Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: OFC 271: Tokyo Drift
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Archer loads up on a big right hand but Nanahara slips the punch.
Nanahara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Archer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Archer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nanahara.
Nanahara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nanahara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Archer.
Nanahara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nanahara moves away from the strike by Archer.
It looked like Nanahara was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nanahara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nanahara misses with a double jab
and Archer counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nanahara lands a nice shot that snaps Archer's head back.
Archer throws a body punch but Nanahara moves out of range. #T1#
Nanahara throws an overhand right that lands on Archer's shoulder, as Archer tries to avoid the shot.
Archer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Archer shoots in and drives through. Nanahara sprawls well.
Nanahara just misses with a punch to the body.
Nanahara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nanahara checks a leg kick.
Archer throws a leg kick but Nanahara sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Archer loads up on a big right hand but Nanahara slips the punch.
Nanahara fires out a quick counter leg kick but Archer just manages to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Archer.
Nanahara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nanahara jabs Archer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shuya Nanahara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nanahara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Archer.
Nanahara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Archer misses
and Nanahara counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Nanahara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Archer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nanahara scrambles back to his feet.
Nanahara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Archer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Nanahara misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archer takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Archer.
Nanahara motions for Archer to come forward. Nanahara throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nanahara misses with a looping right.
Nanahara looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nanahara thumps Archer with a low kick.
Archer with a poor takedown
and Nanahara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nanahara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Archer manages to avoid it.
Nanahara throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Nanahara tries a head kick but it misses.
Nanahara lands a nice hook to Archer's body. Archer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nanahara throws a half hearted mid kick.
Archer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nanahara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nanahara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Archer fails with a takedown attempt.
Shuya Nanahara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Archer.
Nanahara connects with a body shot.#T4#
Nanahara lands a two punch combo.
Nanahara fakes the leg kick and cracks Archer in the body.
Nanahara moves out of range of the leg kick from Archer.
Aaron Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nanahara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Archer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nanahara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Archer is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nanahara throws a body shot but no joy.
Nanahara lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nanahara scores with a nice strike.
Archer is still on wobbly legs! Can Nanahara finish him?
Nanahara cracks Archer on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Archer falls backwards against the cage. Nanahara follows up with more strikes that drop Archer to his knees. Nanahara keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Archer! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shuya Nanahara!
Post fight, an emotional Shuya Nanahara said 'There comes a time in every fighter's career where they must know when to walk away. That time for me is now. Thank you to all the fans and to the OFC for letting me end things in Tokyo. I will never forget this fight game or any of you!'.

Event: Madness MMA 15: Dead Memories
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Banana with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lundin feints and then cracks Banana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Banana down. #CL2#
Banana gets tackled into the cage by Lundin. Lundin maintains the clinch.
Banana lands a nice uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lundin.
Nice body punch from Lundin - that landed with a thud.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A shot in the inside from Lundin.
Banana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Banana takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lundin lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lundin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lundin.
Lundin lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lundin trying to land knees to the body.
Banana wants to break free but Lundin has control.
Lundin working Banana over with knees to the body.
Lundin tries to land a knee to the head but Banana blocks with his arms.
Lundin pushes Banana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lundin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Lundin. #T1#
Lundin is working Banana over against the cage.
Banana swings wildly with an uppercut but Lundin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lundin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Banana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banana lands a high kick!
Good leg kick by Lundin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick misses from Banana.
Lundin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Lundin.
A punch lands to the side of Lundin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lundin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Molly Banana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banana throws a head kick that misses.
Banana tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Lundin clinches.
Banana takes a shot to the head.
Banana can't find room to land a body shot as Lundin controls the action. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Lundin as the two fighters clinch.
Banana tries to circle away but Lundin has him pinned against the cage.
Lundin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Banana misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banana.
Lundin works on Banana's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Banana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banana looks to land a right hand but Lundin moved out of range.
Lundin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Banana's sensitive parts.
Lundin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Banana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lundin throws a series of punches but Banana moves out of range.
Banana seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lundin scores with a nice head shot.
Lundin tests Banana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Banana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banana throws a lazy head kick
and Lundin counters with a good low kick that Banana was not able to check.
Lundin works Banana's body with a nice hook.
Donk. Lundin catches Banana right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Banana doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lundin counters with a nice uppercut.
Banana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lundin connects with a leg kick. Banana looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A lazy left from Banana finds it's target.
Banana throws a lazy right hand but Lundin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lundin scores with a jab.
Lundin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Banana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banana shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lundin as he avoids it easily.
Banana thows a body kick. Lundin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lundin throws a leg kick but Banana sees it coming and moves out of range.
Banana throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banana throws a head kick but Lundin moves out of range. #T4#
Lundin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Banana's sensitive parts.
Banana throws a hook but Lundin avoids it easily.
Lundin throws a counter combo.
Cody Lundin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lundin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lundin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lundin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Banana throws a counter high kick but Lundin was just alert enough to avoid it.
Banana walks into a straight right hand from Lundin.
Banana misses with a straight left.
Lundin blocks a head kick by Banana.
Lundin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Banana is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Banana moves forwards but Lundin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lundin lands a two punch combo. #ROC2#
Banana is rocked!
Lundin throws an uppercut from hell that sends Banana clean off his feet! He's out cold! Lundin stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cody Lundin!
Cody Lundin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Molly Banana stepped up to the mic, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: OFC: Blood Night XXXIV
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Archer moves in looking to clinch but Chino pushes him off.
Archer takes one on the button.
Chino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chino lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL2#
Archer takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Chino breaks the clinch.
Chino blocks a head kick by Archer.
Chino moves out of range of the strikes.
Chino lands with a kick to the temple. Archer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
Chino scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#
Archer is rocked!
Chino lands a body shot.
Archer is still on wobbly legs! Can Chino finish him?
Chino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Archer blocks a jab.
Archer seems to have recovered his senses.
Chino thuds his right hand into Archer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Archer takes the fight into the clinch.
Archer trying to control the position but instead, Chino has worked for underhooks and has pushed Archer into the cage.#T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chino prevents a body shot from Archer. #BC#
Chino breaks from the clinch.
Alpa Chino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chino fails to land with a series of punches.
Archer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chino was well out of range. Poor timing from Archer.
Chino shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Archer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Archer drives through and clinches with Chino against the cage.
Archer tries to throw a body punch but Chino avoids it by throwing Archer back against the cage. #BC#
Chino breaks from the clinch.
Chino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chino thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Archer if he has to take too many more of those.
Some wild striking there from Chino. #T2#
A clash of legs there as Archer blocks the low kick.
Archer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chino defends it well.
Chino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chino throws a jab when Archer was well out of range.
Chino throws a sloppy head kick and Archer moves out of range easily.
Chino misses with an uppercut. Archer saw that one coming.
Chino lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Archer misses with a hook. Chino ducked under it nicely.
Chino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Archer slips a jab from Chino.
Chino misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Archer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chino misses with a hook. Archer ducked under it nicely.
Archer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chino is able to avoid easily.
Chino throws a counter high kick but Archer was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Archer, right into the meat.
Archer moves out of range of the leg kick from Chino.
Chino misses with a body kick.
Archer looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Archer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chino.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Chino.
Nice defenses there by Archer.
Alpa Chino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chino.
Archer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chino.
Chino throws a half hearted mid kick.
Archer throws a sloppy head kick and Chino moves out of range easily.
Archer misses with a straight left.
Archer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chino ducks under a wild hook from Archer.
Chino lands a jab to the head.
Chino throws a sloppy head kick
and Archer counters with a straight right hand.
A leg kick checked by Chino.
Archer walks into a left hand.
Archer walks into a straight right hand from Chino.
Archer misses with a leg kick.
Chino pivots, looking for a leg kick but Archer is out of range and Chino settles back down.
Archer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Archer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Chino darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Archer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Archer misses with a combination #KD#
and Chino counters with a nice right hand that sends Archer toppling to the canvas! Archer scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Chino finish him?!
Chino throws a leg kick
and Archer counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Archer misses.
Chino is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Archer gets the takedown into side control.
Chino takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Archer moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Archer tries to score with some ground and pound. Chino controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alpa Chino dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Chino throws a right and a left that Archer avoids nicely.
Archer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chino is able to avoid easily.
Archer misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Archer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chino napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Archer throws an elbow but Chino slips to the side and avoids it well.
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chino keeps working.
Chino regains half guard, as Archer was trying to land strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chino keeps working.
Archer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Archer stalling away here and it's allowed Chino to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Chino is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chino on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chino tries to get out of the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alpa Chino is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Archer.
Archer flicks out a counter leg kick but Chino steps away.
Chino tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Archer is able to avoid easily.
Archer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Archer tries a low kick but Chino avoids it.
Chino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chino connects with a good right hand that stumbles Archer. Archer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Archer 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.
Archer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Archer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chino is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Archer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chino wants to stand but Archer is controlling the position.
Archer sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Chino is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Archer dives into side control.
Archer misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Archer is trying to get an arm triangle but Chino is defending well. #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.
Archer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Chino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Archer can do to turn this around?
Archer trying to control the action but Chino is working from the bottom.
Chino regains half guard, as Archer was trying to land strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chino tries to kick Archer off but Archer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aaron Archer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Archer slips a jab and a cross from Chino.
Chino slips a straight right by Archer.
Chino misses with a hook. Archer ducked under it nicely.
Archer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Archer lands a jab to Chino's midsection.
Chino swings for the body but Archer moves out of range.
Chino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Archer circles away quickly and effectively.
Chino thuds his right hand into Archer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chino throws a chopping leg kick but Archer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chino throws a hook to the side of Archer's head but Archer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Archer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Chino thows a leg kick but Archer checks it #TD2#
and Archer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Archer's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Archer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Archer wants to control from the top but Chino keeps moving.
Archer controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Chino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Archer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chino.
Archer tries to close the distance and clinch but Chino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circling - Chino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Archer swinging wildly here.
Archer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chino.
Chino throws a leg kick but Archer checks it.
Archer thumps Chino with a low kick.
Chino scores with a head kick.
Archer misses with a series of wild punches.
Chino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chino throws a head kick but Archer moves out of range. #T3#
Archer connects with a high kick.
Archer looks to throw the jab but Chino is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Archer misses the target.
Archer tries to clinch but Chino is having none of it.
Chino fires out a quick counter leg kick but Archer just manages to avoid it.
Chino lands a high kick! #CL2#
Archer clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Chino manages to break the clinch.
Archer lands a glancing blow to the side of Chino's head.
Archer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Archer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chino throws a head kick that misses
and Archer counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Archer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Archer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Archer with a poor takedown
and Chino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Archer dodges the punch combination from Chino. #T4#
Chino on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Archer. Archer obviously looking to wear him down.
Chino throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chino throws a sloppy head kick and Archer moves out of range easily.
Chino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Archer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chino sprawls well initially but Archer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chino is trying to stand.
Archer trying to control the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aaron Archer.
I think Archer 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alpa Chino!
Alpa Chino thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DUEL#44 Grant vs Ibaka
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Ibaka misses with a looping right.
Manus Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant feints and then cracks Ibaka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ibaka down.
Grant throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grant scores with a kick to the midsection.
A low kick from Grant misses
and Ibaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick by Grant misses
and Ibaka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ibaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ibaka avoids it.
Ibaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Ibaka misses the shot to the body.
Grant slips a jab and a cross from Ibaka.
Grant takes a swing at Ibaka's ribcage but misses.
Ibaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Grant bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ibaka's head.
Grant connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant thumps Ibaka with a low kick.
Grant lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T1#
A jab from Ibaka misses.
Ibaka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibaka.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant lands a head kick. Ibaka smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Serge Ibaka has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Grant misses.
Grant is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ibaka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grant on the side of the head.
Ibaka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibaka is just out of range.
Grant swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ibaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ibaka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant misses with a head kick.
Grant moves out of range as Ibaka strikes.
Ibaka has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Grant misses the shot to the body.
Grant is looking to wear down Ibaka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibaka manages to avoid it.
Grant throws a series of punches but Ibaka avoids them all with ease.
Ibaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grant throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibaka.
Grant lands a nice hook to Ibaka's body. Ibaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grant shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ibaka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ibaka scores with a body shot.
Ibaka lands a glancing blow to the side of Grant's head.#CL2#
Ibaka has managed to clinch.
Grant trying to control the position but instead, Ibaka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grant into the cage.#BC#
Grant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grant lands with a slapping head kick. #T3#
Grant throws a sloppy body shot
and Grant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grant looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ibaka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ibaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ibaka looks to land a right hand but Grant moved out of range.
Grant lands a jab.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ibaka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ibaka throws a looping overhand right but Grant ducks down to avoid it.
Grant throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ibaka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grant with a body shot.
Ibaka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ibaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ibaka takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ibaka.
Grant throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ibaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Grant 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ibaka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T4#
Grant throws a right hand that misses
and Ibaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Grant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ibaka scores with a nice right hand. #ROC2#
Grant is rocked!
Ibaka moves away from the strike by Grant.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ibaka!
Oh Grant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ibaka takes one on the button.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibaka throws out the jab.
Grant closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grant throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibaka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grant scores with a shot to the body.
Grant swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Ibaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Grant falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ibaka counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Ibaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Serge Ibaka's cut.
That's time! Grant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ibaka throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grant seems to have got his legs back now.
Grant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibaka.
Serge Ibaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice cross by Ibaka.
Grant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Grant misses the shot to the body.
Grant throws a sloppy head kick
and Ibaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ibaka's corner calls for a 1-2. Ibaka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grant scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ibaka in his tracks.
Grant slips a jab from Ibaka.
Grant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ibaka.
Grant swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Ibaka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grant doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Grant misses with a body shot
and Grant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crunch! Grant slams his shin into Ibaka's torso.
Grant throws a nice head kick!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ibaka crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grant - the referee stops the clock and Ibaka gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grant. Ibaka manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Grant throws a sloppy head kick
letting Ibaka counter with a right hand.
Grant slips a straight right by Ibaka.
Grant looks to land a combination but Ibaka avoids it well.
Ibaka throws a series of strikes that have Grant backpedaling.
Grant throws a sloppy head kick and Ibaka moves out of range easily.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibaka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grant momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Ibaka. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Ibaka rushes Grant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ibaka has Grant pressed against the cage, preventing Grant from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ibaka misses with some punches. #T2#
Ibaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grant.#BC#
Grant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grant misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ibaka is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grant.
Ibaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Grant tries to keep at a distance but Ibaka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ibaka blocks it with crossed arms.
Ibaka stalling against the cage.
Ibaka avoids a wild elbow strike from Grant.
Grant can't find room to land a body shot as Ibaka controls the action.
Grant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ibaka.
Ibaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grants head. #CUT2#
It looks like Manus Grant has been cut.
Grant looking to stall.
A short left from Ibaka. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Ibaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ibaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ibaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Grant looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Grant is trying to break the clinch but Ibaka has him pressed against the cage.
Grant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Ibaka.
Ibaka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Ibaka.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ibaka as Grant tries to tie him up.
Serge Ibaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ibaka presses Grant against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grant stalling in the clinch but Ibaka improves position.
Ibaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grant tries to land knees in the clinch but Ibaka avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Ibaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grant darts in trying to clinch
and Ibaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Ibaka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grant misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grant throws a sloppy body shot
and Ibaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibaka cracks Grant with a good jab.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Ibaka.
Grant has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Grant gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Ibaka gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serge Ibaka! Serge Ibaka retains his bantamweight title!
Serge Ibaka decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: BFT-490
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Martin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Mellia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some wild striking there from Martin.
Mellia checks the leg kick.
Mellia is looking to counter punch.
Martin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Martin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mellia.
Martin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mellia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mellia slips a straight right by Martin.
Mellia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mellia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mellia misses with a body shot.
Martin lands with an uppercut that bounces Mellia off the cage and back into range.
Martin looks to land a right hand but Mellia moved out of range.
It looked like Mellia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mellia misses with a hook.
Martin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin misses with a straight right.
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Martin misses with the combination.
Martin throws a shot from downtown. Mellia moves away and avoids it.
Mellia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Martin connects with the punch.
Martin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Martin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martin misses with a hook. Mellia ducked under it nicely.
Mellia throwing a counter right hand but Martin manages to avoid it.
Mellia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Martin lands a jab to the nose.
Mellia misses with a wild body shot.
Mellia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mellia lands a jab to the head.
Mellia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Martin. Those never looked like landing.
Mellia slips a straight right by Martin.
Mellia lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Martin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mellia with a jab.#T2#
Martin scores with a nice strike.#ROC2#
Mellia is rocked!
Martin cracks Mellia with a hook to the temple - Mellia is on wobbly legs here! Martin swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Mellia falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Martin wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dakota Martin!
An out of breath Dakota Martin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DUEL#37 Pinaglabanan vs Ibaka
Date: Jan 22, 2017

