuka is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Snuka.
Snuka scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but Snuka is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Snuka seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Snuka wants to advance to full mount but Lee doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Lee keeping full guard, as Snuka tries to pass. #SUB#
Lee working for a triangle but Snuka defends it easily. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a triangle here but Snuka uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Snuka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Snuka fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Snuka's brow.
Lee connects with a knee to the head.
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Snuka tries to score a body lock takedown but Lee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Snuka swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee blocks a body shot from Snuka.
Snuka is working for takedown but Lee is calmly controlling the position for now.
Liam Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Snuka.
Snuka goes for a takedown attempt but Lee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Snuka misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Snuka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Snuka.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Snuka misses with a takedown attempt - Lee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Snuka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lee counters with a nice leg kick.
Snuka staying out of range there.
Snuka lands an overhand right.
Snuka slips under a jab from Lee.
Snuka cracks Lee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snuka throws out the jab. #CL2#
Snuka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the cage.
Lee lands an elbow that stopped Snuka in his tracks for a moment.
Lee lands a nice elbow.
Snuka is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lee is defending well.
Liam Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy Snuka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Lee tries a knee to the head but Snuka blocks it.
Snuka wants a takedown.
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Snuka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snuka avoids a wild elbow strike from Lee.
Snuka dodges an elbow strike from Lee.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lee throws an elbow but misses.
Snuka is leaning against Lee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lee prevents a body shot from Snuka.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee scores with a hook to the body.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Snuka. #T3#
Lee lands an elbow that stopped Snuka in his tracks for a moment.
Snuka blocks an uppercut.
Lee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Lee as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snuka.
Lee lands a nice elbow.
Lee misses with a knee strike.
Snuka avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Lee tries a knee to the head but Snuka blocks it.
Snuka is looking to take this one to the mat.
Liam Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snuka is working Lee over against the cage.#T4#
Lee pushes off an throws an elbow but Snuka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Snuka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Snuka blocks it with crossed arms.
Snuka avoids the elbow strike from Lee, against the cage.
Lee misses with an elbow over the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Snuka.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Snuka 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Snuka!

A victorious Jimmy Snuka thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: FEN 033 - 155 Tournament     
Date:   May 11, 2016
#R1#
Growler slips a straight right by Roxton.
A little feinted left hand from Growler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mitch Roxton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roxton lands with a straight right. Growler didn't see that one coming.
Growler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Growler thuds his right hand into Roxton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Roxton misses with a series of wild punches.
Roxton looks winded!
A jab from Growler finds it's way through Roxton's defenses.
Growler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good shot there by Growler.
Roxton pushes Growler away with a front kick.
Growler scores with a kick to the midsection.
Growler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Growler lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roxton fails with the takedown
and Growler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Growler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Roxton avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Growler - that will leave a mark!
Greg Growler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Growler.
Roxton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Roxton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Growler.
Growler connects with a leg kick. Roxton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A shot to the liver by Growler. Beautiful body shot.
Roxton takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Growler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Growler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Growler lands a nice shot to the body.
Growler lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roxton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Growler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Growler, right into the meat.
Growler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roxton under the eye.
Growler lands with a right hand. #T2#
Growler digs a good hook to Roxton's body.
Growler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Roxton back to the cage. Growler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Roxton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Growler jabs Roxton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Growler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Roxton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Growler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Roxton walks into a straight right hand from Growler.
Growler is looking to slow Roxton down with leg kicks.
Growler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Roxton's calf.
Growler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Growler.
Roxton scores with a jab.
Growler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Roxton drops his hands momentarily and Growler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Growler. #T3#
Growler works the jab nicely.#ROC#
Roxton is rocked!
Growler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Roxton is still on wobbly legs! Can Growler finish him?
Roxton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Growler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roxton under the eye.
Growler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Growler connects with an inside leg kick.
Roxton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Growler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Growler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Roxton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Growler drops Roxton with a huge uppercut! Roxton drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Growler is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Growler!
Our winner, Greg Growler, 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: QFC Tournament 621 Round 2     
Date:   May 10, 2016
#R1#
Magic lands the left hand.
Rufford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Magic lands with a shot to the body.
Rufford shoots in but no luck this time.
Magic misses with a hook #TD#
and Rufford counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Magic!
Magic takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Magic is trying to control Rufford's posture but Rufford avoids it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Magic is trying to get back to half guard.
Magic takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rufford lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rufford cracks Magic with a big elbow.
Magic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rufford. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rufford creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rufford scores with punches from side control.
Rufford lands some shots froms side control.#T1#
Magic gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rufford has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Magic trying to control here.
Rufford 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.
Rufford takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Rufford there. #ROC#
Magic is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rufford looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Magic is still in real trouble! Can Rufford finish him?
Rufford drops an elbow to the side of Magic's head.
Rufford drops an elbow to the side of Magic's head.
Rufford takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rufford lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Magic quite badly. Magic pulls Rufford in close trying to recover. Rufford postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Magic on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Magic doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Burley Rufford!
Burley Rufford thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 10, 2016
#R1#
Huj walks into a left hand.
Huj thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bam Bam was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Huj walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bam Bam.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bam Bam!
Bam Bam feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Huj's calf.
Huj misses with a takedown
and Bam Bam counters with a straight right hand.
Bam Bam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Huj has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bam Bam.
Bam Bam scoring well with a low kick there.
Huj takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huj takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bam Bam looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bam Bam lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Huj is breathing heavily.#T1#
Bam Bam lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bam Bam explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bam Bam displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Huj.
Huj misses with a takedown
and Bam Bam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prze Huj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bam Bam lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Huj at a distance.
Bam Bam clobbers Huj with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A solid body kick from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam thows a body kick. Huj tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bam Bam lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Huj shoots and misses
and Bam Bam counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bam Bam comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bam Bam lands a jab to Huj's midsection.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bam Bam.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bam Bam.
Huj looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bam Bam thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Huj if he has to take too many more of those.
Huj on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bam Bam.
Nice jab there from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam lands a head kick!
Huj shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bam Bam but Bam Bam pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Bam Bam darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bam Bam throws a front kick that sends Huj stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam scores with a nice strike.
Bam Bam scores with a sloppy right hand. Huj should have avoided that one.
Huj has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bam Bam finds it's way round the side to connect with Huj's head.
Luke Bam Bam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bam Bam scores with a push kick.
Huj takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bam Bam is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Huj had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
Bam Bam comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bam Bam throws a front kick that sends Huj stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bam Bam cracks Huj with a good jab.
Bam Bam lands a nice looking body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Bam Bam as he connects with a hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bam Bam.
Bam Bam scoring well with a low kick there.
Crunch! Bam Bam slams his shin into Huj's torso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bam Bam connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bam Bam dips to his left and cracks Huj with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Bam Bam dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bam Bam lands a jab to the nose.
Nice body kick there by Bam Bam.
Crunch! Bam Bam slams his shin into Huj's torso.
Bam Bam throws a head kick but Huj moves out of range.
Huj walks into a left hand.
Huj misses with a takedown attempt
and Bam Bam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Huj will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bam Bam tests Huj's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#
Huj is rocked!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Bam Bam! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Luke Bam Bam!
A victorious Luke Bam Bam thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

 
 
 
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