Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: DARE 55
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Vilson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vilson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bottura circles away quickly and effectively.
Bottura wants to counter the offense by Vilson and move into the clinch position.
Junior Vilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vilson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bottura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bottura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vilson manages to avoid it.
Vilson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bottura's head.#CL2#
Vilson tries to keep at a distance but Bottura has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vilson misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Vilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vilson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bottura.
It seemed like Bottura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Vilson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura is looking to score with low kicks.
A low kick from Vilson is predictable there
and Bottura counters with an inside leg kick.
Vilson misses with a low kick.
Bottura blocks a low kick nicely.
Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.#T1#
Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilson scores with a leg kick.
Vilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottura.
Vilson tests Bottura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bottura was well out of range. Poor timing from Vilson.
Nice defenses there by Vilson.
Bottura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vilson.
Vilson throws a wild body kick that Bottura sees coming a mile off.
Bottura flicks out a counter leg kick but Vilson steps away.
Bottura checks a low kick from Vilson.
Bottura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Bottura is predictable there
letting Vilson counter with a right hand.
Vilson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bottura. Bottura obviously looking to wear him down.
Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vilson.
Vilson throws the kick towards the body but Bottura avoids it.
A nice side step and Bottura releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Bottura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bottura blocks a jab.
Bottura counters with a body kick.
Vilson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bottura takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bottura 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.
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!
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilson.
Bottura appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bottura throws a shot from downtown. Vilson moves away and avoids it.
Bottura drops his hands momentarily and Vilson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vilson with a hook.
Vilson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vilson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vilson 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.
Vilson lands a front kick.
Vilson ducks under a wild hook from Bottura.#T3#
Vilson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vilson throws a leg kick that misses.
Vilson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bottura.
Bottura tries to work over Vilson's front leg with a kick but Vilson checks it.
Vilson lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vilson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vilson throws a low kick, looking for Bottura's leg but Bottura calmly moves out of range.
Vilson misses with a looping right.
Vilson loads up on a big right hand but Bottura slips the punch.
Bottura slips a jab and a cross from Vilson.
Bottura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vilson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bottura.
Vilson swings for the body but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura moves out of range as Vilson strikes.#T4#
Vilson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bottura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bottura! But no joy.
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy.
Vilson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Bottura darts in and clinches Vilson up against the cage.
Come on Bottura - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Bottura drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bottura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bottura wants to sweep here but Vilson controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Bottura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vilson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vilson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Vilson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Vilson with a hook.
Bottura misses with a double jab.
Vilson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vilson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Vilson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bottura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vilson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vilson lands a slapping body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vilson.
Bottura looks to land a body kick but Vilson moved away.
Bottura misses with a straight left.
Vilson scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Vilson.
Vilson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bottura counter with a right hand.
Vilson misses with a leg kick.
Bottura moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Bottura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bottura moves away from the strike by Vilson.
Bottura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vilson throws a leg kick
and Bottura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vilson avoids the head kick by Bottura.
Vilson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Vilson misses.
Vilson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bottura feints and then cracks Vilson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vilson down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bottura.
Vilson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vilson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bottura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vilson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bottura's head.
Vilson throws the kick towards the body but Bottura avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bottura! But no joy.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bottura moves out of range of the strikes.
Bottura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bottura blocks the body kick.
Bottura fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vilson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice uppercut there from Vilson.
Vilson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Bottura.
The fighters circling - Bottura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vilson scores with a decent looking hook.
Bottura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vilson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bottura moves away.
Vilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bottura.
Bottura ducks right into an uppercut from Vilson. #T3#
Vilson scores with a jab to the body.
Bottura tries to clinch up.
Bottura tries a low kick but Vilson avoids it.
Bottura moves out of range as Vilson strikes.
Vilson lands a really nice looking cross but Bottura seems unphased.
Vilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Bottura.
Crunch! Vilson slams his shin into Bottura's torso.
Bottura throws a head kick but Vilson moves out of range.
Bottura scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vilson punishes Bottura's body with a nice straight punch.
Bottura defending well as Vilson loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T4#
Vilson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from Vilson.
Vilson looks to land a right hand but Bottura moved out of range.
Bottura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vilson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bottura.
Bottura avoids the body shot from Vilson.
Bottura throws a lazy uppercut
and Vilson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bottura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vilson's head backwards.
Bottura throws the left hand but Vilson avoids the punch easily.
Vilson cracks a nice hook into Bottura's ribs.
Vilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bottura is just out of range.
Bottura appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bottura throws a combination. Vilson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Vilson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Jab, jab by Vilson - just one landing.
Vilson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bottura 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 Vilson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vilson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice defenses there by Bottura.
An inside leg kick from Bottura misses.
Bottura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vilson.
Vilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bottura can do to turn this around?
Bottura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bottura works Vilson's body with a nice hook.
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Bottura to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vilson. Bottura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vilson lands with a straight right. Bottura didn't see that one coming.
Bottura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vilson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Vilson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bottura blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Bottura.
Vilson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bottura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vilson misses the body punch
and Bottura counters with a nice uppercut.
Junior Vilson is winning the standup battle so far.
Bottura walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bottura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vilson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bottura counters with a thumping low kick.
Bottura connects with a body shot.
Bottura slips a straight right by Vilson.
Bottura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bottura checks a leg kick.
Vilson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBottura.
A punch combination from Bottura misses. #T2#
Bottura getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilson.
Bottura feints a counter leg kick.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bottura checks a low kick from Vilson.
Vilson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bottura throws a leg kick that misses.
Bottura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vilson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vilson moves away.
Vilson throws a lazy body kick
and Bottura counters with a nice uppercut.
Vilson lands with a cross.
Vilson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bottura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Bottura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vilson.
Vilson thows a leg kick but Bottura checks it
and Bottura counters with a thumping low kick.
Bottura moves out of range of the strikes.
Vilson throws a lazy uppercut
and Bottura counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vilson swings widly with a right hand
and Bottura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the body from Vilson misses
and Bottura counters with a thumping low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vilson.
Bottura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bottura checks a leg kick.
Vilson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bottura misses with a leg kick
and Vilson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bottura takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Bottura. That's going to slow Vilson down.
Vilson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vilson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bottura connects with a nice looking jab.
Vilson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bottura counters with a thumping low kick.
Vilson misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Vilson.
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilson.
Vilson misses with a body shot.
Bottura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vilson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vilson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bottura. Bottura obviously looking to wear him down.
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilson.
Vilson avoids the head kick by Bottura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caio Bottura really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Bottura throws a lazy uppercut
and Vilson counters with a leg kick.
Bottura throws a front kick aimed at Vilson's knee but Vilson avoids it well.
Bottura misses with a series of wild punches.
Bottura throws a push kick but Vilson slaps the foot to one side.
Bottura throws a body punch but Vilson moves out of range.
Vilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottura.
Bottura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big right from Bottura misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Vilson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bottura moves forwards but Vilson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Vilson misses.
Bottura let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Bottura misses with a head kick.
Vilson misses with a hook.
Bottura scores with a kick to the body.
Bottura on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bottura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vilson's sensitive parts.
Bottura throws a sloppy head kick and Vilson moves out of range easily.
Bottura works Vilson's body with a nice hook.
Bottura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vilson circles away quickly and effectively.
Bottura throws a jab but it's blocked by Vilson.
Bottura ducks right into an uppercut from Vilson.
Vilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bottura takes a swing at Vilson's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Bottura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vilson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bottura throws a low kick, looking for Vilson's leg but Vilson calmly moves out of range.
Vilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bottura appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bottura thuds his shin into the meat of Vilson's side.
Vilson misses with a low kick.
Bottura replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Vilson blocks it well.
Vilson lands a jab to Bottura's midsection.
Vilson misses with a body shot
and Bottura counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Vilson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bottura just misses with a punch to the body.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
Vilson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bottura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Bottura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab, jab by Vilson - just one landing.
Bottura slips a jab from Vilson.
Bottura steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vilson.
Vilson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bottura.
Bottura throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vilson counters with an outside leg kick.
Vilson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bottura.
Bottura moves out of range of the body kick.
Bottura tries to clinch there but Vilson circles away.
Bottura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vilson throws a push kick but Bottura slaps the foot to one side.
Vilson cracks the inside of Bottura's front leg.
Crunch! Bottura slams his shin into Vilson's torso.#T4#
Vilson throws a lazy right hand but Bottura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bottura scores with a jab to the head.
Vilson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bottura.
Vilson throws a leg kick but Bottura sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vilson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bottura.
Vilson scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vilson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bottura.
Bottura feints and then cracks Vilson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vilson down.
Vilson misses the shot to the body.
Bottura only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bottura moves out of range as Vilson strikes.
Vilson misses with a low kick as Bottura jumps back.
Bottura steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vilson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bottura.
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 Junior Vilson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Bottura just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick from Bottura lands but Vilson takes it in his stride.
Vilson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bottura walks into a left hand.
Vilson throws a lazy uppercut
and Bottura counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vilson thinking.
Vilson is looking to chop away at Bottura's legs.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vilson.
Vilson tries to work over Bottura's front leg with a kick but Bottura checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura slips a straight right by Vilson.
Bottura slips under a jab from Vilson.
Bottura misses with an uppercut. Vilson saw that one coming.
Bottura goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Bottura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bottura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vilson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Vilson as he connects with a hook.
Vilson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bottura blocks a low kick nicely.
Vilson throws a hook to the side of Bottura's head but Bottura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bottura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bottura is looking to score with low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vilson.
Vilson throws a hook to the side of Bottura's head but Bottura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Good leg kick by Vilson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bottura.
Vilson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.
Vilson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bottura lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bottura takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vilson misses with a hook
and Bottura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bottura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheers as Bottura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vilson doesn't seem phased though.
Bottura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vilson avoids the head kick by Bottura.
Vilson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Caio Bottura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Vilson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bottura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Vilson misses the target.
Bottura 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.
Vilson tries to land a front kick but Bottura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vilson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bottura in his tracks.
Bottura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vilson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bottura scores with a nice right hand.
Bottura has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bottura throws a head kick but Vilson moves out of range.
Bottura lands a high kick!
Vilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bottura manages to avoid it.
Bottura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Bottura gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vilson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vilson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bottura finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Vilson scores with a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vilson, as that shot connected.
Vilson scores with a jab to the head.
Bottura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bottura was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A leg kick checked by Vilson.
Vilson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vilson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A solid body kick from Vilson.
Bottura lands with a shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bottura throws a nice outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Vilson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vilson 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 49:47
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 48:47
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Vilson!
Junior Vilson retains his lightweight title!
Junior Vilson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PFC 51 Head vs Manuel*
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Escobar Chavez connects with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Escobar Chavez.
Alzheimer misses with a hook
and Escobar Chavez counters with a right hand to the body.
A swing and a miss from Alzheimer.#CL#
Alzheimer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've been informed that Escobar Chavez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Alzheimer digs a right hand underneath Escobar Chavez's ribcage. Escobar Chavez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Alzheimer controls the action.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alzheimer pushes Escobar Chavez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez prevents a body shot from Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Alzheimer blocks it.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Alzheimer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alzheimer has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alzheimer's elbow.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Alzheimer wants to stall.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alzheimer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Escobar Chavez to keep the fight standing.
A short right from Alzheimer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alzheimer prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer is trying to pull guard but Escobar Chavez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Alzheimer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alzheimer lands a shoulder strike.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Alzheimer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alzheimer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Escobar Chavez walks away with a smile on his face. Alzheimer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Friedrich Alzheimer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar Chavez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alzheimer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alzheimer throws a low kick, looking for Escobar Chavez's leg but Escobar Chavez calmly moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez scores with the left hand. Alzheimer knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Escobar Chavez clinches up with Alzheimer and pushes him back against the cage.
Alzheimer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land. #TD#
Alzheimer pulls guard effortlessly.
Alzheimer keeping moving, preventing Escobar Chavez from controlling successfully.
Escobar Chavez 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.
Alzheimer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alzheimer keeping moving, preventing Escobar Chavez from controlling successfully. #T2#
Escobar Chavez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Escobar Chavez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alzheimer looking to control.
Alzheimer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alzheimer wants to control but Escobar Chavez is keeping him busy.
Alzheimer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Alzheimer seems to be working for a kimura but Escobar Chavez defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB#
Alzheimer is looking for a kimura but Escobar Chavez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alzheimer to get the leverage.
Escobar Chavez wants to control but Alzheimer is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Alzheimer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Alzheimer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Escobar Chavez regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alzheimer trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar Chavez can't keep his opponent in guard - Alzheimer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Escobar Chavez is looking for a sweep. Alzheimer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alzheimer moves nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Escobar Chavez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Escobar Chavez's face as Alzheimer controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Alzheimer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook. Alzheimer ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Alzheimer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alzheimer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A good leg kick by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alzheimer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Escobar Chavez. Escobar Chavez obviously looking to wear him down.
Escobar Chavez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alzheimer wants to clinch.
Alzheimer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Escobar Chavez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzheimer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alzheimer throws a push kick but Escobar Chavez slaps the foot to one side.
Nice uppercut there from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer wants to clinch up but Escobar Chavez keeps it at a distance.
Alzheimer wants to clinch up but Escobar Chavez keeps it at a distance.
Alzheimer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Nice body kick from Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alzheimer. Alzheimer obviously looking to wear him down.
Alzheimer scores with a nice body kick.
Escobar Chavez lands a lovely overhand right.
Alzheimer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar Chavez moves away.
Alzheimer takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Escobar Chavez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Alzheimer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escobar Chavez can do to turn this around?
Escobar Chavez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alzheimer. That did some damage!
Escobar Chavez is looking to land body kicks.
Escobar Chavez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Alzheimer moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Alzheimer.
Alzheimer throws a solid leg kick but Escobar Chavez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez staying out of range there.
Alzheimer walks into a jab.
Friedrich Alzheimer is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a left hand but Alzheimer moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Alzheimer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Escobar Chavez on the side of the head.
It looks like Alzheimer has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL2#
Escobar Chavez moves into the clinch.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alzheimer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alzheimer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Escobar Chavez walks away with a smile on his face. Alzheimer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Alzheimer!
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight left.
Alzheimer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alzheimer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alzheimer lands with an uppercut that bounces Escobar Chavez off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Escobar Chavez clinches up against the cage.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Alzheimer blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Escobar Chavez. #TD#
Alzheimer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Escobar Chavez uses from the top position.
Alzheimer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Alzheimer is fighting to break Escobar Chavez's control of his arms but Escobar Chavez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Escobar Chavez keeping moving, preventing Alzheimer from controlling successfully.
Alzheimer is really struggling to control Escobar Chavez but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alzheimer tries to free his leg and advance position but Escobar Chavez is retaining full guard.
Alzheimer looking to sit in guard and control but Escobar Chavez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Escobar Chavez won't allow Alzheimer to sweep him here. #SUB#
Alzheimer looking for a guillotine here but Escobar Chavez defends easily.
Alzheimer working a defensive guard here.
Alzheimer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Alzheimer dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
A jab from Escobar Chavez misses.
Alzheimer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Escobar Chavez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alzheimer connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Alzheimer tries to keep at a distance but Escobar Chavez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alzheimer tries to work over Escobar Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alzheimer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Escobar Chavez walks away with a smile on his face. Alzheimer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Escobar Chavez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Escobar Chavez ducks right into an uppercut from Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick that misses.
Escobar Chavez blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzheimer misses with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alzheimer's sensitive parts.
Alzheimer scores with a push kick.#T1#
Alzheimer checks a leg kick.
Alzheimer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slow jab from Escobar Chavez misses its intended target.
Alzheimer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Alzheimer misses. #CL#
Alzheimer rushes Escobar Chavez and presses him up against the cage.
Alzheimer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez lands with a light punch inside.
Alzheimer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobar Chavez pushes Alzheimer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alzheimer backwards.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alzheimer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Alzheimer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alzheimer tries to throw a body punch but Escobar Chavez avoids it by throwing Alzheimer back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Alzheimer blocks it.
Alzheimer working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Alzheimer cracks Escobar Chavez with a nice body shot.
Alzheimer cracks Escobar Chavez with a nice body shot.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Alzheimer controls the action.
Alzheimer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alzheimer lands an uppercut.
Alzheimer blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alzheimer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Alzheimer stalls.
Escobar Chavez prevents a body shot from Alzheimer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer is trying to pull guard but Escobar Chavez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Alzheimer has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Alzheimer is trying to pull guard but Escobar Chavez has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Friedrich Alzheimer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alzheimer misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Alzheimer. #T3#
Alzheimer digs a right hand into Escobar Chavez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Escobar Chavez's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Alzheimer controls the action.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Alzheimer misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short left from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here. #TD#
Alzheimer decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Alzheimer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Escobar Chavez defends it easily.
Alzheimer controls Escobar Chavez momentarily but Escobar Chavez frees himself.
Alzheimer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Escobar Chavez manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Alzheimer looking to pass the guard.
Alzheimer won't allow Escobar Chavez to sweep him here.
Escobar Chavez trying to keep a closed guard but Alzheimer is proving a slippery customer.
Alzheimer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Alzheimer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Escobar Chavez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Alzheimer clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
An inside leg kick lands from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer throws the left hand but Escobar Chavez avoids the punch easily.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Escobar Chavez moves into range and clinches up with Alzheimer.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
Alzheimer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alzheimer misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Alzheimer misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzheimer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Alzheimer blocks it.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alzheimer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alzheimer looking to stall.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here. #T1#
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alzheimer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Escobar Chavez to keep the fight standing.
Alzheimer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alzheimer digs a right hand into Escobar Chavez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Escobar Chavez's gas tank.
Alzheimer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alzheimer lands a left hand.