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Lannister or perhaps it was just good defense by Grant, which made it look bad.
We've been informed that Lannister has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#TD2#
Lannister gets a takedown into half guard.
Grant trying to control but Lannister postures up.
Lannister thows a huge punch but Grant dodges it nicely.
Grant makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grant.
Lannister wants to pass the guard but Grant is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister won't allow Grant to sweep him here.
Lannister prevents Grant from getting back to his feet.
Lannister is looking to work some ground and pound but Grant has wrist control.
Grant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lannister manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T1#
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Lannister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grant content to stall in guard here.
Grant wants to control from the top but Lannister keeps moving.
Grant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lannister is keeping the position for now.
Lannister wants to sweep but no luck.
Lannister is pulling down on Grant's head. It's preventing any offense from Grant, at least for the moment.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grant stays in close to Lannister's body and controls the position.
Lannister lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Grant trying to keep a closed guard but Lannister is proving a slippery customer.
Grant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grant wants to stand but Lannister is controlling the position.
Grant controls Lannister momentarily but Lannister frees himself.
Lannister working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Grant's head.#T3#
Grant is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Lannister wants to improve his position but Grant is controlling well.
Grant performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lannister trying to control but Grant postures up.
Well, if Grant 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.
It looks like Grant is going to stand back up. #T4#
Grant is thwarting Lannister's attempts to control the position.
Grant stalling away here and it's allowed Lannister to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Grant wants to control from the top but Lannister keeps moving.
Grant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lannister swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grant wants to pass the guard but Lannister is keeping the position.
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 Manus Grant will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Grant.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lannister was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Lannister takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lannister shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grant sprawls well. Grant wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lannister gets slowly back to his feet.
Grant scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lannister in his tracks.
Lannister throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grant on the side of the head.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grant misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lannister drives through with a takedown into Grant's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lannister throwing strikes from guard but Grant blocks nicely.
Grant lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant is looking to stand up but Lannister won't let him. #T1#
Lannister is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Grant postures up.
Lannister is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Grant passes Lannister's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lannister wants to get back to full guard.
Grant is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grant trying to pass the guard but Lannister defending well. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lannister wants to control but Grant is keeping busy.
Lannister keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Grant tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lannister knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lannister tries to get to full guard but Grant has control of the leg.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Grant is looking for a kimura but Lannister is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grant to get the leverage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Lannister shoots in but no luck this time.
Lannister throws a leg kick but Grant sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lannister looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lannister tries to clinch but Grant is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Grant.
Grant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lannister can do to turn this around?
Grant throws a head kick that Lannister semi-blocks.
Grant throws a head kick that misses
letting Lannister counter with a right hand.
Grant throws a leg kick
and Lannister cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lannister thumps Grant with a low kick.#CL2#
Lannister closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Lannister breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lannister throws a right and a left that Grant avoids nicely.
Lannister lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lannister will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Grant stuns Lannister with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grant cracks the inside of Lannister's front leg.
Grant swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Lannister to counter with a crisp jab.
A cross from Lannister lands.
Tyrion Lannister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grant throws a head kick but Lannister moves out of range.
Grant is looking to wear down Lannister with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lannister manages to avoid it.
Lannister doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
No joy there for Lannister, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lannister at a distance.
Grant takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lannister looks to throw a body kick
and Grant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grant lands with a slapping head kick.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lannister was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Lannister uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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 Manus Grant 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#
Lannister closes the distance looking to clinch
and Grant counters with a series of strikes. Lannister will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lannister shoots in for a double leg but Grant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Manus Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant throws a poor cross that misses
and Lannister counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lannister takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lannister is looking to clinch.
Grant throws a body punch but Lannister moves out of range.
Lannister moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grant throws a head kick but Lannister moves out of range.
Grant throws a body punch but Lannister moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister tries to clinch up.
Lannister scoring well with a low kick there.
Grant misses with a body kick.
Lannister lands a head kick. Grant smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lannister tries to clinch but Grant moves out of range.
Grant is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lannister.
Lannister moves in looking to clinch but Grant pushes him off.
Grant misses with a wild combination.
Lannister throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grant misses with a body shot.
Lannister is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Lannister gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lannister managing to block the knees to the body from Grant. #BC#
Grant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grant fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lannister looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lannister moves in looking to clinch but Grant pushes him off.#CL2#
Lannister moves into the clinch.
Grant trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Grant prevents a body shot from Lannister.
Grant taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Grant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manus Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Lannister closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grant to the mat! Grant manages to get full guard. #ES#
Grant manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant leaning against his opponent. #BC#
Grant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grant looks for the body kick but Lannister saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Lannister misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Lannister does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lannister fails with a takedown attempt.
Lannister lands with a shot to the body.
Lannister fails with a takedown attempt.
Manus Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrion Lannister.#T3#
Grant circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Grant.
Grant misses with a combination
and Lannister counters with a good low kick that Grant was not able to check.
Grant jabs Lannister to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grant scores with a shot to the body.
Grant misses with a looping left.
Lannister on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #CL2#
Lannister fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grant, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Grant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lannister throws a series of punches but Grant moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lannister looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick from Grant lands but Lannister takes it in his stride. #T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Lannister checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As Grant backs off Lannister throws a huge counter combo but Grant manages to avoid it all.
Lannister misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lannister throws out a loose jab but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyrion Lannister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lannister manages to avoid it.
Lannister fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lannister let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Grant misses with a series of wild punches.
Lannister on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Grant misses with a kick to the body.
Lannister lunges at Grant with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grant's hand.
Grant takes a swing at Lannister's ribcage but misses.
Grant takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grant keeps the fight on the outside.#KD2#
Nice combo by Lannister! Oh, that's hurt him - Grant falls to the canvas and Lannister follows him into side control. #ROC2#
Grant is rocked!

