Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: The Island Season 6, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Apr 09, 2017

#R1#
A slow jab from Kanye misses its intended target. #TD2#
Brown changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kanye looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kanye is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brown landing strikes.
Brown landing a few strikes.
Brown in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown looks up at the clock and then as Kanye takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brown smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Brown working the ground and pound from side control.
Brown looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kanye can't do much from the bottom here.
Kanye takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kanye is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brown connects with a decent elbow.
Kanye takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Brown scoring with punches and elbows. #T1#
Kanye trying to remain calm as Brown controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Brown has hold of Kanye's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kanye seems comfortable defending it but Brown has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kanye is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kanye is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Brown couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Buck Brown!
A victorious Buck Brown thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DFC Fight Night 3/18
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Smaxsons misses with a hook
and Galileo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Galileo scores with a shot to the body.
Smaxsons's jab looks to have found its range, popping Galileo under the eye.
Galileo takes a swing at Smaxsons's ribcage but misses.
Smaxsons connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Galileo 's hands.
Smaxsons walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smaxsons slips a jab from Galileo .
A solid leg kick lands there for Galileo .
Galileo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smaxsons was well out of range. Poor timing from Galileo .
Galileo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smaxsons's sensitive parts.
Galileo misses with a body shot
and Galileo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galileo throws a push kick but Smaxsons slaps the foot to one side.
Galileo lands a slapping body shot.
Galileo scoring well with a low kick there.
Smaxsons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Galileo throws a big counter combination but Smaxsons scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Galileo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smaxsons.
Galileo throws a jab but it's blocked by Smaxsons.
Galileo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Galileo throws the kick towards the body but Smaxsons avoids it.
A jab lands there for Galileo .
Galileo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Galileo punishes Smaxsons's body with a nice straight punch.
Smaxsons scores with a hook to the body. Galileo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Galileo lands with an overhand left.
Smaxsons swings for the body but Galileo moves out of range.
Smaxsons walks into a left hand.
Smaxsons lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Galileo throws a right hand that misses
and Smaxsons counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smaxsons misses with a looping left.
Galileo misses with a body shot #KD2#
and Smaxsons counters with a crisp one two that drops Galileo ! Smaxsons thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Galileo to his feet! Galileo is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Galileo is rocked!#T2#
Galileo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smaxsons's hands.
Oh Galileo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smaxsons dodges the punch combination from Galileo .
Sao Galileo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galileo misses with a jab to the body
and Smaxsons counters with a huge left! Galileo is in big trouble! He's backing up but Smaxsons isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Galileo from any more damage. A dominating finish by Smaxsons!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clinton Smaxsons!
Clinton Smaxsons took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I had my very first fight in this company and since then I've been knocking out my opponents time after time. I'm putting DFC Las Vegas on notice. It is my time for that belt. So shine it up real nice and prepare to give it to it's rightful owner!'.

Event: DFC Fight Night 3/18
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Mu connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#
It looks like Ricky Davis has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Davis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Davis goes for a double leg but Mu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mu continues to drive forward.
Mu connects with a body shot that sends Davis's belly button to the back.
Nice straight punches there by Mu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mu.
Davis moves out of range as Mu throws a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mu.
We've been told by Mu's head coaches at Hellfire Antechamber that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD#
Mu lands a big head kick that sends Davis tumbling to the mat! Mu takes a step backwards and waves Davis back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mu drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Davis right on the button. Davis goes down! Mu follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Mu gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). He Mu!

