Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: MMMA 25: Night of Champions
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Talley connects with a body shot.
Talley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sosa checks it well.
Sosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Talley throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Sosa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Talley is looking to improve his position.
Talley keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Talley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Talley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Talley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Talley trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T1#
Sosa manages to capitalize on a mistake by Talley to take his back!
Sosa controlling well, preventing Talley from escaping the position.
Talley is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Talley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Talley is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Talley right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talley just trying to survive but Sosa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Talley tries to escape the position.
Sosa controls the position.
Talley is in bad spot here. #T3#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Sosa has the hooks in. Talley is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
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.
Sosa is riding his opponent, not letting Talley buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Talley is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nir Sosa dominated 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.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Sosa.
Sosa feinted with a counter takedown.
Talley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Talley misses with a body shot.
Sosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A low kick from Talley misses #TD#
and Sosa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Talley!
Talley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sosa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sosa gets to mount! Talley was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Talley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Talley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sosa not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Talley tries to get to full guard but Sosa has control of the leg.
Well, if Sosa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Talley keeping hold of Sosa's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Talley trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sosa manages to pass to mount!
Talley working to try and regain half guard.
Sosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Talley can do to turn this around?
Sosa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Talley can't escape the position. #T3#
Talley wants to hold on but Sosa pushes him away.
Sosa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Talley regains half guard.
Talley controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sosa is thwarting Talley's attempts to control 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.
Talley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sosa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sosa attempts a counter takedown but Talley avoids it well and moves away.
Talley pushes Sosa away with a front kick.
KJ Talley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Talley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Talley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Talley lands a jab to the nose.
Talley tries to land a front kick but Sosa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sosa feinted with a counter takedown.
Talley looks to throw a body kick#TD#
so Sosa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nir Sosa 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Sosa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sosa ducks under a wild hook from Talley.
Sosa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sosa blocks a jab.
Talley throws a leg kick #TD#
so Sosa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Talley has his hands on Sosa's head, controlling the position.
Talley is trying to hold Sosa in close to prevent damage but Sosa has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa trying to control the pace. #T1#
Talley is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sosa jumps into side control!
Talley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nir Sosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sosa tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Talley tries to improve position but can't.
Sosa moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Talley is trying to improve his position.
Sosa just content to control the position.
KJ Talley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Talley gets back to half guard.
Talley controlling the position well.
Talley is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Talley throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Talley throws an overhand right that lands on Sosa's shoulder, as Sosa tries to avoid the shot.
Talley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sosa.
Sosa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Talley sprawls and moves away.
A punch combination from Talley misses.
Sosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Talley.
Sosa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Talley throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Sosa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Talley wants to control but Sosa is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nir Sosa!
An out of breath and clearly excited Nir Sosa thanked Fury Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Ascension 0513
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Eaton tries to score a power double leg takedown but LeFleur sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eaton somewhat.
Allen LeFleur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Eaton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Eaton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but LeFleur is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Eaton trying to control the action but LeFleur is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Eaton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Eaton throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1##SUB#
Eaton swings around for an armbar but LeFleur sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Eaton's guard.
Eaton is pulling down on LeFleur's head. It's preventing any offense from LeFleur, at least for the moment.
LeFleur wants to get up but he can't break Eaton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Eaton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eaton trying to control the position. #T2##SUB#
LeFleur got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eaton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, LeFleur has managed to get both his arms back between Eaton's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Eaton throws his legs up looking for a submission but LeFleur uses it to pass to side control.
Eaton is trying to control LeFleur's posture but LeFleur avoids it. #SU2#
LeFleur decides to stand back up. LeFleur steps back and let's Eaton get back to his feet.#TD#
LeFleur gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Eaton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
LeFleur wants to stand and escape but Eaton is having none of it. #T3##ES2#
LeFleur uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Eaton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Eaton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LeFleur.
Eaton seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
LeFleur cracks Eaton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
Eaton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. LeFleur quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Eaton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Eaton is working for a kimura but LeFleur is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Eaton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, LeFleur has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Eaton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Eaton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Eaton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
LeFleur is refusing to be controlled, as Eaton sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eaton prevents LeFleur from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Allen LeFleur will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
LeFleur throws a shot from downtown. Eaton moves away and avoids it.
Eaton shoots and misses
and LeFleur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice takedown defense from LeFleur. No joy for Eaton on that attempt.
LeFleur looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eaton shoots in for a takedown but LeFleur shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashton Eaton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. LeFleur catches Eaton right on the button with a cross.
LeFleur defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Eaton.
LeFleur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No joy there for LeFleur, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eaton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Eaton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eaton shoots in and drives through. LeFleur sprawls well.
Ashton Eaton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeFleur lands a high kick!
Eaton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eaton is looking to counter punch.
Eaton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Eaton shoots in for a takedown but LeFleur shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Eaton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. LeFleur tries to avoid it but Eaton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag LeFleur to the ground. LeFleur escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LeFleur stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#KD2#
LeFleur catches Eaton napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Eaton to the canvas! #ROC2#
Eaton is rocked!
Eaton is trying to keep LeFleur in close.
Oh Eaton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
LeFleur stands up and waves to Eaton to follow him.
Eaton shoots and misses
and LeFleur counters with a crisp right that sends Eaton to the canvas! LeFleur follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Allen LeFleur!
Allen LeFleur was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DUEL#56 Lapu-Lapu vs Romero
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Melcher slips under a jab from Schtrappe.
Melcher lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Schtrappe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Melcher tries for a takedown but Schtrappe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Melcher fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schtrappe avoids it really well and circles away.
Bach Schtrappe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Melcher.
A nice leg kick lands there from Schtrappe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melcher closes the distance and clinches up with Schtrappe, looking for a takedown. Melcher pushes Schtrappe against the cage but Schtrappe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Schtrappe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Melcher fails with a takedown attempt.
Melcher has his takedown stuffed
and Schtrappe counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Jon Melcher has been cut.#T1#
Schtrappe throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Melcher shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Schtrappe's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schtrappe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Melcher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schtrappe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schtrappe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Schtrappe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schtrappe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Melcher throwing strikes from guard but Schtrappe blocks nicely.
Melcher throwing strikes from guard but Schtrappe blocks nicely. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Melcher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Melcher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Melcher with a flurry of punches that miss.
Melcher throws a strike but Schtrappe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Schtrappe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Schtrappe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Melcher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schtrappe wants to pass the guard but Melcher is keeping the position.
Schtrappe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Melcher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schtrappe won't allow Melcher to get back to his feet.
Schtrappe is stalling in the full guard.
Schtrappe looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Schtrappe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Schtrappe cracks Melcher with a solid left hand.
Melcher is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schtrappe is controlling him.
Schtrappe stays in close to Melcher's body and controls the position.
Schtrappe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Melcher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schtrappe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Melcher works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Schtrappe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Melcher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schtrappe throws a strike but Melcher rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Schtrappe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Schtrappe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Schtrappe has his foot on Melcher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Melcher works his way back into a safe position though.
Schtrappe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Schtrappe controlling Melcher's posture.
Schtrappe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Melcher throws a big elbow that misses.
Melcher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Melcher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schtrappe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Melcher scoring with some ground and pound.
Melcher keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Schtrappe's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bach Schtrappe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Melcher's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Melcher misses with a takedown attempt - Schtrappe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Melcher shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Melcher dives in and grabs Schtrappe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schtrappe pushes down on Melcher's head and hops out.
Bach Schtrappe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Melcher.
Melcher has a takedown stuffed.
Schtrappe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Melcher is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schtrappe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Melcher backs away, Schtrappe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Melcher misses with a takedown attempt
and Melcher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Melcher with a poor takedown
letting Schtrappe counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Melcher is rocked!
Melcher has a takedown stuffed.
Melcher is still on wobbly legs! Can Schtrappe finish him?
Melcher is breathing heavily.
Melcher dives in for a single leg takedown but Schtrappe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Schtrappe throws a big counter combination but Melcher scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Melcher seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melcher will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab from Schtrappe finds it's way through Melcher's defenses.
Melcher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Schtrappe counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Melcher has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bach Schtrappe!
Bach Schtrappe very nearly forgot to thank Fury Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Jon Melcher stepped up to the mic, saying 'We tried. We failed. I guess it's back to the ol' drawing board!'.

Event: Madness MMA Clown Chaos 8
Date: Mar 29, 2017

#R1#
Muakbar misses with a wild combination.
Sosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muakbar defends it well.
Muakbar thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Muakbar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Haji Muakbar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muakbar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sosa is fending him off so far but Muakbar persists. Nope, Sosa circles away and we're back to standing.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Muakbar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Muakbar throws a right and a left that Sosa avoids nicely.
Muakbar lands a lovely overhand right.
Muakbar is looking to clinch.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Muakbar misses.
Sosa ducks under a wild hook from Muakbar.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muakbar misses with a hook. Sosa ducked under it nicely.
Muakbar just misses with a punch to the body.
Sosa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Muakbar misses with a few strikes there.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Muakbar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Muakbar misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Muakbar does it's job there.
Muakbar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sosa ducks under a wild hook from Muakbar.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Muakbar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Muakbar throws a nice looking combination but Sosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fighters circling - Muakbar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Muakbar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Muakbar tests Sosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot by Muakbar.
Sosa staying out of range there.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
A punch combination from Muakbar misses.
Sosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Muakbar misses with a straight left. #CL#
Muakbar rushes Sosa and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sosa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Muakbar walks away with a smile on his face. Sosa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sosa with the counter takedown but Muakbar avoids it easily.
Muakbar misses with a straight right.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Muakbar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Muakbar looks to land a left hand but Sosa moved out of range nicely.
Sosa feints the counter takedown.
Muakbar jabs at Sosa's body.
Sosa moves out of range as Muakbar strikes.
Nice body punch from Muakbar.
Muakbar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Muakbar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sosa, pushing him back against the cage.
Sosa jumps guard but Muakbar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Muakbar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sosa tries to pull guard but Muakbar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Haji Muakbar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nir Sosa.
Muakbar working aggressively here.
Sosa fails to pull guard.
Muakbar tries to throw a body punch but Sosa avoids it by throwing Muakbar back against the cage.
Muakbar working aggressively here.
Muakbar tries to throw a body punch but Sosa avoids it by throwing Muakbar back against the cage.
Sosa blocking some punches.
Muakbar misses with the head strike.
Muakbar swings wildly with an uppercut but Sosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muakbar throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muakbar.
Muakbar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sosas head.
Muakbar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muakbar misses with a body punch.
Muakbar throws a punch but it's blocked by Sosa. #TD2#
Sosa gets control of Muakbar's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sosa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sosa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muakbar throws a big right hand that misses.
Muakbar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sosa keeping moving, preventing Muakbar from controlling successfully.
Muakbar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haji Muakbar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Muakbar tries to clinch there but Sosa circles away.
Muakbar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muakbar tries to work over Sosa's front leg with a kick but Sosa checks it.
A jab from Muakbar does it's job there.
Muakbar throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Sosa counters with a takedown into side control.
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Sosa takes a little break here. Muakbar wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muakbar isn't going anywhere.#T1#
Muakbar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Muakbar regains half guard.
Muakbar controlling the position well.
Sosa controlling the pace. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Muakbar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Sosa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Muakbar pulls Sosa in to control the position.
Muakbar is trying to keep Sosa in close. #T3#
Sosa preventing the sweep.
Muakbar is controlling Sosa's posture.
Muakbar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sosa can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Muakbar jabs Sosa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sosa defending well as Muakbar loads up on a big left hand.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Muakbar just misses with a punch to the body.
Muakbar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sosa moves away.
Sosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Muakbar looks to score with a jab to the body but Sosa is just out of range.
Sosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muakbar defends it well.
Muakbar takes a swing at Sosa's ribcage but misses.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Muakbar throws a hook but Sosa blocks it.
Muakbar misses with a two punch combination.
Muakbar looks to score with a jab to the body but Sosa is just out of range.
Sosa ducks under a wild hook from Muakbar.
Sosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muakbar defends it well.
Muakbar misses with a looping right.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muakbar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Muakbar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muakbar.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Muakbar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
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 Haji Muakbar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Muakbar doesn't manage to clinch there - Sosa circles away.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Muakbar throws out a loose jab but Sosa uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Muakbar has managed to clinch.
Muakbar throws a punch but it's blocked by Sosa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muakbar.
Muakbar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muakbar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Muakbar breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Muakbar.
Sosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muakbar defends it well.
Muakbar misses with a hook. Sosa ducked under it nicely.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Muakbar pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Muakbar.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muakbar throws out the jab.
Sosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Muakbar throws a leg kick but Sosa sees it coming and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Muakbar.
Muakbar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Muakbar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Muakbar.
Sosa with the counter takedown but Muakbar avoids it easily.
Muakbar tries to clinch there but Sosa circles away.
Muakbar throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Sosa counters with a shoot takedown. Muakbar fights it but they end up in guard.
Muakbar looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Muakbar wants to hit a switch here but Sosa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Muakbar there!
Sosa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Muakbar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sosa controlling his opponent.
Sosa prevents Muakbar from getting the reversal.#T3#
Sosa controlling from the full mount.
Muakbar tries to reverse the position but Sosa maintains control.
Muakbar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sosa controlling his opponent. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Muakbar is desperately trying to improve his position but Sosa has a good base and remains in mount.
Haji Muakbar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muakbar tries to hold on but Sosa postures up.
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.
Sosa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nir Sosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muakbar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