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 Manus Grant.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grant, 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manus Grant!
Manus Grant decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFC: Blood Night XXXII
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Dango keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dango blocks a head kick by Archer.
Dango went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Archer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dango swivels and escapes.
It looked like Dango was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dango misses with a combination
and Archer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer connects with an inside leg kick.
Dango throws a good cross that connects.
Dango throws a shot from downtown. Archer moves away and avoids it.
Archer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Archer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dango.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dango fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Archer manages to avoid it.
Aaron Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archer misses the shot to the body.
Dango takes a swing at Archer's ribcage but misses.
Dango connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Archer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#
It looks like Dan Dango has been cut.
Archer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Archer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dango works the jab nicely.
Dango drops Archer with a big left hand! Archer is injured, injured bad! Dango jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Dango!
Dan Dango seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DUEL#35 Riccuito vs Heidegger
Date: Jan 15, 2017

#R1#
Longworth has his takedown stuffed
and Grant counters with a head kick. That will keep Longworth thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A punch combination from Grant misses.
Longworth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grant.
Grant stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Longworth misses with an uppercut.
Longworth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Longworth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Longworth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Longworth!
Longworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Longworth 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.
Grant is looking for the big counter here.
Grant scores with a nice body kick.
Longworth looks to land a right hand but Grant moved out of range.
Longworth misses with a hook. Grant ducked under it nicely.
Grant feints a counter leg kick.
Longworth tests Grant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Longworth missing with a left hand there. Grant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Longworth at a distance.
Grant jabs at Longworth's body.
Longworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Longworth throws out the jab. #T1#
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grant punishes Longworth's body with a nice straight punch.
Longworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grant blocks a jab.#CL2#
Grant gets a clinch.
Grant scores with a hook to the body.
Longworth lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Grant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grant lands with a kick to the temple. Longworth shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Grant on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#
It looks like Manus Grant has been cut.
We've been told by Longworth's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Longworth throws a poor cross that misses
and Grant counters with an inside leg kick. #TD#
Longworth changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Grant looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Grant sneaks out the side door and pushes Longworth away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Longworth.
Longworth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Grant lands a head kick!
Longworth throws a looping overhand right but Grant ducks down to avoid it.
Longworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Longworth.#T2#
Longworth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grant.
Grant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longworth.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Longworth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Longworth rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Longworth gets tackled into the cage by Grant. Grant maintains the clinch.
Grant misses with some punches.
Grant blocks an uppercut.
Longworth working aggressively here.
Grant scores with a shot to the side of Longworth's head.
Grant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Longworth avoids a wild elbow strike from Grant.
Longworth throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Grant.
Grant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grant wants to break the clinch but can't.
Longworth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grant's elbow.
Longworth can't get the takedown.
Good body shot from Longworth.
Grant blocking some punches.
Longworth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grant backwards. #T3#
Longworth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grant misses with a body punch.
Grant prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Longworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Grant manages to break the clinch.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Longworth manages to avoid it.
Longworth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Longworth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grant under the eye.
Longworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grant.
Longworth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grant keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A slow jab from Longworth misses its intended target.
Grant throws a big counter head kick but Longworth avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Grant.
Grant throws a body punch but Longworth moves out of range.
Longworth blocks a head kick by Grant.
Grant avoids the head kick by Longworth. #T4#
Grant wants to clinch up but Longworth keeps it at a distance.
Manus Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Longworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant scores with a head kick. Longworth tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant lands a jab to Longworth's midsection.
Vinnie Longworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Longworth's head backwards.
Longworth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Longworth throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Longworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Grant moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Longworth looks to land a combination but Grant avoids it well.
Grant throws a body punch but Longworth moves out of range.
Grant misses with a body kick.
Grant misses with a straight left.
Grant smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Grant scores with a kick to the midsection.
Longworth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Longworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manus Grant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manus Grant's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Grant slips under a jab from Longworth.
Grant now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Longworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Grant punishes Longworth's body with a nice straight punch.
Longworth scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Longworth closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grant did well to prevent Longworth getting side control.
Grant is looking to control Longworth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grant avoid being mounted?#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Longworth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Longworth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longworth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grant keeps working.
Longworth working Grant over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Grant kicks Longworth off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Grant changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Longworth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manus Grant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Longworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Longworth.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Longworth moves away.
Longworth lands with a nice body punch.
Longworth swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Grant is trying to counter with his kicks.
Grant slips under a jab.
Longworth avoids the head kick by Grant.
Longworth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grant looks to land a right hand but Longworth moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Grant.
Longworth appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Longworth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grant.
Grant avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Longworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Longworth throws a body punch but Grant moves out of range.
Grant throws a head kick but Longworth moves out of range.
Longworth cracks Grant with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Longworth blocks a head kick by Grant. #T2#
A combination from Grant does no damage.
Longworth throws a body punch but Grant moves out of range.
Grant connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grant misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Grant.
Grant cracks Longworth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grant throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grant thumps Longworth with a low kick.
Longworth goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Longworth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Longworth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice body punch from Grant.
Longworth lands with an overhand left.
Longworth misses with a looping left.
Longworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant slips a straight right by Longworth.#T3#
Grant connects with a high kick.
Grant throws a body punch but Longworth moves out of range.
Longworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Longworth.
Grant scores with a nice body kick.
Grant sizes up Longworth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab, jab by Longworth - just one landing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Grant.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grant throws a big shot that misses.
Longworth scores with a nice head shot.
Longworth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grant throws out a counter right but Longworth avoids it with no problem.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Grant.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Longworth.
Grant appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Longworth throws out the jab.
Grant scores with a body shot.
Grant throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Longworth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant swings for the body but Longworth moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Grant.
Grant just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLongworth.
Longworth lands with a nice combination. Grant backs away looking to recover.
Longworth displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Longworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Longworth shoots in for a double leg but Grant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Grant blocks a jab.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grant on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Longworth scores with a hook to the body. Grant takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Longworth throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grant.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Grant.
Longworth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Longworth sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manus Grant will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Manus Grant's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Grant moves into the clinch.
Longworth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Longworth on the inside.
Grant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Longworth avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Longworth.
Longworth tries to throw a body punch but Grant avoids it by throwing Longworth back against the cage.
Grant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Longworth backwards.
Longworth swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Longworth jumps into guard, dragging Grant to the mat.
Longworth wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Longworth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grant gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grant stays in close to Longworth's body and controls the position. #T1##SUB#
Longworth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grant is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Longworth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grant defends well.
Grant wants to control from the top but Longworth keeps moving. #SUB#
Longworth is looking for a triangle but Grant pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Longworth is looking for a triangle but Grant pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grant slips nicely into half guard.
Vinnie Longworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grant is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like Grant is going to stand back up.
Longworth is refusing to be controlled, as Grant sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Grant seems content to control.
Longworth is in trouble now - Grant has advanced to mount!
Grant trying to control but Longworth is having none of it. #T3#
Grant avoids the attempt from Longworth to control.
Grant looking to control but Longworth is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grant sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Longworth is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grant trying to control but Longworth is having none of it.
Longworth is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Longworth swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Grant wants to control the action but instead Longworth gets a body lock and reverses into Grant's guard! Nice work!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manus Grant.
Well Grant has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: BFT-487: Po vs Kermode
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Mellia. Those never looked like landing.
Pol doesn't manage to clinch there - Mellia circles away.
Mellia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pol throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crunch! Pol slams his shin into Mellia's torso.
Pol misses with a kick to the body
and Mellia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mellia misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mellia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pol throws a body shot but no joy.
Mellia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pol cracks Mellia with a good jab.
Pol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mellia swings for the body but Pol moves out of range.
Pol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Mellia finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pol takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mellia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pol pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pol scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Pol throws a head kick that misses.
Pol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pol on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pol shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A combination from Mellia does no damage.
Mellia misses with a looping left.
Pol dodges the punch combination from Mellia.
Mellia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pol.
Pol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mellia with a jab.
Mellia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice shot by Mellia.
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!
Mellia clobbers Pol with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mellia misses with a straight left.
Mellia moves forwards but Pol connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC#
Mellia is rocked!#T2#
A head kick misses from Pol.
Mellia is still on wobbly legs! Can Pol finish him?
Pol fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Mellia square on the jaw! Damn, Mellia is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Van Pol!