Alzheimer tries to pull guard but Escobar Chavez holds him up against the cage and eventually Alzheimer drops back down to his feet.
Escobar Chavez lands a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Alzheimer avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Alzheimer avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Alzheimer scores with a shoulder strike.
Alzheimer scores with a shoulder strike.
Alzheimer tries to pull guard but Escobar Chavez holds him up against the cage and eventually Alzheimer drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Friedrich Alzheimer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Alzheimer controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Alzheimer controls the action.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Alzheimer blocks it.
Alzheimer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alzheimer fails to pull guard.
Alzheimer misses with the head strike.
Alzheimer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Alzheimer blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alzheimer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Alzheimer avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Alzheimer is trying to pull guard but Escobar Chavez has him pressed against the cage.
Alzheimer blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Alzheimer. #TD#
Alzheimer pulls guard. #T3#
Alzheimer 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.
Alzheimer working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Alzheimer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Escobar Chavez defends well.
Alzheimer wants to sweep but no luck.
Alzheimer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Alzheimer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4##SUB#
Alzheimer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Escobar Chavez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Escobar Chavez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Escobar Chavez! #REVB#
Alzheimer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Escobar Chavez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Alzheimer trying to control but Escobar Chavez postures up. #SUB#
Alzheimer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Alzheimer had his way with Ramon Escobar Chavez in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5##CL#
Alzheimer darts in and clinches Escobar Chavez up against the cage.
Alzheimer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Escobar Chavez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alzheimer lands a shoulder strike.
Alzheimer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Escobar Chavez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alzheimer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alzheimer tries to work over Escobar Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alzheimer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Alzheimer fails to land.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Alzheimer - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Alzheimer controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hand.
Escobar Chavez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alzheimer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Alzheimer.
A short right from Escobar Chavez. #T1#
A short left from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alzheimer tries to pull guard but Escobar Chavez holds him up against the cage and eventually Alzheimer drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Friedrich Alzheimer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alzheimer's elbow.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Alzheimer controls his hands.
Alzheimer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Alzheimer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Alzheimer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alzheimer is struggling to control the position.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Alzheimer blocks it.
Escobar Chavez prevents a body shot from Alzheimer.
A head punch on the inside from Alzheimer fails to land.
Alzheimer is trying to stall.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Alzheimer on the inside.
Escobar Chavez gets through Alzheimer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Alzheimer - that landed with a thud.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shoulder strike.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer is looking to control Escobar Chavez's arms but Escobar Chavez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alzheimer has his back to the cage.
Alzheimer tries to throw a body punch but Escobar Chavez avoids it by throwing Alzheimer back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez scores with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Alzheimer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alzheimer tries a body shot but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
Escobar Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar Chavez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alzheimer tries to pull guard but Escobar Chavez won't allow it.
Alzheimer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar Chavez prevents a body shot from Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez lands an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzheimer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer is trying to pull guard but Escobar Chavez has him pressed against the cage.
Escobar Chavez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alzheimer lands a body punch.
Escobar Chavez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Alzheimer lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Alzheimer jumps guard and drags Escobar Chavez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Escobar Chavez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alzheimer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Escobar Chavez stopping the sweep attempt from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer keeping moving, preventing Escobar Chavez from controlling successfully.
Alzheimer working a defensive guard but Escobar Chavez passes into half guard.
Friedrich Alzheimer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alzheimer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alzheimer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Escobar Chavez manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#

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 Friedrich Alzheimer.
Well Alzheimer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 50:45
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Alzheimer!
Friedrich Alzheimer is the new featherweight champion!
Friedrich Alzheimer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DARE 53
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Soszynski scores with a sloppy right hand. Magufuli I V should have avoided that one.
A punch lands to the side of Magufuli I V 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Soszynski lands with a hook. Magufuli I V tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Soszynski doesn't manage to clinch there - Magufuli I V circles away.
Soszynski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Soszynski swings for the body but Magufuli I V moves out of range.
A jab from Soszynski misses.
Magufuli I V throws a head kick that misses.
Soszynski throws a quick counter head kick but Magufuli I V was just out of range.
Magufuli I V defending well as Soszynski loads up on a big left hand.
Magufuli I V throws the kick towards the body but Soszynski avoids it.
Soszynski scores with a nice body kick.
Soszynski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Magufuli I V at a distance.
Soszynski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soszynski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soszynski looks to score with a jab to the body but Magufuli I V is just out of range.
Magufuli I V thumps Soszynski with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soszynski doesn't manage to clinch there - Magufuli I V circles away. #T1##CL#
Soszynski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magufuli I V, pushing him back against the cage.
Soszynski has a couple of punches blocked by Magufuli I V.
A nice right hand lands inside from Soszynski.
Soszynski can't find room to land a body shot as Magufuli I V controls the action.
Magufuli I V tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Soszynski.
A right handed body shot lands from Magufuli I V.
Soszynski misses with a punch to the body.
Magufuli I V lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Magufuli I V. #CUT2#
It looks like Krystian Soszynski has been cut.
I was talking to Soszynski's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Magufuli I V's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Soszynski misses with some punches.
Magufuli I V misses with a body punch.
Soszynski tries to work over Magufuli I V's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magufuli I V misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magufuli I V.
A short uppercut from Soszynski.
Soszynski is trying to break the clinch but Magufuli I V has him pressed against the cage.
Soszynski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soszynski misses with a body punch.
Soszynski misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soszynski.
Good body shot from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magufuli I V misses with some punches.
Magufuli I V blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Magufuli I V escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soszynski blocks the body kick.
Magufuli I V thuds his right hand into Soszynski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice body punch from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Magufuli I V lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Soszynski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magufuli I V.
Soszynski avoids the body shot from Magufuli I V.
Soszynski tries to score with a low kick but Magufuli I V moves his leg out of the way.
Soszynski misses with a kick to the body.
Magufuli I V is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Soszynski with a body shot.
Magufuli I V bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Soszynski avoids the body shot from Magufuli I V. #T3#
Soszynski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Magufuli I V misses the shot to the body.
Soszynski throws a wild body kick that Magufuli I V sees coming a mile off.
A swing and a miss from Magufuli I V.
Soszynski throws a hook to the side of Magufuli I V's head but Magufuli I V sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magufuli I V is trying to counter with his kicks.
Magufuli I V misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soszynski.
Soszynski thinks about countering with a body kick.#CL#
Soszynski darts in and clinches Magufuli I V up against the cage.
Soszynski throws a punch but it's blocked by Magufuli I V.
Soszynski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Soszynski pushes Magufuli I V back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soszynski blocking some punches.
Magufuli I V blocking some punches.
Soszynski lands a right hand. #BC2#
Magufuli I V breaks the clinch.
Soszynski connects with a right hand. Magufuli I V shakes it off.
Soszynski 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. #T4#
A low kick from Magufuli I V misses
and Soszynski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magufuli I V throws a jab but it's blocked by Soszynski.
Magufuli I V uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soszynski.
Magufuli I V takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Magufuli I V misses with a wild body shot.
Soszynski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Soszynski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magufuli I V swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soszynski swinging wildly here.
Soszynski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magufuli I V.
Soszynski doesn't manage to clinch there - Magufuli I V circles away.
Magufuli I V looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Magufuli I V connects with an inside leg kick.
Soszynski throws a lazy body kick
and Magufuli I V counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
Krystian Soszynski's cut is getting worse.
Soszynski fakes the leg kick and cracks Magufuli I V in the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krystian Soszynski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krystian Soszynski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Soszynski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soszynski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Magufuli I V.
Soszynski tries to land a front kick but Magufuli I V steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Soszynski tries to clinch but Magufuli I V is having none of it.
Soszynski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magufuli I V ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soszynski moves away.#CL#
Soszynski takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magufuli I V cracks Soszynski with a nice body shot.
Soszynski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magufuli I V tries a body shot but Soszynski blocks it.
Magufuli I V lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Soszynski throws a head punch that misses.
Soszynski tries a body shot but Magufuli I V blocks it. #T1#
Magufuli I V lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soszynski backwards.
Magufuli I V blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Magufuli I V fails to land.
Soszynski working aggressively here.
Come on Magufuli I V - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Magufuli I V lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Soszynski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Magufuli I V.
Soszynski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magufuli I V prevents a body shot from Soszynski.
Soszynski misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Soszynski fails to land.
Krystian Soszynski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Soszynski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soszynski pushes Magufuli I V back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magufuli I V misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soszynski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magufuli I V lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Soszynski breaks the clinch.
Magufuli I V staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Magufuli I V drops Soszynski with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Soszynski looks back up at him and smiles so Magufuli I V waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Soszynski is rocked!#T2#
Magufuli I V throws a pinpoint strike between Soszynski's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Soszynski crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Magufuli I V scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kassim Magufuli I V!
Kassim Magufuli I V is the new light heavyweight champion!
Kassim Magufuli I V thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KOFC 112 - Slurper vs Knox
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Reid scores with a nice head shot.
Reid misses with a body punch
and Wallace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reid. Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wallace misses with a combination
and Reid counters with a leg kick.
Wallace throws a hook but Reid blocks it.
Wallace takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wallace missing with a left hand there. Reid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wallace takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wallace takes one to the chin there.
Wallace looks to land a right hand but Reid moved out of range.
Reid pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wallace is out of range and Reid settles back down.
Reid stuns Wallace with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reid.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reid tried to score with a low kick but Wallace checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reid. Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Reid misses with a straight right.
A punch lands to the side of Wallace 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Wallace throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reid moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Reid.
Wallace slips under a jab.
Reid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wallace misses with a wild combination.
Nice uppercut there from Reid.
Reid defending well as Wallace loads up on a big left hand.
Reid throws a sloppy body shot
and Wallace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reid thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Wallace lands a nice hook to Reid's body. Reid takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice body kick from Reid.
Wallace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reid misses with a kick to the body
and Wallace counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reid throws a right hand that misses
and Reid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wallace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reid.
Reid throws a jab but it's blocked by Wallace.
Wallace throws a shot from downtown. Reid moves away and avoids it.
Reid misses with an uppercut
and Wallace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Jaheim Reid has been cut.
Reid lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reid slips a jab from Wallace.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Reid.
Wallace throws a shot from downtown. Reid moves away and avoids it.
Wallace walks into a straight right hand from Reid.
Reid throws a leg kick that misses.
Reid slips a jab from Wallace.
Reid fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wallace on the side of the head.
Wallace throws a combination that misses
enabling Reid to counter with a crisp jab.
Wallace misses with an uppercut
and Reid counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Wallace is rocked!
Wallace takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jaheim Reid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reid misses with a wild combination.
It looks like Reid has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Reid lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wallace. Reid does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Reid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wallace takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Reid finds it's way through Wallace's defenses.
Nice defenses there by Wallace.
Reid throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wallace on the side of the head.
Wallace moves away from the strike by Reid.
A punch lands to the side of Wallace 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wallace on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reid is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Reid swings for the body but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace lands with a nice body punch.
Reid gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Wallace counter with a right hand.
Reid misses with a straight right.
Reid cracks Wallace with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaheim Reid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaheim Reid's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Reid looks to land a right hand but Wallace moved out of range.
Wallace throws a lazy uppercut
and Wallace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reid.
Reid ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Reid scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wallace doesn't seem bothered though.
Wallace slips a straight right by Reid.
Reid connects with a looping right hand.
Wallace cracks Reid with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reid lands a nice hook to Wallace's body. Wallace takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reid misses with a lunging right hand
and Wallace counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jaheim Reid is winning the standup battle so far.
Reid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reid bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reid throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Reid throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Reid throws a hook but Wallace avoids it easily.
Reid avoids the body shot from Wallace.
Reid lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reid lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reid throws a leg kick but Wallace checks it.
Wallace let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wallace checks the leg kick.
Wallace swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wallace throws the left hand but Reid avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reid. That's going to slow Wallace down.
Reid fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wallace has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reid throws a looping overhand right but Wallace ducks down to avoid it.
Reid lands a body shot.
Reid getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reid.
Reid lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wallace will feel that in the morning.
Reid misses with a looping right.
Wallace walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wallace.
Reid moves out of range of the strikes.
Reid moves away from the strike by Wallace.
A big left from Wallace misses.
Wallace scores with a jab to the head.
Reid with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wallace to score with a decent uppercut.
Reid scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wallace in his tracks.
Wallace swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wallace throws a jab when Reid was well out of range.#T3#
Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reid.
Reid throws a lazy uppercut
letting Wallace counter with a right hand.
Wallace takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A leg kick checked by Wallace.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reid.
Wallace takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wallace misses with a wild combination.
Reid ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wallace misses with a looping left.
Reid ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
It looked like Reid was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wallace.
Wallace misses with a shot to the body
and Reid counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Wallace throws a lazy right hand but Reid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wallace uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reid.
Reid misses with a low kick as Wallace jumps back.
Wallace 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.
Wallace takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wallace's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Reid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wallace can do to turn this around?
Reid scores with a shot to the body.
Reid lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Reid.
Reid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wallace.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wallace! But no joy.
Wallace takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wallace takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reid scores with a nice right hand.
Wallace slips under a jab.
Wallace lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaheim Reid dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaheim Reid's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wallace lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reid misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wallace misses the jab.
Reid fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wallace on the side of the head.
A jab from Wallace misses.
Wallace misses with a hook to the body
and Reid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reid looks to throw a body kick
and Wallace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reid shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wallace stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid looks to score with a jab to the body but Wallace is just out of range.
Wallace walks into a left hand.
Reid lands with a hook. Wallace tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wallace is still on wobbly legs! Can Reid finish him?
Reid is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Reid fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wallace has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wallace seems to have recovered his senses.
Reid walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wallace throws a body punch but Reid moves out of range.
Reid lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wallace lands with a good body shot.
Reid scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reid connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wallace momentarily.
Wallace has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reid finds it's way round the side to connect with Wallace's head.
Wallace connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reid. Reid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Reid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wallace throws an overhand right that lands on Reid's shoulder, as Reid tries to avoid the shot.
Reid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
William Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Reid scores with a jab to the head.
Reid scores with a nice right hand.
Wallace has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reid finds it's way round the side to connect with Wallace's head.
A jab from Wallace misses.
Reid digs a good hook to Wallace's body.
Reid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wallace throws a hook but Reid avoids it easily.
Reid slips a jab from Wallace.
Reid lands a leg kick that knocks Wallace off balance momentarily.
Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reid.
Reid misses with a hook. Wallace ducked under it nicely.
Wallace doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Reid scores with a punch to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reid.#T3#
Wallace jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Reid was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wallace.
Reid lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reid.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reid.
Reid defending well as Wallace loads up on a big left hand.
Reid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reid throws a jab when Wallace was well out of range.
Wallace throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reid on the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reid.
Wallace has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reid cracks a nice hook into Wallace's ribs.
Reid lands a lovely overhand right.
Wallace throws a hook to the side of Reid's head but Reid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Wallace misses with a few strikes there.
Reid throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wallace stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reid fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wallace has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reid cracks Wallace with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reid punishes Wallace's body with a nice straight punch.
Wallace misses with a hook. Reid ducked under it nicely.
Reid lands the left hand.
Wallace takes a swing at Reid's ribcage but misses.
Reid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reid thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wallace if he has to take too many more of those.
Wallace has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reid.
Wallace takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reid lands a lovely overhand right.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaheim Reid!
Jaheim Reid thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KOFC 112 - Slurper vs Knox
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Van Buren swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ugoh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Buren slips a jab from Ugoh.
Van Buren pushes Ugoh away with a front kick.
Van Buren throws a shot from downtown. Ugoh moves away and avoids it.
Van Buren fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ugoh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Buren seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Van Buren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Buren throws a lazy right hand but Ugoh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ugoh only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Van Buren scores with a three punch combo!
A jab lands there for Ugoh.
Ugoh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ugoh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ugoh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Buren.
Ugoh throws out a counter right but Van Buren avoids it with no problem.
Ugoh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Ugoh.
Van Buren throws a shot from downtown. Ugoh moves away and avoids it.
Van Buren lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ugoh is looking to chop away at Van Buren's legs.
Van Buren throws a shot from downtown. Ugoh moves away and avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ugoh, as that shot connected.
Van Buren throws an off balance right hand
letting Ugoh counter with a right hand.
Ugoh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Buren manages to avoid it.#T1#
Van Buren takes a swing at Ugoh's ribcage but misses.
Van Buren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ugoh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ugoh.
Ugoh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Buren gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Van Buren throws a nice looking combination but Ugoh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Buren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Buren tries to work over Ugoh's front leg with a kick but Ugoh checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Ugoh misses.
Ugoh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van Buren misses with a low kick.
Van Buren checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Buren misses the jab.
Ugoh moves away from the strike by Van Buren.
A jab from Ugoh misses.
Van Buren looks to throw the jab but Ugoh is out of range.
It seemed like Ugoh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ugoh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Joost Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Buren, as that shot connected. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ugoh ducks under a wild hook from Van Buren.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ugoh! But no joy.
Van Buren misses with a body shot.
Ugoh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Buren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Buren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Buren with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Buren lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Van Buren cracks Ugoh with an open hand slap.
Ugoh throws a lazy right hand but Van Buren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ugoh throws a body kick that misses.
Ugoh misses with a wild body shot.
Van Buren misses with a wild body shot.
Ugoh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Buren moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Buren throws a body kick that misses.
Van Buren moves out of range as Ugoh throws a body kick.
Ugoh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ugoh keeps Van Buren at a distance using the push kick.
Van Buren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ugoh manages to avoid it.
Van Buren connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Ugoh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ugoh's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Buren connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ugoh scrambles back to his feet.
Van Buren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ugoh was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Buren.