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 Haji Muakbar.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Muakbar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: DUEL#53 Army vs Michaels
Date: Mar 19, 2017

#R1#
Carvalho clobbers Schtrappe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Carvalho checks a leg kick nicely.#TD#
Carvalho drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Carvalho misses with the ground and pound.
Schtrappe wants to control but Carvalho postures up.
Carvalho working the ground and pound but Schtrappe is defending the strikes.
Schtrappe takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Schtrappe controls the position for a moment.
Carvalho is looking to take a break and control but Schtrappe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carvalho working away.#T1#
Carvalho moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Schtrappe is not content to let Carvalho control the position.
Schtrappe takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Carvalho working the ground and pound.
Schtrappe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carvalho wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Carvalho with the ground and pound but Schtrappe regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Carvalho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Carvalho wants to pass to mount but Schtrappe is defending the position.
Carvalho looks to land a strike but Schtrappe avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Carvalho is fighting to break Schtrappe's control of his arms but Schtrappe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Carvalho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carvalho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carvalho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schtrappe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carvalho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Carvalho throws a big right hand that misses.
Carvalho postures up in Schtrappe's guard and throws a big left but Schtrappe blocks it.
Carvalho trying to control but Schtrappe is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carvalho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schtrappe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carvalho.
Carvalho makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Carvalho postures up in Schtrappe's guard and throws a big left but Schtrappe blocks it.
Carvalho tries to free his leg and advance position but Schtrappe is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho throws a strike but Schtrappe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Carvalho wants to improve his position but instead Schtrappe has moved into half guard. #T4##SUB#
Carvalho actively working from the bottom here.
Schtrappe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Carvalho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schtrappe working Carvalho over with strikes.
Schtrappe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Schtrappe wants to control but Carvalho is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carvalho trying to control from the bottom.
Schtrappe prevents Carvalho from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Carvalho dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Carvalho. Schtrappe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carvalho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Schtrappe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carvalho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carvalho throws a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Carvalho.
Schtrappe ducks right into an uppercut from Carvalho.
Carvalho misses with a looping right.
Carvalho moves out of range of the body kick from Schtrappe.
Carvalho throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Schtrappe's head.
Schtrappe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Carvalho on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Carvalho.
Schtrappe misses with an uppercut. Carvalho saw that one coming.
Schtrappe cracks Carvalho with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Carvalho throws a hook but Schtrappe avoids it easily.
It seemed like Schtrappe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Carvalho has his takedown stuffed
letting Schtrappe counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Schtrappe misses
and Carvalho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Schtrappe.
Schtrappe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carvalho.
Carvalho throws a low kick but Schtrappe moves out of range easily.
Carvalho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schtrappe can do to turn this around?
Carvalho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Carvalho misses with a hook. Schtrappe ducked under it nicely.
Carvalho scores with a hook.
Carvalho throws a low kick but Schtrappe moves out of range easily.
Bach Schtrappe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Schtrappe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carvalho lands some shots froms side control.
Schtrappe takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T2#
Carvalho throws an elbow but Schtrappe slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Carvalho tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Carvalho has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Carvalho lands a few punches from side control.
Carvalho working the ground and pound.
Schtrappe avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Carvalho.
Schtrappe takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Schtrappe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Carvalho tries for a kimura but Schtrappe is defending well. #T3#
Carvalho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schtrappe keeps working.
Schtrappe managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Carvalho. #SUB#
Carvalho goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Schtrappe has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Carvalho but great work by Schtrappe.
Carvalho is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Schtrappe off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvalho scores with strikes from the back. #T4#
Schtrappe just trying to survive but Carvalho is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Carvalho is looking for the choke from the back position but Schtrappe is controlling his hands well.
A lull in the action here.
Schtrappe tries to escape the position.
Carvalho loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Schtrappe hold on?
Carvalho wants to control but Schtrappe is keeping busy.
Schtrappe looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Gustavo Carvalho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!#SUB#
Schtrappe is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Carvalho dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Carvalho does it's job there.
Carvalho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carvalho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schtrappe counters with a nice uppercut.
Schtrappe throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Carvalho counters with a nice double leg into side control. Schtrappe won't be happy with that.
Carvalho trying to control the position but Schtrappe is working away.
Schtrappe is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Schtrappe takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Schtrappe avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Carvalho.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schtrappe takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1##SUB#
Carvalho tries for a kimura but Schtrappe is defending well.
Carvalho throwing strikes but Schtrappe manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Schtrappe working the ground and pound.
Carvalho can't do much from the bottom here.
Carvalho manages to get back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Schtrappe connects with a nice short shot to Carvalho's temple. #SUB2#
Schtrappe is looking for a kimura here.
Carvalho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Carvalho is trying to maintain the position but Schtrappe is very close to passing his half guard.
Schtrappe is trying to control the action in half guard but Carvalho is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Carvalho wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Carvalho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schtrappe pulls his head out easily.
Schtrappe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Carvalho actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Carvalho is trying to maintain the position but Schtrappe is very close to passing his half guard.
Schtrappe moves nicely into side control.
Schtrappe working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Carvalho looks to move to half guard but instead Schtrappe has passed into mount! Damn!
Carvalho wants to control but Schtrappe is having none of it.
Carvalho is desperately trying to improve his position but Schtrappe has a good base and remains in mount.
Schtrappe is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Carvalho slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Schtrappe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carvalho keeps working. #T4#
Schtrappe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carvalho with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Carvalho wants to control but Schtrappe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schtrappe trying to control the action but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Schtrappe is pressing down on Carvalho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carvalho is holding on for now. #SUB#
Carvalho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carvalho wants to control but Schtrappe is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schtrappe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bach Schtrappe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schtrappe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bach Schtrappe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carvalho 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Carvalho!
Gustavo Carvalho was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DUEL#50 Overstreet vs Puno
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Kiddi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Schtrappe 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.
Kiddi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Schtrappe counters with a leg kick.
Kiddi swings widly with a right hand
and Schtrappe counters with a two punch combo.
Kiddi throws a body punch but Schtrappe moves out of range.
Kiddi misses with a jab to the body
and Schtrappe counters with a low kick, right behind Kiddi 's knee. #CL#
Kiddi has Schtrappe up against the cage in a clinch.
Kiddi blocks an uppercut.
Schtrappe misses with the head strike.
Kiddi struggles to land a body shot inside as Schtrappe controls his hands.
Schtrappe misses with a punch to the body.
Kiddi misses with a punch to the body.
Schtrappe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Kiddi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiddi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kiddi lands with a right to the head.
Schtrappe prevents a body shot from Kiddi. #T1#
Schtrappe prevents a body shot from Kiddi.
Kiddi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kiddi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kiddi throws a punch but it's blocked by Schtrappe. #BC#
Kiddi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kiddi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kiddi throws a wild body kick that Schtrappe sees coming a mile off.
Schtrappe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kiddi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Schtrappe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Schtrappe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Schtrappe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kiddi is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kiddi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schtrappe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schtrappe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schtrappe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Schtrappe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Kiddi throws a head kick but Schtrappe moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schtrappe throws a wild body kick that Kiddi sees coming a mile off.
Kiddi cracks Schtrappe with a good jab.
A big right from Kiddi misses.
Schtrappe thinks about the counter body kick.
Schtrappe throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiddi.
Kiddi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schtrappe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kiddi is looking to clinch but Schtrappe is avoiding it.
Schtrappe throws a counter combo.
Kiddi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kiddi staying out of range there.
Kiddi is looking to chop away at Schtrappe's legs.
A little jabbing left from Schtrappe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kiddi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Schtrappe throws a jab when Kiddi was well out of range.
Schtrappe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kiddi feints and then cracks Schtrappe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schtrappe down.
Kiddi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Kiddi misses with a looping left.
That kick from Schtrappe tenderised Kiddi's leg. Kiddi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kiddi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schtrappe's sensitive parts.
Kiddi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Kiddi.
Galdra Kiddi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schtrappe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiddi.
Schtrappe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kiddi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Schtrappe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kiddi's knee momentarily.
Kiddi misses with a double jab
and Schtrappe counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Galdra Kiddi has been cut.
Kiddi has a takedown stuffed.
Schtrappe throws a solid leg kick but Kiddi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Schtrappe.
Kiddi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T4#
Kiddi slips under a jab.
Kiddi lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiddi looks to throw the jab but Schtrappe is out of range.
Schtrappe is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kiddi misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schtrappe! But no joy.
Kiddi throws the kick towards the body but Schtrappe avoids it.
Kiddi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kiddi scores with the left hand. Schtrappe knows he should have avoided that one.
Schtrappe takes one to the chin there.
Kiddi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schtrappe unleashes a big counter combination but Kiddi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kiddi checks a leg kick.
Kiddi misses with an uppercut. Schtrappe saw that one coming.
Kiddi misses with a body shot.
Kiddi throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiddi. Schtrappe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schtrappe only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Galdra Kiddi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Galdra Kiddi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kiddi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kiddi throws a jab when Schtrappe was well out of range.
Schtrappe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Schtrappe tries to keep at a distance but Kiddi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kiddi working aggressively here.
Kiddi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kiddi misses with the head strike.
Kiddi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kiddi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schtrappe misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schtrappe misses with a punch to the body.
Schtrappe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schtrappe misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Schtrappe fails to land. #BC#
Kiddi manages to break the clinch.
Kiddi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Schtrappe counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Kiddi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schtrappe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Schtrappe blocks a head kick by Kiddi.
Schtrappe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kiddi lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schtrappe. Kiddi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kiddi misses the shot to the body.
Kiddi lands a nice shot that snaps Schtrappe's head back.
Kiddi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Schtrappe blocks the body kick.
Schtrappe throws out a counter right but Kiddi avoids it with no problem.
Kiddi wants to slow Schtrappe down by chopping away at his legs.
Schtrappe walks into a stiff left hand from Kiddi.
Kiddi throws a jab but it's blocked by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe tries a low kick but Kiddi avoids it.
Kiddi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Schtrappe sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Schtrappe swats away the attempt to clinch by Kiddi.
Schtrappe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kiddi throws a body shot but no joy.
Schtrappe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiddi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Schtrappe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kiddi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schtrappe avoids it really well and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Schtrappe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kiddi feints and then cracks Schtrappe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schtrappe down.
Kiddi throws out a leg kick but Schtrappe moves out of range and Kiddi only half commits.
Schtrappe tries a quick counter leg kick but Kiddi is wise to it.
Kiddi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schtrappe can do to turn this around?#T3#
Schtrappe slips under a jab from Kiddi.
Schtrappe avoids the head kick by Kiddi.
Schtrappe feints a counter leg kick.
Kiddi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bach Schtrappe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schtrappe lands a front kick.
An inside leg kick from Kiddi misses.
Kiddi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Schtrappe on the side of the head.
Schtrappe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kiddi throws a body shot but no joy.
Schtrappe looks to land a body kick but Kiddi moved away.
Kiddi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kiddi.
Schtrappe avoids the body shot from Kiddi.
Kiddi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kiddi there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Schtrappe throws a leg kick but Kiddi sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiddi throws a good cross that connects.
Kiddi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kiddi is looking to wear down Schtrappe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Schtrappe dips to his left and cracks Kiddi with an uppercut!
A bone on bone clash there as Schtrappe blocks the leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kiddi misses with a wild combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Schtrappe, right into the meat.
Schtrappe throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiddi.
Kiddi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schtrappe flicks out a counter leg kick but Kiddi steps away.
A big right from Schtrappe misses.
Kiddi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schtrappe was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiddi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Galdra Kiddi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Galdra Kiddi'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Kiddi misses.
Kiddi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kiddi drops his hands momentarily and Schtrappe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Schtrappe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kiddi misses with a low kick as Schtrappe jumps back.