Event: OFC 244: Parlay
Date: Dec 28, 2016

#R1#
Archer throws a head kick that misses.
Archer blocks a low kick nicely.
Archer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lynn throws the left hand but Archer avoids the punch easily.
Archer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lynn is able to avoid easily.
Lynn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Archer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lynn wobbles Archer with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Lynn dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Archer to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Russell Lynn!
Russell Lynn thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DUEL Christmas Special
Date: Dec 25, 2016

#R1#
Grant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grant misses with a low kick.
Gaultier's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grant under the eye.
Grant lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gaultier's sensitive parts.
Grant moves forwards but Gaultier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gaultier moves out of range of the body kick from Grant.
As Grant looks to move away, Gaultier throws a big counter combo but Grant just gets out of the way.
Grant takes a swing at Gaultier's ribcage but misses.
Grant misses with a jab to the body
and Gaultier counters with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grant checks a leg kick.
Gaultier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Grant.
A head kick by Grant misses
and Gaultier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gaultier moves forwards but Grant connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Gaultier gets a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gaultier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grants head.
Gaultier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grant tries to land knees in the clinch but Gaultier avoids the damage to the body.
Grant blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Grant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gaultier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.
Gaultier avoids the body shot from Grant. #T1#
Gaultier lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gaultier tries to clinch up but Grant circles away and keeps his distance.
Gaultier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gaultier misses with a two punch combination.
Grant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grant thuds his shin into the meat of Gaultier's side.
Gaultier takes one to the chin there.
Gaultier lands with a kick to the ribs.
Grant walks into a straight right hand from Gaultier.
A big right from Grant misses. #CL#
Grant gets tackled into the cage by Gaultier. Gaultier maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant throws a head punch that misses.
Grant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gaultier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Gaultier lands a left hand.
Gaultier misses with a body punch.
Grant has had enough of the clinch but Gaultier keeps him there for the moment.
Grant using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gaultier has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gaultier struggles to land a body shot inside as Grant controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Gaultier. #T2#
Gaultier misses with a body punch.
Gaultier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grant.
Gaultier has Grant pressed against the cage.
Grant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gaultier has him pressed against the cage.
Gaultier lands a body shot.
Gaultier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Gaultier lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gaultier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gaultier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
Grant looking to stall.
Grant creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grant throws a punch but it's blocked by Gaultier.
Gaultier lands a right hand.
Gaultier pushes Grant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gaultier lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Gaultier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gaultier.
Gaultier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grant lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gaultier misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Gaultier fails to land.
Gaultier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gaultier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grant misses with a body punch.
Gaultier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grant working hard to break the clinch.
Grant is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gaultier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gaultier lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gaultier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
A short uppercut from Gaultier. #ROC#
Grant is rocked!#BC2#
Grant manages to break the clinch.
Grant is still on wobbly legs! Can Gaultier finish him?
Nice shot by Gaultier.
Grant misses with a head kick. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gaultier feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grant's calf.
Grant seems to have recovered his senses.
Grant gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaultier was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Grant works Gaultier's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Gaultier.
Gaultier is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gaultier blocks a head kick by Grant.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Gaultier is looking to counter punch.
Gaultier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaultier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gaultier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Gaultier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gaultier tests Grant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gaultier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gaultier lands a nice looking body kick.
Grant thuds a left hand into Gaultier's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyon Gaultier 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#
Gaultier scores with a hook to the body. Grant takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grant on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gaultier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grant throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gaultier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaultier was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.#CL#
Gaultier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gaultier.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gaultier.
Grant swings wildly with an uppercut but Gaultier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaultier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grant can do to turn this around?
Gaultier misses with some punches. #BC2#
Grant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gaultier lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaultier was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
An inside leg kick from Grant misses.
Gaultier walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gaultier scores with a shot to the body.
Gaultier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gaultier manages to avoid it.#T1#
Grant swings for the body but Gaultier moves out of range.
Grant swings for the body but Gaultier moves out of range.
Grant misses with a few strikes there.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Lyon Gaultier is winning the standup battle so far.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gaultier manages to avoid it.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaultier moves away.
Gaultier throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Grant. That snapped Gaultier's head back.
Grant fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gaultier.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gaultier rather than just go for the knockout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gaultier, as that shot connected.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Gaultier.
Gaultier scoring well with a low kick there.
Gaultier misses with the combination.
Grant appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grant looks to throw a body kick
and Gaultier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grant throws a head kick but Gaultier moves out of range.
Grant throws a body kick that misses
and Gaultier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Gaultier bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Grant fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gaultier tries to clinch up but Grant circles away and keeps his distance.
Gaultier doesn't manage to clinch there - Grant circles away.
Gaultier is looking to slow Grant down with leg kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gaultier crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grant - the referee stops the clock and Gaultier gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grant. Gaultier manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL#
Gaultier clinches up against the cage.
Grant being controlled against the cage.
Gaultier blocks the elbow strike.
Grant misses with a punch to the body.
Gaultier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gaultier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lyon Gaultier has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gaultier digs a right hand into Grant's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grant's gas tank.
Grant has a couple of punches blocked by Gaultier.
Gaultier takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gaultier fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Grant is trying to push Gaultier away but Gaultier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gaultier lands with a light punch inside.
Grant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gaultier is stalling here.
A short right from Gaultier on the inside.
Gaultier scores with a hook to the body.
Grant pressing his opponent against the cage.
Grant is trying to push Gaultier away but Gaultier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gaultier lands a nice shot to the body.
Gaultier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gaultier lands a nice shot to the body.
Grant is breathing heavily.
Grant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gaultier throws a punch but it's blocked by Grant.
A body shot lands from Gaultier.
Gaultier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grant backwards. #T4#
Gaultier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gaultier scores with a shot to the side of Grant's head.
Gaultier has Grant pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Gaultier.
Gaultier lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gaultier manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Gaultier.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grant misses with an elbow over the top.
Grant misses with some punches.
Gaultier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant working hard to break the clinch.
Grant is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gaultier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grant's elbow.
Gaultier lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyon Gaultier dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Gaultier as he connects with a hook.
Gaultier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gaultier lands a nice shot that snaps Grant's head back.
Gaultier fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grant on the side of the head.
Grant has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grant there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gaultier closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Grant! Gaultier dives in looking to finish! Grant is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyon Gaultier!
Lyon Gaultier 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#30 Silver vs Fredriksson
Date: Dec 18, 2016