Ugoh tries to clinch but Van Buren moves out of range.
Van Buren fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ugoh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Buren throws a hook but Ugoh avoids it easily.
Ugoh counters with a body kick.
Ugoh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Buren scores with a jab to the body.
Van Buren feints and then cracks Ugoh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ugoh down.
Van Buren throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Ugoh counter with a right hand.
Van Buren misses with a body shot.
Ugoh misses with a straight left.
Good shot there by Ugoh.
Ugoh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Buren doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Ugoh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ugoh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Buren is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Van Buren blocks the body kick.
It looked like Van Buren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donk. Van Buren catches Ugoh right on the button with a cross.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with a wild body shot.
Van Buren slips under a jab from Ugoh.
Van Buren takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut.
Ugoh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Buren takes a swing at Ugoh's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Ugoh releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A cross from Van Buren lands.
Ugoh throws a hook but Van Buren blocks it.
Ugoh is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Van Buren changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ugoh misses with a straight right.
Nice cross by Van Buren.
Van Buren takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Buren on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Van Buren lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Van Buren throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Buren misses with a combination
and Ugoh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Van Buren fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ugoh moves out of range of the body kick from Van Buren.
Ugoh scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Buren should have avoided that one.
Ugoh throws the left hand but Van Buren avoids the punch easily.
Van Buren thows a leg kick but Ugoh checks it
and Ugoh counters with a body kick.
Ugoh throws an overhand right that lands on Van Buren's shoulder, as Van Buren tries to avoid the shot.
Ugoh throws an off balance right hand
and Van Buren counters with a left to the body.
Van Buren throws a leg kick
and Ugoh counters with a straight right hand.
Van Buren scores with a jab to the body.
Van Buren slips a jab from Ugoh.
Ugoh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Buren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ugoh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ugoh wants to slow Van Buren down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Buren lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ugoh throws a right hand that misses
and Van Buren counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Some wild striking there from Van Buren.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ugoh moves away.#T1#
Donk. Van Buren catches Ugoh right on the button with a cross.
Ugoh slips under a jab.
Ugoh scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Buren should have avoided that one.
Van Buren misses with a left hand
and Ugoh counters with a straight right hand.
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
Ugoh defending well as Van Buren loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Van Buren misses.
Ugoh lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Buren's head.
Van Buren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A lazy body kick from Ugoh
and Van Buren counters with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Buren misses the target.
Van Buren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ugoh can do to turn this around?
Nice cross by Van Buren.
Van Buren lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Joost Van Buren is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ugoh misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Ugoh misses its intended target.
Ugoh staying out of range there.
Ugoh moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Van Buren takes one on the button.#T2#
Ugoh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Buren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Buren takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ugoh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Buren throws a jab but it's blocked by Ugoh.
Van Buren connects with a body shot.
Van Buren takes one to the chin there.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
Ugoh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Buren.
Van Buren throwing a counter right hand but Ugoh manages to avoid it.
Van Buren misses with a jab to the body
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Ugoh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Buren jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ugoh misses with a body kick.
Van Buren throws a body shot but no joy.
Ugoh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Buren misses with a straight left.
Van Buren slips a jab and a cross from Ugoh.
Ugoh throws a right hand that misses
and Van Buren counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Van Buren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Buren lands with a shot to the body.
Ugoh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Van Buren throws a leg kick
and Ugoh makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ugoh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Buren.
Ugoh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Van Buren lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Buren throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ugoh misses with a hook
and Van Buren counters with a straight right hand.
Van Buren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ugoh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ugoh misses with a body kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ugoh might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Van Buren has got the better of the exchanges.
Ugoh moves out of range as Van Buren strikes.
Van Buren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Buren misses with a body shot.
Ugoh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ugoh replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Van Buren blocks it well.
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!
Ugoh moves away from the strike by Van Buren.
Ugoh only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Van Buren thumps Ugoh with a low kick.#T4#
Ugoh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ugoh connects with a crisp jab.
Ugoh ducks under a wild hook from Van Buren.
Ugoh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ugoh misses with a body kick.
Ugoh slips under a jab from Van Buren.
Ugoh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice body kick from Ugoh.
Van Buren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ugoh throws a leg kick
and Van Buren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Buren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick from Van Buren misses.
Van Buren scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Buren looks to score with a jab to the body but Ugoh is just out of range.
Van Buren throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ugoh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A right-left combo lands from Van Buren.
Van Buren connects with a single shot there.
Van Buren loads up on a big right hand but Ugoh slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ugoh misses with a looping right.
Ugoh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Buren avoids the body shot from Ugoh.
Van Buren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Buren lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ugoh scores with a nice right hand.
Van Buren looks to score with a jab to the body but Ugoh is just out of range.
Ugoh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice jab there from Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Buren thows a leg kick but Ugoh checks it
and Ugoh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Buren keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Van Buren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ugoh.
Ugoh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a poor cross that misses
and Ugoh counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Buren scoring well with a low kick there.
Ugoh misses with a wild body shot.
Van Buren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Ugoh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ugoh looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Buren is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Buren.
Ugoh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Buren.
Van Buren scores with a nice head shot.
Van Buren lands with a straight right. Ugoh didn't see that one coming.
Ugoh misses with a straight right.
Van Buren moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Buren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Buren slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Van Buren misses.
Van Buren thuds a left hand into Ugoh's body.
The fighters circling - Van Buren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Buren misses with a wild body shot.
Van Buren tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Buren swats away the attempt to clinch by Ugoh.
Izuagbe Ugoh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Van Buren tried to score with a low kick but Ugoh checks it.
Van Buren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Buren throws a looping overhand right but Ugoh ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Buren on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Van Buren uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ugoh has time to react.
Van Buren works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Ugoh. Beautiful body shot.
Van Buren throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Buren slips under a jab from Ugoh.
Ugoh swings for the body but Van Buren moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Buren checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Van Buren misses its intended target.
Van Buren drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van Buren misses with a straight right.
Van Buren throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ugoh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ugoh is looking to clinch. #T3#
Van Buren connects with a body shot.
Ugoh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ugoh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Buren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Buren takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ugoh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ugoh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ugoh punishes Van Buren's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from Van Buren does it's job there.
Ugoh misses with an uppercut.
Van Buren works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ugoh avoids the body shot from Van Buren.
Ugoh steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ugoh tries to clinch up.
Van Buren is looking to land body kicks.
Ugoh throws a lazy right hand but Van Buren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Buren cracks Ugoh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Ugoh tries to clinch but Van Buren moves out of range.
Ugoh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with a hook. Ugoh ducked under it nicely.
Ugoh moves away from the strike by Van Buren.
A little jabbing left from Ugoh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ugoh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A lazy left from Ugoh finds it's target.
Van Buren throws a hook but Ugoh blocks it.
Ugoh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Buren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ugoh tries to clinch up but Van Buren circles away and keeps his distance.
Ugoh connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Van Buren thuds his right hand into Ugoh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A telegraphed right hand from Ugoh misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ugoh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Buren walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ugoh takes one on the button.
Joost Van Buren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Buren takes a swing at Ugoh's ribcage but misses.
Van Buren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ugoh manages to avoid it.

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 Joost Van Buren.
Well Van Buren has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joost Van Buren!

Event: IXF 40
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Johnson instigates a clinch. #TD#
Horowich wants the takedown. Johnson is fighting it off but Horowich persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Johnson's guard against the cage.
Johnson controlling Horowich's posture.
Horowich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Horowich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Horowich pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Horowich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Horowich has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Horowich is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Horowich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Horowich has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Horowich tries to pass. #T1##SUB2#
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Horowich drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Horowich off! Horowich jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Horowich advances position into side control!#SUB#
Horowich looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnson manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Horowich looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Horowich trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it. #T2##SUB2#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Horowich pulls his head out easily.
Johnson is pressing down on Horowich's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Horowich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Horowich trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horowich looking to pass the guard.
Horowich trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Horowich pushes his legs off easily.
Horowich passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Horowich wants to finish this one by submission but Johnson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Horowich. #SUB#
Horowich is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Johnson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Horowich maintains control.
Horowich pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Horowich throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Horowich takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Johnson tries to break free.
Johnson wants to control his opponent's hands but Horowich gets his hands free.
Johnson is really stuck here.
Johnson trying to control the action but Horowich just sinks the hooks in. #T4##SUB#
Horowich is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Horowich has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Horowich is hanging on to Johnson's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Horowich is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Johnson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Johnson for a finish. #SUB#
Horowich has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Johnson trying to control the hands but Horowich won't let him.
Will Horowich go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Horowich looking to break Johnson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Johnson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Horowich will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Horowich working for a choke but Johnson is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Horowich dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Horowich tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Johnson pulls guard. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Horowich drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Horowich off! Horowich jumps back into Johnson's guard. #SUB2#
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horowich works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Horowich is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Horowich is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Horowich prevents Johnson from improving his position.#T1##SUB#
Horowich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Horowich is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Horowich seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Horowich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Horowich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though. #SUB#
Horowich is working for a submission of some sort.
Mark Horowich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Horowich is looking for a kimura here.
Horowich is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Horowich looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Horowich is very close to passing his half guard.
Horowich is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now. #T3##SUB#
Horowich is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Horowich is working away from the top position though.
Horowich works his foot free and advances to mount.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson tries to control the position but Horowich now has his back. #SUB#
Horowich working for the choke. #SUB#
Horowich is looking for the choke from the back position but Johnson is controlling his hands well. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Horowich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Will Horowich go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB#
Horowich is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Johnson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Will Horowich go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Johnson trying to control the hands but Horowich breaks the grip.
Horowich is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #SUB#
Johnson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Horowich.
Johnson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson tries to hold on but Horowich postures up.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Horowich dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Johnson pushes Horowich up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Johnson jumps guard and drags Horowich to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Horowich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Horowich sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard. #SUB#
Horowich is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Horowich pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking to control Horowich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Horowich's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Horowich's back!
Horowich rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Horowich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB#
Horowich actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Horowich actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Horowich reverses the position - he's now on top in Johnson's guard.
Horowich slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Horowich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Horowich passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Horowich looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it. #T2#
Johnson tries to hold on but Horowich postures up.
Horowich wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Horowich has hold of Johnson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Johnson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
Horowich tries to control but Johnson wriggling away. #SUB#
Horowich working for a submission but Johnson is keeping him at bay.
Johnson gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB2#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Horowich is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Horowich to get the leverage.
Horowich throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Horowich is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Horowich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Horowich is looking for a kimura here.
Horowich is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Horowich passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Johnson! #SUB#
Horowich looking to isolate an arm here. Johnson doesn't see it coming and as Horowich extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Horowich!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Horowich!
Mark Horowich decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: IXF 36
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1##CL#
Horowich moves into the clinch.
Horowich wants a takedown but no success here. #TD#
Horowich lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Horowich perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Luiz Yois wants to improve his position but Horowich is controlling well.
Luiz Yois blocking the ground and pound attempt from Horowich.
Luiz Yois is in trouble now - Horowich has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Horowich working for a submission but Luiz Yois is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Horowich is working for a guillotine from mount but Luiz Yois frees his head quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luiz Yois flailing away with punches but nothing is landing. #SUB#
Horowich has control of Luiz Yois's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Luiz Yois regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB#
Horowich has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Luiz Yois is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Horowich!
A relieved looking Mark Horowich 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: DARE 51
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Boston has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Umaga.
Umaga lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boston's sensitive parts.
Umaga thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Boston if he has to take too many more of those.
Boston moves away from the strike by Umaga.
Umaga misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Boston decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Umaga's guard.
Umaga pulls Boston in close to his closed guard and prevents Boston from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umaga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boston stopping the sweep attempt from Umaga.
Boston seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boston is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boston works over Umaga with some ground and pound from guard.
Umaga can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boston controls the pace.
Boston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Umaga looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A low kick from Umaga misses #CL2#
and Boston counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Boston.
Umaga lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Umaga manages to break the clinch.
Umaga misses with an uppercut
enabling Boston to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Umaga. Boston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Umaga swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch lands to the side of Boston 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Umaga misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Boston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Umaga misses with a hook. Boston ducked under it nicely.
A lazy left from Boston finds it's target.#T3#
Umaga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Iosefa Umaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boston slips under a jab.
Boston tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A lazy body kick from Umaga
and Boston counters with a two punch combo.
Umaga tests Boston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Umaga throws a hook but Boston blocks it.
Umaga throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Umaga throws a shot from downtown. Boston moves away and avoids it.
Umaga tests Boston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Umaga throws a nice inside leg kick.
Umaga throws a hook but Boston avoids it easily.#T4#
Umaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Boston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Umaga looks for the body kick but Boston saw that one coming.
Boston misses with a wild body shot.
Umaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Umaga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Umaga thuds his right hand into Boston's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Umaga pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boston is out of range and Umaga settles back down.
Boston ducks under a wild hook from Umaga.
Umaga throws a hook to the side of Boston's head but Boston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boston doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Boston 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.
Boston throws a lazy right hand but Umaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iosefa Umaga dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Boston moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Umaga cracks Boston with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boston keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Umaga punishes Boston's body with a nice straight punch.
Umaga lands a really nice looking cross but Boston seems unphased.
Umaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boston.
Boston steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Umaga.
Umaga throws the left hand but Boston avoids the punch easily.
Umaga darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umaga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Umaga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Umaga throws the left hand but Boston avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Umaga swings for the body but Boston moves out of range.
Umaga throws a hook to the side of Boston's head but Boston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boston throws a counter combo.
Umaga misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Umaga is predictable there
and Boston counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Umaga avoids the body shot from Boston.
A low kick from Umaga misses
and Boston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boston moves away from the strike by Umaga.
Boston wants to counter the offense by Umaga and move into the clinch position.
Umaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Boston now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Umaga as he connects with a hook.
Umaga on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Umaga moves out of range as Boston strikes.#T2#
Umaga swings for the body but Boston moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Umaga.
Umaga misses with the body kick
and Boston counters with a nice uppercut.
Umaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boston was well out of range. Poor timing from Umaga.
Umaga lands with an uppercut that bounces Boston off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umaga lands a body shot.
Iosefa Umaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Umaga feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boston's calf.
Umaga tried to score with a low kick but Boston checks it.
Boston is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boston takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A leg kick checked by Boston.#T3#
A shot to the body from Umaga misses #TD2#
and Boston counters with a nice double leg into side control. Umaga won't be happy with that.
Boston with the ground and pound but Umaga regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Boston lands a nice short elbow.
Boston thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Umaga's head.
Boston trying to control from half guard but Umaga is working away.
Umaga tries to get to full guard but Boston has control of the leg.
Umaga trying to control but Boston postures up. #T4#
Umaga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Umaga trying to hold on to Boston's head to control him but Boston postures up.
Brent Boston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boston wants to take a breather but Umaga is having none of it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Umaga is looking to get back to full guard here but Boston has managed to pass to side control instead.
Umaga is trying to control Boston's posture but Boston avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iosefa Umaga dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Umaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boston takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Umaga swings widly with a right hand
and Boston counters with a nice body shot.
Umaga misses with a straight right.
Umaga misses the jab.
Umaga looks for the body kick but Boston saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Umaga.
Umaga keeps Boston at a distance using the push kick.
Boston slips under a jab from Umaga.
Boston appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Umaga scores with a body shot. #T1#
Umaga throws a right hand that misses
and Boston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Umaga misses with a body punch
and Boston counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boston checks the leg kick nicely there.
And Boston tries to counter it with a takedown but Umaga pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boston moves out of range of the strikes.
Boston takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boston loads up on a big right hand but Umaga slips the punch.
Umaga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Umaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boston.
Umaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boston.
Umaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boston can do to turn this around?
Boston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Umaga throws out the jab. #T2#
Umaga throws an overhand right that lands on Boston's shoulder, as Boston tries to avoid the shot.
Boston drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Umaga defends it well.
Umaga tried to score with a low kick but Boston checks it.
Umaga lands with a kick to the temple. Boston shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Umaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Umaga thows a leg kick but Boston checks it
and Boston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Umaga there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Umaga scores with a spinning back kick!
Boston moves out of range of the body kick.
Umaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Umaga sizes up Boston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Boston scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Umaga throws a looping overhand right but Boston ducks down to avoid it.
Boston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Umaga misses with the body kick
and Umaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boston walks into a jab.
Boston fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boston misses with a takedown attempt - Umaga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Umaga misses with a lunging right hand
letting Boston counter with a right hand.
Boston checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And Boston tries to counter it with a takedown but Umaga pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Umaga throws a head kick that Boston semi-blocks. #T4#
A solid body kick from Umaga.
Boston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Umaga.
Boston with the counter takedown but Umaga avoids it easily.
Boston walks into a stiff left hand from Umaga.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boston! But no joy.
Umaga throws a predictable looking body shot
and Boston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Umaga fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A low kick from Umaga misses
and Boston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Umaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Umaga.
Boston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Umaga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iosefa Umaga clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Boston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Umaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umaga swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Boston moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boston.
Umaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boston's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boston prevents a body shot from Umaga.
Umaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Umaga tries a body shot but Boston blocks it.
Umaga throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Boston controls his hands.
Umaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boston prevents a body shot from Umaga.
Umaga lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Umaga looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Umaga lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Brent Boston has been cut.
Umaga throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Umaga just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boston's brow.
Umaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boston tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boston blocks an elbow strike.
Umaga lands a nice uppercut.
Umaga misses with a punch to the body.
Boston misses with a punch on the inside.
Umaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Boston controls his hands.
Umaga tries to work over Boston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Umaga throws a head punch that misses.