Kiddi misses with a hook to the body
and Schtrappe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kiddi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kiddi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schtrappe manages to avoid it.
Schtrappe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kiddi misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schtrappe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kiddi just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Kiddi - just one landing.
Kiddi is looking to chop away at Schtrappe's legs.
A big left from Kiddi misses. #T1#
Kiddi misses with a wild body shot.
Kiddi slips under a jab.
Kiddi defending well as Schtrappe loads up on a big left hand.
Galdra Kiddi is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Schtrappe as he connects with a hook.
Schtrappe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kiddi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Schtrappe sprawls and moves away.
Kiddi lunges at Schtrappe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Schtrappe's hand.
Kiddi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Schtrappe counters with a good low kick that Kiddi was not able to check.
Schtrappe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kiddi throws a sloppy body shot
and Schtrappe counters with a slapping leg kick.
A low kick from Kiddi is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kiddi misses with a hook. Schtrappe ducked under it nicely.
Kiddi misses with a body kick.
Galdra Kiddi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Schtrappe misses with a looping right.
Kiddi looks to score with a jab to the body but Schtrappe is just out of range.
Schtrappe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Schtrappe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kiddi is able to avoid easily.
Schtrappe walks into a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kiddi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kiddi throws a chopping leg kick but Schtrappe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kiddi misses with an uppercut.
Schtrappe throws out a counter right but Kiddi avoids it with no problem.
Kiddi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kiddi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schtrappe 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.
A jab lands there for Kiddi.
Schtrappe moves out of range as Kiddi throws a body kick.
Kiddi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Kiddi throws an off balance right hand
and Schtrappe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schtrappe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Schtrappe misses the jab.
Kiddi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schtrappe throws out a counter right but Kiddi avoids it with no problem.
Kiddi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kiddi scores with a nice right hand.
A clash of legs there as Schtrappe blocks the low kick.
Schtrappe throws out a counter right but Kiddi avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Schtrappe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schtrappe looks to throw the jab but Kiddi is out of range.
Schtrappe looks to score with a jab to the body but Kiddi is just out of range.
Schtrappe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Schtrappe catches Kiddi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Schtrappe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Schtrappe 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.
Schtrappe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Kiddi throws a body punch but Schtrappe moves out of range.
Schtrappe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Schtrappe throws a hook but Kiddi avoids it easily.
A big left from Schtrappe misses.
Schtrappe avoids the head kick by Kiddi.
Kiddi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Schtrappe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kiddi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Schtrappe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schtrappe swats away the attempt to clinch by Kiddi.
Bach Schtrappe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kiddi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Schtrappe.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bach Schtrappe.
Well Kiddi 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Galdra Kiddi!
Our winner, Galdra Kiddi, 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: Ascension 0304
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
LeFleur looks to score with a jab to the body but Specter is just out of range.
Specter is looking to slow LeFleur down with leg kicks.
Specter lands a nice shot to the body.
Specter 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.
Specter throws a leg kick but LeFleur checks it.
Specter throws a lazy uppercut
and LeFleur counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Harvey Specter has been cut.#CL2#
Specter has LeFleur up against the cage in a clinch.
Specter has a couple of punches blocked by LeFleur.
LeFleur letting Specter take a breather here.#BC#
LeFleur manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from LeFleur misses.
LeFleur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Specter.
Specter wants to counter with a clinch but LeFleur pushes him away.
Specter throws an overhand right that lands on LeFleur's shoulder, as LeFleur tries to avoid the shot.
A good leg kick by Specter. #T1#
Specter misses with a double jab
enabling LeFleur to counter with a crisp jab.
Specter tries to bum rush LeFleur with a series of wild strikes but LeFleur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Specter shoots for a takedown but LeFleur saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Specter lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab from Specter.
The fighters circling - Specter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Specter misses with a straight right.
LeFleur stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and LeFleur wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Specter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with LeFleur, pushing him back against the cage.
Specter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A frustrated look appears on LeFleur's face as he tries to break the clinch.
LeFleur tries to score a body lock takedown but Specter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
LeFleur wants to break the clinch but can't.
LeFleur blocks an uppercut.
Specter tries a body shot but LeFleur blocks it. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Specter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Specter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of LeFleur backwards.
Specter throws a head punch that misses.
Specter has a couple of punches blocked by LeFleur.
LeFleur can't break the clinch.
Specter works on LeFleur's body with a couple of short punches.
Specter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Specter throws a punch but it's blocked by LeFleur.
LeFleur is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Specter is defending well.#BC#
LeFleur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Specter.
Specter misses with a few strikes there.
LeFleur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LeFleur blocks a jab.
Specter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Specter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T3#
LeFleur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from LeFleur misses the target.
LeFleur looks to land a left hand but Specter moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Specter drives through with a takedown into LeFleur's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
LeFleur wriggles free and stands up.
LeFleur scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
LeFleur throws a body shot but no joy.
Specter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LeFleur throws out the jab.
LeFleur throws a sloppy head kick and Specter moves out of range easily.
LeFleur needs to keep his hands up - Specter had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LeFleur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Specter manages to avoid it.
Specter throws a body punch but LeFleur moves out of range.
LeFleur misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
A shot to the body from Specter misses
and LeFleur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Specter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Allen LeFleur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Specter.
LeFleur connects with a looping right hand.
Specter connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Specter forces LeFleur back against the cage and clinches.
LeFleur is looking for a takedown.
Specter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Specter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Specter trying to control the position but instead, LeFleur has worked for underhooks and has pushed Specter into the cage.
LeFleur is trying to push Specter away but Specter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on LeFleur's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Specter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Specter.
LeFleur is looking for a takedown.
LeFleur is breathing heavily.
LeFleur is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harvey Specter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harvey Specter's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Specter.
LeFleur keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
LeFleur was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
LeFleur is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
LeFleur lands with a right hand.
Specter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Harvey Specter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Specter.
Specter tried to score with a low kick but LeFleur checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeFleur misses with a straight right.
LeFleur avoids the body shot from Specter.
Specter throws a shot to the body.
LeFleur lunges at Specter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Specter's hand. #T1#
Specter lands a jab to LeFleur's midsection.
Specter looks for a takedown but LeFleur sprawls well.
Specter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Specter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LeFleur keeps the fight on the outside.
Specter throws an off balance right hand
and LeFleur counters with a stiff right hand.
Specter tries to land a leg kick but LeFleur saw it coming and moves away.
Specter thuds a left hand into LeFleur's body.
LeFleur throws out a loose jab but Specter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Specter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
LeFleur misses the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as LeFleur blocks the leg kick.
Specter thuds a left hand into LeFleur's body.#T2##TD2#
Specter shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. LeFleur manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeFleur avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Specter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
LeFleur has momentary wrist control but Specter slips an elbow through the middle.
LeFleur keeping moving, preventing Specter from controlling successfully.
Specter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Specter content to stall in guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Specter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Specter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Specter trying to control but LeFleur is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Specter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but LeFleur checks it well.
Allen LeFleur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Specter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Specter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from LeFleur finds it's way round the side to connect with Specter's head.
Specter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeFleur. #TD2#
Specter feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T4#
Specter trying to control the position from guard on top but LeFleur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Specter throws an elbow that misses. LeFleur uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Specter's guard. Nice move by LeFleur!#REVR##SUB2#
Specter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. LeFleur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Specter working a defensive guard but LeFleur passes into half guard. #SU#
LeFleur escapes and gets back to his feet.
LeFleur lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Specter doesn't manage to clinch there - LeFleur circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Harvey Specter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Harvey Specter's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
LeFleur lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
LeFleur scores with a jab to the body.
Specter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LeFleur throws a head kick but Specter moves out of range.
Specter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Specter is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down LeFleur rather than just go for the knockout.
LeFleur keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
LeFleur was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Specter needs to keep his hands up - LeFleur had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Specter misses with a two punch combination.
LeFleur appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Specter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
LeFleur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Specter.
A low kick from Specter misses
and LeFleur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Allen LeFleur is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
LeFleur tries a head kick but it misses.
LeFleur wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
LeFleur scores with a nice head shot.
Specter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LeFleur is fending him off so far but Specter persists. Nope, LeFleur circles away and we're back to standing.
Specter takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Specter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Specter just misses with a punch to the body.
Specter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Specter wants to counter with a clinch but LeFleur pushes him away.
Specter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from LeFleur.
LeFleur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Specter scores with a hook to the body. LeFleur takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Specter has LeFleur up against the cage in a clinch.
Specter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2##BC#
LeFleur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Specter throws a chopping leg kick but LeFleur manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Specter looks to land a right hand but LeFleur moved out of range.
LeFleur scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Specter misses with a straight right.
Specter lands a right hook to the body.
LeFleur chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Specter can pounce on him.
LeFleur lands with a kick to the temple. Specter shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
LeFleur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Specter.
Specter misses with a jab to the body
and LeFleur counters with a right hand to the body.
Specter staying out of range there.
Specter tries to clinch but LeFleur moves out of range. #T3#
Specter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
LeFleur throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Specter moves into the clinch.
Specter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Specter misses with some punches.
LeFleur letting Specter take a breather here.
LeFleur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harvey Specter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
LeFleur wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
LeFleur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Specter misses with an uppercut
and LeFleur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Specter scores with a jab to the body.
Specter scores with a punch to the head.
Specter with a poor takedown
and LeFleur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Allen LeFleur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Specter.
LeFleur cracks Specter with a good jab.#ROC#
Specter is rocked!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Specter switches off momentarily and LeFleur cracks him with a monster right hand! Specter topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as LeFleur dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by LeFleur!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Allen LeFleur!
Allen LeFleur decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Madness MMA 11 Pain Train
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Wilkins misses with a few strikes there.
Wilkins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wilkins throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Sosa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilkins is retaining full guard.
Sosa controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkins controls Sosa momentarily but Sosa frees himself.
Wilkins controlling Sosa's posture. #T1#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wilkins wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sosa manages to pass to side control.
Wilkins wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilkins wants to get back to full guard but Sosa has passed into side control.
Wilkins is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sosa is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T2#
Wilkins tries to reverse the position but Sosa maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sosa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wilkins is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Wilkins tries to improve his position but instead Sosa has taken his back!
Sosa is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Wilkins tries to roll but Sosa sticks to his back.
Sosa keeps control of the position easily here as Wilkins tries to buck him off.
Wilkins rolls, trying to escape but Sosa keeps control of the position.
Wilkins keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Sosa is not going to allow Wilkins to sit and survive in this position.
Sosa has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wilkins's body.
Wilkins tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilkins is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sosa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nir Sosa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Wilkins looks to land a combination but Sosa avoids it well.
Wilkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wilkins fails with the takedown.
No joy there for Wilkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sosa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilkins can do to turn this around?
Wilkins thows a leg kick but Sosa checks it #TD#
and Sosa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wilkins won't be happy with that.
Wilkins is looking to get back to his feet here but Sosa is keeping cool and he's managed to take Wilkins's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nir Sosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wilkins is trying to stand back up. #T1#
Sosa is riding his opponent, not letting Wilkins buck him off.
Sosa gets his hands free as Wilkins looks to control.
Wilkins is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sosa has good solid back control here.
Sosa keeps control of the position as Wilkins tries to break free.
Wilkins trying to control the action but Sosa just sinks the hooks in. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wilkins rolls, trying to escape but Sosa keeps control of the position.
Sosa slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Sosa is hanging on to Wilkins's back as he tries to escape.
Wilkins just trying to survive but Sosa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wilkins wants to escape the position.
Sosa not allowing Wilkins to control his hands.