#R1#
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grant takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grant looks to land a left hand but Mendes moved out of range nicely.
Grant slips a straight right by Mendes.
Mendes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mendes jabs Grant to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grant takes a kick to the side of the head.
Grant slips a straight right by Mendes.
Grant lands with a good body shot.
Grant connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mendes momentarily.
Grant on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Grant throws a shot to the body.
Mendes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mendes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mendes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mendes loads up on a big right hand but Grant slips the punch.
Grant misses with the body kick
and Mendes counters with a straight right hand.
Chad Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendes moves out of range as Grant strikes.
Mendes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grants jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mendes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grant swings for the body but Mendes moves out of range. #T1#
Grant throws a series of punches but Mendes moves out of range.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendes swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Grant lands a nice looking body shot.
Grant throws a looping overhand right but Mendes ducks down to avoid it.
Mendes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grant's hands.
A big right from Mendes misses.
Mendes throws an overhand right that lands on Grant's shoulder, as Grant tries to avoid the shot.
Mendes misses with a left hand
and Grant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mendes looks to land a left hand but Grant moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Mendes.
Grant only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mendes throws a jab but it's blocked by Grant.
Mendes cracks Grant with an open hand slap.
Grant gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendes fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant wants to clinch.
Grant is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mendes rather than just go for the knockout.
Grant takes one on the button.#T2##CL#
Mendes darts in and clinches Grant up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Grant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grant takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mendes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mendes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Mendes as he connects with a hook.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice combination there by Mendes.
Grant looks to throw the jab but Mendes is out of range.
Mendes misses with an uppercut. Grant saw that one coming.
Mendes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mendes lunges at Grant with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grant's hand.
Grant throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Grant tries to clinch up but Mendes circles away and keeps his distance.
Good exchange - Mendes coming out on top.
Mendes throws a looping overhand right but Grant ducks down to avoid it.
Grant throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Mendes tries to clinch but Grant is having none of it.
The crowd cheers as Mendes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grant doesn't seem phased though.
Grant with a jab.
A head kick misses from Grant.
Grant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mendes.
Grant scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Grant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grant takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Mendes.
Grant shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant takes a swing at Mendes's ribcage but misses.
Mendes ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Grant eats them both and turns towards Mendes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mendes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Grant stuns Mendes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mendes scores with a punch to the head.
Mendes lands a nice shot that snaps Grant's head back.
Grant takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Grant staying out of range there.
Grant throws a push kick but Mendes slaps the foot to one side.
Mendes misses with a straight right.
Grant misses with a head kick.
Mendes misses with a looping left.
Mendes stuns Grant with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mendes looks to land a body kick but Grant moved away.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendes was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Grant blocks a head kick by Mendes.
Mendes lands with a straight right. Grant didn't see that one coming.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendes moves away.
Mendes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Mendes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice cross by Mendes.
Mendes avoids the body shot from Grant.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mendes misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Grant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Mendes misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Mendes 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#
Mendes loads up on a big right hand but Grant slips the punch.
Grant has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grant swinging wildly here.
Grant blocks a head kick by Mendes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grant.
Mendes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mendes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grant tries to land a body kick
and Mendes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendes lands with a cross.
Mendes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grant.
Grant slips a straight right by Mendes.
A slow jab from Mendes misses its intended target.
Mendes misses with a hook. Grant ducked under it nicely.
Grant connects with the punch.
Mendes lands a jab to the head.
Mendes avoids the head kick by Grant.
A head kick misses from Mendes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendes.
Mendes blocks the body kick.
Mendes tries a head kick but it misses.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendes manages to avoid it.#T1#
Mendes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mendes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grant can do to turn this around?
Grant moves forwards but Mendes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mendes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mendes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grant.
Grant lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Mendes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mendes throws a looping overhand right but Grant ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendes. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chad Mendes is winning the standup battle so far.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grant throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mendes blocks a head kick by Grant.
Grant lands with a slapping head kick.
Grant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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!
Mendes defending well as Grant loads up on a big left hand.
Grant thuds his right hand into Mendes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grant on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mendes connects with the punch.
Mendes misses with an uppercut.
Mendes throws a jab when Grant was well out of range.#T2#
Grant lands a nice hook to Mendes's body. Mendes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendes is just out of range.
Mendes throws out a loose jab but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grant appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Mendes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mendes.
Mendes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grant throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice uppercut there from Mendes.
Mendes loads up on a big right hand but Grant slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Mendes does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Mendes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mendes throws a hook but Grant avoids it easily.
Grant walks into a jab.
Jab by Mendes.
Grant scores with a shot to the body.
Mendes avoids the head kick by Grant.
Mendes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
It looked like Mendes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mendes.
Mendes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grant connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Grant misses with a jab to the body
and Mendes counters with a stiff right hand.
Mendes throws a big shot that misses.
Mendes misses with a hook
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mendes moves out of range of the body kick.
Mendes lands a nice shot to the body.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mendes throws out the jab.
Mendes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grant is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mendes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grant lands the left hand.
Mendes throws a big shot that misses.
Grant has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grant there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Mendes.
Grant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!
Nice cross by Mendes.
Mendes tries to bum rush Grant with a series of wild strikes but Grant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mendes wants to clinch.#T4#
Grant throws a body kick that misses
and Mendes counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Mendes finds it's way through Grant's defenses.
Mendes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Mendes rushes Grant and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Grant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mendes tries to move into range but Grant moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mendes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grant at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Mendes misses the target.
Grant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Grant attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mendes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grant backs up against the cage.
Grant lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC2#
Mendes is rocked!
Whack! Grant lands a heavy head kick that drops Mendes. The ref tackles Grant to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Mendes was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Manus Grant!
An out of breath Manus Grant thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EVO 282: Garret vs Shota
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Lundin keeps the fight on the outside.
Matoshin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lundin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lundin cracks the inside of Matoshin's front leg.
Lundin misses the jab.
A leg kick checked by Matoshin.
Matoshin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matoshin avoids a kick to the body.
Matoshin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lundin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matoshin is out of range.
Matoshin lands with a good body shot.
Matoshin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lundin.
Matoshin lunges at Lundin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lundin's hand.
Matoshin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lundin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lundin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lundin wants to slow Matoshin down by chopping away at his legs.
Lundin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lundin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T1#
Lundin throws a right hand that misses
and Matoshin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Matoshin.
Lundin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matoshin lands with a right hand.
Lundin looks to land a right hand but Matoshin moved out of range.
Matoshin misses with a looping right.
Lundin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matoshin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lundin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matoshin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lundin. Matoshin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matoshin tests Lundin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matoshin digs a good body shot into Lundin's ribs.
Matoshin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lundin fails with a takedown attempt.
Matoshin works the jab nicely.
A big right from Matoshin misses.
Donk. Lundin catches Matoshin right on the button with a cross.
Lundin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matoshin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matoshin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matoshin lands a really nice looking cross but Lundin seems unphased.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lundin.
Lundin's corner calls for a 1-2. Lundin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matoshin lunges at Lundin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lundin's hand. #ROC2#
Lundin is rocked!
Toshi Matoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matoshin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh Lundin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matoshin avoids the head kick by Lundin.
Matoshin tries a quick counter leg kick but Lundin is wise to it.
Lundin seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Matoshin connects with a nice looking jab.
Lundin throws a front kick aimed at Matoshin's knee but Matoshin avoids it well.
Matoshin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Matoshin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lundin tries to work over Matoshin's front leg with a kick but Matoshin checks it.
Matoshin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Matoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lundin moves away.
Jab by Matoshin.
Matoshin slips a jab and a cross from Lundin.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut. Lundin saw that one coming.
Matoshin throws a front kick aimed at Lundin's knee but Lundin avoids it well.
Lundin is looking for a counter combo.
Matoshin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lundin misses with a low kick.
Matoshin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lundin tries to land a leg kick but Matoshin saw it coming and moves away.
Matoshin flicks out a counter leg kick but Lundin steps away.
Lundin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Matoshin. That one must have hurt.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Matoshin drives through and clinches with Lundin against the cage.
Matoshin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lundin backwards.
Lundin throws a head punch that misses.
Matoshin works on Lundin's body with a couple of short punches.
Lundin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matoshin blocks an uppercut.
Lundin tries to pull guard but Matoshin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Matoshin lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Matoshin - that landed with a thud.
Matoshin lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matoshin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lundin.
Matoshin pushes Lundin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lundin swings wildly with an uppercut but Matoshin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lundin lands a right hand.
Lundin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lundin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matoshin smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lundin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lundin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matoshin.
Lundin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lundin.
Lundin feints and then cracks Matoshin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matoshin down.
Matoshin slips a jab from Lundin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matoshin. Lundin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lundin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matoshin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lundin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matoshin clobbers Lundin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lundin slips a straight right by Matoshin.
Matoshin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lundin cracks Matoshin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matoshin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lundin throws a quick counter kick to the body but Matoshin avoids it.#T1#
Matoshin lands a body shot.
Matoshin throws a leg kick which misses Lundin's front leg but catches the back leg as Lundin tries to avoid it.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut. Lundin saw that one coming.
Matoshin with a jab.
Lundin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matoshin throws out the jab.
Matoshin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lundin throws a leg kick but Matoshin moved away.
Lundin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matoshin throws out the jab.
Matoshin cracks a nice hook into Lundin's ribs.
Lundin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matoshin throws a hook but Lundin avoids it easily.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matoshin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matoshin digs a good hook to Lundin's body.
A punch combination from Lundin misses.
Matoshin walks into a straight right hand from Lundin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lundin throws a lazy right hand but Matoshin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Lundin looks for the body kick but Matoshin saw that one coming.
Matoshin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lundin.
Cody Lundin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matoshin jabs Lundin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matoshin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matoshin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matoshin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lundin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Matoshin looks to move away, Lundin throws a big counter combo but Matoshin just gets out of the way.
Matoshin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Matoshin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matoshin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A punch lands to the side of Matoshin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matoshin stalks Lundin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lundin's face. Lundin staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice jab there from Matoshin.
Lundin tries to land a front kick but Matoshin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Matoshin checks a leg kick nicely.
Matoshin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lundin throws a combination that misses
and Matoshin counters with a nice uppercut.
Matoshin connects with a body shot.
Lundin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matoshin.
Matoshin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lundin slips a jab from Matoshin.
Matoshin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lundin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matoshin.
Matoshin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matoshin. That's going to slow Lundin down.
Lundin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matoshin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lundin throws a low kick but Matoshin moves out of range easily.
Matoshin jabs Lundin right on the nose. Lundin blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matoshin tries to clinch up but Lundin circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Matoshin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut. Lundin saw that one coming.
Lundin throws a right and a left that Matoshin avoids nicely.
Lundin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matoshin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lundin misses with a hook. Matoshin ducked under it nicely.
Lundin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matoshin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lundin blocks a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lundin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Matoshin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matoshin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matoshin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Matoshin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lundin was well out of range. Poor timing from Matoshin.
Lundin connects with a solid leg kick.
Matoshin takes a swing at Lundin's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lundin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Matoshin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matoshin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matoshin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matoshin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Lundin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lundin, right into the meat.
Matoshin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lundin on the side of the head.
Lundin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matoshin dips to his left and cracks Lundin with an uppercut!
Matoshin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matoshin.
Lundin misses with a body kick.
Matoshin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matoshin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matoshin wants to clinch up but Lundin keeps it at a distance.
Lundin tried to counter with a leg kick but Matoshin avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin catches Lundin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lundin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lundin feints and then cracks Matoshin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matoshin down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Lundin as he checks the leg kick.
Matoshin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lundin throws out the jab.
Lundin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Matoshin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lundin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matoshin. That's going to slow Lundin down.
Lundin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matoshin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lundin misses with a kick to the body.
Matoshin lands with a nice body punch.
Donk. Matoshin catches Lundin right on the button with a cross.
Matoshin scoring well with a low kick there.
Lundin misses with a straight right.
Lundin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matoshin cracks the inside of Lundin's front leg.
Matoshin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lundin moves away.
Cody Lundin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Matoshin checks a low kick from Lundin.
Matoshin checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matoshin. That's going to slow Lundin down.
Matoshin misses with a low kick.
Lundin lands a jab to the nose.
Good shot there by Matoshin.
Matoshin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matoshin throws a shot to the body.
Lundin tries to clinch there but Matoshin circles away.
Lundin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matoshin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lundin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matoshin slips under a jab from Lundin.
Matoshin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lundin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lundin throws an overhand right that lands on Matoshin's shoulder, as Matoshin tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Lundin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matoshin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lundin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lundin throws a push kick but Matoshin slaps the foot to one side.
Lundin thows a leg kick but Matoshin checks it
and Matoshin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lundin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Toshi Matoshin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CUT#
It looks like Toshi Matoshin has been cut.
Matoshin's corner calls for a 1-2. Matoshin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matoshin lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Matoshin closes the distance and clinches.
Matoshin blocks an uppercut.
Matoshin misses with a punch to the body.
Lundin misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Matoshin on the inside.
Matoshin has a couple of punches blocked by Lundin.
Matoshin digs a right hand underneath Lundin's ribcage. Lundin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matoshin misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Lundin lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lundin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Matoshin misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Matoshin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Matoshin manages to end up in side control.
Matoshin trying to control the position but Lundin is working away.
Lundin tries to bench press Matoshin off him but Matoshin keeps the position.
Matoshin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lundin keeps working.
Matoshin happy to just control the position for now.
Matoshin has knee on belly and moves into mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toshi Matoshin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matoshin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Matoshin!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Toshi Matoshin waved his t-shirt featuring Pearson Specter Litt's logo in front of the cameras.