Event: Ascension 0311
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
A low kick from Ballesteros is predictable there #TD2#
and Lopez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lopez.
Lopez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ballesteros is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lopez slips nicely into half guard.
Ballesteros is trying to stand back up but Lopez is controlling him
Lopez moves into full mount! Ballesteros won't be happy about that!
Ballesteros squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ballesteros really wants to buck Lopez off and get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Lopez working for a guillotine from mount but Ballesteros is in no mood to give up. #T1#
Lopez controlling from the full mount.
Ballesteros is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Ballesteros is squirming around, avoiding Lopez's attempts to control the action.
My spies in All In MMA inform me that Lopez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lopez won't let Ballesteros get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Lopez controlling from the full mount. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Lopez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ballesteros has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ballesteros!
Lopez working a defensive guard here.
Lopez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lopez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SU#
Ballesteros decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ballesteros looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ballesteros scores with a nice right hand.
Ballesteros scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Lopez blocks the leg kick.
Lopez shoots in looking for a takedown but Ballesteros manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lopez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ballesteros throws a head kick that misses.
Ballesteros lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ballesteros throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Ballesteros takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lopez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice shot by Ballesteros.
Ballesteros circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Lopez has closed the distance and engaged Ballesteros in a clinch.
Ballesteros misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lopez has Ballesteros pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ballesteros manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ballesteros tries to throw a body punch but Lopez avoids it by throwing Ballesteros back against the cage. #T4#
Ballesteros lands a right hand. #TD2#
Lopez lands a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lopez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lopez prevents Ballesteros from getting back to his feet.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lopez stands and throws Ballesteros's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ballesteros is pushing Lopez's head away, looking to escape. Lopez manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Lopez tries for a kimura but Ballesteros is defending well. #ES#
Ballesteros throws Lopez to one side and escapes!
Lopez tries to clinch but Ballesteros is having none of it.
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 Seve Ballesteros will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Lopez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ballesteros looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lopez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ballesteros's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lopez wants to control but Ballesteros is keeping him busy.
Lopez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ballesteros some visible discomfort.
Ballesteros is not content to let Lopez control the position.
Ballesteros is looking to get back to his feet here but Lopez is keeping cool and he's managed to take Ballesteros's back.
Ballesteros is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ballesteros is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ballesteros is keeping busy. #T1#
Ballesteros is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Ballesteros defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Lopez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ballesteros is one step ahead there.
Ballesteros is looking to stand up but Lopez won't let him. #SU#
Ballesteros decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Lopez moves into range and clinches up with Ballesteros.#T2#
Lopez tries for a takedown but Ballesteros manages to get underhooks.
Ballesteros misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ballesteros tries a body shot but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ballesteros gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lopez blocks an uppercut.
Lopez wants a takedown.
Seve Ballesteros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Lopez.#TD2#
Lopez jumps guard.
Ballesteros wants to stand but Lopez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lopez 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.
Lopez is trying to control the position but Ballesteros postures up. #T3##SU#
Ballesteros stands up and waves to Lopez to follow him.
Ballesteros connects with a solid leg kick.
Lopez dodges the punch combination from Ballesteros.
Lopez wants to clinch
and Ballesteros counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
Lopez closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ballesteros.
Ballesteros has a couple of punches blocked by Lopez. #T4#
Ballesteros swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ballesteros swings wildly with an uppercut but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ballesteros scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Ballesteros. #TD2#
Lopez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ballesteros is not content to let Lopez control the position.
Ballesteros wants to get back to his feet.
Lopez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ballesteros's legs. #SUB2#
Lopez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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 Seve Ballesteros will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Ballesteros misses with a low kick.
Ballesteros digs a good body shot into Lopez's ribs.
Ballesteros scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lopez doesn't seem bothered though.
Lopez motions for Ballesteros to come forward. Lopez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ballesteros scores with a nice right hand. #CL2#
Lopez pushes Ballesteros up against the cage in a clinch.
Ballesteros misses with a punch on the inside.
Ballesteros lands a hook that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
The referee calls for Ballesteros to work.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ballesteros.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballesteros stalling in the clinch but Lopez improves position.
Lopez avoids the elbow strike from Ballesteros, against the cage.
Lopez is trying to drag Ballesteros to the mat but Ballesteros just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lopez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ballesteros gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T1##TD2#
Lopez has Ballesteros pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lopez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ballesteros tumbling to the mat - Lopez dives into Ballesteros's guard.
Ballesteros wants to stand and escape but Lopez is having none of it.
Lopez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lopez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2##ES#
Ballesteros manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ballesteros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Lopez tries to clinch up but Ballesteros circles away and keeps his distance.
Ballesteros looks to land a left hand but Lopez moved out of range nicely.
Lopez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ballesteros avoids it really well and circles away.
Seve Ballesteros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Lopez.
Lopez lands a leg kick that knocks Ballesteros off balance momentarily.
Lopez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lopez fails to land the takedown.
Seve Ballesteros is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ballesteros throws a jab but it's blocked by Lopez.
Lopez avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Lopez moves in looking to clinch but Ballesteros pushes him off.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ballesteros sprawls well. Ballesteros wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet.
Lopez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ballesteros scores with a shot to the body.
Ballesteros throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez moves in looking to clinch but Ballesteros pushes him off.
Ballesteros misses with the combination.
Lopez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ballesteros defends it well.
Ballesteros tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ballesteros throws a head kick that Lopez semi-blocks.
Ballesteros throws a lazy right hand but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Lopez rushes Ballesteros and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Ballesteros prevents the takedown attempt.
Ballesteros misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lopez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ballesteros is defending well.
Pedro Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ballesteros tries to work over Lopez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ballesteros tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ballesteros misses with the head strike.
Ballesteros has a couple of punches blocked by Lopez.
Ballesteros tries a body shot but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez can't get the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ballesteros prevents Lopez from breaking the clinch.
Ballesteros can't find room to land a body shot as Lopez controls the action.
Ballesteros tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lopez digs a right hand into Ballesteros's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ballesteros's gas tank.
Lopez wants to take the fight to the mat but Ballesteros manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seve Ballesteros showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ballesteros, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DFC Las Vegas 54
Date: Mar 10, 2017