Wilkins is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sosa is staying active.
Sosa is trying to stick to Wilkins's back but Wilkins is turning into Sosa. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sosa's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wilkins.
Wilkins landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Wilkins throws a strike but Sosa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Sosa preventing the sweep.
Sosa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wilkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sosa looking to pass the guard.
Sosa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wilkins wants to control the position but Sosa says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sosa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wilkins is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Wilkins wants to get back to full guard but Sosa has passed into side control.
Wilkins tries to improve position but can't.
Sosa content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wilkins tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sosa presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilkins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nir Sosa dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wilkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Sosa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wilkins won't be happy with that.
Wilkins is looking to reverse the position.
Wilkins being controlled for a moment.
Sosa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sosa working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkins tries to bench press Sosa off him but Sosa keeps the position. #T1#
Wilkins is still trying to improve position.
Wilkins struggling a bit here.
Wilkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilkins is looking to reverse the position.
Wilkins sneaks back into half guard.
Wilkins has a hand on Sosa's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sosa takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Wilkins prevents Sosa from taking his back.#T2#
Sosa controlling the pace for now.
Wilkins tries to hold on but Sosa pushes him away.
Wilkins is desperately trying to improve his position but Sosa has a good base and remains in mount.
Wilkins tries to hold on but Sosa pushes him away. #T3#
Sosa manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wilkins to take his back!
What can Wilkins do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Wilkins trying to control the action but Sosa just sinks the hooks in.
Sosa controls the action.
Wilkins trying to control the hands but Sosa won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Wilkins's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #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.
Sosa is not going to allow Wilkins to sit and survive in this position.
Sosa controlling well, preventing Wilkins from escaping the position.
Sosa has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wilkins's body.
Wilkins is in bad spot here.
Sosa trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wilkins doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilkins is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jay Wilkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sosa has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wilkins's body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nir Sosa!
Nir Sosa gave a mention to Fury Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Ascension 0211
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
LeFleur blocks a jab.
Gold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LeFleur.
LeFleur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gold scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gold connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed LeFleur momentarily.
Gold throws a series of punches but LeFleur moves out of range.
Gold scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
LeFleur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
LeFleur uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gold has time to react.
Allen LeFleur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeFleur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gold swinging wildly here.
Gold misses with a lunging right hand
and LeFleur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gold lands with a hook. LeFleur tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
LeFleur moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
LeFleur lands with a right hand.
Gold keeps LeFleur at a distance using the push kick.
LeFleur avoids the body shot from Gold.
LeFleur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gold shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with LeFleur but LeFleur pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gold looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gold cracks LeFleur with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LeFleur.
Gold lands a jab-cross combination.
LeFleur swings for the body but Gold moves out of range. #T2#
Gold slips under a jab.
LeFleur walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Left hook, right uppercut from LeFleur.
Gold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeFleur.
Gold missing with a left hand there. LeFleur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
LeFleur throws a sloppy head kick
and Gold counters with a three punch combo that has LeFleur backing up. LeFleur nods at Gold to acknowledge the strikes.
Gold has a takedown stuffed.
LeFleur throws a body punch but Gold moves out of range.
LeFleur avoids a punch combination nicely.
LeFleur fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gold looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Gold scores with a crisp jab that stopped LeFleur in his tracks. #CL#
Gold gets a clinch. #TD2#
LeFleur wants the takedown. Gold is fighting it off but LeFleur persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gold's guard against the cage.#ES#
Gold has his feet on LeFleur's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Gold loads up on a big right hand but LeFleur slips the punch.
LeFleur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gold tests LeFleur's chin there with a solid looking 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!
Gold avoids the body shot from LeFleur.
Gold is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LeFleur.
LeFleur sizes up Gold with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
LeFleur moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gold throws out a loose jab but LeFleur uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
LeFleur takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gold is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
LeFleur gets cracked there but stands up to it.
LeFleur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LeFleur throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gold throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LeFleur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gold!
Gold scores with a jab.
LeFleur defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gold.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Gold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gold ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gold misses with an uppercut. LeFleur saw that one coming.
LeFleur let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Allen LeFleur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gold lands with a cross. #CL#
Gold forces LeFleur back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Gold dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gold misses with a lunging right hand
and Gold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick lands from LeFleur.
Gold shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and LeFleur counters with a stiff right hand.
Gold is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LeFleur.
A little jabbing left from LeFleur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gold scores with a nice right hand.
Gold is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LeFleur.
Gold moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLeFleur.
LeFleur takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gold, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeFleur throws a lazy uppercut
and Gold counters with a left to the body.
Nice defenses there by Gold.
Gold with a nice cross.
LeFleur listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Gold connects with a crisp jab.
Gold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Gold.
LeFleur tries to score with a low kick but Gold moves his leg out of the way.
A swing and a miss from LeFleur.
LeFleur ducks under a wild hook from Gold.
LeFleur throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gold counters with a two punch combo.
A jab from LeFleur misses. #TD#
Gold shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. LeFleur manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gold sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
LeFleur working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gold.
LeFleur preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gold trying to control the position from guard on top but LeFleur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gold lands a couple of digs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeFleur is looking to stand up but Gold isn't so interested in that idea.
Gold throwing strikes from guard but LeFleur blocks nicely.
Gold distracts LeFleur with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Gold trying to control but LeFleur is working from the bottom.
LeFleur preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
LeFleur keeping moving, preventing Gold from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gold postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gold wants to control from the top but LeFleur keeps moving.
Gold postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
LeFleur avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A lazy left from Gold finds it's target.#CL#
Gold moves into range and clinches up with LeFleur.
Gold lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gold lands a left hand that snaps the head of LeFleur backwards.
Gold content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gold misses with the head strike.
Gold controlling the action here for a moment.
LeFleur wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gold throws a head punch that misses.
Gold lands a right hand.
Gold lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Gold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gold throws a right hand that misses
and LeFleur counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gold connects with a good right hand that stumbles LeFleur. LeFleur circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Gold dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
LeFleur misses with an uppercut.
LeFleur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gold throws out the jab.
LeFleur takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
LeFleur slips under a jab from Gold.
Good standup being displayed there by LeFleur as he connects with a hook.
Gold dips to his left and cracks LeFleur with an uppercut!
Gold throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by LeFleur.
LeFleur throws a combination that misses
and Gold counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold with a nice cross.
Gold throws a body punch but LeFleur moves out of range.
The fighters circling - LeFleur throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Gold rushes LeFleur and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
LeFleur looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gold softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
LeFleur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gold bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps LeFleur's head backwards.
Gold swings for the body but LeFleur moves out of range.
Gold takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Gold closes the distance and clinches.
LeFleur lands with a left to the head.
Gold scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Gold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gold throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LeFleur.
Gold throws a leg kick which misses LeFleur's front leg but catches the back leg as LeFleur tries to avoid it.
LeFleur slips under a jab from Gold.
LeFleur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gold.#T2#
LeFleur checks the leg kick.
Gold throws a nice looking combination but LeFleur bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gold misses the jab.
LeFleur misses with a straight right.
LeFleur pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LeFleur can do to turn this around?
LeFleur throws a low kick but Gold moves out of range easily.
Gold tests LeFleur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
LeFleur ducks under a wild hook from Gold.
LeFleur takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gold connects with a body shot.
LeFleur misses with a hook. Gold ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Gold misses with a hook
and LeFleur counters with a three punch combo that has Gold backing up. Gold nods at LeFleur to acknowledge the strikes.
LeFleur tries a head kick but it misses.
Gold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gold scores with a body shot.
Gold cracks LeFleur with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jack Gold is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jack Gold is winning the standup battle so far.
LeFleur scores with a decent looking hook.
Gold throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck LeFleur on the side of the head.
LeFleur connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gold's hands.
Gold misses with a looping right.
LeFleur doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gold slips under a jab.
LeFleur blocks a jab.#T4#
Gold lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gold staying out of range there.
Allen LeFleur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gold misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Gold as he connects with a hook.
LeFleur throws an off balance right hand
and Gold counters with a nice body shot.
Gold takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gold throws an overhand right that lands on LeFleur's shoulder, as LeFleur tries to avoid the shot.
Good exchange - Gold coming out on top.
LeFleur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gold.
Gold tries to score a power double leg takedown but LeFleur sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gold somewhat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Gold showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gold 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Gold!
In his post fight interview, Jack Gold started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DUEL#43 Silver vs Haack
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Munoz tries a head kick but it misses.
Schtrappe tries to land a leg kick but Munoz saw it coming and moves away.
Munoz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schtrappe circles away quickly and effectively.
Munoz cracks Schtrappe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Munoz throws a leg kick that misses.
Schtrappe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Munoz.
Munoz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A low kick from Munoz is predictable there
and Munoz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Munoz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Schtrappe is out of range and Munoz settles back down.
Schtrappe thinks about the counter body kick.
A low kick from Munoz misses
and Schtrappe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Munoz throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munoz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schtrappe.
As Munoz backs off Schtrappe throws a huge counter combo but Munoz manages to avoid it all.
Schtrappe with a jab.
Munoz misses with a few strikes there.
Munoz is looking to chop away at Schtrappe's legs.
It seemed like Schtrappe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Munoz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schtrappe circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Munoz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Munoz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Munoz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Schtrappe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A solid leg kick lands there for Schtrappe.
Munoz throws a poor cross that misses
and Schtrappe counters with a left and a right that stings Munoz.
Munoz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Schtrappe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Munoz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Schtrappe counters with a nice leg kick.
Schtrappe scoring well with a low kick there.
Munoz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Schtrappe counters with a series of strikes. Munoz will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#
Munoz is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Schtrappe.
Oh Munoz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Munoz is breathing heavily.
A head kick by Munoz misses
and Schtrappe counters with a thumping low kick.
Munoz seems to have got his legs back now.
Munoz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Munoz misses the body punch
and Schtrappe counters with a thumping low kick.
A good leg kick by Schtrappe.
Munoz takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Munoz. Those never looked like landing.
Munoz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Munoz takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Schtrappe clinches.
Schtrappe throws a punch but it's blocked by Munoz.
Munoz wants to break free but Schtrappe has control.
Schtrappe throws a punch but it's blocked by Munoz.
Schtrappe throws a punch but it's blocked by Munoz.
Schtrappe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Schtrappe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Munoz backwards.
Munoz wants to get back to striking at distance but Schtrappe won't allow it.
Munoz blocks an uppercut.
Schtrappe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schtrappe throws a punch but it's blocked by Munoz. #T3#
Schtrappe lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Schtrappe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Schtrappe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Munozs head. #BC#
Munoz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Munoz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Munoz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Schtrappe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Munoz's knee momentarily.
Munoz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Schtrappe avoids the head kick by Munoz.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Schtrappe checks a leg kick.
Schtrappe only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Schtrappe as he connects with a hook.
Munoz throws a head kick that misses #KD2#
and Schtrappe counters with a nice right hand that sends Munoz toppling to the canvas! Munoz scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Schtrappe finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schtrappe misses with a wild combination.
Jackson Munoz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Schtrappe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Munoz under the eye.
Munoz throws a big shot that misses.
Schtrappe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Munoz tries to bum rush Schtrappe with a series of wild strikes but Schtrappe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Munoz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Munoz throws a lazy head kick
letting Schtrappe counter with a right hand.
Munoz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schtrappe! But no joy.
Schtrappe lands a jab to the head.
Schtrappe delivers a nice body kick.
Schtrappe lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Munoz falls backwards - clearly groggy! Schtrappe dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bach Schtrappe!
Bach Schtrappe managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fury Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