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

#R1#
Archer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Archer scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Archer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hari tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Archer.
Archer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Hari 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Archer just misses with a punch to the body.
And Hari tries to counter it with a takedown but Archer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Archer with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Archer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T1#
Hari throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Archer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hari trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hari looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Archer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hari strikes from the bottom but Archer passes into mount!
Hari is trying to escape the mount.
Hari throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hari tries to reverse the position but Archer maintains control.
Hari throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Archer content just to control the position here.
Hari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Archer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hari flailing away with punches but nothing is landing. #T2#
Hari is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Hari is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Hari is looking to improve his position but Archer isn't that keen on the idea.
Hari is still trying to improve position.
Archer landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB#
Archer has control of Hari's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hari regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hari is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Hari is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Archer working the ground and pound effectively. #T3#
Archer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hari throwing hammer fists to the chest of Archer. What's that going to do exactly?
Hari throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Archer landing punches.
Hari is wriggling around trying to escape.
Archer blocks Hari's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #SUB#
Hari tries to land a strike from the bottom but Archer has taken his back! He's got the choke... big trouble for Hari here! Hari is tapping! Great work there by Archer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aaron Archer!
A determined Aaron Archer didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

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

#R1#
Grant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Patton.
Grant misses with a body kick.
Patton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grant with a body shot.
Patton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grant as he avoids it easily.
Grant works over Patton's head and body with a nice combination.
Crunch! Grant slams his shin into Patton's torso.
Patton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grant scores with a kick to the body.
Grant throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patton.
Patton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Patton misses with a body shot.
Grant wants to land a leg kick but Patton is out of range.
Patton tries to close the distance and clinch but Grant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Patton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grant can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grant throws a right and a left that Patton avoids nicely.
Patton lands with a shot to the body.
Patton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Patton misses with a wild body shot.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Grant gets caught napping as Patton dives in and scores a takedown. Grant manages to retain guard.
Grant pulls Patton in to control the position.
Grant is looking to stand up but Patton isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Patton wants to control from the top but Grant keeps moving.
Patton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grant works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grant is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Patton trying to control but Grant postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grant with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patton is looking for a sweep. Grant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grant performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU#
Grant stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Patton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Patton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Patton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grant defends it well.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Grant throws a right hand that Patton ducks under and follows up with a left that Patton also avoids with ease.
Patton throws out a counter right but Grant avoids it with no problem.
Grant moves forwards but Patton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Patton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grant counters with a head kick. That will keep Patton thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Patton is just out of range.
Grant slips under a jab from Patton.
Nice cross by Patton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patton digs a good hook to Grant's body. #TD2#
Grant gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Patton stopping the sweep attempt from Grant.
Grant has momentary wrist control but Patton slips an elbow through the middle.#ES#
Grant is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Patton presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Patton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Patton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Patton can't get the takedown.
Patton managing to block the knees to the body from Grant.
Patton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Patton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Grant lands an elbow inside that Patton shrugs off. #T3#
Patton managing to block the knees to the body from Grant. #BC#
Grant breaks from the clinch.
Grant defending well as Patton loads up on a big left hand.
Grant misses with an uppercut.
Manus Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Patton is just out of range.
Grant walks into a left hand.
Patton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Patton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grant goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Patton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grant throws a big shot that misses.
Patton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Grant tries a low kick but Patton avoids it.
Grant on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Patton.
A counter left hand to the body from Grant misses its target.
Manus Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Patton.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Patton digs a good body shot into Grant's ribs.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Patton connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patton moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Patton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Patton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grant throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Patton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grant takes a jab right on the kisser.
Patton misses with a hook. Grant ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Grant.
And Patton tries to counter it with a takedown but Grant pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant swats away the attempt to clinch by Patton.
Grant lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grant looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant throws a body punch but Patton moves out of range.
Patton looks to score with a jab to the body but Grant is just out of range.
Patton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Patton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grant dips to his left and cracks Patton with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manus Grant dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Grant misses with a body shot.
Grant throws a good cross that connects.
Patton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grant connects with a leg kick. Patton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Patton lands a nice looking body shot.
Manus Grant is winning the standup battle so far.
Patton throws an overhand right that lands on Grant's shoulder, as Grant tries to avoid the shot.
Grant looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Patton with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Patton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grant did well to prevent Patton getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patton lands strikes from half guard.
Patton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Grant keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grant is trying to control but can't.
Grant is looking to escape.
Grant is staying active underneath Patton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grant taking some punishment here, with Patton in his half guard.
Patton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grant avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Patton. #T1#
Patton drops an elbow to the side of Grant's head. #ROC2#
Grant is rocked!
Patton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oh Grant is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Patton is keen to just control but Grant is a slippery customer.
Patton lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Grant! More strikes land and this one is all over! Patton jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Patton!
A victorious Rick Patton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BFT-479
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Di Vaio looks for the body kick but Mellia saw that one coming.
Mellia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Di Vaio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mellia.
Di Vaio swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Di Vaio wants to clinch up but Mellia keeps it at a distance.
Di Vaio throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Di Vaio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mellia finds it's way round the side to connect with Di Vaio's head.
Di Vaio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Di Vaio lands a lovely overhand right.
Parvati Mellia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Di Vaio drives through with a takedown into Mellia's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Di Vaio is stalling in the full guard.
Di Vaio prevents Mellia from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Di Vaio is stalling in the full guard.
Di Vaio stops Mellia from standing up.
Di Vaio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mellia wants to stand up but Di Vaio is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Di Vaio connects with a looping right hand.
Mellia lands a jab to the head.
Mellia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Di Vaio.
Di Vaio misses with a straight left. #T2#
Di Vaio misses with a takedown
and Mellia counters with a right hand to the body.
Mellia misses with a series of wild punches.
Mellia closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Di Vaio lands a head kick. Mellia smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mellia throws a poor cross that misses
and Di Vaio counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mellia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Di Vaio. Di Vaio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mellia scores with the left hand. Di Vaio knows he should have avoided that one.
Di Vaio shoots in for a double leg but Mellia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Mellia takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Di Vaio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Mellia misses its intended target.
Mellia misses with a right hand
and Di Vaio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Mellia moves away from the strike by Di Vaio.
Mellia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Di Vaio ducks under a wild hook from Mellia.
Di Vaio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mellia.
Mellia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Di Vaio in his tracks.
Di Vaio fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filippo Di Vaio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mellia scores with a one two! Di Vaio had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC2#
Di Vaio is rocked!
Di Vaio throws a right hand that misses
letting Mellia counter with a right hand.
Oh Di Vaio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Di Vaio gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Mellia gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Di Vaio is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Parvati Mellia!
A very excited looking Parvati Mellia made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DUEL#18 Anderson vs Garavito
Date: Oct 30, 2016