#R1#
Lindberg lands a slapping body shot.
Lindberg misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Xhaka has managed to clinch.
Lindberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xhaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Xhaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lindbergs head.
Lindberg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lindberg tries a body shot but Xhaka blocks it.
Xhaka misses with some punches.
Xhaka throws a head punch that misses.
Lindberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Xhaka backwards.
Xhaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xhaka blocks an uppercut.
Xhaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lindberg backwards.
A right hand to the body from Lindberg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Lindberg on the inside.
Xhaka looks winded!
Xhaka swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Lindberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lindberg punishes Xhaka's body with a nice straight punch.
Lindberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lindberg sizes up Xhaka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Xhaka avoids the body shot from Lindberg.
Lindberg connects with a nice looking jab.
Xhaka tries to clinch but Lindberg moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Xhaka.
Lindberg throws a hook but Xhaka blocks it.
Xhaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Xhaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lindberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lindberg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Xhaka's hands.
Xhaka needs to keep his hands up - Lindberg had a free shot at his head there.
Xhaka ducks under a wild hook from Lindberg.
A cross from Lindberg lands.
Lindberg pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Xhaka back to the cage. Lindberg follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lindberg.
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!
Xhaka tries to clinch up but Lindberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Xhaka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lindberg connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Xhaka scrambles back to his feet.
Lindberg connects with a right hand. Xhaka shakes it off.
Xhaka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lindberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xhaka.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xhaka! But no joy.#T2#
Xhaka tries to clinch but Lindberg is having none of it.
Lindberg circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lindberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xhaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lindberg scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Lindberg.
Lindberg lands a body shot.
Lindberg lands with a good body shot.
Lindberg is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lindberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Xhaka.#CL2#
Xhaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lindberg, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lindberg.
Lindberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xhakas head.
Xhaka throws a head punch that misses.
Lindberg misses with a punch to the body.
Lindberg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Xhaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Lindberg uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Lindberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lindberg lands a nice hook to Xhaka's body. Xhaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Xhaka walks into a stiff left hand from Lindberg.
Lindberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Xhaka.
Lindberg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Xhaka moves in looking to clinch but Lindberg pushes him off.
Lindberg tests Xhaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lindberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Xhaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lindberg.
Xhaka wants to counter the offense by Lindberg and move into the clinch position.
Lindberg darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab lands there for Lindberg.
Lindberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xhaka! But no joy.#T4#
Lindberg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindberg lands a jab to the nose.
Xhaka takes one to the chin there.
Lindberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xhaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Xhaka gets a clinch.
Xhaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Lindberg misses with a punch to the body.
Xhaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xhaka working aggressively here.
Lindberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xhaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Xhaka fails to land.
Lindberg tries to work over Xhaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lindberg gets through Xhaka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lindberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xhaka backwards.
Xhaka working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lindberg.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xhaka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomas Lindberg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lindberg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Xhaka is looking to clinch.
Nice body punch from Lindberg.
Tomas Lindberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Xhaka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Xhaka tries to clinch but Lindberg moves out of range.
Lindberg throws a hook but Xhaka avoids it easily.
Lindberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lindberg cracks Xhaka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Xhaka clinches.
Xhaka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC#
Lindberg breaks the clinch.
Lindberg cracks Xhaka with a good jab.
Good shot there by Lindberg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xhaka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Xhaka tries to clinch there but Lindberg circles away.
Xhaka avoids the body shot from Lindberg.
Lindberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Xhaka is looking to clinch.
As Xhaka looks to move away, Lindberg throws a big counter combo but Xhaka just gets out of the way.#T1#
Lindberg throws a big shot that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Lindberg as he connects with a hook.
Lindberg misses with a looping left.
Xhaka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Xhaka tries to clinch there but Lindberg circles away.
Lindberg appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lindberg takes a swing at Xhaka's ribcage but misses.
Xhaka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lindberg to score with a decent uppercut.
Lindberg misses with a hook. Xhaka ducked under it nicely.
Xhaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lindberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xhaka.
Xhaka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Xhaka ducks under a wild hook from Lindberg.
Xhaka slips under a jab.#CL2#
Xhaka takes the fight into the clinch.
Lindberg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xhaka backwards.
Xhaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xhaka misses with the head strike.
Lindberg blocking some punches. #T2#
Lindberg pushes Xhaka back against the cage and 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!
Lindberg has had enough of the clinch but Xhaka keeps him there for the moment.
Granat Xhaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lindberg lands a nice uppercut.
Lindberg misses with the head strike.
Xhaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Xhaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lindberg has a couple of punches blocked by Xhaka.
Lindberg can't find room to land a body shot as Xhaka controls the action.
Lindberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xhakas head.
Lindberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Lindberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Xhaka is looking to clinch.
Lindberg cracks a nice hook into Xhaka's ribs.
Xhaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice cross by Lindberg.
Lindberg throws a hook but Xhaka blocks it.
Xhaka moves in looking to clinch but Lindberg pushes him off.
Xhaka is looking to clinch.
Xhaka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lindberg finds it's way round the side to connect with Xhaka's head. #T3##CL2#
Xhaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Lindberg on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lindberg fails to land.
Lindberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Xhaka fails to land.
Xhaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xhaka takes a shot to the head.
Lindberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xhaka is breathing heavily.
Lindberg lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Lindberg.
A head punch on the inside from Xhaka fails to land.
Lindberg tries a body shot but Xhaka blocks it.
A short right from Lindberg on the inside.
Xhaka blocks a body shot from Lindberg.
Xhaka has a couple of punches blocked by Lindberg.
Lindberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Xhaka has a couple of punches blocked by Lindberg.
Lindberg is leaning against Xhaka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Xhaka controls his hands.
Lindberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Lindberg lands with a left to the head.
Lindberg lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Lindberg.
Xhaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lindberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Xhaka backwards.
Lindberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Lindberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lindberg lands an overhand right.
Tomas Lindberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindberg misses with a two punch combination.
Nice body punch from Lindberg.
Lindberg scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#
Xhaka is rocked!
Lindberg with a hook.
Xhaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Lindberg finish him?
Lindberg scores with a hook.
Lindberg rushes Xhaka and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Xhaka is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Lindberg piles on the pressure and Xhaka crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomas Lindberg!
After winning the bout, Tomas Lindberg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DFC Las Vegas 54
Date: Mar 10, 2017

#R1#
Hewitt shoots and misses
and Valens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hewitt throws a leg kick that misses.
Hewitt looks to clinch
and Valens counters with a nice uppercut.
Valens ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valens connects with a single shot there.
Valens connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hewitt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hewitt with a poor takedown
letting Valens counter with a right hand.
Hewitt misses with a takedown attempt
and Valens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jan Paul Valens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wally Hewitt.
Valens drops Hewitt with a big left hand! Hewitt is injured, injured bad! Valens jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Paul Valens!
In his post fight interview, Jan Paul Valens started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DFC Las Vegas 53
Date: Mar 03, 2017

#R1##TD#
Dood closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Struwe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dood in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Struwe is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Dood looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Struwe tries to buck Dood off but Dood is having none of it.
Struwe isn't going anywhere.
Struwe felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dood is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Struwe looks calm but he's in trouble here. Dood gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Struwe is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Dood lets go of the hold and Struwe can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rad Dood!