Event: DUEL#41 Army vs Hallick
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Schtrappe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Schtrappe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coach buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schtrappe wants to land a leg kick but Coach is out of range.
Schtrappe throws out a leg kick but Coach moves out of range and Schtrappe only half commits.
Coach lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Schtrappe.
Coach dips to his left and cracks Schtrappe with an uppercut!
Coach wants to clinch
and Schtrappe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schtrappe gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Coach counters with a nice uppercut.
Schtrappe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coach.
Schtrappe tries to clinch
and Schtrappe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Schtrappe is looking to slow Coach down with leg kicks.
Coach checks the leg kick nicely there.
Coach throws a leg kick
and Schtrappe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coach misses with a hook.
Schtrappe throws a hook but Coach avoids it easily.
Schtrappe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Coach throws a shot from downtown. Schtrappe moves away and avoids it.
Coach throws a sloppy head kick and Schtrappe moves out of range easily.
Coach connects with a looping right hand.
Schtrappe throws a poor cross that misses
and Coach counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Coach slips under a jab from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe misses with a leg kick
and Coach counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coach looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jab from Coach.
Coach swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schtrappe ducks right into an uppercut from Coach.
Schtrappe swats away the attempt to clinch by Coach.
Schtrappe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Schtrappe misses the shot to the body.
Coach swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Schtrappe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coach.
Schtrappe was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Schtrappe connects with a single shot there.
Nice straight punches there by Coach. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Coach.
Schtrappe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Coach. That one must have hurt.
Coach is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Schtrappe throws a leg kick which misses Coach's front leg but catches the back leg as Coach tries to avoid it.
Coach misses with a hook
and Schtrappe counters with a low kick, right behind Coach 's knee.
Coach misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Schtrappe to counter with a crisp jab.
Coach jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Coach cracks Schtrappe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Coach slips a jab and a cross from Schtrappe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coach swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Schtrappe.#T4#
Schtrappe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Schtrappe misses with a looping left.
Coach misses with a wild combination.
Schtrappe throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Coach to counter with a crisp jab.
Schtrappe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coach moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Coach throws a nice looking combination but Schtrappe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Coach throws a jab but it's blocked by Schtrappe.
Coach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schtrappe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Coach wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Head Coach dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Schtrappe slips a jab and a cross from Coach.
Coach scores with a jab to the body.
Schtrappe scores with a leg kick.
Coach is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schtrappe can do to turn this around?
Schtrappe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Schtrappe misses with an uppercut
and Coach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schtrappe misses with a combination
and Schtrappe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coach misses with a few strikes there.
Head Coach is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Coach.
Coach cracks Schtrappe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Schtrappe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Schtrappe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Coach.
Schtrappe throws a body punch but Coach moves out of range.
Schtrappe throws a lazy right hand but Coach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coach with a hook.
Coach misses with a hook
and Schtrappe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Coach lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Schtrappe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Coach throws a series of punches but Schtrappe avoids them all with ease.
Coach scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Coach tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schtrappe defends well and Coach ends up having to push Schtrappe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Schtrappe misses with an uppercut
and Coach counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Schtrappe might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Coach has got the better of the exchanges.
Coach connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Coach dives in and grabs Schtrappe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schtrappe pushes down on Coach's head and hops out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Coach. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Coach.
Schtrappe keeps Coach at a distance using the push kick.
Schtrappe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coach's hands.
Schtrappe swings widly with a right hand
and Coach connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schtrappe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coach stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Schtrappe throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Coach counters with a nice body kick.
Crunch! Schtrappe slams his shin into Coach's torso.#T3#
Coach shoots in for a double leg but Schtrappe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Head Coach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schtrappe tries a low kick but Coach avoids it.
Schtrappe 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.
Coach dodges the punch combination from Schtrappe.
Coach was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Schtrappe loads up on a big right hand but Coach slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Coach misses its target.
Coach misses with a looping right.
Coach cracks a nice hook into Schtrappe's ribs.
Schtrappe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Coach has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Coach plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Coach connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Schtrappe's hands.
Coach misses with an uppercut
and Schtrappe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schtrappe throws a right hand that misses
and Coach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coach blocks the body kick.
Coach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coach moves out of range of the leg kick from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe scores with a nice right hand.
Head Coach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coach throws a sloppy head kick and Schtrappe moves out of range easily.
Schtrappe misses the jab.
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 Head Coach will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Schtrappe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coach misses with a looping right.
Schtrappe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Coach lands a nice hook to Schtrappe's body. Schtrappe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Schtrappe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coach.
As Schtrappe backs away, Coach returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Schtrappe missing with a left hand there. Coach was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schtrappe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Coach's calf.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coach.
A little jabbing left from Schtrappe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schtrappe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Schtrappe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coach blocks a low kick nicely.
Coach throws a good cross that connects.
Schtrappe tries a low kick but Coach avoids it.#T1#
Coach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coach.
Coach throws a good cross that connects.
Bach Schtrappe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coach throws a hook but Schtrappe blocks it.
It seemed like Schtrappe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coach checks a leg kick.
Coach missing with a left hand there. Schtrappe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe throws a leg kick but Coach sees it coming and moves out of range.
Schtrappe gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Coach to counter with a crisp jab.
Schtrappe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coach.#T2#
Schtrappe misses with a combination #CL#
and Coach counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Coach gets through Schtrappe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Schtrappe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Coach unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schtrappe lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Coach trying to stall but Schtrappe improves his position.
Schtrappe swings wildly with an uppercut but Coach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schtrappe's elbow.
Coach blocking some punches.
Schtrappe lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coach.
Coach lands an elbow inside that Schtrappe shrugs off.
Coach has Schtrappe pushed against the cage.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schtrappe.
Coach wants a takedown.
Schtrappe misses with a punch to the body.
Schtrappe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Coach looking to throw knees to the head but Schtrappe is blocking nicely.
Coach using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Schtrappe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Coach stalls.
Coach cracks Schtrappe with a nice body shot.
Schtrappe misses with the head strike.
Schtrappe lands a left hand.
Coach lands with a right to the head.
Schtrappe misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Coach blocks an uppercut.
Schtrappe dodges an elbow strike from Coach.
Schtrappe can't find room to land a body shot as Coach controls the action.
Coach drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot in the inside from Schtrappe.
Head Coach is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Head Coach has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Coach lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schtrappe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Coach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Coach - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Schtrappe has a couple of punches blocked by Coach.
Coach landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bach Schtrappe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schtrappe.