#R1#
Rob avoids the body shot from Grant.
Grant connects with a body shot that sends Rob's belly button to the back.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Grant. #ROC2#
Rob is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Mad Rob has been cut.
Rob blocks a head kick by Grant.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
And Rob counters with a quick kick to the body but Grant blocks it.
Grant takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rob dodges the punch combination from Grant.
Rob throws a body punch but Grant moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Rob there.
Rob avoids the head kick by Grant.
Grant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant throws a head kick but Rob moves out of range.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Grant misses with a body shot.
Grant scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grant misses the shot to the body.
Grant slips a straight right by Rob.
Grant only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Grant is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rob rather than just go for the knockout.
Rob lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Grant misses with a body shot.
Rob is looking to counter the offense by Grant and move into the clinch.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Rob.
Rob avoids the head kick by Grant.
Grant scores with a jab to the body.
Rob throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rob throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant throws a body punch but Rob moves out of range.
Rob tries to counter by clinching up but Grant breaks away and moves out of range.
Grant misses with a body shot.
Rob takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rob takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grant throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Rob counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short left from Grant.
Grant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rob.
Grant lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Rob breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot lands for Rob.#T2#
Rob throws a hook but Grant blocks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rob throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grant goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rob wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rob walks into a jab.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Rob fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grant throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rob's head.
Oh Rob is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rob wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rob looks to score with a jab to the body but Grant is just out of range.
Rob seems to have got his legs back now.
Rob blocks a head kick by Grant.
Grant misses with the combination.
Grant throws a leg kick but Rob checks it.
As Grant tries to get set, Rob tries to push him back and clinch up but Grant manages to avoid the attempt.
Rob throws a jab but it's blocked by Grant.
Grant scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL2#
Grant closes the distance and clinches.
Grant is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rob throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Grant trying to land knees to the body.
Grant tries to land a knee to the head but Rob blocks with his arms.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rob.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rob. #BC#
Rob breaks from the clinch.
Grant connects with a nice looking jab.
Rob takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grant misses with a body shot.
Rob is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grant lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rob slips under a jab from Grant.
Rob lands with a cross.
Grant tries to land a front kick but Rob steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rob is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rob is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grant.
Rob misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grant.
Grant throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rob.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rob uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grant.
Grant throws out a loose jab but Rob uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Grant tries to get set, Rob tries to push him back and clinch up but Grant manages to avoid the attempt.
Grant misses the shot to the body.
Grant swings for the body but Rob moves out of range.
Rob misses with a two punch combination.
Rob misses with a body kick.
Rob has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Grant.
Rob really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Grant moves into the clinch successfully.
Grant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rob throws a punch but it's blocked by Grant.
Nice body punch from Grant.
Rob working aggressively here.
Grant is stalling here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A frustrated look appears on Grant's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Rob scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rob working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Rob manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manus Grant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mad Rob's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Grant rushes Rob and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Rob manages to break the clinch.
Grant swings for the body but Rob moves out of range.
As Grant tries to get set, Rob tries to push him back and clinch up but Grant manages to avoid the attempt.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Grant misses the target.
Grant defending well as Rob loads up on a big left hand.
Grant scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rob misses with a body shot
and Rob takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rob scores with a nice strike.
Grant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grant misses with a straight right.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grant avoids the body shot from Rob.
Rob walks into a jab.
Grant misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rob avoids the head kick by Grant.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Rob does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rob tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Grant manages to circle out of the way.
Grant looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Rob missing with a left hand there. Grant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Rob misses.
Grant buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Manus Grant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rob throws out a loose jab but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant throws a leg kick but Rob sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rob keeps Grant at a distance using the push kick.
Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rob ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.
Rob avoids the head kick by Grant.
Grant misses with a series of wild punches.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Grant. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rob moves away.
Rob keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grant 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.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rob throws out the jab.
Rob moves out of range of the strikes.
It appears Rob was looking to counter with a kick there.#T2#
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Rob seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rob walks into a straight right hand from Grant.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rob throws out a loose jab but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grant misses with an uppercut. Rob saw that one coming.
Rob was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Rob takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rob scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grant in his tracks.
Rob misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slow jab from Rob misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Grant misses.
Grant staying out of range there.
Grant walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rob misses with a looping left.
Rob lands the left hand.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rob.
It looked like Rob wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grant takes a swing at Rob's ribcage but misses.
Rob blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Grant scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rob moves out of range of the body kick.
Grant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rob.
Grant doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rob moves out of range of the leg kick from Grant.
Rob thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rob jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grant swings for the body but Rob moves out of range.
Grant misses with a head kick.
Rob fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant misses with a body kick.
Rob with a hook.
Rob shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and Rob moves into the clinch.
Grant avoids a wild elbow strike from Rob.#T4#
Grant lands a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rob lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Rob on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Rob's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rob avoids the body shot from Grant.
Grant lands a really nice looking cross but Rob seems unphased.
Rob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Rob gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grant.
Rob tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Rob.
Grant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grant comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grant looks to land a right hand but Rob moved out of range.
Grant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rob.
Rob jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grant lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rob feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grants jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manus Grant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mad Rob's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Good leg kick by Grant there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grant blocks a head kick by Rob.
Grant throws a lazy right hand but Rob sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Rob is just out of range.
Rob feinted with a counter takedown.
Rob blocks a head kick by Grant.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rob moves away.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Rob throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grant scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Rob.
Grant throws a fast counter high kick but Rob manages to duck under it in time.
Rob's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grant under the eye.
Rob throws out a loose jab but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rob checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rob manages to avoid it.
Grant throws out a loose jab but Rob uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Rob looks for the body kick but Grant saw that one coming.
Grant digs a good body shot into Rob's ribs.
No joy there for Grant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Grant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rob seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rob throws a shot from downtown. Grant moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Rob misses.
Grant throws a head kick that misses.
Rob is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Grant.
Grant avoids the head kick by Rob.
Grant staying out of range there.
Rob connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rob takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rob takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grant takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rob tries a head kick but it misses.
Rob lands a nice shot that snaps Grant's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rob slips a jab from Grant.
Rob throws a lazy right hand but Grant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Grant throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rob stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grant throws a series of punches but Rob avoids them all with ease.
Grant moves out of range as Rob strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rob.
Rob connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rob moves away.
Grant feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rob's calf.
Rob throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rob cracks Grant with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grant throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Rob counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Rob manages to break the clinch.
Rob takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grant looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rob throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant checks a leg kick.
Grant throws a sloppy head kick and Rob moves out of range easily.
Rob is looking to counter the offense by Grant and move into the clinch.#T3#
Grant pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grant slips under a jab from Rob.
Rob swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Rob throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rob uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grant.
Good standup being displayed there by Rob as he connects with a hook.
Rob throws a body punch but Grant moves out of range.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Grant slips a jab from Rob.
Rob jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rob takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grant looks to throw the jab but Rob is out of range.
Grant scores with a one two! Rob had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grant throws a head kick that misses.
Grant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grant fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rob checks it well. #T4#
Grant throws a wild body kick that Rob sees coming a mile off.
Grant throws a hook but Rob avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mad Rob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grant swings for the body but Rob moves out of range.
Grant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rob is looking for a counter combo.
Grant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rob.
Rob throws a wild body kick that Grant sees coming a mile off.
Rob works over Grant's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Manus Grant has been cut.
A clash of legs there as Grant blocks the low kick.
Grant connects with a body shot.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rob manages to avoid it.
Grant with a hook.
Rob connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#
Grant is rocked!
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rob was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Grant is still on wobbly legs! Can Rob finish him?
Rob fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rob throws a wild body kick that Grant sees coming a mile off.
Grant fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manus Grant.
I've got Grant 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DUEL#18 Anderson vs Garavito
Date: Oct 30, 2016

#R1#
Archer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pick.
Archer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circling - Pick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Archer is looking for a counter combo.
Archer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pick.
A jab from Pick misses.
Archer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Archer throws a hook but Pick blocks it.
Pick is looking for the big counter here.
Archer motions for Pick to come forward. Archer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Pick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pick throws a poor cross that misses
and Archer counters with a nice body shot.
Archer defending well as Pick loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Archer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Archer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Archer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pick connects with a looping right hand.
Pick fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Archer on the side of the head.
Pick throws a looping overhand right but Archer ducks down to avoid it. #KD2#
Pick cracks Archer with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Archer looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Pick finish him? #ROC2#
Archer is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Archer misses with a kick to the body.
Oh Archer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Archer defending well as Pick loads up on a big left hand.
Pick weaves into range and cracks Archer right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Archer goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Pick is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steve Pick!
Our winner, Steve Pick, 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: EVO 275: Monster
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Lundin is looking to score with low kicks.
Lundin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spencer shoots in for a double leg but Lundin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A low kick from Lundin is predictable there
and Spencer counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lundin enables Spencer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lundin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lundin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spencer is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Lundin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spencer trying to control but Lundin is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundin trying to keep a closed guard but Spencer is proving a slippery customer.
Spencer trying to control but Lundin is working from the bottom. #T1#
Spencer cracks Lundin with a solid left hand.
Lundin working a defensive guard here.
Spencer working some strikes from top position.
Lundin is pulling down on Spencer's head. It's preventing any offense from Spencer, at least for the moment.
Spencer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lundin is keeping the position for now.
Spencer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lundin is trying to control the position but Spencer postures up. #SUB#
Spencer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lundin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lundin looking for a sweep. Not yet Lundin, not yet.
Spencer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lundin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lundin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spencer is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Lundin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lundin trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom.
Spencer wants to sweep here but Lundin controlling him for the moment.
Spencer trying to keep a closed guard but Lundin is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#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.
Spencer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lundin counters with a left to the body.
Cody Lundin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick from Lundin misses.
Spencer misses with an uppercut.
Lundin blocks a low kick nicely.
Spencer throws a shot from downtown. Lundin moves away and avoids it.
Lundin motions for Spencer to come forward. Lundin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spencer throws a combination. Lundin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Spencer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spencer avoids the head kick by Lundin.
Spencer lands with a nice body punch.
Lundin lands a front kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spencer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lundin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Lundin gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cody Lundin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Spencer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lundin.
Lundin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD2#
Spencer gets a takedown into half guard.
Spencer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lundin tries to roll over but Spencer keeps him under control.
Spencer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer working the head and body with strikes.
Lundin is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Spencer jumps into side control!
Spencer lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
Spencer cracks Lundin with a big right hand but Lundin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lundin struggling a bit here.
Spencer lands an elbow.
Spencer cracks Lundin with a big right hand but Lundin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Joe Spencer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lundin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Spencer connects with a decent elbow.
Spencer working away.
Lundin sneaks back into half guard.
Spencer working over Lundin with some ground and pound. Lundin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lundin has hold of Spencer's hands but Spencer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Spencer lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Spencer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lundin trying to control here.
Lundin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lundin is pressing down on Spencer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Spencer distracts Lundin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lundin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Lundin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lundin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lundin looking for a sweep. Not yet Lundin, not yet. #T3##SUB#
Lundin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spencer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spencer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lundin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spencer is one step ahead there.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Lundin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lundin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Spencer scores with a sloppy right hand. Lundin should have avoided that one.
Lundin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spencer checks it well. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lundin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Spencer just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spencer checks a leg kick.
Spencer steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lundin delivers a nice body kick.
Spencer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spencer lunges at Lundin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lundin's hand.
Lundin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#
It looks like Joe Spencer has been cut.
A low kick from Lundin misses #TD2#
and Spencer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lundin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spencer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lundin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spencer throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Spencer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Spencer's cut.
That's time! Lundin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Spencer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lundin.
Spencer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Spencer looks to land a left hand but Lundin moved out of range nicely.
It appears Lundin was looking to counter with a kick there.#TD2#
Spencer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lundin is looking for a sweep.
Lundin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Spencer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lundin regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Lundin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spencer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lundin looking for a sweep. Not yet Lundin, not yet. #T1#
Spencer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Spencer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Spencer throws a strike but Lundin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Spencer keeping moving, preventing Lundin from controlling successfully.
Spencer 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#
Spencer throws a strike but Lundin avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Spencer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Lundin has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Spencer should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lundin has tightened it up now! Spencer should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cody Lundin!
During a confident post fight interview, Cody Lundin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DUEL#15 Blaine vs Anderson
Date: Oct 09, 2016