Boston is leaning against Umaga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Umaga tries to throw a body punch but Boston avoids it by throwing Umaga back against the cage.
Boston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Umaga tries to work over Boston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boston blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Umaga.
Boston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Iosefa Umaga has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Umaga throws an elbow but it misses.
Umaga tries to work over Boston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Umaga misses with some punches.
Umaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Umaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Umaga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Umaga misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boston.
Umaga pushes off an throws an elbow but Boston leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Umaga lands an elbow that stopped Boston in his tracks for a moment.
Boston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Umaga fails to land.
Umaga is trying to force a seperation but Boston has the dominant position.
Umaga tries to throw a body punch but Boston avoids it by throwing Umaga back against the cage.
Boston softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Umaga is trying to break the clinch but Boston is controlling him.
Umaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Umaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Boston.
Umaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Umaga can't break the clinch. #T4#
Umaga misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Umaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Umaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boston is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Umaga with a body shot.
Umaga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boston counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, jab by Boston - just one landing.
Umaga swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boston catches Umaga with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Umaga misses with a straight left.
Boston has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Umaga.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boston blocks a low kick nicely.
Umaga motions for Boston to come forward. Umaga throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iosefa Umaga had his way with Brent Boston in that round.
The cut man is working on Brent Boston's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Boston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Umaga.
Boston wants to counter with a clinch but Umaga pushes him away.
Boston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Umaga.
Boston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Umaga.
Umaga throws a body punch but Boston moves out of range.
Umaga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Umaga throws a hook but Boston blocks it.
Umaga throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boston moves away from the strike by Umaga.
Umaga throws a hook but Boston blocks it.
The fighters circling - Umaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Umaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boston has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Umaga.
Umaga throws a body punch but Boston moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Boston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Iosefa Umaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Umaga thuds his right hand into Boston's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Umaga misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Boston counter with a right hand.
Umaga lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Umaga throws a body punch but Boston moves out of range.
Umaga throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Umaga walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boston checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Boston has managed to clinch. #T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Umaga throws an elbow but misses.
Boston dodges an elbow strike from Umaga.
Umaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Umaga tries to work over Boston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Umaga blocks an uppercut.
Umaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Umaga just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boston's brow.
Umaga misses with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Umaga.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boston is working for takedown but Umaga is calmly controlling the position for now.
Umaga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Umaga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Umaga misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Umaga tries a body shot but Boston blocks it.
Umaga scores with a hook to the body.
Boston is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Boston blocks an elbow strike.
Umaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Boston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umaga working hard to break the clinch.
Umaga misses with an elbow over the top.
Boston blocks an elbow strike from Umaga.
Umaga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Umaga lands a right hand.
Boston blocks a body shot from Umaga.
Boston is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4#
Boston blocks a body shot from Umaga.
Boston wants a takedown.
Iosefa Umaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brent Boston.
Umaga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boston blocks a body shot from Umaga. #BC#
Umaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boston takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boston misses with a right hand
letting Umaga counter with a right hand.
Umaga works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Umaga misses with an attempted mid kick.
Umaga swings away with a body shot that misses
and Boston counters with a nice uppercut.
Brent Boston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boston takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iosefa Umaga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Umaga, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 50:45
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: PFC 46 Fresh Blood*
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
A slow jab from Worth misses its intended target.
A jab from Worth finds it's way through Escobar Chavez's defenses.
Escobar Chavez tries to score with a low kick but Worth moves his leg out of the way.
Worth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Escobar Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Worth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Worth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Worth blocks a jab.
Escobar Chavez walks into a left hand.
Nice shot lands for Worth.
An inside leg kick from Escobar Chavez misses.
Bis Worth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Worth just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Escobar Chavez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Worth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Worth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Worth.
Worth slips a jab from Escobar Chavez.
Worth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar Chavez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Worth avoids it easily.#CL#
Escobar Chavez moves into the clinch.
Worth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Worth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Worth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez is working Worth over against the cage.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Worth breaks from the clinch.
A left lands for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws out a powerful jab.
Escobar Chavez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Worth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Worth.
Escobar Chavez half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL#
Escobar Chavez moves into the clinch successfully.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez 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.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar Chavez. #BC2#
Worth manages to break the clinch.
Worth 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.
Worth misses with a body kick.
Worth scores with a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez cracks Worth with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Worth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Escobar Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Worth throws a body punch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Worth throws a hook to the side of Escobar Chavez's head but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Worth lands an overhand right.#T2#
Escobar Chavez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Escobar Chavez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Worth throws a hook to the side of Escobar Chavez's head but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Escobar Chavez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Worth.
Escobar Chavez cracks Worth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Worth jabs at Escobar Chavez's body.
Worth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar Chavez.
Worth moves forwards but Escobar Chavez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Escobar Chavez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Worth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Escobar Chavez. Beautiful body shot.
Escobar Chavez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Worth can pounce on him.
Worth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Escobar Chavez's sensitive parts.
Worth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
Worth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body kick from Escobar Chavez.
A low kick from Worth is predictable there
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Worth.
Worth misses with a lunging right hand
and Worth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Worth scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Worth misses with a hook.
Worth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the body.
Worth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Worth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Worth looks to land a left hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range nicely.
Escobar Chavez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Worth looks to land a right hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range.
Escobar Chavez doesn't manage to clinch there - Worth circles away.
Escobar Chavez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Escobar Chavez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez connects with an inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Worth, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez thuds his right hand into Worth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Worth throws a low kick, looking for Escobar Chavez's leg but Escobar Chavez calmly moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez throws a shot from downtown. Worth moves away and avoids it.
Escobar Chavez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Escobar Chavez closes the distance but Worth moves to the side
and Worth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with a low kick.
Worth wants to counter with a clinch but Escobar Chavez pushes him away.
Worth misses the shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez keeps Worth at a distance using the push kick.
Worth blocks the body kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Worth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Worth scores with a jab.
Worth lands with a nice body punch.
Worth thows a leg kick but Escobar Chavez checks it
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
Worth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but Worth moves out of range.
Worth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobar Chavez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Worth throws a poor cross that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Worth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Escobar Chavezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Worth looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar Chavez is just out of range.
Worth lands with a cross.
Escobar Chavez is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bis Worth will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Worth throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar Chavez's shoulder, as Escobar Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Worth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a body kick but Worth moved away.
Escobar Chavez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Worth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar Chavez moves away.
Worth misses with a looping left.
Escobar Chavez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Worth scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Worth throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar Chavez moves out of range easily.
Escobar Chavez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Worth throws out the jab.
Worth misses with a body shot.
Worth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Escobar Chavez's head backwards.
Worth checks the leg kick nicely there.
Worth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Escobar Chavez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Worth scrambles back to his feet.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab from Worth.
Escobar Chavez misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez missing with a left hand there. Worth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Worth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Worth misses with a jab to the body
and Escobar Chavez counters with a good, hard body kick but Worth shrugs it off.
Escobar Chavez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Worth misses the jab.
Escobar Chavez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A shot to the liver by Escobar Chavez. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Escobar Chavez misses.
Worth feints a counter leg kick.
Worth throws a nice looking combination but Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Escobar Chavez looks for the body kick but Worth saw that one coming. #CL#
Escobar Chavez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Escobar Chavez is leaning against Worth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Worth blocks it.
Worth stalling. #BC2#
Worth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Worth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Worth misses with an uppercut.
Bis Worth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escobar Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Worth ducks down to avoid it.
Worth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Worth moves out of range.
Worth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
A little jabbing left from Worth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Escobar Chavez scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Worth scores with a jab to the head.
Worth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Escobar Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Worth scores with a four punch combination!
Worth dodges the punch combination from Escobar Chavez.
Worth moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Escobar Chavez avoids the body shot from Worth.
Escobar Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Worth.
Escobar Chavez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Escobar Chavez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Worth checks the leg kick.
Worth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Worth throws a leg kick but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Worth's calf.
A swing and a miss from Escobar Chavez.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Worth darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Worth just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Escobar Chavez misses the target.
Escobar Chavez moves away from the strike by Worth.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Worth checks a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez misses with a leg kick.
Worth checks a low kick from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Worth throws a leg kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Escobar Chavez gets a clinch.
Worth throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Worth.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Worth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Worth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Worth blocks an uppercut.
Worth lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
Worth misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Worth controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Worth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Worth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Worth blocks it.
Worth trying to control the position but instead, Escobar Chavez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Worth into the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Worth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Worth breaks from the clinch.
Worth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Escobar Chavez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Worth misses.
Worth misses with a shot to the body
and Escobar Chavez 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.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ramon Escobar Chavez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick from Worth.
Worth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Worth there.
Worth works the jab nicely.
Worth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Escobar Chavezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch there but Worth circles away.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice shot that snaps Worth's head back.
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Worth.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut. Worth saw that one coming.
Worth misses with a body shot. #CL#
Escobar Chavez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Worth.
Escobar Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Worth working aggressively here.
Worth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Worth.
Worth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A short uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Worth swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Worth misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Escobar Chavez. #BC2#
Worth breaks the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Worth blocks the leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Escobar Chavez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Escobar Chavez misses.
Worth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez scores with a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez cracks Worth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Escobar Chavez looks for the body kick but Worth saw that one coming.
A big right from Escobar Chavez misses.
Worth misses with a looping right.
Escobar Chavez moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Worth. Escobar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Worth swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Escobar Chavez scores with a sloppy right hand. Worth should have avoided that one.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Worth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Escobar Chavez gets a clinch.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez cracks Worth with a nice body shot.
Worth taking a breather.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the head.
Worth has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar Chavez. #BC2#
Worth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Worth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobar Chavez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Worth under the eye.
Worth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Worth. #CL#
Escobar Chavez closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Worth on the inside. #T3#
Worth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Escobar Chavez prevents Worth from breaking the clinch.
Worth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Worth controls his hands. #BC2#
Worth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Worth ducks right into an uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Escobar Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Worth.
Worth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Worth throws a body punch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the leg kick from Worth.
Escobar Chavez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Worth is just out of range.
Worth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Worth misses with a looping right.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by Worth.
A little jabbing left from Worth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Worth cracks Escobar Chavez with a good jab.
Worth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Escobar Chavez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Worth misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez digs a right hand underneath Worth's ribcage. Worth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar Chavez scores with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Worth backwards.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Worth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Worth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Worth.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Worth avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Worth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar Chavez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Worth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Escobar Chavez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Worth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Worth scoring well with a low kick there.
Worth misses the body punch
and Escobar Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Worth throws out a loose jab but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar Chavez sets himself, and Worth steps forward looking for the clinch! Escobar Chavez avoids it this time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Escobar Chavez checks a leg kick.
Worth scores with a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Worth.
Worth throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Escobar Chavez, right into the meat.
Worth misses with a left hand
and Escobar Chavez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Worth avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands with a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez thuds a left hand into Worth's body.#T1#
Worth misses with a straight right.
Worth misses with a wild body shot.
Worth avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Worth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar Chavez.
Worth throws a poor cross that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez tests Worth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Escobar Chavez. Worth shrugs it off though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Worth.
Escobar Chavez throws a push kick but Worth slaps the foot to one side.
Escobar Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Worth.
Escobar Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Worth works Escobar Chavez's body with a nice hook.
Worth throws a leg kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Worth throws a looping overhand right but Escobar Chavez ducks down to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Worth sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Worth moves away.
Escobar Chavez 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!
Escobar Chavez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Worth's shoulder, as Worth tries to avoid the shot.
Worth throws a body punch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Worth was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
A shot to the liver by Escobar Chavez. Beautiful body shot.
Escobar Chavez lands a head shot.
Escobar Chavez defending well as Worth loads up on a big left hand.
Worth throws the left hand but Escobar Chavez avoids the punch easily.
Escobar Chavez lands with an overhand left.
Worth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick from Worth.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Worth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.#T3#
Worth lands a jab to the nose.
Worth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Worth throws a hook but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
Worth throws a jab when Escobar Chavez was well out of range.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Worth to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobar Chavez misses with a left hand
and Worth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escobar Chavez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Worth.
Escobar Chavez jabs at Worth's body.
Worth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Worth is looking to slow Escobar Chavez down with leg kicks.
Escobar Chavez throws a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Worth moves away.
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick but Worth moves out of range easily. #CL#
Escobar Chavez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Worth.
Worth is trying to break free.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Worth working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Worth lands a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Escobar Chavez lands a hook that snaps the head of Worth backwards.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Worth controls his hands.
Worth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Worth is leaning against Escobar Chavez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Worth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Worth scores with a nice right hand.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Worth.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shot to the body.
Worth throws a front kick aimed at Escobar Chavez's knee but Escobar Chavez avoids it well.
Worth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar Chavez.
Worth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Worth lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez had his way with Bis Worth in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
A bone on bone clash there as Worth blocks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Worth! But no joy.
Bis Worth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Worth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Worth is looking to chop away at Escobar Chavez's legs.
Worth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Worth slips the punch.
Worth connects with a leg kick. Escobar Chavez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Worth throws a right hand that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Worth blocks a leg kick.
Worth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar Chavez moves away.
Worth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Worth misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Escobar Chavez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut.
Worth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Worth.
Nice uppercut there from Escobar Chavez.
Nice defenses there by Escobar Chavez.
Worth swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Escobar Chavez misses the target.#T1#
Worth ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
A bone on bone clash there as Escobar Chavez blocks the leg kick.
Escobar Chavez wants to clinch.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch
and Worth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Worth throws a body kick that misses
enabling Escobar Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body kick from Escobar Chavez.
Worth throws a leg kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with an outside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Escobar Chavez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Worth misses with a body shot
enabling Escobar Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez.
Worth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez blocks a leg kick.
Worth just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Worth throws a leg kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with an outside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Escobar Chavez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Worth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Worth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Escobar Chavez wants to clinch up but Worth keeps it at a distance.
Worth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar Chavez catches Worth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Worth missing with a left hand there. Escobar Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Worth looks to land a left hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range nicely.
Escobar Chavez is looking to clinch.
Worth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Worth misses with a looping left.#T3#
Worth swings widly with a right hand
letting Escobar Chavez counter with a right hand.
Worth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Escobar Chavez can pounce on him.
Worth looks for the body kick but Escobar Chavez saw that one coming.
Worth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Worth wants to slow Escobar Chavez down by chopping away at his legs.
Escobar Chavez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Worth thows a leg kick but Escobar Chavez checks it
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
Worth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Worth misses with a right hand
and Escobar Chavez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Worth is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A lazy left from Escobar Chavez finds it's target.
Worth throws a lazy right hand but Escobar Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Worth - that will leave a mark!
Worth tests Escobar Chavez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobar Chavez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Worth under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Worth takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Worth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Worth misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez cracks the inside of Worth's front leg.
Worth scores with a shot to the body.
Worth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice head shot.
Escobar Chavez lands with a cross.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range as Worth strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Escobar Chavez misses its target.
Worth misses with a low kick as Escobar Chavez jumps back.
Escobar Chavez thumps Worth with a low kick.
Worth misses with a right hand
and Escobar Chavez counters with a right hand to the body.
Worth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Escobar Chavez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Worth scrambles back to his feet.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Worth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Escobar Chavez connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Worth misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Escobar Chavez.
Worth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Escobar Chavez. Escobar Chavez obviously looking to wear him down.
Worth is looking to slow Escobar Chavez down with leg kicks.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:46
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!
Ramon Escobar Chavez retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Ramon Escobar Chavez, 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: DARE 50
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Vilson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Vilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magomedov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Vilson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Vilson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov throws a right hand that misses
and Vilson counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Vilson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vilson.
Vilson connects with a looping right hand.
Vilson connects with a body shot.
Vilson throws out a powerful jab.
Vilson feints and then cracks Magomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Magomedov down.
Good leg kick by Magomedov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Magomedov checks a low kick from Vilson.
Magomedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vilson defending well as Magomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Magomedov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Vilson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vilson throws a looping overhand right but Magomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Vilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
Vilson scores with a nice head shot.
Marat Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vilson throws the left hand but Magomedov avoids the punch easily.
Magomedov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vilson.#T1#
Magomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vilson.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vilson. Magomedov shrugs it off though.
Vilson tried to score with a low kick but Magomedov checks it.
Magomedov throws a leg kick that misses.
Vilson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vilson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vilson throws a low kick but Magomedov moves out of range easily.
Vilson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Magomedov is out of range and Vilson settles back down.
Magomedov lands a nice hook to Vilson's body. Vilson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vilson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Magomedov is able to avoid easily.
Vilson lands a leg kick that knocks Magomedov off balance momentarily.
Magomedov thuds a left hand into Vilson's body.
Magomedov throws a leg kick which misses Vilson's front leg but catches the back leg as Vilson tries to avoid it.
Vilson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Magomedov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vilson manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vilson misses with a straight right.
Vilson 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.
Vilson throws a leg kick which misses Magomedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Magomedov tries to avoid it.
Vilson looks to land a right hand but Magomedov moved out of range.
Magomedov staying out of range there.#T2#
Magomedov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Magomedov.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Magomedov, right into the meat.
Magomedov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vilson is out of range and Magomedov settles back down.
Vilson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vilson lands an overhand right.
Vilson moves forwards but Magomedov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Magomedov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Magomedov throws a solid leg kick but Vilson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a kick to the body
and Vilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vilson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Magomedov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vilson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Magomedov wants to clinch.
A jab from Vilson misses.
Vilson misses with a body kick. #T3#
Vilson misses with a looping left.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vilson is looking to counter punch.
Vilson takes one to the chin there.
Nice body kick there by Vilson.
Vilson blocks a jab.
Vilson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the body
and Vilson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vilson avoids a kick to the body.
Magomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vilson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov tries to clinch there but Vilson circles away.
Magomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Vilson misses.
Vilson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vilson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vilson's calf.
Vilson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vilson thumps Magomedov with a low kick.
Magomedov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vilson moves out of range of the body kick from Magomedov. #T4#
Vilson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magomedov.
Junior Vilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marat Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a jab-cross combination.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vilson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vilson cracks Magomedov with an open hand slap.
Vilson throws a shot from downtown. Magomedov moves away and avoids it.
Vilson misses with a hook.
Magomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vilson misses with a looping right.
Magomedov lands a leg kick that knocks Vilson off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Magomedov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vilson.
Vilson misses with a straight right.
Vilson connects with a crisp jab.
Magomedov lands with an uppercut that bounces Vilson off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Vilson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Vilson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magomedov.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Magomedov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Vilson has got the better of the exchanges.
Magomedov tries a low kick but Vilson avoids it.
Magomedov scores with a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vilson.
Vilson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vilson misses with a two punch combination.
Junior Vilson is winning the standup battle so far.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut
and Vilson counters with a one-two to the body.
A low kick from Magomedov is predictable there
letting Vilson counter with a right hand.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Vilson slips the punch.
Magomedov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Vilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vilson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Magomedov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Magomedov 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.
Vilson misses with a looping left.
Vilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Vilson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Magomedov in his tracks.
Vilson blocks a jab.
Magomedov throws a chopping leg kick but Vilson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Magomedov instigates a clinch. #BC#
Vilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Magomedov, right into the meat.
Vilson blocks the body kick.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Vilson.
Vilson thumps Magomedov with a low kick.
Magomedov motions for Vilson to come forward. Magomedov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vilson.
A telegraphed right hand from Vilson misses the target.
Magomedov flicks out a counter leg kick but Vilson steps away.
Magomedov slips a jab from Vilson.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Vilson misses the shot to the body.
Vilson misses with a low kick.
Vilson tests Magomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vilson lands with an uppercut that bounces Magomedov off the cage and back into range.#TD2#
Magomedov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vilson's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov trying to move into half guard but instead Vilson has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Vilson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Magomedov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vilson has passed into side control.
Magomedov seems a little lost for a moment, as Vilson dominates the positioning.
Magomedov wants to control but Vilson postures up.#T3#
Magomedov is not content to let Vilson control the position.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
Vilson taking a breather here.
Vilson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Magomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vilson takes a little break here. Magomedov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Vilson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3##TD2#
Magomedov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vilson quickly recovers to half guard.
Magomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vilson defending well though.
Magomedov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Vilson's thigh. Vilson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Magomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vilson defending against the ground and pound.
Vilson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilson not doing much here. #T1#
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Vilson is controlling well.
Vilson slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Vilson has control of the leg.
Magomedov regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vilson's guard. #REVB#
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Vilson keeps moving.
Magomedov trying to move into half guard but instead Vilson has managed to sweep!#REVR##T3#
Vilson pushing down on Magomedov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Magomedov is staying active underneath Vilson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vilson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vilson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Marat Magomedov just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Vilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Vilson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD2#
Magomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Vilson's guard.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Vilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vilson wants to sweep but no luck.
Marat Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vilson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vilson is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Vilson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Vilson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Vilson tries to advance to mount but Magomedov denies him.
Vilson works to advance to full mount. Magomedov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Magomedov is desperately trying to improve his position but Vilson has a good base and remains in mount.
Vilson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov gets back to half guard.#T3#
Magomedov tries to roll over but Vilson keeps him under control.
Vilson wants to take a breather but Magomedov is having none of it.
Vilson controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov sizes up Vilson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vilson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vilson connects with the punch.#T4#
Magomedov misses with a body kick.
Good work by Vilson as he checks the leg kick.
Magomedov misses with a straight right.
Magomedov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Vilson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Vilson slips the punch.
Magomedov throws a body kick that misses
and Vilson counters with a low kick, right behind Magomedov 's knee.
Some bone on bone action there as Magomedov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Magomedov staying out of range there.
Vilson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a wild body kick that Vilson sees coming a mile off.
Magomedov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Magomedov takes a swing at Vilson's ribcage but misses.
Vilson takes one on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vilson is able to avoid easily.
Magomedov swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilson tests Magomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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 Junior Vilson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Vilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Vilson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Magomedov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vilson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vilson throws a chopping leg kick but Magomedov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vilson throws a solid leg kick but Magomedov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vilson.
A little jabbing left from Magomedov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Magomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Vilson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jab, jab by Vilson - just one landing.
Vilson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magomedov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Magomedov looks for the body kick but Vilson saw that one coming.
Magomedov throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vilson misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vilson misses with a hook.
Magomedov moves away from the strike by Vilson.
Vilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov tries a quick counter leg kick but Vilson is wise to it.#T1#
Vilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Vilson throws the left hand but Magomedov avoids the punch easily.
Vilson throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Magomedov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vilson defending against the ground and pound.
Magomedov trying to control the position but Vilson is working away.
Vilson regains half guard, as Magomedov was trying to land strikes.
Magomedov is trying to control. Vilson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Magomedov passes to side control.
Vilson tries to bench press Magomedov off him but Magomedov keeps the position.
Marat Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Magomedov throws a strike aimed at the side of Vilson's head but Vilson avoids it well.
Magomedov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Magomedov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Magomedov misses with the ground and pound.
Magomedov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vilson's legs.
Vilson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov is trying to ground and pound but Vilson uses the momentary lack of control by Magomedov to regain half guard.
Vilson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magomedov is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Vilson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Magomedov.
Magomedov is pushing down on Vilson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vilson is fighting to maintain full guard but Magomedov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Vilson is defending well.
Vilson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Magomedov.
Magomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Vilson has wrist control.
Vilson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedov. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vilson controlling Magomedov's posture.
Vilson is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
Magomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vilson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vilson can't keep his opponent in guard - Magomedov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vilson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Magomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vilson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marat Magomedov.
I think Vilson 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 48:47
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 49:46
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Vilson!
Junior Vilson retains his lightweight title!
Junior Vilson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DARE 50
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Galtieri misses with an uppercut. McGinnis saw that one coming.#CL#
Galtieri tries to keep at a distance but McGinnis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Galtieri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Galtieri blocking some punches.
A short left from McGinnis.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Galtieri.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Galtieri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from McGinnis.
Galtieri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGinnis blocks the elbow strike.
McGinnis lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from McGinnis. #ROC#
Galtieri is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Paulie Galtieri has been cut.
McGinnis throws a head punch that misses.
Galtieri is still on wobbly legs! Can McGinnis finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGinnis misses with a punch to the body.
Galtieri seems to have recovered his senses.
Galtieri throws an elbow that misses.
McGinnis scores with a shoulder strike.
McGinnis misses with a punch on the inside.
McGinnis scores with a shoulder strike.
Galtieri pushes off an throws an elbow but McGinnis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McGinnis misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Galtieri misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGinnis.
Galtieri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGinnis gets underhooks to prevent Galtieri's takedown attempt.
McGinnis 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.
McGinnis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Galtieri backwards.
McGinnis tries to work over Galtieri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGinnis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGinnis.
McGinnis lands a nice shot to the body.
McGinnis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGinnis lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGinnis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Galtieri backwards.
Galtieri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGinnis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Galtieri misses with some punches.
McGinnis misses with the head strike.
McGinnis misses with a punch to the body.
McGinnis works on Galtieri's body with a couple of short punches.
McGinnis scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galtieri takes a shot to the head.
McGinnis doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
McGinnis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from McGinnis.
McGinnis lands a body punch.
McGinnis lands a right hand.
Galtieri can't get the takedown.
McGinnis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Galtieri backwards.
Galtieri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McGinnis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Galtieris head.
McGinnis lands a right hand.
McGinnis misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGinnis tries to throw a body punch but Galtieri avoids it by throwing McGinnis back against the cage.
McGinnis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Galtieri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Galtieri pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McGinnis is working Galtieri over against the cage.
McGinnis lands a left hand.
McGinnis lands a body punch.
McGinnis misses with a body punch.
McGinnis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Galtieri backwards.
Galtieri pushes off an throws an elbow but McGinnis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
McGinnis lands with a left to the head.
McGinnis throws a big uppercut that drops Galtieri! More strikes from McGinnis and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Galtieri lies dazed against the cage as McGinnis celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron McGinnis!
During a confident post fight interview, Aaron McGinnis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Paulie Galtieri spoke after the fight, saying 'Ah well, Im still young and its early in my career. Well done to David. Ill learn from this and move on.'.

Event: KOFC 109 - Slurper vs Reid 2
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Reid thumps Slurper with a low kick.
Reid throws a leg kick that misses.
Slurper tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Reid manages to circle out of the way.
Slurper misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reid counters with an inside leg kick. #CL#
Slurper instigates a clinch.
Reid's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reid.
Slurper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reid lands a body shot.
Reid digs a right hand into Slurper's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slurper's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Reid.
Slurper is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Reid.
Reid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Slurper.
Reid scores with a hook to the body.
Reid scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reid lands a left hand.
Reid pushes Slurper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reid digs a right hand underneath Slurper's ribcage. Slurper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reid lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reid.#T1##BC2#
Reid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reid bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Slurper's head backwards.
The fighters circling - Slurper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reid fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slurper on the side of the head.
Jaheim Reid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slurper misses with a jab to the body
and Reid counters with an outside leg kick.
Slurper has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
Reid jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reid fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slurper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reid lands a jab to the head.
Reid uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reid connects with a right hand. Slurper shakes it off.
Reid lands a jab to Slurper's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slurper misses with a lunging right hand
and Reid counters with a nice leg kick.
Slurper defending well as Reid loads up on a big left hand.
Reid looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Reid takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Slurper moves out of range of the strikes.
Reid ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reid misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Reid lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slurper doesn't seem phased though.
Slurper on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Reid misses.
Reid 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.
As Reid tries to get set, Slurper tries to push him back and clinch up but Reid manages to avoid the attempt.
Slurper doesn't manage to clinch there - Reid circles away.
Slurper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Slurper connects with a right hand. Reid shakes it off.
Reid feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Slurper's calf.
Reid is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Slurper had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Slurper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reid 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. #T3#
A jab from Reid misses.
Slurper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reid was well out of range. Poor timing from Slurper.
Reid connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reid looks to land a left hand but Slurper moved out of range nicely.
Slurper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slurper's sensitive parts.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reid, right into the meat.
Slurper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reid manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Slurper doesn't manage to clinch there - Reid circles away.
Slurper walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reid is looking to slow Slurper down with leg kicks.
Reid drops his hands momentarily and Slurper takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Slurper is looking to wear down Reid with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reid, as that shot connected. #T4#
Slurper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reid let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Slurper takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Slurper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reid, pushing him back against the cage.
Reid tries to throw a body punch but Slurper avoids it by throwing Reid back against the cage.
Reid lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Reid.
Slurper tries a body shot but Reid blocks it.
Reid tries to throw a body punch but Slurper avoids it by throwing Reid back against the cage.
Reid prevents a body shot from Slurper.
Reid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reid blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Slurper.
Still in the clinch, Slurper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reid lands a body punch.
Reid tries to work over Slurper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slurper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reid or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Slurper.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slurper.
Slurper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reid tries to throw a body punch but Slurper avoids it by throwing Reid back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaheim Reid dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Slurper getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#
It looks like Jaheim Reid has been cut.
Reid throws a leg kick which misses Slurper's front leg but catches the back leg as Slurper tries to avoid it.
Reid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Slurper was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reid.
Reid misses with the body kick
and Slurper counters with a stiff right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Reid!
Reid avoids the body shot from Slurper.
Reid throws out a counter right but Slurper avoids it with no problem.
Slurper staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Slurper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reid misses with a body punch
enabling Slurper to counter with a crisp jab.
Reid lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slurper misses with a body shot
and Reid counters with a series of strikes. Slurper will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Slurper tries to clinch up
and Slurper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Reid.
Reid throws a front kick aimed at Slurper's knee but Slurper avoids it well.
Reid thumps Slurper with a low kick.
Slurper wants to clinch.
Slurper misses with a looping right.
Reid misses with a wild body shot.
Slurper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab by Reid.
Reid tests Slurper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reid looks to land a body kick but Slurper moved away.
Slurper throws the left hand but Reid avoids the punch easily.
Slurper on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Slurper takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Slurper misses with an uppercut. Reid saw that one coming.
Slurper keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reid.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slurper misses the shot to the body.
Reid feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Slurper's calf.
Reid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slurper.
Reid lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Slurper misses with a straight left.
Reid throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Slurper on the side of the head.
Reid lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Slurper lands with a hook. Reid tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reid throws a lazy right hand but Slurper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slurper tries to counter by clinching up but Reid breaks away and moves out of range.
Reid feints and then cracks Slurper's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slurper down.
Slurper throws a sloppy body shot
letting Reid counter with a right hand.
Slurper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reid circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reid doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Reid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Reid does it's job there.
Reid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slurper.
Slurper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slurper.
Slurper avoids a kick to the body.
Reid misses with a body shot. #T4#
Reid lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reid scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slurper doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reid fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slurper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Slurper misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Slurper checks a leg kick.
Reid fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slurper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reid misses with a body shot.
Reid throws the kick towards the body but Slurper avoids it.
As Reid tries to get set, Slurper tries to push him back and clinch up but Reid manages to avoid the attempt.
Reid throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Reid coming out on top.
Reid throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slurper counters with a straight right hand.
Reid lands a jab to the head.
Reid misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaheim Reid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jaheim Reid's cut.
That's time! Slurper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Reid moves out of range of the strikes.
Reid takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reid cracks Slurper with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Slurper swinging wildly here.
Reid doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Slurper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reid throws out the jab.
Slurper was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jaheim Reid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reid fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reid looks for the body kick but Slurper saw that one coming.
Reid throws a jab but it's blocked by Slurper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slurper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Slurper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Slurper. #T1#
Reid is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Slurper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reid throws out the jab.
Reid fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slurper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Slurper misses the shot to the body.
Slurper looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Slurper throws a looping overhand right but Reid ducks down to avoid it.
Slurper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reid.
Reid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slurper.
Slurper throws a jab but it's blocked by Reid.
Reid lands with a shot to the body.
Reid lands with a good body shot.
Reid misses with a low kick.
Slurper looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Slurper moves away from the strike by Reid.
Slurper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reid scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slurper needs to keep his hands up - Reid had a free shot at his head there.
Reid staying out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reid.
Reid throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good work by Slurper as he checks the leg kick.
Reid moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Slurper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reid scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reid darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Reid lands a nice looking body shot.
Reid closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reid scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Slurper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reid lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reid swats away the attempt to clinch by Slurper.
Slurper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reid connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reid lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slurper. #T4#
Slurper works the jab nicely.#CUT#
That has opened up Jaheim Reid's cut even more.
Slurper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slurper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reid.
Slurper is looking to clinch.
Reid tries a quick counter leg kick but Slurper is wise to it.
A punch lands to the side of Slurper 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reid attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reid. Slurper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reid lands a nice hook to Slurper's body. Slurper takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reid misses the shot to the body.
Slurper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reid was well out of range. Poor timing from Slurper.
Slurper just misses with a punch to the body.
Reid lands a leg kick that knocks Slurper off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaheim Reid really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaheim Reid'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.
#R4#
Slurper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the body from Slurper misses
and Reid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reid throws a shot from downtown. Slurper moves away and avoids it.
Slurper wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Slurper rushes Reid and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Slurper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reid's elbow.
Slurper has a couple of punches blocked by Reid.
Slurper misses with a body punch.
Reid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slurper backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reid.
Reid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reid blocking some punches.
Slurper blocks a body shot from Reid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reid softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slurper throws a head punch that misses.
Reid tries a body shot but Slurper blocks it.
Reid misses with a body punch.
Slurper is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reid lands a right hand.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Reid tries a body shot but Slurper blocks it.
Slurper throws a head punch that misses.
Reid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reid prevents a body shot from Slurper.
Reid lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Reid.
Reid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slurper's elbow.
Reid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reid lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slurper prevents a body shot from Reid.
Jaheim Reid seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reid tries to work over Slurper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slurper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reid lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Reid.
Slurper takes a shot to the head.
Slurper tries to throw a body punch but Reid avoids it by throwing Slurper back against the cage.
Slurper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slurper working aggressively here.
Reid scores with a shot to the side of Slurper's head.
Reid working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Reid tries a body shot but Slurper blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short left from Reid.
Slurper throws a punch but it's blocked by Reid.
Slurper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reid's elbow.
Reid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slurper.
Reid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slurper's elbow.
Reid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slurper misses with the head strike.
Reid lands with a short shot to the head.
Reid gets through Slurper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Slurper is rocked!
Slurper tries to work over Reid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oh Slurper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slurper prevents a body shot from Reid.
Slurper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slurper seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
Reid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slurper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reid.
An attempted straight right counter from Slurper misses the target.
Slurper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reid counters with a good low kick that Slurper was not able to check.
Reid throws a sloppy body shot
and Slurper counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Slurper throws a lazy right hand but Reid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reid connects with a body shot that sends Slurper's belly button to the back.
Reid slips under a jab from Slurper.
Slurper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slurper seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Slurper dips to his left and cracks Reid with an uppercut!
Jab, jab by Reid - just one landing.
Slurper takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Slurper.
Slurper avoids the body shot from Reid.
Slurper lands a really nice looking cross but Reid seems unphased.
Reid with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Slurper misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
Reid lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slurper swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reid counters with a straight right hand.
Reid throws out a powerful jab.
Reid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reid misses with a body shot.
Slurper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reid manages to avoid it.