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 Head Coach.
Well Coach 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Head Coach!
Head Coach got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: DUEL#32 Silver vs Summers 2
Date: Dec 30, 2016

#R1#
Schtrappe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Worm.
Schtrappe loads up on a big right hand but Worm slips the punch.
Worm fails to land the takedown.
Schtrappe slaps away a takedown attempt from Worm, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grey Worm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schtrappe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Schtrappe moves into the clinch.
Worm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schtrappe prevents the takedown attempt. #T1#
Worm is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Schtrappe is defending well.
Schtrappe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Schtrappe misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Worm has clasped his hands together around Schtrappe's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Worm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schtrappe keeps working.
Schtrappe tries to improve position but can't.
Schtrappe keeping his opponent close.
Schtrappe tries to bench press Worm off him but Worm keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schtrappe parries the strikes from Worm easily there. Worm is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Schtrappe to escape. #T2##SUB#
Worm has an Americana. Schtrappe didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Worm is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Worm hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Grey Worm!
Our winner, Grey Worm, 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: MFN 365: MFN Olympics Rd 2
Date: Dec 15, 2016

#R1#
Greenthumb ducks under a wild hook from LeFleur.
LeFleur throws a nice looking combination but Greenthumb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Greenthumb looks to throw the jab but LeFleur is out of range.
LeFleur digs a good body shot into Greenthumb's ribs.
Greenthumb throws out a loose jab but LeFleur uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeFleur appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Greenthumb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greenthumb throws a leg kick but LeFleur moved away.
Greenthumb slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeFleur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greenthumb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
LeFleur lands with an uppercut that bounces Greenthumb off the cage and back into range.
Greenthumb tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
LeFleur connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Greenthumb momentarily. #TD2#
Greenthumb closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Greenthumb lands in his opponent's guard.
Greenthumb trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
LeFleur has momentary wrist control but Greenthumb slips an elbow through the middle.
Greenthumb with a flurry of punches that miss.
LeFleur working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Greenthumb.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greenthumb throwing strikes from guard but LeFleur blocks nicely.
Greenthumb trying to control but LeFleur is working from the bottom. #T2#
Greenthumb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
LeFleur avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Greenthumb trying to control the position from guard on top but LeFleur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greenthumb content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
LeFleur avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Greenthumb throws a big right hand that misses.
LeFleur keeping moving, preventing Greenthumb from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Greenthumb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LeFleur works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Greenthumb trying to control the position from guard on top but LeFleur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LeFleur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greenthumb moves away.
Greenthumb checks a leg kick.
LeFleur moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGreenthumb.
Greenthumb throws a half hearted mid kick.
Greenthumb throws a good cross that connects.
LeFleur throws a big shot that misses.
Greenthumb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Greenthumb misses with an uppercut.
LeFleur appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Greenthumb throws a shot from downtown. LeFleur moves away and avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Greenthumb.
Greenthumb is clearly trying to counter these attacks from LeFleur with a body shot.#T4#
LeFleur lands an overhand right.
Greenthumb catches LeFleur with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Greenthumb chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before LeFleur can pounce on him.
LeFleur moves out of range of the strikes.
LeFleur misses with a straight right.
Greenthumb tries a head kick but it misses.
LeFleur throws a lazy head kick
and Greenthumb counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from LeFleur misses #KD2#
and LeFleur is countered with a crisp right hand from Greenthumb that sends him to the canvas! Greenthumb follows him to the mat into side control. #CUT2#
It looks like Allen LeFleur has been cut.
Greenthumb trying to control the action but LeFleur is working from the bottom.
Greenthumb throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and LeFleur works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doctor Greenthumb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Allen LeFleur's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A cross from Greenthumb lands.
LeFleur looks to score with a jab to the body but Greenthumb is just out of range.#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Greenthumb and LeFleur goes tumbling to the canvas! Greenthumb follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Greenthumb is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. LeFleur doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Greenthumb.
Greenthumb throws a strike but LeFleur avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T1#
Greenthumb postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
LeFleur keeping moving, preventing Greenthumb from controlling successfully.
Greenthumb trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but LeFleur manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greenthumb controls LeFleur momentarily but LeFleur frees himself.
Greenthumb lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Greenthumb with a flurry of punches that miss.
Greenthumb trying to control but LeFleur is working from the bottom.
Greenthumb looking to sit in guard and control but LeFleur gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Greenthumb working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. LeFleur doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. LeFleur manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Greenthumb tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB2#
Greenthumb working for a triangle but LeFleur defends it easily.
Greenthumb is trying to keep LeFleur in close.
LeFleur wanted to stand there but Greenthumb had control of the position.
LeFleur postures up.
Greenthumb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Greenthumb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Greenthumb has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Greenthumb wants to hit a switch here but LeFleur passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Greenthumb there!
Greenthumb wants to control but LeFleur is having none of it.
Greenthumb keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greenthumb keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doctor Greenthumb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Allen LeFleur's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Greenthumb lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Greenthumb 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.
LeFleur throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LeFleur throws a sloppy body shot
and Greenthumb counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. LeFleur is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Greenthumb avoids the body shot from LeFleur.
It seemed like Greenthumb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
LeFleur scores with a jab to the body.
Greenthumb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Greenthumb takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from LeFleur.
Greenthumb takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Doctor Greenthumb has been cut.
Greenthumb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and LeFleur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
LeFleur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Greenthumb! But no joy.
Greenthumb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeFleur.
LeFleur throws a head kick but Greenthumb moves out of range.
Greenthumb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
LeFleur lands with a shot to the body.
Doctor Greenthumb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LeFleur dips to his left and cracks Greenthumb with an uppercut!
Greenthumb takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Allen LeFleur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greenthumb shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts LeFleur as he jumps to the side.
Greenthumb throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Greenthumb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LeFleur throws a shot from downtown. Greenthumb moves away and avoids it.
LeFleur staying out of range there.
LeFleur cracks the inside of Greenthumb's front leg.
LeFleur lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greenthumb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Greenthumb swings widly with a right hand
and LeFleur counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Greenthumb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Greenthumb takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T3#
LeFleur lands with a shot to the body.
LeFleur fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Greenthumb misses the jab.
A jab lands there for LeFleur.
Greenthumb throws a hook but LeFleur blocks it.
LeFleur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greenthumb.
LeFleur was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Greenthumb lunges at LeFleur with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by LeFleur's hand.
LeFleur misses with a hook. Greenthumb ducked under it nicely.
LeFleur misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Greenthumb counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
LeFleur defending well as Greenthumb loads up on a big left hand.
LeFleur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Greenthumb throws a lazy right hand but LeFleur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
LeFleur swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Allen LeFleur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greenthumb takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Greenthumb throws a hook to the side of LeFleur's head but LeFleur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
LeFleur scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeFleur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Greenthumb.
LeFleur is looking to counter punch.
Greenthumb needs to keep his hands up - LeFleur had a free shot at his head there.#KD#
LeFleur waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Greenthumb. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Greenthumb to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC#
Greenthumb is rocked!
Greenthumb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DUEL#28 Business vs Tango
Date: Dec 11, 2016

#R1#
Tupper is looking to clinch.
Sosa with the counter takedown but Tupper avoids it easily.
Tupper throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Sosa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tupper wants to get back to his feet.
Sosa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tupper scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Sosa manages to mount him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper trying desperately to get to his feet. #T1#
Sosa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tupper trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sosa content just to control the position here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tupper is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Sosa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tupper really wants to buck Sosa off and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tupper is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Sosa has taken his back!#T3#
Tupper is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sosa.
Tupper trying to get back to his feet but Sosa is in full control for now.
Tupper is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sosa.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupper trying to get back to his feet but Sosa is in full control for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sosa has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tupper wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nir Sosa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tupper tries to close the distance and clinch but Sosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Tupper pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tupper throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
so Sosa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tupper wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sosa manages to pass to side control.
Sosa content to control rather than advance.
Tupper is trying to stand back up but Sosa is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tupper lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tupper.
Tupper tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Sosa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sosa prevents Tupper from getting back to his feet.
Tupper is wriggling around but Sosa manages to pass to half guard. #T2#
Sosa is controlling the pace.
Tupper tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Sosa manages to move to mount!
Tupper is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #T3#
Sosa content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Sosa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tupper is trying to stand but he's just given Sosa his back.
Tupper is trying to get back to his feet but Sosa has full control of the position and if anything, Tupper has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sosa controlling the positon.
Tupper trying to get back to his feet but Sosa is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nir Sosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Tupper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Tupper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tupper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tupper defends it well.
Tupper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sosa takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tupper clinches with his opponent.
Sosa tries to pull guard but Tupper won't allow it. #BC#
Tupper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Tupper closes the distance but Sosa moves to the side #TD2#
and Sosa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tupper's guard.
Sosa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sosa is standing up over Tupper. Tupper looks to escape but Sosa dives into side control.
Sosa prevents Tupper from escaping the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T2#
Tupper is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sosa has just dragged him back down to the mat.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tupper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sosa with the counter takedown but Tupper avoids it easily.
A head kick from Tupper lands but Sosa takes it in his stride.
Tupper throws a right and a left that Sosa avoids nicely.
Tupper is looking to clinch but Sosa is avoiding it.
Sosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sosa feints the counter takedown.
Tupper doesn't manage to clinch there - Sosa circles away.
Sosa with the counter takedown but Tupper avoids it easily.#T3#
Sosa keeps the fight on the outside.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tupper tries a low kick but Sosa avoids it.
Tupper tries to clinch there but Sosa circles away.
Sosa feints the counter takedown.
A head kick from Tupper lands but Sosa takes it in his stride.
Tupper looks to clinch #TD2#
and Sosa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sosa.
Sosa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #ES#
Tupper pushes Sosa off and scrambles back to his feet.
Tupper wants to clinch but Sosa slips to the side#TD2#
and Sosa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sosa.
Tupper is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sosa dives into side control. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVR#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bobby Tupper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tupper gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Tupper really wants to buck Sosa off and get back to his feet.
Sosa content just to control the position here.
Tupper is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DUEL#28 Business vs Tango
Date: Dec 11, 2016

#R1#
Schtrappe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunter.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Schtrappe enables Hunter to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Schtrappe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hunter looking to sit in guard and control but Schtrappe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Hunter has his foot on Schtrappe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schtrappe works his way back into a safe position though.
Hunter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Schtrappe is trying is best to control the position here.
Schtrappe is refusing to be controlled, as Hunter sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Hunter is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Hunter is trying to work for a kimura but Schtrappe is defending well. #T1#
Hunter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schtrappe's head.
Hunter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hunter prevents Schtrappe from improving his position.
Hunter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hunter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Schtrappe is looking for a sweep. Hunter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schtrappe is not content to let Hunter control the position.
Schtrappe trying to control here.
Hunter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hunter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hunter thows a huge punch but Schtrappe dodges it nicely.
Hunter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hunter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hunter throwing shots but Schtrappe is blocking nicely.
Hunter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter moves nicely into side control.
Hunter is trying to ground and pound but Schtrappe uses the momentary lack of control by Hunter to regain half guard.
Hunter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hunter has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Factory. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Hunter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schtrappe is just riding it out for now. Hunter eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Hunter misses with a head shot. Schtrappe uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Schtrappe is keeping the position.
Hunter pushes down on Schtrappe's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Hunter is working for a kimura but Schtrappe is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hunter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schtrappe defending well though.
Hunter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schtrappe's head.
Hunter is controlling the pace.
Schtrappe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hunter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hunter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Schtrappe trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Hunter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Hunter takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Schtrappe fails to land.
Hunter wants a takedown.
Schtrappe working aggressively here.
Hunter blocks a body shot from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe prevents the takedown attempt.
Schtrappe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bach Schtrappe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Hunter.
Schtrappe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hunter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schtrappe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hunter misses with a takedown attempt
and Schtrappe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schtrappe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hunter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schtrappe circles away quickly and effectively.
Hunter tries to clinch up
and Schtrappe counters with an inside leg kick.
Justin Hunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Hunter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hunter wants to clinch up but Schtrappe keeps it at a distance.
Bach Schtrappe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunter misses with a series of wild punches.
Hunter shoots in looking for a takedown but Schtrappe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hunter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hunter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Schtrappe counters with a left to the body.
Hunter is breathing heavily.
Hunter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schtrappe tries to avoid it but Hunter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schtrappe to the ground. Schtrappe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Schtrappe slips a jab and a cross from Hunter.
Schtrappe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Schtrappe scores with a jab.
Schtrappe is looking to clinch but Hunter is avoiding it.
Hunter tries to counter by closing the distance.
Schtrappe connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Schtrappe.
A low kick from Schtrappe is predictable there
and Hunter counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter throws a wild body kick that Schtrappe sees coming a mile off.
Hunter tries to bum rush Schtrappe with a series of wild strikes but Schtrappe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Hunter backs away, Schtrappe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Schtrappe lands with an overhand left.
Schtrappe scores with a decent looking hook.
Hunter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hunter throws a right and a left that Schtrappe avoids nicely.
Nice jab there from Schtrappe.
Hunter throws a right hand that Schtrappe ducks under and follows up with a left that Schtrappe also avoids with ease.
Hunter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Schtrappe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hunter goes for a double leg but Schtrappe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Schtrappe continues to drive forward.#T3#
Hunter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schtrappe was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunter.
Hunter closes the distance but Schtrappe moves to the side
and Schtrappe counters with a nice body kick.
Hunter tries to move into range but Schtrappe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hunter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunter throws a body shot but no joy.
Schtrappe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hunter misses with a wild combination.
Schtrappe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hunter just manages to avoid it.
Hunter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schtrappe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Justin Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schtrappe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hunter closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hunter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hunter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Schtrappe - the referee stops the clock and Hunter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Schtrappe. Hunter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hunter throws a series of punches but Schtrappe moves out of range.
Hunter misses with a takedown
and Schtrappe counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schtrappe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hunter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Schtrappe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Schtrappe cracks the inside of Hunter's front leg.
Hunter fails with the takedown.
Schtrappe connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bach Schtrappe dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Schtrappe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Schtrappe.
Hunter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schtrappe's waist but Schtrappe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hunter off to one side.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses
and Schtrappe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bach Schtrappe is winning the standup battle so far.
Schtrappe tests Hunter's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#
Hunter is rocked!
Schtrappe looks for the body kick but Hunter saw that one coming.
Hunter is still on wobbly legs! Can Schtrappe finish him?
Schtrappe cracks a nice hook into Hunter's ribs.
Hunter misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Schtrappe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Schtrappe rushes Hunter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schtrappe.
Hunter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hunter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bach Schtrappe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Hunter.#T1#
Schtrappe swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Schtrappe after a bit of a struggle.
Schtrappe working aggressively here.
Hunter is trying to drag Schtrappe to the mat but Schtrappe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Schtrappe presses Hunter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hunter seems to have recovered his senses.
Schtrappe lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Schtrappe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schtrappe lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunter.
Schtrappe gets underhooks to prevent Hunter's takedown attempt.
Hunter tries for a takedown but Schtrappe manages to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Schtrappe - that landed with a thud.
Schtrappe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunter can do to turn this around?
Schtrappe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Schtrappe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Schtrappe scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Schtrappe lands a right hand.
Schtrappe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schtrappe lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Schtrappe lands a shoulder strike.
Schtrappe dips a shoulder and cracks Hunter with a mighty uppercut! Hunter falls back against the cage and Schtrappe unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hunter is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Schtrappe screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bach Schtrappe!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bach Schtrappe thanked Fury Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Justin Hunter was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back!'.