Event: DFC Las Vegas 53
Date: Mar 03, 2017

#R1#
Chikatchawan scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Tyrone Eaton has been cut.
Eaton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eaton misses with a takedown attempt
and Chikatchawan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Eaton thinking.
Chikatchawan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chikatchawan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Eaton at a distance.
A head kick misses from Chikatchawan.
Eaton throws a fast counter high kick but Chikatchawan manages to duck under it in time.
Chikatchawan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chikatchawan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chikatchawan finds Eaton's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Eaton flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Chikatchawan lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Eaton will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tsoko Chikatchawan!
A relieved looking Tsoko Chikatchawan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DFC Las Vegas 53
Date: Mar 03, 2017

#R1#
Varga shoots in for a takedown but Jaskok shows good takedown defense.
Jaskok let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Varga closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Varga throws out a loose jab but Jaskok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaskok digs a good body shot into Varga's ribs.
Varga has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jaskok connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jaskok looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Jaskok and Varga goes tumbling to the canvas! Jaskok follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC2#
Varga is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Jaskok looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Oh Varga is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jaskok sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Jaskok is working for a submission of some sort.
Varga seems to have got his legs back now.
Varga wants to get back to full guard but Jaskok has passed into side control.#T1#
Varga tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jaskok wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jaskok avoids the strikes from the bottom by Varga.#SUB2#
Jaskok is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Varga is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Jaskok tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Varga wants to control but Jaskok postures up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Varga is looking to regain half guard here but Jaskok keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jaskok is trying to get an arm triangle but Varga is defending well.
Varga is looking to regain half guard here but Jaskok keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jaskok looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jaskok trying to control the position but Varga is working away. #T3##SUB2#
Jaskok wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Varga, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Varga's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jaskok is looking to take a break and control but Varga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Varga tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jaskok wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Jaskok has an Americana. Varga didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Jaskok is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Jaskok hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hugh Jaskok!
Post fight, an emotional Hugh Jaskok said 'Yo Las Vegas we did it baby! Snap Tap Repeat! Thank all of you for the support, my coaches, and PVZ! Daddy's got another bonus to add to the paycheck!'.

Event: DFC Las Vegas 52
Date: Feb 24, 2017

#R1#
Davis fails with a takedown attempt.
Davis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Davis with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smaxsons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smaxsons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Ricky Davis has been cut.
Davis wants to clinch but Smaxsons slips to the side#KD2#
and Smaxsons counters with a nice right hand that sends Davis toppling to the canvas! Davis scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Smaxsons finish him?!#ROC2#
Davis is rocked!
The fighters circling - Smaxsons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Smaxsons drops Davis with a straight right hand, right on the button! Smaxsons follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clinton Smaxsons!
An intense looking Clinton Smaxsons took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I had my very first fight in this company and since then I've been knocking out my opponents time after time. I'm putting DFC Las Vegas on notice. It is my time for that belt. So shine it up real nice and prepare to give it to it's rightful owner!'.

Event: DFC Las Vegas Fight Night
Date: Feb 23, 2017

#R1#
Vallon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vallon scores with the left hand. Turk knows he should have avoided that one. #TD#
Turk shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vallon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Turk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vallon is looking to regain half guard here but Turk keeps moving and retains side control.
Vallon holds on to Turk's head and controls the position momentarily.
Turk trying to control the action but Vallon is working from the bottom.
Turk has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vallon controls the position for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Vallon is trying to improve his position.
Vallon holds on to Turk's head and controls the position momentarily.
Turk throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Turk trying to control the position but Vallon is working away. #SU#
Turk decides to stand up, so the ref orders Vallon to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vallon lands with a nice body punch.
Turk swings widly with a right hand
and Vallon counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Vallon clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vallon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Turk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vallon walks away with a smile on his face. Turk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Turk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turk is breathing heavily.
Vallon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Turk tries to keep at a distance but Vallon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vallon pushes Turk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Turk is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Vallon.
Oh Turk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vallon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turk backwards.
Turk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Vallon on the inside. #T3#
Vallon lands with a light punch inside.
Vallon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vallon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vallon throws a big uppercut that drops Turk! More strikes from Vallon and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Turk lies dazed against the cage as Vallon celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amsterdam Vallon!
Post fight, Amsterdam Vallon took to the microphone: 'Thank you to the fans and to DFC Las Vegas! I'm just here to put everyone on notice that I'm coming for that number one spot.'.