Slurper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reid misses the jab.
A lazy left from Reid finds it's target.
Slurper takes one to the side of the head.
Slurper throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaheim Reid dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jaheim Reid's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Reid thows a leg kick but Slurper checks it
and Slurper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slurper cracks Reid with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slurper.
Slurper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reid throws a shot from downtown. Slurper moves away and avoids it.
Slurper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reid misses with a lunging right hand
and Slurper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reid misses the jab.
Reid connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slurper misses with a looping left.
Nice shot by Reid.
Nice shot lands for Reid.#T1#
Reid tests Slurper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick from Reid is predictable there
and Slurper counters with a straight right hand.
Slurper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Slurper on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reid bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Slurper lands with a hook. Reid tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Slurper darts in trying to clinch
enabling Reid to counter with a crisp jab.
Slurper checks a leg kick.
Reid fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Slurper checks it well.
The fighters circling - Slurper throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Reid lands a nice shot that snaps Slurper's head back.
Slurper slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#
Reid is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slurper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reid can pounce on him.
Reid is still on wobbly legs! Can Slurper finish him?
Reid throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Slurper on the side of the head.
Slurper fakes the body blow, causing Reid to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Reid goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Snot Slurper!
Snot Slurper retains his middleweight title!
Snot Slurper took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Jaheim Reid spoke after the fight, saying 'Bumboclaat!'.

Event: DARE 47
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Umaga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Umaga 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.
Larry Shreve Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shreve Jr tries to bum rush Umaga with a series of wild strikes but Umaga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab, jab by Umaga - just one landing.
Shreve Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umaga takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Umaga looks to land a right hand but Shreve Jr moved out of range.
Umaga defending well as Shreve Jr loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Shreve Jr has managed to clinch.
Shreve Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umaga's elbow.
Shreve Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Umaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Umaga throws a head punch that misses.
Shreve Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Umaga.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shreve Jr.
Shreve Jr lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Umaga.
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!
Shreve Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Umaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Umaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shreve Jr working aggressively here. #T1#
Umaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Umaga.
Umaga lands a hook that snaps the head of Shreve Jr backwards.
Umaga lands a body shot in the clinch.
Umaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shreve Jr dodges an elbow strike from Umaga.
Shreve Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Umaga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shreve Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Shreve Jr fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Umaga.
Umaga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Umaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shreve Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Umaga.
Umaga moves out of range as Shreve Jr strikes.
Shreve Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shreve Jr misses with an uppercut
and Shreve Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umaga misses with a hook to the body
and Shreve Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Umaga throws a hook to the side of Shreve Jr's head but Shreve Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Shreve Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Umaga counters with a quick kick to the body but Shreve Jr blocks it.
Umaga misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Shreve Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Umaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Umaga lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Umaga.
Umaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shreve Jr prevents a body shot from Umaga.
Umaga lands a right hand.
Umaga misses with a punch to the body.
Umaga blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Umaga.
Shreve Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shreve Jr misses with some punches.
Umaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shreve Jr blocks an uppercut.
Shreve Jr prevents a body shot from Umaga.
Umaga blocks an uppercut.
Shreve Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Umaga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shreve Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shreve Jr blocks an uppercut. #T3#
A short uppercut from Shreve Jr.
Umaga can't find room to land a body shot as Shreve Jr controls the action.
Shreve Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Umaga up against the cage.
Shreve Jr lands with a left to the head.
Umaga misses with a punch to the body.
Shreve Jr blocking some punches.
Shreve Jr working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Shreve Jr fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Umaga.
Umaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shreve Jr.
Shreve Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Umaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shreve Jr misses with the head strike.
Umaga lands a nice uppercut.
Shreve Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Umaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Umaga lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Umaga.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shreve Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umaga's elbow.
Shreve Jr misses with a body punch.
Shreve Jr working aggressively here.
Shreve Jr lands with a left to the head.
Umaga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Umaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Umaga scores with a hook to the body.
Umaga scores with a hook to the body.
Shreve Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Umaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Umaga blocking some punches.
Umaga lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Umaga.
Shreve Jr looks winded!
Umaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umaga lands a nice shot to the body.
Umaga lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Umaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Umaga throws a push kick but Shreve Jr slaps the foot to one side.
A countering left hand to the body from Shreve Jr misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Iosefa Umaga will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Umaga throws a front kick aimed at Shreve Jr's knee but Shreve Jr avoids it well.
Shreve Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Umaga throws a hook but Shreve Jr avoids it easily.
Shreve Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Umaga's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Umaga.
Iosefa Umaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Shreve Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shreve Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Shreve Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Umaga shakes him off and moves away.
Shreve Jr throws out a loose jab but Umaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shreve Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Umaga. #CL#
Umaga gets a clinch.
Umaga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umaga lands a hook that snaps the head of Shreve Jr backwards.
Umaga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shreve Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Umaga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shreve Jr backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umaga is leaning against Shreve Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shreve Jr misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Umaga. #T1#
Shreve Jr takes a shot to the head.
Umaga prevents a body shot from Shreve Jr.
Iosefa Umaga has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Umaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Umaga throws a jab when Shreve Jr was well out of range.
Shreve Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Umaga.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shreve Jr checks a leg kick.
Umaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shreve Jr.
Shreve Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shreve Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Umaga tries to land a front kick but Shreve Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Umaga throws the kick towards the body but Shreve Jr avoids it.
Umaga swings widly with a right hand
and Shreve Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Shreve Jr punishes Umaga's body with a nice straight punch.
Umaga throws the kick towards the body but Shreve Jr avoids it.
Shreve Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Umaga here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Umaga throws a shot from downtown. Shreve Jr moves away and avoids it.
Shreve Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Umaga has closed the distance and engaged Shreve Jr in a clinch. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shreve Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Umaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shreve Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Umaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shreve Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Umaga lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Umaga.
Shreve Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Umaga.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shreve Jr.
Shreve Jr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Umaga seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shreve Jr can turn it around.
Umaga lands a shot to the body.
Umaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Shreve Jr.
A left hand lands to the body for Umaga.
Shreve Jr is breathing heavily.
Shreve Jr blocking some punches.
Shreve Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shreve Jr misses with the head strike.
Umaga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shreve Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Shreve Jr misses with the head strike.
Umaga lands with a light punch inside.
Umaga lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Shreve Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Umaga takes a shot to the head.
Umaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Umaga tries a body shot but Shreve Jr blocks it.
Umaga misses with a punch to the body.
Umaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Umaga.
Umaga scores with a shot to the side of Shreve Jr's head. #ROC#
Shreve Jr is rocked!
Umaga is leaning against Shreve Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shreve Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Umaga finish him?
Shreve Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Umaga controls the action.
Umaga lands with a light punch inside.
Umaga unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Shreve Jr! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Umaga is unloading with more strikes now! Shreve Jr drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iosefa Umaga!
Iosefa Umaga retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Iosefa Umaga made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Larry Shreve Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'WTF??? I told you guys Aaron Thai Guy nerfed my hiddens!'.

Event: DARE 47
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Soszynski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nicolas can pounce on him.
Nicolas misses the shot to the body.
Nicolas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nicolas just misses with a punch to the body.
Soszynski moves forwards but Nicolas connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Soszynski drives through and clinches with Nicolas against the cage.
Soszynski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Soszynski prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Soszynski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Soszynski.
Nicolas swings wildly with an uppercut but Soszynski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soszynski tries to throw a body punch but Nicolas avoids it by throwing Soszynski back against the cage.
Soszynski tries to throw a body punch but Nicolas avoids it by throwing Soszynski back against the cage.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Soszynski blocks it.
Soszynski blocks a body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soszynski prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Soszynski scores with a hook to the body.
Soszynski misses with a punch on the inside.
Soszynski works on Nicolas's body with a couple of short punches.
Nicolas is breathing heavily.
Soszynski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soszynski gets through Nicolas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Soszynski.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soszynski lands a left hand. #T1#
Nicolas tries to work over Soszynski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicolas takes a shot to the head.
Nicolas tries to work over Soszynski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soszynski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Soszynski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soszynski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Soszynski tries a body shot but Nicolas blocks it.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nicolas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Soszynski as the two fighters clinch.
Soszynski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Soszynski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nicolas takes a shot to the head.
Soszynski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soszynski pushes Nicolas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soszynski lands with a light punch inside.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Soszynski blocks it.
Soszynski lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Nicolas is rocked!
Nicolas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soszynski lands a hook that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Oh Nicolas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nicolas swings wildly with an uppercut but Soszynski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soszynski lands with a short shot to the head.
Soszynski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've been informed that Soszynski has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T2#
Soszynski creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Nicolas with a big uppercut! Nicolas tries to clinch up but Soszynski pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Nicolas to the mat! Nicolas covers up and Soszynski unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Krystian Soszynski!
Krystian Soszynski is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Krystian Soszynski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Harold Nicolas was interviewed post fight and said 'I can't believe you touched my face! You'll be hearing from my lawyer, you animal!'.

Event: IXF 30
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
A big right from Gorin misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gorin. #CUT#
It looks like Mark Horowich has been cut.
Horowich misses with a takedown attempt - Gorin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horowich wants to clinch up but Gorin keeps it at a distance.
Gorin looks to land a right hand but Horowich moved out of range.
Horowich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Horowich has closed the distance and engaged Gorin in a clinch.
Horowich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gorin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Horowich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gorin smiles and moves away.
Mikhail Gorin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Horowich.
Gorin throws a body punch but Horowich moves out of range.
Horowich swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gorin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gorin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gorin swinging wildly here.
Gorin throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Horowich moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Gorin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gorin throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Horowich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gorin as he avoids it easily.
Gorin throws a shot from downtown. Horowich moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Horowich closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Horowich wants to free his trapped foot but Gorin is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Horowich is trying to work for a kimura but Gorin is defending well.
Horowich throwing shots but Gorin is blocking nicely.
Horowich trying to pass the guard but Gorin defending well.
Gorin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gorin tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Horowich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gorin defends it well. #T2#
Horowich works his way into side control.
Gorin is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Horowich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gorin, who protects the arm well.
Gorin regains half guard.
Horowich trying to control from half guard but Gorin is working away.
Gorin is looking for a sweep. Horowich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Horowich seems to be working for a kimura but Gorin defends the submission attempt.
Horowich wants to control but Gorin is keeping him busy. #T3#
Horowich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Horowich in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gorin tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Horowich!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Horowich!
Our winner, Mark Horowich, 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: KOFC 107 - Fungus vs Murhaa
Date: May 23, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Ugoh instigates a clinch.
Ugoh working aggressively here.
Ugoh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ugoh misses with a body punch.
Filho stalling against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ugoh.
Filho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ugoh backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ugoh.
Ugoh lands with a light punch inside.
Ugoh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ugoh misses with the head strike.
Ugoh swings wildly with an uppercut but Filho uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ugoh.
Ugoh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Filho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Filho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Filho on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ugoh works on Filho's body with a couple of short punches.
Filho misses with a punch on the inside.
Filho blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Ugoh manages to break the clinch.
Filho works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Filho throws a combination that misses
and Filho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ugoh with a jab.
Filho cracks Ugoh with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Ugoh.
Ugoh throws the left hand but Filho avoids the punch easily.
Ugoh swings for the body but Filho moves out of range.
Filho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ugoh doesn't seem bothered though.
Filho slips under a jab.
Ugoh cracks Filho with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ugoh misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Filho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Filho throws a poor cross that misses
and Ugoh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ugoh misses with a wild body shot.
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!
Filho jabs Ugoh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Filho finds it's way through Ugoh's defenses. #CL2#
Ugoh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Ugoh.
Ugoh misses with a body punch. #T2#
Filho tries to work over Ugoh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ugoh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Filho backwards.
Ugoh is working Filho over against the cage.
Filho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Filho trying to control the position but instead, Ugoh has worked for underhooks and has pushed Filho into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ugoh.
Filho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Filho trying to stall but Ugoh improves his position.
Ugoh has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Filho seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ugoh can turn it around.
Filho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Filho is trying to break the clinch but Ugoh is controlling him.
Filho looking to stall.
Filho blocks a body shot from Ugoh.
Ugoh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Filho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ugoh struggles to land a body shot inside as Filho controls his hands.
Ugoh blocking some punches.
A short right from Filho on the inside.
Ugoh blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Ugoh. #T3#
Filho blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ugoh.
Ugoh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Filho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ugoh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Filho's elbow.
Filho lands a hook that snaps the head of Ugoh backwards.
Filho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ugoh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Filho or not.
Filho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Filho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ugoh misses with some punches.
Ugoh lands with a right to the head.
Filho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Filho prevents a body shot from Ugoh.
Ugoh lands a hook that snaps the head of Filho backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ugoh lands a body shot.
Filho is breathing heavily.
Filho tries to throw a body punch but Ugoh avoids it by throwing Filho back against the cage.
Filho working aggressively here.
Ugoh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Ugoh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Filho throws an overhand right that lands on Ugoh's shoulder, as Ugoh tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Filho lands a slapping body shot.
Filho throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've been told by Filho's head coaches at Zero Tolerance that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ugoh stuns Filho with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ugoh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ugoh.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Filho misses its intended target.
Ugoh tries to clinch up.
Filho drops his hands momentarily and Ugoh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ugoh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ugoh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ugoh's corner calls for a 1-2. Ugoh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Filho slips under a jab from Ugoh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filho darts in trying to clinch
and Ugoh counters with a stiff right hand.
Ugoh thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Filho if he has to take too many more of those.
Ugoh looks for the body kick but Filho saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Izuagbe Ugoh dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Filho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ugoh bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ugoh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Filho throws a sloppy body shot
and Ugoh counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ugoh.
Filho slips a straight right by Ugoh.
As Ugoh looks to move away, Filho throws a big counter combo but Ugoh just gets out of the way.
Ugoh fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Filho is out of range.
A shot to the body from Filho misses
and Ugoh counters with a stiff right hand.
Filho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ugoh.
Ugoh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Filho momentarily.
Filho swats away the attempt to clinch by Ugoh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ugoh blocks a jab.
Ugoh connects with a body shot that sends Filho's belly button to the back.
Filho wants to clinch.#T1#
Filho takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ugoh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Filho tries to clinch there but Ugoh circles away.
Ugoh connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ugoh.
Filho keeps the fight on the outside.
Filho lands with an uppercut that bounces Ugoh off the cage and back into range.
Filho takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ugoh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ugoh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Filho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Ugoh responds with a good body kick, but Filho manages to step out the way in time.
Ugoh throws a leg kick that misses.
Ugoh moves out of range of the strikes.
Ugoh throws a leg kick that is checked
and Filho counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters circling a little - Ugoh finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Filho throws a series of strikes that have Ugoh backpedaling.
Jab from Ugoh.
Filho lands a lovely overhand right.
Ugoh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Filho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ugoh doesn't seem bothered though.
Ugoh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Filho lands a glancing blow to the side of Ugoh's head.
Ugoh lands a really nice looking cross but Filho seems unphased.
Ugoh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Izuagbe Ugoh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ugoh scores with a nice right hand.
Filho checks a low kick from Ugoh.
Ugoh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That kick from Ugoh tenderised Filho's leg. Filho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ugoh throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Filho moves into range and clinches up with Ugoh.
Ugoh misses with some punches. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Ugoh.
Ugoh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Filho throws a punch but it's blocked by Ugoh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filho.
Ugoh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Ugoh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ugoh lands a right hook to the body.
Filho misses with a hook.
Filho lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Ugoh pushes Filho up against the cage in a clinch.
Filho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ugoh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ugoh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Ugoh.
Filho wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Filho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ugoh scores with a shoulder strike.
Filho wants to stall. #T4#
Filho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ugoh misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Ugoh.
Ugoh scores with a shoulder strike.
Ugoh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Filho blocking some punches.
Filho effectively controlling the action here.
Ugoh lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ugoh.#CUT2#
It looks like Pedro Rodrigues Filho has been cut.
Ugoh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filho.
Ugoh pushes Filho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ugoh cracks Filho with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Ugoh.
Ugoh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Ugoh.
Ugoh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Filho.
Ugoh lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Izuagbe Ugoh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ugoh connects with a body shot that sends Filho's belly button to the back.
Ugoh misses with a looping right.
Filho steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ugoh. That one must have hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ugoh. That's going to slow Filho down.
Ugoh sizes up Filho with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Filho misses with an uppercut. Ugoh saw that one coming.
Filho uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ugoh scores with a nice head shot.
Ugoh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Filho has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ugoh scores with a spinning back kick!
Ugoh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Filho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ugoh finds it's way round the side to connect with Filho's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ugoh throws out a powerful jab.
Filho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ugoh.
Ugoh tests Filho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ugoh is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Ugoh looks for the body kick but Filho saw that one coming.
Filho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ugoh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good leg kick by Ugoh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Filho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ugoh.
Filho throws a lazy uppercut
and Ugoh counters with a left to the body.
Ugoh is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Filho.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Filho falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ugoh counters with an inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ugoh.
Filho misses the shot to the body.
Filho throws a lazy right hand but Ugoh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Filho's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ugoh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Filho scrambles back to his feet.
Filho misses with a combination
and Ugoh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ugoh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Filho.#T2#
Ugoh tries to clinch but Filho is having none of it.
Filho misses the jab.
Ugoh cracks Filho with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ugoh misses with some punches.
Filho looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ugoh cracks Filho with a nice body shot.
Ugoh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Filho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Filho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ugoh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Filho has a couple of punches blocked by Ugoh.
Filho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Ugoh as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Ugoh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Ugoh as he connects with a hook.
Filho cracks Ugoh with an open hand slap.
Filho walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ugoh.#T3#
Ugoh lands a jab to the nose.
Ugoh lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ugoh scores with the left hand. Filho knows he should have avoided that one.
Ugoh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Filho 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Filho misses the jab.