Event: DUEL#23 Garavito vs Riccuito
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Mendes.
No joy there for Mendes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Schtrappe feints a counter leg kick.
Mendes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mendes throws a right and a left that Schtrappe avoids nicely.
It seemed like Schtrappe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mendes throws a series of punches but Schtrappe moves out of range.
Mendes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Schtrappe misses with a low kick as Mendes jumps back.
Schtrappe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mendes misses with a hook. Schtrappe ducked under it nicely.
Mendes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Schtrappe counters with a solid body kick.
Mendes misses with a double jab
and Schtrappe counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Mendes does no damage.
Mendes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schtrappe is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Mendes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mendes tries to move into range but Schtrappe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mendes walks into a stiff left hand from Schtrappe.#ROC2#
Mendes is rocked!
A decent looking cross lands there for Mendes.
Oh Mendes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendes misses with a double jab.
Mendes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Schtrappe counters with a huge right that knocks Mendes out cold! Schtrappe is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bach Schtrappe!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bach Schtrappe made sure he mentioned Fury Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: DUEL#22 Business vs Adrian
Date: Nov 20, 2016

#R1#
Kadota thows a leg kick but Sosa checks it #TD2#
and Sosa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kadota!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kadota is looking to regain half guard here but Sosa keeps moving and retains side control.
Sosa passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kadota!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Kadota tries to control Sosa's body but Sosa pushes him off. Kadota squirms to his side and now Sosa has his back!
Sosa keeps control of the position as Kadota tries to break free.
Sosa is trying to stick to Kadota's back but Kadota is turning into Sosa. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sosa's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kadota.
Kadota throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Kadota wants to control from the top but Sosa keeps moving.
Sosa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kadota trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kadota is looking to work some ground and pound but Sosa has wrist control.#T3#
Sosa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kadota controls the pace.
Sosa pulls Kadota in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kadota misses with a low kick as Sosa jumps back.
Sosa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kadota looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kadota throws out the jab.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Kadota pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kadota lands with a right hand.
Kadota misses with a straight left.
Kadota throws a leg kick that misses.
Sosa with the counter takedown but Kadota avoids it easily.#T4#
Kadota throws out a loose jab but Sosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kadota throws a hook but Sosa avoids it easily.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kadota lands a head shot.#TD#
Kadota gets the takedown into side control.
Kadota trying to control the action but Sosa is working from the bottom.
Sosa tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kadota working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
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!
Sosa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kadota.
The ground and pound from Kadota seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takashi Kadota dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kadota.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kadota misses with a body kick.
Sosa with the counter takedown but Kadota avoids it easily.
Kadota misses with a straight right. #TD#
Kadota shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sosa's guard.
Kadota throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sosa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kadota is fighting to break Sosa's control of his arms but Sosa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sosa keeping moving, preventing Kadota from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa seems keen to control Kadota's posture.#T1#
Kadota with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sosa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kadota puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kadota trying to control from Sosa's half guard. Sosa has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kadota throws a strike but Sosa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sosa preventing the sweep.
Takashi Kadota overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sosa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Sosa pushes down on Kadota's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kadota trying to control here.
Sosa stalling. #SUB#
Kadota looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Sosa content to control rather than advance.
Kadota tries to get to full guard but Sosa has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kadota throws a looping overhand right but Sosa ducks down to avoid it.
Sosa with the counter takedown but Kadota avoids it easily.
Nir Sosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kadota.
Sosa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kadota defends it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kadota, right into the meat.
Kadota tries to land a front kick but Sosa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kadota with a hook.
Sosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Sosa with the counter takedown but Kadota avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kadota throws a low kick but Sosa avoids it.
Sosa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kadota misses with an uppercut.
Sosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takashi Kadota dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kadota wants to slow Sosa down by chopping away at his legs.
Kadota keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sosa moves out of range as Kadota throws a body kick.
Sosa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Kadota pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sosa moves away from the strike by Kadota.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kadota throws a low kick, looking for Sosa's leg but Sosa calmly moves out of range.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Kadota pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Kadota scores with a takedown into Sosa's guard.
Kadota has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sosa has control of Kadota's left arm, preventing Kadota from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kadota works over Sosa with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Kadota scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kadota in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kadota works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kadota with the ground and pound but Sosa uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sosa pulls Kadota in to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kadota accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kadota looking to sit in guard and control but Sosa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2##SUB#
Kadota looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sosa passes into half guard.
Well, if Sosa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kadota wants to control the action here but instead Sosa manages to pass to full mount!
Sosa manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kadota to take his back!
Well, with Sosa on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kadota is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T3#
I would not like to be Kadota right now.
Kadota wants to control his opponent's hands but Sosa gets his hands free.
Kadota tries to escape but Sosa has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kadota just trying to survive but Sosa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kadota tries to break free.
Sosa biding his time, looking for the opening. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kadota breaks Sosa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kadota tries to free his leg and advance position but Sosa is retaining full guard.
Kadota is working hard here to advance position.
Kadota trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sosa is adopting a defensive guard.
Kadota with a flurry of punches that miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takashi Kadota showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kadota 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takashi Kadota!
Takashi Kadota was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: MFN 362: Olympics Round 1
Date: Nov 20, 2016

#R1#
Dall closes the distance and clinches up with LeFleur, looking for a takedown. Dall pushes LeFleur against the cage but LeFleur circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from LeFleur misses
and Dall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting LeFleur counter with a right hand.
LeFleur misses with a head kick.
Dall feints the counter takedown.
Dall is looking to clinch but LeFleur is avoiding it.
LeFleur takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and LeFleur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LeFleur connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Ryzen Dall has been cut.
LeFleur throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dall jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
LeFleur throws the left hand but Dall avoids the punch easily.
Ryzen Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeFleur throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Dall drives through with a takedown into LeFleur's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
LeFleur pushes Dall off and scrambles back to his feet. #T1#
Dall avoids a kick to the body.
LeFleur takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD2#
Dall shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in LeFleur's guard.
Dall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but LeFleur is retaining full guard.
Dall trying to control but LeFleur is working from the bottom.
Dall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dall is still trying to improve position.
Dall stops LeFleur from standing up. #T2#
Dall wants to control from the top but LeFleur keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
LeFleur is looking to stand up but Dall isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Dall gets a takedown into half guard.
Dall content to control rather than advance.
Dall tries to pass to full mount but LeFleur defends it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#T3#
Dall wants to lay and pray for a moment but LeFleur keeps working. #SUB2#
LeFleur is defending against the submission attempts here by Dall.
Dall stalling.
Dall is trying to control. LeFleur wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Dall is looking for a kimura but LeFleur is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dall to get the leverage.
Dall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but LeFleur does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Dall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, LeFleur has managed to free his arm - good work. #ES#
LeFleur makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
LeFleur takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling LeFleur to counter with a crisp jab.
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 Allen LeFleur will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryzen Dall's cut.
That's time! LeFleur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dall shoots and misses
and LeFleur counters with a left to the body.
Dall tests LeFleur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dall misses with a takedown attempt - LeFleur sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. LeFleur tries to avoid it but Dall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag LeFleur to the ground. LeFleur escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
LeFleur is looking to counter punch.
Allen LeFleur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryzen Dall.
LeFleur throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it.
Dall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LeFleur pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dall back to the cage. LeFleur follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dall getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Decent striking displayed by LeFleur there.
LeFleur throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall.
LeFleur tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LeFleur.
Dall goes for a double leg but LeFleur avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as LeFleur continues to drive forward.
Ryzen Dall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
LeFleur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dall goes for a double leg but LeFleur avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as LeFleur continues to drive forward.
Dall shoots in looking for a takedown. LeFleur tries to sprawl out of it but Dall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. LeFleur manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dall slips a straight right by LeFleur.
Allen LeFleur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LeFleur is fending him off so far but Dall persists. Nope, LeFleur circles away and we're back to standing.
Dall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. LeFleur tries to avoid it but Dall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag LeFleur to the ground. LeFleur escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
LeFleur misses with a straight right.
LeFleur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
LeFleur fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dall.
LeFleur throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
LeFleur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LeFleur scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dall in his tracks. #T2#
Dall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. LeFleur tries to avoid it but Dall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag LeFleur to the ground. LeFleur escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
LeFleur paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dall misses with a takedown attempt
and LeFleur counters with a leg kick.
Dall is breathing heavily.
Dall tries to clinch up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall dives in for a single leg takedown but LeFleur sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
LeFleur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LeFleur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dall can do to turn this around?
Dall shoots in for a double leg but LeFleur sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
LeFleur keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dall shoots for a takedown but LeFleur saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3##TD2#
Dall manages to get an easy takedown there - catching LeFleur on his heels. He'll look to pass LeFleur's guard now, I'm sure.
Ryzen Dall has got the better of the ground game so far.
LeFleur keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
LeFleur is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
LeFleur keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
LeFleur wants to stand up but Dall is controlling him.
Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LeFleur swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Dall wants to control from the top but LeFleur keeps moving.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but LeFleur is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dall lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
LeFleur stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and LeFleur wants it to stay on the feet.
Dall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Dall scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but LeFleur does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dall trying to control the pace.
Dall trying to control the action but LeFleur is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Allen LeFleur dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryzen Dall's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Dall swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by LeFleur.
LeFleur slaps away a takedown attempt from Dall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dall looks to throw the jab but LeFleur is out of range.
Allen LeFleur is winning the standup battle so far.
Dall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts LeFleur as he jumps to the side.
LeFleur moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and LeFleur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LeFleur.
A big left from LeFleur misses.
Dall walks into a stiff left hand from LeFleur.#T1#
Dall misses with a double jab
and LeFleur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dall is trying hard to land a takedown here. LeFleur sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Allen LeFleur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryzen Dall.
Dall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dall misses with a takedown attempt - LeFleur sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice sprawl there from LeFleur as Dall shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from LeFleur on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
LeFleur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dall.
LeFleur scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says LeFleur as he avoids it easily.
LeFleur slaps away a takedown attempt from Dall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dall has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC#
Dall is rocked!#T2#
LeFleur digs a good body shot into Dall's ribs.
LeFleur walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeFleur connects with a crisp jab.
Dall is still on wobbly legs! Can LeFleur finish him?
Dall takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Dall looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for LeFleur!#ES#
LeFleur explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD2#
Dall throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. LeFleur tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dall is in LeFleur's guard.#ES#
LeFleur has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dall has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
LeFleur breaks the clinch.
Dall with a poor takedown
and LeFleur counters with a nice uppercut.
LeFleur throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Dall crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Allen LeFleur!
Allen LeFleur tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: DUEL#19 Army vs Summers
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Schtrappe misses with a leg kick.
Frazier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Schtrappe to counter with a crisp jab.
Frazier throws out a loose jab but Schtrappe uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schtrappe! But no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Schtrappe.
Good exchange - Frazier coming out on top.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Frazier checks a leg kick.
A cross from Schtrappe lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schtrappe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Frazier blocks a jab.
Frazier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1##TD#
Frazier looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Schtrappe!#SU#
Frazier decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Frazier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schtrappe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Frazier 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.
Schtrappe throws an overhand right that lands on Frazier's shoulder, as Frazier tries to avoid the shot.
Frazier misses the shot to the body.
Frazier slips a straight right by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe tries to clinch up but Frazier circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Frazier.
Schtrappe is trying to counter with his kicks.#T2#
Schtrappe leaves Frazier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Frazier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frazier is looking to clinch but Schtrappe is avoiding it.
Schtrappe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Frazier stalks Schtrappe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Schtrappe's face. Schtrappe staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schtrappe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Frazier misses with the combination.
Frazier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Frazier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Frazier tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Schtrappe counters with a series of strikes. Frazier will be more careful next time no doubt.
Frazier tries to close the distance and clinch but Schtrappe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schtrappe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Frazier lands with a nice combination. Schtrappe backs away looking to recover.
Frazier 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.
Frazier misses with a head kick.
Schtrappe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Frazier's calf.
Frazier tries to land a front kick but Schtrappe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mo Frazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frazier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schtrappe looks to throw the jab but Frazier is out of range. #T4##CL#
Schtrappe tries to keep at a distance but Frazier has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hook to the body lands for Schtrappe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frazier.
Frazier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Schtrappe misses with the head strike.
Frazier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Schtrappe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Frazier wants a takedown.
Frazier wants to break free but Schtrappe has control.
Frazier has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Schtrappe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Schtrappe misses with a punch on the inside.
Schtrappe has a couple of punches blocked by Frazier.
Frazier has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Schtrappe after a bit of a struggle.
Schtrappe lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bach Schtrappe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Frazier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Frazier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mo Frazier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frazier slips under a jab from Schtrappe.
Frazier moves to clinch but Schtrappe breaks away
and Schtrappe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schtrappe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Schtrappe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schtrappe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier misses with a double jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frazier.
As Schtrappe looks to move away, Frazier throws a big counter combo but Schtrappe just gets out of the way.#T1#
Frazier checks the leg kick.
Bach Schtrappe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schtrappe cracks Frazier with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Schtrappe loads up on a big right hand but Frazier slips the punch.
Frazier on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Frazier dodges the punch combination from Schtrappe.
Frazier looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Schtrappe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Frazier was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Schtrappe misses with a hook
and Frazier makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Schtrappe really felt that one!
Frazier misses the jab.
Schtrappe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schtrappe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Frazier. Schtrappe does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Schtrappe pushes Frazier up against the cage in a clinch.
Schtrappe lands with a right to the head.
Frazier goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schtrappe prevents it.
Schtrappe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Frazier has Schtrappe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Schtrappe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Frazier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schtrappe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frazier wants to take the fight to the mat but Schtrappe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Frazier changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schtrappe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Schtrappe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frazier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Schtrappe misses. #T3#
Frazier misses with the body kick
and Schtrappe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#TD#
Frazier dives in and scores a takedown into Schtrappe's guard.
Schtrappe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schtrappe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Frazier wants to control from the top but Schtrappe keeps moving.
Frazier throwing strikes but missing.
Schtrappe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Schtrappe seems keen to control Frazier's posture.
Frazier trying to control but Schtrappe is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Frazier tries to free his leg and advance position but Schtrappe is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Schtrappe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Frazier appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Frazier is looking to wear down Schtrappe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Frazier fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schtrappe throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bach Schtrappe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Schtrappe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Frazier lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Frazier tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schtrappe defends well and Frazier ends up having to push Schtrappe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Schtrappe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Frazier throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Schtrappe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schtrappe throws an overhand right that lands on Frazier's shoulder, as Frazier tries to avoid the shot.
Schtrappe lands a glancing blow to the side of Frazier's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schtrappe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Frazier.
Schtrappe throws a shot from downtown. Frazier moves away and avoids it.
Schtrappe scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Frazier walks into a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Schtrappe misses the target.
Frazier feints a jab promting Schtrappe to slip. Frazier then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Schtrappe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice body kick there by Schtrappe.
Frazier just misses with a punch to the body.
Frazier throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Schtrappe counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frazier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schtrappe.
Frazier throws a hook but Schtrappe avoids it easily.
Schtrappe throws a counter combo.
Schtrappe throws a leg kick but Frazier sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Schtrappe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frazier.
As Frazier backs off Schtrappe throws a huge counter combo but Frazier manages to avoid it all.
Frazier catches Schtrappe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Schtrappe ducks under a wild hook from Frazier.
Schtrappe steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Schtrappe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Schtrappe moves into range and clinches up with Frazier.
Schtrappe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schtrappe throws a head punch that misses.
Schtrappe lands a hook that snaps the head of Frazier backwards.
Schtrappe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bach Schtrappe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Schtrappe has a couple of punches blocked by Frazier.
Frazier prevents a body shot from Schtrappe.
Frazier tries to break the clinch but Schtrappe is controlling the position.
Schtrappe swings wildly with an uppercut but Frazier uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Frazier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Schtrappe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Frazier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schtrappe misses with some punches.
Schtrappe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frazier backwards.
Schtrappe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schtrappe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frazier is looking for a takedown.
Frazier slows down the pace here.
Schtrappe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Schtrappe prevents the takedown attempt.
Frazier drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frazier has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Schtrappe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A hook to the body from Schtrappe. #T4#
Frazier wants to break free but Schtrappe has control.
Still in the clinch, Schtrappe scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Frazier is rocked!
Frazier tries to score a body lock takedown but Schtrappe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Oh Frazier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schtrappe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Schtrappe pushes Frazier against the cage. Schtrappe is working some dirty boxing. Schtrappe pushes off with a quick right hook! Frazier goes down! Frazier tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Schtrappe moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bach Schtrappe!
Bach Schtrappe gave a mention to Fury Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: EVO 274: Hess vs Veide
Date: Oct 26, 2016