Event: DFC Las Vegas Fight Night
Date: Feb 23, 2017

#R1#
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Micheli paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Micheli darts in and clinches Lewis up against the cage.
Lewis is working for takedown but Micheli is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Micheli manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Micheli is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SU#
Lewis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Micheli swats away the attempt to clinch by Lewis.#CL2#
Micheli takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis lands with a right to the head.
Micheli is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lewis to keep the fight standing.
Lewis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC#
Lewis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Lewis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Micheli tries to pull guard but Lewis won't allow it. #T1#
Lewis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Micheli is defending well for now.
Micheli fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jon Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Micheli.
A nice left hand lands by Lewis.
Micheli just leaning against Lewis, taking a breather.
Lewis is trying to push Micheli away but Micheli has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Micheli has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lewis uses from the top position. #SU#
Micheli is working an open guard so Lewis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Micheli rushes Lewis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Lewis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Micheli is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Micheli is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lewis is defending well.
I was talking to Lewis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Lewis pulls guard successfully.
Micheli showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Micheli trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Lewis has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Micheli is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Micheli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Micheli tries to score a body lock takedown but Lewis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lewis misses with a punch on the inside.
Lewis misses with some punches.
Micheli has Lewis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lewis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Lewis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lewis catches Micheli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Lewis tries to keep at a distance but Micheli has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Lewis manages to break the clinch.
Lewis tries to clinch up.#T3#
No joy there for Lewis, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Micheli has managed to clinch.
Micheli wants to break free but Lewis has control.
Micheli stalling the fight.
Micheli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lewis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lewis misses with an elbow over the top.
Micheli wants to get back to striking at distance but Lewis won't allow it.
Lewis gets underhooks to prevent Micheli's takedown attempt.
Micheli takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Lewis.
Micheli is trying to pull guard but Lewis has him pressed against the cage.
Lewis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lewis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Micheli avoids it.#T4#
Micheli is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lewis to keep the fight standing.
Lewis has Micheli pressed against the cage, preventing Micheli from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lewis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Micheli avoids it.
Lewis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Micheli's efforts to push away.
Micheli blocks the elbow strike.
Micheli with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Lewis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Micheli darts in and clinches Lewis up against the cage.
Micheli tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lewis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Micheli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Micheli changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lewis fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Micheli clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Lewis dominated that round.
That's time! Lewis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lewis keeps the fight on the outside.
Lewis doesn't manage to clinch there - Micheli circles away.
Micheli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lewis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Micheli clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Lewis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Lewis does no damage. #CL2#
Micheli closes the distance and pushes Lewis back into the cage.
Micheli goes for a takedown attempt but Lewis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Micheli keeps the fight on the outside.
Lewis throws a series of punches but Micheli avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Micheli moves into range and clinches up with Lewis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Micheli can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Micheli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Micheli clinches up with Lewis and pushes him back against the cage.
Lewis tries to break the clinch but Micheli is controlling the position.
Lewis scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Micheli is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lewis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jon Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Micheli.#TD#
Lewis decides to pull guard. #ES#
Lewis has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Micheli has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Micheli fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Micheli jumps guard but Lewis stands there with Micheli around his waist. Micheli gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lewis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lewis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Micheli blocks an uppercut.
Lewis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Micheli jumps guard but Lewis stands there with Micheli around his waist. Micheli gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Micheli is looking to break free of the clinch but Lewis has double underhooks.
Lewis pushes Micheli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Micheli wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Lewis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lewis scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Micheli is rocked!
Micheli is trying to pull guard but Lewis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Micheli changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lewis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Micheli tries to clinch up but Lewis circles away and keeps his distance.
Lewis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Micheli can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Micheli gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Micheli has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lewis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jon Lewis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lewis tries to break free but Micheli pushes him back against the cage.
Lewis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lewis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Micheli has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A frustrated look appears on Lewis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Micheli can't find room to land a body shot as Lewis controls the action.
Lewis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Michelis head.
Lewis trying to control the position but instead, Micheli has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lewis into the cage.
Micheli just leaning against Lewis, taking a breather. #T3#
Micheli has had enough of the clinch but Lewis keeps him there for the moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lewis.
Micheli has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Lewis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Lewis has managed to clinch.
Micheli tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lewis avoids it.
Lewis misses with some punches.
Micheli is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Micheli lands a good knee to the midsection. Lewis won't want to take too many of those.
A right handed body shot lands from Lewis. #BC#
Lewis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lewis misses with a double jab. #T4#
Lewis tries to score with a low kick but Micheli moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Micheli closes the distance and clinches.
Micheli tries to throw a body punch but Lewis avoids it by throwing Micheli back against the cage.
Micheli tries to pull guard but Lewis won't allow it.
Lewis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Lewis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lewis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Micheli wants to clinch
and Lewis counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis is looking to clinch but Micheli is avoiding it.
Micheli now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Lewis pushes Micheli up against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Micheli managing to block the knees to the body from Lewis.
Lewis scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Lewis dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Lewis moves into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Micheli. #BC2#
Micheli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lewis is looking to clinch but Micheli is avoiding it. #CL#
Lewis has Micheli up against the cage in a clinch.
Lewis tries to throw a body punch but Micheli avoids it by throwing Lewis back against the cage.
Lewis lands a shoulder strike.
Lewis blocking some punches.
Lewis tries to pull guard but Micheli won't allow it.
Lewis tries to land knees in the clinch but Micheli avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis is looking to break free of the clinch but Micheli has double underhooks.
Lewis is trying to break the clinch but Micheli is controlling him.
Micheli taking a breather.
Lewis swings wildly with an uppercut but Micheli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Micheli is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lewis is defending well.#T1#
Micheli stops a takedown attempt from Lewis.
Lewis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lewis tries to break free but Micheli pushes him back against the cage.
Micheli is trying to pull guard but Lewis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lewis.
Micheli fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jon Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Micheli.
Lewis has had enough of the clinch but Micheli keeps him there for the moment.
Lewis prevents the takedown attempt.
Lewis missing with knees to the body.
Micheli jumps guard but Lewis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Lewis decides to pull guard. #ES#
Lewis kicks Micheli off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Micheli moves into the clinch.#T2##BC#
Lewis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Micheli drops his hands momentarily and Lewis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Micheli is looking to clinch.
Franco Micheli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Micheli get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Micheli stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Lewis runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Lewis!
After the fight, Jon Lewis was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DFC Las Vegas 51
Date: Feb 17, 2017