Ugoh staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Ugoh.
Nice shot lands for Ugoh.
Filho will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ugoh cracks Filho with a good jab.
Filho takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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!
Ugoh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Filho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Filho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ugoh.
Ugoh lets loose with a powerful body kick. Filho will feel that in the morning.
A big left from Filho misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ugoh! But no joy.
Filho is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Ugoh tests Filho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ugoh thumps Filho with a low kick.
Ugoh digs a good body shot into Filho's ribs.
A combination from Filho does no damage.
Filho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ugoh finds it's way round the side to connect with Filho's head.
Filho takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Filho tries to keep at a distance but Ugoh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Filho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ugoh working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ugoh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ugoh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ugoh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ugoh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Filho throws a punch but it's blocked by Ugoh.
Ugoh blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Izuagbe Ugoh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ugoh 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Izuagbe Ugoh!
Izuagbe Ugoh thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DARE 46: KRAZY
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Valens throws a lazy body kick
and Vilson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valens moves out of range of the body kick from Vilson.
A big right from Vilson misses.
Vilson lands a lovely overhand right.
Valens stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vilson.
Vilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Valens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Vilson misses its target.
Vilson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vilson just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Vilson is predictable there #TD2#
and Valens counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Valens.
Valens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Valens trying to control but Vilson is working from the bottom.
Valens trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Valens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vilson is keeping the position for now.
Valens throws a strike but Vilson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Valens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Valens has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vilson has passed into side control.
Valens is looking to regain half guard here but Vilson keeps moving and retains side control.
Valens is still trying to improve position.
Valens gets back to half guard.
Valens tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Vilson has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T2#
Vilson controlling from the full mount.
Vilson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Valens is looking to escape.
Valens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vilson controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Vilson tries to control but Valens wriggling away.
Valens is working to get back to half guard.
Vilson controlling the pace for now.
Valens is desperately trying to improve his position but Vilson has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vilson controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valens tries to reverse the position but Vilson maintains control.
Valens keeps trying to improve his position.
Valens is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Vilson controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valens working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Vilson dominated that round.
That's time! Vilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Valens takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vilson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vilson misses with a body shot.
Valens misses with a hook
and Vilson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vilson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Valens takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Valens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valens scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vilson misses with a straight right.
Valens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vilson.
Vilson wants to land a leg kick but Valens is out of range.
Vilson staying out of range there.
Vilson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valens can do to turn this around?
Vilson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vilson feints and then cracks Valens's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valens down.
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!
Valens shoots in and drives through. Vilson sprawls well.
Valens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vilson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Junior Vilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Vilson connects with a solid leg kick.
Valens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Valens avoids the body shot from Vilson.
Vilson throws a push kick but Valens slaps the foot to one side.
Vilson misses with a looping left.
Vilson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Valens is out of range and Vilson settles back down.
Valens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Vilson slips under a jab from Valens.
Valens on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A low kick from Vilson misses
and Valens counters with a low kick, right behind Vilson 's knee.
Vilson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Valens.
A lazy left from Valens finds it's target.
Valens takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vilson scores with a push kick.
Jan Paul Valens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vilson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Vilson. That's going to slow Valens down.
A low kick from Vilson misses #TD2#
so Valens counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T2#
Valens in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vilson pulls Valens in close to his closed guard and prevents Valens from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valens wants to control from the top but Vilson keeps moving.
Junior Vilson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vilson seems keen to control Valens's posture.
Vilson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vilson is trying to keep Valens in close.
Valens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Valens with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Valens is looking to work some ground and pound but Vilson has wrist control.
Vilson is controlling Valens's posture.
Vilson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valens.
Vilson keeping moving, preventing Valens from controlling successfully.
Valens is looking to work some ground and pound but Vilson has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Valens looks to score with a jab to the body but Vilson is just out of range.
It looked like Vilson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vilson cracks Valens with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Valens gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Valens lands a nice looking body shot.
A clash of legs there as Valens blocks the low kick.
Vilson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Valens shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Valens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vilson misses the jab.
Valens checks a leg kick.
Vilson cracks Valens with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Valens throws a combination that misses
and Vilson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Valens's knee momentarily.
Junior Vilson is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vilson scores with a jab to the head.
Valens connects with a leg kick. Vilson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vilson throws a hook to the side of Valens's head but Valens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vilson scores with a jab to the head.
Vilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vilson.
Valens misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Vilson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
A slow jab from Vilson misses its intended target.
Vilson 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.
Vilson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vilson.
Vilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valens manages to avoid it.
Valens with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vilson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Valens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Vilson misses.
Valens drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vilson defends it well.
Valens throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valens doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Valens moves out of range as Vilson strikes.
Valens changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vilson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valens looks to land a body kick but Vilson moved away.
Vilson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valens takes a swing at Vilson's ribcage but misses.
Vilson tried to counter with a leg kick but Valens avoided it.#T1#
Valens walks into a left hand.
Vilson lands a nice hook to Valens's body. Valens takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vilson motions for Valens to come forward. Vilson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valens with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Vilson counter with a right hand.
Vilson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vilson connects with a solid leg kick.
Valens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Vilson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vilson connects with a leg kick. Valens looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vilson lands with a cross.
Vilson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Valens momentarily.
Vilson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valens.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valens scores with a decent looking hook.
Vilson scores with a leg kick.
Vilson punishes Valens's body with a nice straight punch.#T2##TD2#
Valens throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vilson was covering up waiting for the punch and Valens finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Vilson pushes Valens off and scrambles back to his feet.
Vilson throws a leg kick
and Valens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vilson thinking.
Vilson looks to land a right hand but Valens moved out of range.
Valens takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vilson lands a jab to Valens's midsection.
Vilson throws a solid leg kick but Valens takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vilson.
Valens loads up on a big right hand but Vilson slips the punch.
Vilson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Valens in his tracks.
The fighters circling - Valens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vilson lands a body shot.
Vilson connects with a single shot there.
Valens is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vilson rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Valens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vilson as he avoids it easily.
Vilson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Valens's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Valens misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Valens misses
and Vilson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vilson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Valens misses with a hook to the body
and Vilson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick from Vilson misses
and Valens counters with a straight right hand.
Vilson lands a glancing blow to the side of Valens's head.
Valens misses with a body shot.
Vilson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vilson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Valens.
Vilson swings for the body but Valens moves out of range.
Vilson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vilson avoids the body shot from Valens.
Vilson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Vilson.
Vilson lands with a straight right. Valens didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Vilson throws a low kick but Valens avoids it.
Vilson throws a big shot that misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Valens finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Valens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilson cracks a nice hook into Valens's ribs.
Valens throws a body punch but Vilson moves out of range.
Valens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vilson.
Valens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vilson.
Vilson moves out of range of the body kick.
That kick from Valens tenderised Vilson's leg. Vilson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Valens misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valens ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
Vilson throws a leg kick but Valens checks it.
Vilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Vilson misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Vilson clearly takes that round.
That's time! Vilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Vilson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vilson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vilson scores with a jab to the head.
Valens slips a jab from Vilson.
Valens tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vilson defends well and Valens ends up having to push Vilson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Valens stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Valens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valens has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vilson lands a body shot.
Valens throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vilson on the side of the head.
Vilson lands an overhand right.
Vilson lands a nice shot to the body.
Vilson throws a low kick, looking for Valens's leg but Valens calmly moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vilson slaps away a takedown attempt from Valens, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Valens keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Valens misses.
Valens misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Valens shoots in for a double leg but Vilson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Junior Vilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Paul Valens.
Vilson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vilson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vilson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Valens avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valens.
Valens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Valens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vilson.
A slapping body kick lands there for Valens.
Valens shoots in for a takedown but Vilson shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Valens clinches. #BC#
Vilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vilson misses with a low kick.
Vilson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Valens throws the left hand but Vilson avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Valens throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vilson counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valens misses with a right hand
letting Vilson counter with a right hand.
Vilson digs a good body shot into Valens's ribs.
Valens lands with a good body shot.
Vilson moves away from the strike by Valens.
A big right from Valens misses.
Vilson misses with a low kick.
Valens tries to clinch there but Vilson circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Vilson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valens goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Vilson misses with a wild body shot.
Vilson lands a body shot.
Valens swings for the body but Vilson moves out of range.
Valens dives in for a single leg takedown but Vilson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3#
Valens throws a right hand that misses
and Vilson counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Vilson breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Vilson.
Vilson throws a shot to the body.
Valens avoids the body shot from Vilson.
Valens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vilson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valens needs to keep his hands up - Vilson had a free shot at his head there.
Vilson scores with a jab to the head.
Valens throws a leg kick
letting Vilson counter with a right hand.
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!
Vilson lands a leg kick that knocks Valens off balance momentarily.
Vilson avoids a kick to the body.
Vilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vilson checks a low kick from Valens.#T4#
Valens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vilson cracks the inside of Valens's front leg.
Vilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Valens.
Valens takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vilson scores with a jab. Valens acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valens.
Vilson scores with a leg kick.
Vilson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Valens checks a leg kick.
Vilson takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Valens shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vilson's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Vilson had his way with Jan Paul Valens in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Valens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vilson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Valens doesn't manage to clinch there - Vilson circles away.
Valens tries to clinch but Vilson is having none of it.
Vilson is looking to land body kicks.
Valens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vilson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valens.
Vilson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vilson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Valens.
Valens throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vilson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vilson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vilson lands with a right hand.
Valens shoots in and drives through. Vilson sprawls well.
Valens punishes Vilson's body with a nice straight punch.
Vilson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Vilson scores with a decent looking hook.
Valens tries to clinch there but Vilson circles away.
Valens misses with a straight left.
Vilson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vilson cracks the inside of Valens's front leg.
Valens walks into a left hand.
Vilson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vilson misses with a low kick.
Vilson fakes the leg kick and cracks Valens in the body.
Vilson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Valens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilson.
Valens doesn't manage to clinch there - Vilson circles away.
Valens fails with the takedown
and Vilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Junior Vilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Paul Valens.
Valens misses with a leg kick
and Vilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jan Paul Valens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Valens scores with a hook to the body. Vilson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valens throws a big shot that misses.
Valens lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valens staying out of range there.
Vilson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valens.
Valens takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vilson throws a leg kick which misses Valens's front leg but catches the back leg as Valens tries to avoid it.
Valens swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vilson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Valens 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vilson.
Vilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valens digs a good hook to Vilson's body.
Valens throws a body kick that misses.
Vilson throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Valens counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T3#
Valens throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vilson to regain full guard.
Valens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Valens trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vilson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valens is one step ahead there.
Vilson is working hard here to advance position.
Valens throws an elbow that misses. Vilson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Valens's guard. Nice move by Vilson!#REVR#
Valens is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Valens has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vilson has passed into side control.
Vilson gets to mount! Valens was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Vilson controlling from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Vilson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vilson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Vilson!
Junior Vilson retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Junior Vilson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KOFC 104 - Out vs Leonidas
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Reid scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gariniho walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reid checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As Gariniho backs away, Reid returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Reid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gariniho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gariniho connects with a crisp jab.
Gariniho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gariniho checks a leg kick.
Reid swats away the attempt to clinch by Gariniho.
A good leg kick by Reid.
Reid throws a front kick aimed at Gariniho's knee but Gariniho avoids it well.
Gariniho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reid slips a straight right by Gariniho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Reid.
Gariniho moves away from the strike by Reid.
Gariniho feints a counter leg kick.
Reid misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gariniho avoids the body shot from Reid.
Gariniho ducks right into an uppercut from Reid.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gariniho avoids the body shot from Reid. #T1#
Reid throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gariniho counters with a right hand to the body.
Gariniho punishes Reid's body with a nice straight punch.
We've been informed that Gariniho has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Reid swats away the attempt to clinch by Gariniho.
Reid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reid staying out of range there.
Reid checks a leg kick.
Gariniho takes a swing at Reid's ribcage but misses.
Reid 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.
Reid tests Gariniho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gariniho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reid.
Reid keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reid was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Reid lands with a straight right. Gariniho didn't see that one coming.
Gariniho tries to clinch up.
Reid's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gariniho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reid scrambles back to his feet.
A big right from Reid misses.
Reid motions for Gariniho to come forward. Reid throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gariniho let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Reid looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reid sets himself, and Gariniho steps forward looking for the clinch! Reid avoids it this time.
Gariniho slips a straight right by Reid.
Reid throws a leg kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gariniho lands a body shot.
Gariniho is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reid rather than just go for the knockout.
Gariniho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gariniho sizes up Reid with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reid connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gariniho's hands.
Gariniho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reid.
Gariniho tries to counter with a clinch but Reid shakes him off and moves away.
Gariniho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gariniho is looking to score with low kicks.
Gariniho slips under a jab from Reid.
Reid looks to land a right hand but Gariniho moved out of range.
Gariniho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reid.
Gariniho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reid throws the left hand but Gariniho avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Gariniho lands a nice shot to the body.
Reid throws a hook but Gariniho blocks it.
A nice side step and Gariniho releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Reid lands with an uppercut that bounces Gariniho off the cage and back into range.
Reid lands a head shot.
Reid smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gariniho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reid. Reid obviously looking to wear him down.
Reid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Gariniho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jaheim Reid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Gariniho clinches with his opponent.
Gariniho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reid backwards.
Gariniho misses with a punch on the inside.
Gariniho misses with some punches.
Reid misses with a punch to the body.
Reid swings wildly with an uppercut but Gariniho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reid scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reid lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gariniho blocking some punches. #T4#
Reid misses with the head strike.
Gariniho working aggressively here.
Gariniho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gariniho tries to throw a body punch but Reid avoids it by throwing Gariniho back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reid.
Reid lands a left hand. #ROC#
Gariniho is rocked!
Reid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gariniho is still on wobbly legs! Can Reid finish him?
Gariniho throws a punch but it's blocked by Reid.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reid tries a body shot but Gariniho blocks it. #BC#
Reid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reid.
Gariniho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reid circles away quickly and effectively.
Gariniho throws a body punch but Reid moves out of range.
Reid looks for the body kick but Gariniho saw that one coming.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gariniho.
Reid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reid ducks under a wild hook from Gariniho.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gariniho.
Gariniho seems to have recovered his senses.
Gariniho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reid's head.
Gariniho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reid.
Reid blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaheim Reid dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Reid takes a swing at Gariniho's ribcage but misses.
Reid misses with a body shot.
Reid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reid throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reid 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.
Gariniho throws a leg kick which misses Reid's front leg but catches the back leg as Reid tries to avoid it.
Reid throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gariniho.
Gariniho throws a head kick but Reid moves out of range.
Gariniho tries to land a front kick but Reid steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gariniho can do to turn this around?
Good leg kick by Gariniho there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gariniho on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jaheim Reid is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gariniho walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reid checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A swing and a miss from Gariniho.
Gariniho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gariniho checks the leg kick nicely there.
A countering left hand to the body from Gariniho misses.#T1#
Gariniho moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Jaheim Reid has been cut.
Gariniho misses with a low kick.
Reid dips to his left and cracks Gariniho with an uppercut!
Reid throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Gariniho counter with a right hand.
Reid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gariniho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reid.
Gariniho wants to clinch up but Reid keeps it at a distance.
Reid circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gariniho throws a nice head kick!
Reid pushes Gariniho away with a front kick.
Gariniho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gariniho connects with an inside leg kick.
Gariniho blocks a jab.
A leg kick checked by Reid.
Gariniho has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gariniho there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gariniho.
Gariniho wants to counter the offense by Reid and move into the clinch position.
Gariniho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gariniho moves out of range of the strikes.
Gariniho is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Gariniho lands a glancing blow to the side of Reid's head.
Reid swats away the attempt to clinch by Gariniho.
Gariniho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reid lands with an overhand left.
Reid getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Gariniho pushes Reid up against the cage in a clinch.
Reid is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gariniho blocks an uppercut.
Reid scores with a hook to the body.
Reid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gariniho fails to land. #BC#
Reid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Gariniho throws a right hand that misses
and Reid counters with a straight right hand.
Gariniho shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reid scores with a hook to the body. Gariniho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gariniho slips a straight right by Reid.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gariniho misses with a hook to the body
and Reid counters with a nice body kick.
Gariniho misses with a low kick.
Reid throws a big shot that misses.
Reid slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reid tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gariniho is able to avoid easily.
Reid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Gariniho misses.
Reid connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gariniho throws a body shot but no joy.
Reid takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gariniho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gariniho.
Reid checks a leg kick.
Reid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gariniho moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reid throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reid chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gariniho can pounce on him.
Reid throws a series of punches but Gariniho moves out of range.
Reid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reid scores with a push kick.
A big right from Gariniho misses.
Gariniho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reid.
Reid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gariniho.
Gariniho takes one on the button.
Reid blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Reid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaheim Reid dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaheim Reid's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Reid chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reid misses with a straight left.
Gariniho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reid throws a hook but Gariniho avoids it easily.
Reid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reid pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gariniho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gariniho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reid.
Gariniho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gariniho tries to counter by closing the distance.
Reid connects with a solid leg kick.
Gariniho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reid's head.
Gariniho ducks under a wild hook from Reid.
Gariniho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gariniho takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Gariniho digs a good hook to Reid's body.
Gariniho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gariniho has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gariniho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gariniho.
Gariniho scoring well with a low kick there.
Reid scores with a nice strike.
Reid lands a front kick.
Gariniho lands with a slapping head kick.
A shot to the body from Reid misses
and Gariniho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gariniho throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gariniho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Reid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reid tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reid connects with a single shot there.
Reid lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Gariniho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reid manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gariniho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reid manages to avoid it.