#R1#
Maczynsky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dragunov avoids a kick to the body.
Maczynsky scores with a jab to the head.
Dragunov avoids the body shot from Maczynsky.
Dragunov blocks a head kick by Maczynsky.
Maczynsky moves out of range as Dragunov strikes.
Maczynsky throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maczynsky avoids the head kick by Dragunov.
Dragunov takes a swing at Maczynsky's ribcage but misses.
Dragunov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maczynsky lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dragunov throws an overhand right that lands on Maczynsky's shoulder, as Maczynsky tries to avoid the shot.
Maczynsky misses with an uppercut
and Dragunov counters with a head kick. That will keep Maczynsky thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragunov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Maczynsky throws the kick towards the body but Dragunov avoids it.#T1#
Dragunov slips under a jab from Maczynsky.
Dragunov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dragunov avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Maczynsky misses the target.
Dragunov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maczynsky checks a leg kick.
Maczynsky connects with a nice looking jab.
Maczynsky lands a big head kick that sends Dragunov to the canvas! Maczynsky follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Maczynsky!
A relieved looking Mike Maczynsky 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: DUEL#17 Myles vs Hunter 2
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Jab by Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 is looking to clinch.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Fighter 1 pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sosa checks a leg kick nicely.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Fighter 1 gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fighter 1 misses with a punch on the inside.
Sosa blocks an uppercut.
Sosa fails to pull guard.
Fighter 1 tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fighter 1 has a couple of punches blocked by Sosa.
Fighter 1 lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Fighter 1 breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Fighter 1 rushes Sosa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Fighter 1 escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fighter 1 shoots for a takedown but Sosa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Fighter 1 rushes Sosa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Sosa fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Sosa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fighter 1 uses from the top position.
Fighter 1 wants to pass the guard but Sosa is keeping the position.
Sosa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fighter 1 controls the pace.
Fighter 1 wants to stand but Sosa is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fighter 1 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sosa is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fighter 1 wants to get up but he can't break Sosa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fighter 1 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch but Sosa moves away #TD2#
and Sosa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fighter 1 is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sosa dives into side control. #REVR#
Fighter 1 is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sosa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sosa taking a breather here. #T3##ES#
Fighter 1 explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fighter 1 tries to clinch there but Sosa circles away.
Sosa with the counter takedown but Fighter 1 avoids it easily.
Fighter 1 fails with a takedown attempt.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fighter 1.
Sosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fighter 1 looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fighter 1. That's going to slow Sosa down. #CL#
Fighter 1 drives through and clinches with Sosa against the cage. #BC#
Fighter 1 breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Sosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fighter 1 tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sosa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fighter 1 throws a leg kick but Sosa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sosa feints the counter takedown.
Fighter 1 doesn't manage to clinch there - Sosa circles away.
Sosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fighter 1 defends it well.
Fighter 1 closes the distance but Sosa moves to the side #TD2#
and Sosa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fighter 1 is looking to stand up but Sosa isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sparring Fighter 1 dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A leg kick checked by Sosa.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick misses from Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch up.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Fighter 1 pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fighter 1 misses with a two punch combination.
Sosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fighter 1 moves in looking to clinch but Sosa pushes him off.
A leg kick checked by Sosa.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch but Sosa moves out of range.
Fighter 1 fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Fighter 1.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1##BC#
Fighter 1 pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter 1 wants to slow Sosa down by chopping away at his legs.
Fighter 1 changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sosa tries to avoid it but Fighter 1 manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sosa to the ground. Sosa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch there but Sosa circles away.
Sosa feints the counter takedown.
Fighter 1 tries for a takedown but Sosa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fighter 1 throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fighter 1 is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sosa can do to turn this around?
Nice takedown defense from Sosa. No joy for Fighter 1 on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparring Fighter 1. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch there but Sosa circles away.
Fighter 1 fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Sosa keeps the fight on the outside.
Sosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fighter 1 defends it well.
Sparring Fighter 1 is winning the standup battle so far.
Fighter 1 tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch up.
Fighter 1 fails to land the takedown.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch up.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch but Sosa is having none of it.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Fighter 1 closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Sosa manages to pull guard.
Fighter 1 looking to sit in guard and control but Sosa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sosa sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Fighter 1 wants to stand and escape but Sosa is having none of it.
Nir Sosa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fighter 1 looking for a sweep. Not yet Fighter 1, not yet.
Fighter 1 is looking to stand up but Sosa isn't so interested in that idea.
Fighter 1 wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fighter 1 wants to stand but Sosa is controlling the position.
Sosa pushing down on Fighter 1's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sosa prevents Fighter 1 from standing back up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sosa is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch but Sosa is having none of it.
Sosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Fighter 1 has Sosa up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Fighter 1 breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sparring Fighter 1 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter 1 looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter 1 looks to land a right hand but Sosa moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nir Sosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fighter 1 moves to clinch but Sosa breaks away #TD2#
and Sosa counters with a shoot takedown. Fighter 1 fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Fighter 1 uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fighter 1 wants to clinch.
Fighter 1 tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sosa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fighter 1 tries to close the distance and clinch but Sosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter 1 wants to clinch.
Sosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fighter 1 defends it well.
Fighter 1 wants to clinch up but Sosa keeps it at a distance.
Sosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Fighter 1 wants to clinch up but Sosa keeps it at a distance.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter 1 moves in looking to clinch but Sosa pushes him off.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Fighter 1 pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fighter 1 fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Fighter 1 has Sosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Fighter 1 throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Fighter 1 escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sosa keeps the fight on the outside.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch up but Sosa circles away and keeps his distance.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fighter 1 fails to land the takedown.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Sosa circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Sosa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fighter 1 wants to get back to his feet.
Fighter 1 is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sosa jumps into side control!
Fighter 1 tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T3#
Fighter 1 tries to break free.
Fighter 1 wants to get back to his feet.
Sosa doesn't have the hooks in and Fighter 1 manages to turn into his guard.
Fighter 1 being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fighter 1 is looking to stand up but Sosa won't let him. #T4#
Sosa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fighter 1 will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Fighter 1 gets to his feet. Sosa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fighter 1 moves in looking to clinch but Sosa pushes him off.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fighter 1 is looking to clinch but Sosa is avoiding it.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch up.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch up but Sosa circles away and keeps his distance.
Fighter 1 throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A low kick from Fighter 1 misses #TD2#
and Sosa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fighter 1 wants to sweep but no luck.
Fighter 1 wants to stand and escape but Sosa is having none of it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nir Sosa!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Nir Sosa waved his t-shirt featuring Fury Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
Sparring Fighter 1 was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm still standing here, so you apparently didn't accomplish your goal.'.

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