#R1#
Nice cross by Lindberg.
Lindberg thuds his right hand into Xhaka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Xhaka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Xhaka moves forwards but Lindberg connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lindberg swings for the body but Xhaka moves out of range.
Lindberg has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Scrap Squad in the buildup to the fight.
Lindberg stuns Xhaka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Xhaka slips under a jab.
Lindberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Lindberg lands a two punch combo. #CL2#
Xhaka clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xhaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lindberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xhaka prevents a body shot from Lindberg.
Lindberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Xhaka misses with the head strike.
Xhaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xhaka misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Lindberg.
Xhaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xhaka prevents a body shot from Lindberg.
Lindberg blocks an uppercut.
Xhaka swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Xhaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Xhaka fails to land.
Lindberg blocks an uppercut.
Lindberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Xhaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Lindberg.
Lindberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Xhaka blocks a body shot from Lindberg.
Lindberg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xhaka.
Lindberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Xhaka.
Lindberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Xhaka fails to land.
Lindberg tries a body shot but Xhaka blocks it.
Lindberg tries to work over Xhaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lindberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xhaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lindberg backwards.
Xhaka has a couple of punches blocked by Lindberg.
Lindberg scores with a shoulder strike.
Xhaka misses with some punches.
Xhaka blocks a body shot from Lindberg.
Xhaka misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Lindberg blocks an uppercut.
Lindberg can't find room to land a body shot as Xhaka controls the action.
Xhaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Xhaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xhaka has a couple of punches blocked by Lindberg.
Xhaka working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lindberg.
Xhaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lindberg lands a body punch. #BC#
Lindberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lindberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xhaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Lindberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xhaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lindberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lindberg is looking to counter punch.
Xhaka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Xhaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindberg.
Xhaka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lindberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xhaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lindberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xhaka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xhaka misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xhaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Lindberg swings widly with a right hand
and Xhaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xhaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lindberg pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Xhaka back to the cage. Lindberg follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lindberg falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Xhaka to counter with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lindberg.
Lindberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xhaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xhaka needs to keep his hands up - Lindberg had a free shot at his head there.
Xhaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lindberg just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Xhaka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xhaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lindberg cracks Xhaka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xhaka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lindberg to score with a decent uppercut.
Xhaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
A jab lands there for Lindberg.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lindberg, as that shot connected.
Lindberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lindberg with a jab.
Xhaka tries to clinch there but Lindberg circles away.
Lindberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Xhaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lindberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lindberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Lindberg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Xhaka on the side of the head.
Lindberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lindberg cracks Xhaka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lindberg lands a right hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lindberg.
Xhaka drops his hands momentarily and Lindberg takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomas Lindberg dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lindberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xhaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Lindberg missing with a left hand there. Xhaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xhaka slips under a jab.
Lindberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xhaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Good standup being displayed there by Lindberg as he connects with a hook.
Lindberg swinging wildly here.
Xhaka tries to clinch but Lindberg moves out of range.
Lindberg lands with a straight right. Xhaka didn't see that one coming.
Xhaka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lindberg moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tomas Lindberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xhaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Lindberg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xhaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Lindberg circles away.
Lindberg throws a looping overhand right but Xhaka ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lindberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Lindberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lindberg tries to throw a body punch but Xhaka avoids it by throwing Lindberg back against the cage.
Lindberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Lindberg on the inside.
Lindberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lindberg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Xhaka.
A shot in the inside from Lindberg.
Lindberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Lindberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lindberg blocking some punches.
Lindberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lindberg misses with a body punch.
Lindberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lindberg blocks an uppercut.
Lindberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Xhaka.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xhaka.
Xhaka misses with some punches.
Xhaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xhaka gets through Lindberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Lindberg blocks an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Xhaka working aggressively here.
Lindberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lindberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xhaka misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Lindberg.
A head punch on the inside from Xhaka fails to land.
Xhaka misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xhaka.
Lindberg misses with a punch to the body.
Lindberg throws a head punch that misses.
Lindberg scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lindberg. #BC#
Lindberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Xhaka misses its intended target.
Lindberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good shot there by Lindberg.
Xhaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xhaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Xhaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lindberg.#T3#
Lindberg throws a one two combo.
Lindberg throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xhaka! But no joy.
Lindberg throws a good cross that connects.
Xhaka moves in looking to clinch but Lindberg pushes him off.
Lindberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xhaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xhaka wants to counter with a clinch but Lindberg pushes him away.
Lindberg lands an overhand right.
Lindberg connects with the punch.
Lindberg throws out a powerful jab.
Lindberg cracks Xhaka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lindberg pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Xhaka back to the cage. Lindberg follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC#
Xhaka is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lindberg scores with a punch to the head.
Xhaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Lindberg finish him?
Lindberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Xhaka.
Lindberg scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lindberg throws the left hand but Xhaka avoids the punch easily.
Xhaka tries to counter by closing the distance.
Xhaka seems to have recovered his senses.
Lindberg connects with a right hand. Xhaka shakes it off.
Nice cross by Lindberg.
Lindberg misses with a body shot. #T4#
Lindberg throws a combination that misses
letting Xhaka counter with a right hand.
Lindberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lindberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xhaka moves in looking to clinch but Lindberg pushes him off.
A shot to the liver by Lindberg. Beautiful body shot.
Xhaka slips under a jab.
Lindberg misses with a straight right.
Xhaka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lindberg with a body shot.
Lindberg throws a looping overhand right but Xhaka ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xhaka! But no joy.
Xhaka ducks under a wild hook from Lindberg.
Xhaka wants to counter the offense by Lindberg and move into the clinch position.
Lindberg misses with a body shot
and Xhaka counters with a right hand to the body.
Xhaka tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Lindberg misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lindberg takes a swing at Xhaka's ribcage but misses.
Lindberg cracks Xhaka with a good jab.
Xhaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Xhaka moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomas Lindberg dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Xhaka slips a jab and a cross from Lindberg.
Lindberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xhaka.
Lindberg scores with a punch to the head.
Xhaka moves in looking to clinch but Lindberg pushes him off.
Lindberg cracks Xhaka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Xhaka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lindberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xhaka can do to turn this around?
Lindberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xhaka manages to avoid it.
Xhaka tries to close the distance and clinch but Lindberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Xhaka rushes Lindberg and presses him up against the cage.
Xhaka working aggressively here. #BC#
Lindberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Lindberg misses.
Xhaka slips a jab from Lindberg.
Lindberg scores with a nice strike.
Lindberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xhaka.
Lindberg throwing a counter right hand but Xhaka manages to avoid it.
Lindberg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xhaka.#T1#
Xhaka moves out of range as Lindberg strikes.
Xhaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot by Lindberg.
Lindberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Xhaka at a distance.
Lindberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xhaka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lindberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Lindberg throws a big shot that misses.
Xhaka slips a jab from Lindberg.
Xhaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lindberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Lindberg misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Lindberg. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lindberg.
Xhaka is looking to clinch.
Lindberg jabs at Xhaka's body.#T2#
Lindberg punishes Xhaka's body with a nice straight punch.
Xhaka tries to clinch there but Lindberg circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Lindberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xhaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Xhaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lindberg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Xhaka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lindberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lindberg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Xhaka avoids the body shot from Lindberg.
A big left from Lindberg misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lindberg. Xhaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lindberg throws a poor cross that misses
and Xhaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lindberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xhaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Lindberg.
Xhaka tries to clinch but Lindberg moves out of range.
Xhaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Lindberg circles away.
Lindberg lands a jab to Xhaka's midsection.#T3#
Lindberg throws an overhand right that lands on Xhaka's shoulder, as Xhaka tries to avoid the shot.
Lindberg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Xhaka tries to clinch there but Lindberg circles away.
A swing and a miss from Lindberg.
Lindberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xhaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Xhaka takes one to the side of the head.
Lindberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Granat Xhaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xhaka slips under a jab from Lindberg.#CL2#
Xhaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lindberg throws a head punch that misses.
Lindberg lands with a left to the head.
Xhaka throws a head punch that misses.
Lindberg can't find room to land a body shot as Xhaka controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lindberg.
Lindberg tries a body shot but Xhaka blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Xhaka fails to land.
Lindberg scores with a hook to the body.
Tomas Lindberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Xhaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xhaka misses with some punches.
Xhaka working aggressively here.
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!
Xhaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Xhaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Lindberg.
Xhaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Lindberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lindberg.
A short left from Xhaka.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xhaka.
Lindberg pushes Xhaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lindberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lindberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tomas Lindberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lindberg, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DFC LV Fight Night
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Ibu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jaskok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ibu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jaskok's sensitive parts.
Ibu's corner calls for a 1-2. Ibu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice body kick from Ibu.
A swing and a miss from Jaskok.
Jaskok moves out of range of the body kick.
Jaskok walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ibu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ibu thumps Jaskok with a low kick.
Ibu lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibu scores with a nice right hand.
Jaskok dives in for a single leg takedown but Ibu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ibu connects with a solid leg kick.
Jaskok looks to throw the jab but Ibu is out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ibu.
Ibu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC2#
Jaskok is rocked!
Ibu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Ibu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jaskok has time to react.
Oh Jaskok is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jaskok lands with a shot to the body.
Ibu lands a leg kick that knocks Jaskok off balance momentarily.
Jaskok seems to have got his legs back now.
Jaskok misses with a wild body shot.
Jaskok misses with a body shot.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaskok. Ibu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaskok shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ibu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A punch lands to the side of Jaskok 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circle, before Ibu throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Jaskok's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Ibu lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Koh Ibu!
Hugh Jaskok spoke after the fight, saying 'I've said it to Jay Lawrence and I've said it to Mike Tycoon that this guy is on steroids! Of course there is no testing and this dude got away with it. Congrats bro, but I know you didn't work for it!'.