Reid throws a leg kick but Gariniho sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reid throws a poor cross that misses
and Gariniho counters with a right hand to the body.
Gariniho is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gariniho tries to clinch up.
Gariniho defending well as Reid loads up on a big left hand.
Gariniho throws out a counter right but Reid avoids it with no problem.
Reid explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Reid throws a shot from downtown. Gariniho moves away and avoids it.
Reid lands a jab to the head.
A jab lands there for Gariniho.
Gariniho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reid lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gariniho takes a step back to recover. #T3#
Gariniho has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reid.
Reid throws a hook but Gariniho blocks it.
Reid fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gariniho has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reid misses with a low kick.
Reid pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gariniho throws out a loose jab but Reid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reid swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Neyman Gariniho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gariniho checks a leg kick.
Reid with a jab.#CL2#
Gariniho has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gariniho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reid backwards.
Reid misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gariniho.
Reid letting Gariniho take a breather here.
A left hand lands to the body for Reid. #T4#
Gariniho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Reid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gariniho throws a leg kick but Reid checks it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gariniho - that will leave a mark!
Gariniho tries to clinch
and Reid makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gariniho really felt that one!
Reid motions for Gariniho to come forward. Reid throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reid goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gariniho throws a fast counter high kick but Reid manages to duck under it in time.
Gariniho throws a leg kick but Reid checks it.
Gariniho takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gariniho lands a nice shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Gariniho 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reid changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reid throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reid checks a leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaheim Reid!
Jaheim Reid thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DARE 43
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Atsushii moves out of range as McGinnis throws a body kick.
McGinnis misses with an uppercut. Atsushii saw that one coming.
McGinnis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Atsushii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Atsushii sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Atsushii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGinnis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGinnis throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've been informed that Atsushii has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McGinnis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atsushii.
Atsushii slips under a jab.
Atsushii moves out of range as McGinnis strikes.
Aaron McGinnis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGinnis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atsushii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGinnis to score with a decent uppercut.
Atsushii walks into a jab.#CL#
McGinnis clinches with his opponent.
McGinnis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Atsushii tries to work over McGinnis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
McGinnis pushes Atsushii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGinnis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atsushii lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGinnis backwards.
McGinnis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atsushii misses with a body punch.
McGinnis working aggressively here.
McGinnis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGinnis tries to throw a body punch but Atsushii avoids it by throwing McGinnis back against the cage.
McGinnis lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Atsushii - that landed with a thud.
McGinnis misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Atsushii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGinnis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Atsushii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atsushii throws a low kick but McGinnis avoids it.
McGinnis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGinnis cracks Atsushii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
McGinnis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atsushii flicks out a counter leg kick but McGinnis steps away.
McGinnis lands with a nice body kick.
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!
McGinnis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Atsushii at a distance.
McGinnis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Atsushii moves out of range of the body kick from McGinnis.
McGinnis scores with a spinning back kick!
McGinnis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A lazy left from McGinnis finds it's target.
McGinnis motions for Atsushii to come forward. McGinnis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from McGinnis is predictable there
and Atsushii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGinnis misses with a body kick.
Atsushii feints and then cracks McGinnis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGinnis down.
McGinnis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
McGinnis tries a low kick but Atsushii avoids it.
Atsushii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGinnis throws out the jab.
McGinnis throws the left hand but Atsushii avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Atsushii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#KD2#
Atsushii lands a big head kick that sends McGinnis tumbling to the mat! Atsushii takes a step backwards and waves McGinnis back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
McGinnis is rocked!
McGinnis throws a lazy head kick
and Atsushii scores with a counter punch that sends McGinnis to the canvas! Atsushii smells blood - he's punishing McGinnis with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! McGinnis has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kuroda Atsushii!
A victorious Kuroda Atsushii thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PFC 37 Chavez vs Penn
Date: May 04, 2018

#R1#
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Penn moves out of range as Escobar Chavez throws a body kick.
Penn scores with a jab. Escobar Chavez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Penn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobar Chavez misses the target.
Escobar Chavez delivers a nice body kick.
Escobar Chavez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Penn lands the left hand.
Penn throws a hook but Escobar Chavez blocks it.#CL#
Escobar Chavez instigates a clinch.
Escobar Chavez 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.
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Penn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar Chavez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Escobar Chavez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Escobar Chavez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Penn. #T1#
Penn throws a hook but Escobar Chavez avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch but Penn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Escobar Chavez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Penn.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight right.
Penn throws a head kick but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Penn scores with a hook.
Penn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Escobar Chavez to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Escobar Chavez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Escobar Chavez.
Penn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Penn lands with a hook. Escobar Chavez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Escobar Chavez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Penn doesn't seem bothered though.
Penn is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Escobar Chavez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Escobar Chavez instigates a clinch.
Penn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land. #T2#
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Penn misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Penn lands an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the head.
Penn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Penn blocking some punches. #BC2#
Penn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Penn.
Escobar Chavez scores with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penn manages to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
Penn 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.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Penn takes a step back to recover. #CL#
Escobar Chavez drives through and clinches with Penn against the cage.
Penn misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez cracks Penn with a nice body shot.#T3#
Penn can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penn.
Penn prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Penn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez lands a glancing blow to the side of Penn's head.
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick but Penn moves out of range easily.
A big left from Penn misses.
A left lands for Escobar Chavez.
Penn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
Escobar Chavez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Penn will feel that in the morning.
Escobar Chavez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Penn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Escobar Chavez misses with a kick to the body
and Penn counters with a nice leg kick.
Penn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Escobar Chavez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Penn throws a hook but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
Escobar Chavez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Penn misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Penn. Those never looked like landing.
Escobar Chavez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice cross by Escobar Chavez.
Penn misses with a kick to the body.
Penn looks to land a left hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range nicely.
Escobar Chavez connects with a crisp jab.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Penn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Escobar Chavez. That did some damage!
Penn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penn manages to avoid it.
Penn is trying to counter with his kicks.
Penn tries to bum rush Escobar Chavez with a series of wild strikes but Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reco Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn with a jab.
Escobar Chavez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ramon Escobar Chavez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Escobar Chavez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Penns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Penn walks into a stiff left hand from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar Chavez tried to counter with a leg kick but Penn avoided it.
Penn misses with a two punch combination.
As Penn backs away, Escobar Chavez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Penn. That's going to slow Escobar Chavez down.
Escobar Chavez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Penn. Those never looked like landing.
Penn takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Escobar Chavez moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez blocks a body shot from Penn.
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Penn takes a shot to the head.
Penn lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penn.
Penn tries to work over Escobar Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land. #BC2#
Penn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar Chavez is looking to clinch but Penn is avoiding it.
Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Penn! But no joy.
Escobar Chavez throws out a loose jab but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn drops his hands momentarily and Escobar Chavez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a front kick but Penn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Penn throws a lazy uppercut
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
enabling Escobar Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobar Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Penn.
Escobar Chavez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Penn walks into a straight right hand from Escobar Chavez.
Penn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Escobar Chavez blocks the body kick.
Penn cracks Escobar Chavez with a good jab.
Escobar Chavez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #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!
Escobar Chavez cracks Penn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez doesn't manage to clinch there - Penn circles away.
Penn swinging wildly here. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Penn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Come on Penn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Penn breaks from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez avoids the body shot from Penn.
A little feinted left hand from Escobar Chavez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Penn. Escobar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez is looking to counter punch.
Escobar Chavez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Penn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Penn sizes up Escobar Chavez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Penn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with an outside leg kick.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
Penn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Escobar Chavez if he has to take too many more of those.
Penn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Escobar Chavez doesn't manage to clinch there - Penn circles away.
Penn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
Escobar Chavez throws the kick towards the body but Penn avoids it.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Penn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Penn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Penn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Escobar Chavez walks into a straight right hand from Penn.
Escobar Chavez thuds a left hand into Penn's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn throws a series of punches but Escobar Chavez avoids them all with ease.
Escobar Chavez avoids the body shot from Penn. #T4#
Penn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Penn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Penn looks to land a right hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range.#CL#
Escobar Chavez closes the distance and clinches.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Penn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Penn blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Penn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Penn.
Penn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Escobar Chavez up against the cage.
Escobar Chavez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Escobar Chavez is looking to slow Penn down with leg kicks.
Penn misses with a wild body shot.
Penn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Penn thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Escobar Chavez takes the fight into the clinch.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Penn.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Penn in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penn.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Penn scores with a shot to the side of Escobar Chavez's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez keeps control of Penn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar Chavez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar Chavez.
Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Penn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Escobar Chavez wants to clinch up but Penn keeps it at a distance.
Penn throws a body punch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Penn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Penn backs away, Escobar Chavez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Penn throws out a loose jab but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch but Penn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Penn misses with a head kick.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut.
Penn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Penn.
Escobar Chavez wants to clinch.
Penn loads up on a big right hand but Escobar Chavez slips the punch.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Escobar Chavez clinches with his opponent.
Penn misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Penn - that landed with a thud. #T2##BC2#
Penn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Penn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Escobar Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Penn.
Escobar Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobar Chavez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Penn.
Escobar Chavez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Penn throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Penn misses with a head kick.
Penn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar Chavez jabs Penn right on the nose. Penn blinks but takes it well.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick but Penn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez lands with a straight right. Penn didn't see that one coming.
Escobar Chavez takes one on the button.
Penn defending well as Escobar Chavez loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Escobar Chavez moves into the clinch.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Penn is trying to break the clinch but Escobar Chavez is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar Chavez.
Penn is trying to maintain a safe position but Escobar Chavez gets an underhook and turns Penn into the cage.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Penn tries to throw a body punch but Escobar Chavez avoids it by throwing Penn back against the cage.
Penn blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shot to the side of Penn's head.
Penn tries to break free but Escobar Chavez pushes him back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Penn avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Penn avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Escobar Chavez.
Penn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Penn avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage. #T4#
Penn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Penn blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar Chavez.
Penn throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar Chavez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Penns head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Penn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar Chavez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Penn blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Penn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Penn is rocked!
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Penn is still on wobbly legs! Can Escobar Chavez finish him?
Escobar Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penn can do to turn this around?
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Penn misses with the combination.
Escobar Chavez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Penn seems to have recovered his senses.
Escobar Chavez defending well as Penn loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Escobar Chavez.
Penn avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Penn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Escobar Chavez - that will leave a mark!
Penn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Escobar Chavez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Escobar Chavez. That snapped Penn's head back.
Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by Escobar Chavez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Escobar Chavez closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Penn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Escobar Chavez up against the cage.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Penn.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Penn has had enough of the clinch but Escobar Chavez keeps him there for the moment.
Penn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Penn throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Penn avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Penn misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Escobar Chavez presses Penn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Penn can't break the clinch.
Penn lands a left hand. #BC2#
Penn breaks the clinch. #CL#
Escobar Chavez moves into range and clinches up with Penn.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Penn.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Penn misses with a punch on the inside.
Penn wants to get back to striking at distance but Escobar Chavez won't allow it.
Penn lands an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short shot to 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!
Penn prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Penn lands a hook that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Penn blocks an uppercut.
Penn trying to control the position but instead, Escobar Chavez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Penn into the cage.
Penn scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar Chavez blocks a body shot from Penn. #BC2#
Penn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Penn throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Escobar Chavez closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Escobar Chavez.
Penn stalling in the clinch.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Penn's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Penn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Penn blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Penn swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches. #T4#
A short uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
Penn lands with a left to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Penn manages to break the clinch.
Penn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but Penn moves out of range.
Penn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Escobar Chavez connects with a right hand. Penn shakes it off.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penn takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Escobar Chavez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Penn swings for the body but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Penn. That did some damage!
Penn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar Chavez is looking to score with low kicks.
Penn keeps the fight on the outside.
Penn throws a right hand that Escobar Chavez ducks under and follows up with a left that Escobar Chavez also avoids with ease.
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 Ramon Escobar Chavez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Penn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Escobar Chavez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but Penn moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Escobar Chavez. Beautiful body shot.
Nice cross by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook
and Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escobar Chavez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Escobar Chavez avoids a kick to the body.
Escobar Chavez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Penn finds it's way round the side to connect with Escobar Chavez's head.
Penn throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Escobar Chavez.
Penn throws a head kick that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Penn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Penn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Penn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Penn throws a series of punches but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but Penn moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez blocks a head kick by Penn.
Escobar Chavez lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Escobar Chavez closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Penn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Penn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Penn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Escobar Chavez lands a head shot.
Penn throws a head kick that misses.
Penn misses with a few strikes there.
Penn is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Penn misses with a looping right.
Escobar Chavez clobbers Penn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab from Escobar Chavez.
That kick from Escobar Chavez tenderised Penn's leg. Penn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Penn.
Escobar Chavez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Escobar Chavez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Penn throws out the jab.
Reco Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A big left from Penn misses.
Penn scores with the left hand. Escobar Chavez knows he should have avoided that one.
Escobar Chavez lands with a right hand.
Escobar Chavez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Penn on the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez throws the left hand but Penn avoids the punch easily.
Escobar Chavez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Escobar Chavez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Penn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Penn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penn.
Escobar Chavez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Penn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Penn loads up on a big right hand but Escobar Chavez slips the punch.
Escobar Chavez tests Penn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar Chavez moves away.#T3#
Escobar Chavez thumps Penn with a low kick.
Penn throws a jab when Escobar Chavez was well out of range.
It appears Escobar Chavez was looking to counter with a kick there.
Escobar Chavez is looking to clinch.
Escobar Chavez moves away from the strike by Penn.
Escobar Chavez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot by Escobar Chavez.
Penn lands a front kick.#CL#
Escobar Chavez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Penn lands a left hand. #BC2#
Penn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar Chavez connects with a body shot.
Penn swinging wildly here. #CL#
Escobar Chavez takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Penn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice leg kick lands there from Escobar Chavez.
Penn throws a poor cross that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Penn takes one on the button.#CL#
Escobar Chavez moves into the clinch.
A short right from Penn on the inside.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
Penn working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Penn pushes Escobar Chavez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Escobar Chavez has him pressed against the cage.
Penn pushes Escobar Chavez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Penn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
Penn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

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 Ramon Escobar Chavez.
Well Escobar Chavez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:45
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!
Ramon Escobar Chavez retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Ramon Escobar Chavez, 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: DARE: BATTLE OF LA
Date: Apr 25, 2018

#R1#
Soszynski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zimmerman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#
It looks like Frankie Zimmerman has been cut.
Soszynski slips a straight right by Zimmerman.#CL2#
Zimmerman moves into the clinch successfully.
Zimmerman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Soszynski backwards.
Soszynski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soszynski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zimmerman lands a left hand.
Zimmerman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zimmerman misses with a punch on the inside.
Zimmerman tries to throw a body punch but Soszynski avoids it by throwing Zimmerman back against the cage.
Soszynski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soszynski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zimmerman has a couple of punches blocked by Soszynski.
Zimmerman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soszynski throws a head punch that misses.
Zimmerman taking a breather.
Soszynski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zimmerman takes a shot to the head.
Soszynski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zimmerman.
Zimmerman looks winded!#T1#
Soszynski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Soszynski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zimmerman or not.
Zimmerman misses with some punches.
Zimmerman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zimmerman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Soszynski 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.
Soszynski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Soszynski working aggressively here.
Soszynski misses with a punch to the body.
Zimmerman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Soszynski.
Soszynski gets through Zimmerman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Soszynski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zimmermans head.
Zimmerman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soszynski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soszynski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soszynski lands a left hand. #ROC#
Zimmerman is rocked!
Soszynski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zimmerman backwards.
Zimmerman is still on wobbly legs! Can Soszynski finish him?#BC#
Soszynski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Soszynski throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Soszynski closes the distance and clinches.
Zimmerman seems to have recovered his senses.
Soszynski lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Soszynski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Soszynski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Krystian Soszynski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Soszynski bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Zimmerman! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #CUT#
That has opened up Frankie Zimmerman's cut even more.
Soszynski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zimmerman is keeping the position for now.
Soszynski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zimmerman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zimmerman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Soszynski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zimmerman controls Soszynski momentarily but Soszynski frees himself. #T3#
Zimmerman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zimmerman blocks the body kick.
Zimmerman tries to counter with a clinch but Soszynski shakes him off and moves away.
Nice body kick from Soszynski.
Soszynski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zimmerman was well out of range. Poor timing from Soszynski.
Zimmerman wants to counter the offense by Soszynski and move into the clinch position.
Zimmerman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Soszynski pinned against the cage. Soszynski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Soszynski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zimmerman has time to react.#T4#
Zimmerman is looking to clinch.
Zimmerman wants to clinch up but Soszynski keeps it at a distance.
Soszynski moves out of range of the body kick from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Soszynski counters with a right hand to the body.
Zimmerman tries to clinch there but Soszynski circles away.
Soszynski throws a sloppy head kick and Zimmerman moves out of range easily.
Soszynski sets himself, and Zimmerman steps forward looking for the clinch! Soszynski avoids it this time.
Soszynski jabs at Zimmerman's body.#CL2#
Zimmerman moves into the clinch successfully.
Zimmerman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soszynski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Soszynski as the two fighters clinch.
Zimmerman looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soszynski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krystian Soszynski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frankie Zimmerman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Soszynski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Soszynski lands the left hand.
Zimmerman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Soszynski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Soszynski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zimmerman tries to clinch up
and Soszynski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krystian Soszynski is winning the standup battle so far.
Soszynski cracks Zimmerman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zimmerman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zimmerman looks up at the clock. Bad move! Soszynski lands a right hand from hell, dropping Zimmerman. Soszynski pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krystian Soszynski!
Krystian Soszynski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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