#R1#
Grant throws a head kick but Frazier moves out of range.
It appears Frazier was looking to counter with a kick there.
Grant throws a head kick but Frazier moves out of range.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frazier.
Frazier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant scores with a hook to the body. Frazier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Frazier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grant circles away.
Grant swings for the body but Frazier moves out of range.
Frazier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Frazier moves out of range of the body kick.
Frazier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frazier appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Manus Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant lands a high kick!
Grant lands with a slapping head kick.
Grant swings for the body but Frazier moves out of range.
Grant throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frazier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Grant thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Frazier if he has to take too many more of those.
Grant misses with a body shot.
Grant scores with a shot to the body.
Grant throws a sloppy body shot
and Frazier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid body kick from Frazier.
Grant tries to bum rush Frazier with a series of wild strikes but Frazier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grant scoring well with a low kick there.
Frazier scores with a spinning back kick!
Grant swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Frazier just misses with a punch to the body.
Grant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Frazier pushes Grant away with a front kick.
Frazier misses the shot to the body.
Grant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been told by Frazier's head coaches at Liverpools Red Tri-Angle MMA & Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frazier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grant throws a leg kick but Frazier sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Frazier lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A punch combination from Frazier misses.
Frazier tries to land a front kick but Grant steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grant doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Frazier changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Grant looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Grant throws Frazier to one side and escapes!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grant, right into the meat.
Grant throws a sloppy head kick and Frazier moves out of range easily.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frazier moves away.
Grant blocks a head kick by Frazier.
Frazier checks the leg kick nicely there.
Frazier appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Frazier blocks a head kick by Grant. #T3#
Frazier slips under a jab from Grant.
Grant takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Frazier moves out of range as Grant strikes.
Grant misses with a head kick.
Grant uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Frazier has time to react.
Grant lands a slapping body shot.
Manus Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Frazier throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant 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. #TD#
Frazier shoots in and bounces Grant off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Grant is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Frazier dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant is trying to buck Frazier off.#T4#
Grant defending against the ground and pound.
Grant wants to control but Frazier postures up.#SUB#
Frazier is trying to get an arm triangle but Grant is defending well.
Frazier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grant keeps working.
Grant is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grant is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manus Grant dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Grant throws a shot to the body.
Manus Grant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frazier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
A head kick misses from Grant.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Grant. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Frazier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frazier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grant.#TD#
Grant tries to sprawl but Frazier drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Grant wants to improve his position but Frazier is controlling well.
Grant holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grant.
Frazier is stalling in the full guard.
Grant wants to get back to his feet but Frazier is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Grant is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Grant 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#
Frazier is looking for a sweep. Grant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frazier is working hard here to advance position.
Frazier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grant is working away from the top position though.
Grant not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Grant is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Frazier tries to kick Grant off but Grant keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Grant trying to control the action but Frazier is working from the bottom.
Frazier works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frazier is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Grant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Frazier pulls Grant in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Frazier looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Grant stands up and waves to Frazier to follow him.
Grant tries to land a body kick
and Frazier counters with a left to the body.
Grant misses with a two punch combination.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Frazier is just out of range.
Frazier jabs Grant to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grant with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grant is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Frazier is looking to wear down Grant with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grant's jab looks to have found its range, popping Frazier under the eye.
Grant throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Frazier does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Frazier was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Grant misses with a body punch
letting Frazier counter with a right hand. #T4#
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frazier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frazier misses with a head kick.
A nice combination there by Grant.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Frazier.
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frazier.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frazier was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Frazier appears to be looking for a big counter.
Frazier misses the shot to the body.
Grant misses with a hook
and Frazier counters with a left to the body.
Grant lands a right hook to the body.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Frazier drives through and clinches with Grant against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manus Grant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Frazier. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frazier scores with a head kick.
Frazier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grant's waist but Grant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Frazier off to one side.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frazier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frazier blocks a head kick by Grant.
Grant misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Frazier counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Grant manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Frazier moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Grant breaks the clinch.
Frazier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grant connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Frazier momentarily.
Frazier swinging wildly here. #T1#
Frazier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grant scores with a head kick.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frazier checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grant takes a swing at Frazier's ribcage but misses.
Frazier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frazier slips a straight right by Grant.
Frazier is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Frazier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Frazier moves into range and clinches up with Grant.
Grant is pressed up against the cage. Frazier has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grant down to the mat. Grant avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Grant avoids the head kick by Frazier.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frazier was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
Frazier seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Frazier finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Grant lands a nice leg kick that just misses Frazier's sensitive parts.
Grant swings for the body but Frazier moves out of range.
Grant takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Grant looks to move away, Frazier throws a big counter combo but Grant just gets out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frazier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grant tries to avoid it but Frazier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grant to the ground. Grant escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Frazier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant throws a body punch but Frazier moves out of range.
Grant lands a jab to Frazier's midsection.
Frazier just misses with a punch to the body.
Grant scores with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Frazier.
Grant connects with a body shot.
Frazier scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Frazier ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Frazier tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Grant manages to circle out of the way.
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Frazier is just out of range.
Frazier throwing a counter right hand but Grant manages to avoid it.#T3#
Grant tries to work over Frazier's front leg with a kick but Frazier checks it.
Grant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Frazier misses its target.
Crunch! Grant slams his shin into Frazier's torso.
Grant lands a nice shot to the body.
Frazier tries to close the distance and clinch but Grant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Frazier throws a nice looking combination but Grant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frazier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grant.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Grant is looking to land body kicks.
Frazier appears to be looking for a big counter.
Grant misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grant. #T4##CL#
Frazier moves into the clinch.
Frazier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grant is defending well.
Grant pressing his opponent against the cage.
Grant is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grant is trying to break the clinch but Frazier has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Grant manages to break the clinch.
Frazier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Frazier's head.
Mo Frazier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frazier takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Frazier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant throws a front kick that sends Frazier stumbling back into the cage.
Grant stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grant swings for the body but Frazier moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manus Grant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grant 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manus Grant!
After winning the bout, Manus Grant thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DUEL#14 Myles vs Juan
Date: Oct 02, 2016

#R1#
Archer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Archer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Palmer throws out the jab.
Good work by Archer as he checks the leg kick.
Archer misses with a takedown attempt - Palmer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Archer wants to clinch.
Archer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Palmer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer tries to clinch up but Palmer circles away and keeps his distance.
Palmer wants to clinch up but Archer keeps it at a distance.
Palmer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Palmer needs to keep his hands up - Archer had a free shot at his head there.
Palmer thows a leg kick but Archer checks it
and Archer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Palmer's hands.#T1#
Palmer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Archer throws a leg kick which misses Palmer's front leg but catches the back leg as Palmer tries to avoid it.
Archer shoots in but Palmer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Archer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Palmer throws a sloppy head kick and Archer moves out of range easily.
A clash of legs there as Archer blocks the low kick.
Palmer moves out of range of the strikes.
Palmer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Archer on the side of the head.
Palmer lands with an overhand left.
Palmer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice body kick from Palmer.
Archer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Archer duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Archer's calf.#T2#
Palmer tests Archer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Palmer checks the leg kick.#TD#
Palmer gets a double leg takedown into Archer's guard.
Archer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Palmer throws a big right hand that misses.
Archer trying to control the position here.
Palmer is working Archer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Archer working for a triangle but Palmer defends it easily.
Palmer trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Palmer landing some decent shots from guard. #T3##SUB2#
Archer is looking for a triangle but Palmer pushes his legs off easily.
Palmer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Archer 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#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer content to control rather than advance.
Palmer manages to get to full guard.
Palmer is trying to control the position but Archer postures up. #T4#
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Palmer is keeping the position for now.
Palmer pulls Archer in close to his closed guard and prevents Archer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Archer postures up. #SUB#
Palmer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Archer is aware though and is defending well.
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Palmer is keeping the position for now.
Archer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Palmer wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
Palmer tries to strike from the bottom.
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 Chris Palmer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Archer throws a leg kick but Palmer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Palmer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Archer lands a body shot.
Archer throws a leg kick #TD#
and Palmer counters with a takedown into side control.
Archer is trying to control Palmer's posture but Palmer avoids it.
Palmer throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Archer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Palmer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Palmer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Palmer prevents Archer from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer is thwarting Archer's attempts to control the position.
Palmer passes to full mount!
Archer is working to get back to half guard. #T1#
Archer tries to hold on but Palmer pushes him away.
Palmer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Archer's face.
Palmer connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC#
Archer is rocked!
Archer tries to lock up and control but Palmer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Archer is still in real trouble! Can Palmer finish him?
Archer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A big strike lands for Palmer! That's really hurt Archer and he's turned his back - Palmer keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Palmer jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Palmer!
Chris Palmer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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