Event: DFC LV Fight Night
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Armstrong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Hewitt shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Armstrong felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hewitt uses his free foot to push down on Armstrong's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Armstrong.
Hewitt is trying to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Armstrong has left one of his arms exposed and Hewitt doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Armstrong screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wally Hewitt!
Wally Hewitt 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: DFC Las Vegas 50
Date: Feb 10, 2017

#R1#
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Struwe moves away.
Struwe throwing a counter right hand but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Struwe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD2#
Struwe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cruz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Struwe is pulling down on Cruz's head to control his posture.
Cruz preventing the sweep.
Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cruz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cruz landing strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz working the head and body with strikes.
Cruz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Struwe some visible discomfort.
Cruz working away.
Cruz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Struwe some visible discomfort.
Cruz scores with punches from side control.
Struwe's coaches at All In MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Cruz is putting a hurting on Struwe here, landing some big shots from side control. #T1#
Struwe on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cruz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Struwe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cruz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cruz has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Struwe!
Cruz landing punches. #ROC2#
Struwe is rocked!#SUB2#
Cruz is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Struwe is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Struwe flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Cruz anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Struwe and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Cruz slips an arm under Struwe chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Cruz has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Cruz is squeezing on Struwe like an anaconda would it's prey. Struwe fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dom Cruz!
Dom Cruz made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Ive said it over and over. No one can match my training, my speed, my intelligence. I won this fight before I stepped into the ring.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2017

#R1#
Kanye wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kanye's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Slim connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kanye scrambles back to his feet.
Kanye could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL#
Kanye gets a clinch. #BC2#
Slim manages to break the clinch.
Kanye doesn't manage to clinch there - Slim circles away.
Donk. Kanye catches Slim right on the button with a cross.
Kanye misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Slim closes the distance and pushes Kanye back into the cage.
Slim is struggling to control the position.
Slim blocks an uppercut.
Kanye pushes Slim back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slim lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kanye tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kanye lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slim backwards.
Kanye working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Kanye lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slim backwards.
Slim throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kanyes head.
Kanye swings wildly with an uppercut but Slim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kanye lands with a short shot to the head.
Slim working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Slim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kanye misses with a punch on the inside.
Slim blocks an uppercut.
Kanye misses with a punch on the inside.
Slim landing knees to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Kounta Kanye has been cut.#BC2#
Slim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kanye throws a looping overhand right but Slim ducks down to avoid it.
Kanye cracks Slim with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kanye misses with a combination
and Slim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Slim avoids the body shot from Kanye.
Slim lands with an overhand left.#ROC2#
Kanye is rocked!
Slim ducks under a wild hook from Kanye.
Slim tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kanye swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kanye swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kanye throws a lazy uppercut
and Slim counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Barbados Slim!

Event: DFC Las Vegas 48
Date: Jan 27, 2017

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Mu.
Mu tries a body shot but Smaxsons blocks it.
Mu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mu lands a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Clinton Smaxsons has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mu.
Smaxsons throws a head punch that misses.
Mu scores with a shot to the side of Smaxsons's head.
Mu blocks an uppercut.
Smaxsons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Smaxsons fails to land.
Smaxsons has a couple of punches blocked by Mu.
Smaxsons blocks a body shot from Mu.
A head punch on the inside from Smaxsons fails to land.
Smaxsons swings wildly with an uppercut but Mu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Mu fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smaxsons.
Smaxsons misses with some punches.
Mu digs a right hand underneath Smaxsons's ribcage. Smaxsons let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smaxsons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mu blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Smaxsons. #T1#
Smaxsons swings wildly with an uppercut but Mu uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Mu.
Mu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smaxsons misses with a punch on the inside.
Mu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mu lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Mu.
Smaxsons looks winded!
Mu scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Smaxsons is rocked!
A short left from Mu.
Smaxsons is still on wobbly legs! Can Mu finish him?
Mu lands a big right hand that drops Smaxsons! The killer instinct kicks in and Mu finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Mu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). He Mu!
Clinton Smaxsons was interviewed post fight and said 'Much respect to my opponent and he has my full respect. I'll be back to avenge this loss. I have plenty of growth in me and I'll keep training hard. '.

Event: DFC Las Vegas 47
Date: Jan 20, 2017

#R1#
McGregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Jaskok swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jaskok avoids the head kick by McGregor.
McGregor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
McGregor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jaskok's guard.#ES2#
Jaskok has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McGregor has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Jaskok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
I was talking to McGregor's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
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!
Jaskok lands with a light punch inside.
Jaskok scores with a shoulder strike.
Jaskok lands a shoulder strike.
Jaskok lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGregor is defended easily by Jaskok.#KD2#
Jaskok catches McGregor napping and connects with a big right hand that sends McGregor to the canvas! #ROC2#
McGregor is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Bruce McGregor has been cut.#T1#
McGregor wants to stand up but Jaskok is controlling him.
Oh McGregor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jaskok is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McGregor seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Jaskok thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McGregor can't keep his opponent in guard - Jaskok advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McGregor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jaskok on the ground.#SUB2#
Jaskok is looking for a kimura here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jaskok in particular looking to stall.#T2##SUB2#
Jaskok wants to work for an arm triangle but McGregor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Jaskok is looking for a kimura here.
McGregor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jaskok is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Jaskok is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McGregor is just riding it out for now. Jaskok eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Jaskok content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jaskok is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McGregor sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Jaskok is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
McGregor wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Jaskok is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McGregor defends it well.
Jaskok is controlling the pace.
Jaskok's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jaskok works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugh Jaskok dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce McGregor's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McGregor swinging wildly here.
Jaskok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bruce McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Jaskok is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McGregor with a body shot.
McGregor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jaskok sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGregor somewhat.
Some wild striking there from Jaskok.
A jab from Jaskok does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaskok lands a glancing blow to the side of McGregor's head.
McGregor fails with a takedown attempt.
Jaskok throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGregor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jaskok has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McGregor is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1#
McGregor shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jaskok lands with an uppercut that bounces McGregor off the cage and back into range.
Jaskok scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jaskok has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jaskok flashes McGregor a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. McGregor's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. McGregor crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Jaskok punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hugh Jaskok!
Hugh Jaskok took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Yo Las Vegas we did it baby! Snap Tap Repeat! Thank all of you for the support, my coaches, and PVZ! Daddy's got another bonus to add to the paycheck!'.
Bruce McGregor was interviewed post fight and said 'I just need to get back in the gym and train harder .. I promise you will see me again real soon '.

Event: DFC Las Vegas 46
Date: Jan 13, 2017

#R1#
Hewitt doesn't manage to clinch there - Hall circles away.
Hall lands a nice looking body shot.
Wally Hewitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hall's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hewitt under the eye.
Hall cracks Hewitt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hall moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hewitt looks for a takedown but Hall sprawls well.
Hewitt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hewitt ducks right into an uppercut from Hall. #ROC2#
Hewitt is rocked!
Hall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oh Hewitt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hewitt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hall counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Hall!

Event: DFC Las Vegas 46
Date: Jan 13, 2017

#R1##CL#
Klein clinches up with Davis and pushes him back against the cage.
Davis presses Klein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Klein effectively controlling the action here.
Klein stalling against the cage.
Klein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Klein is pushing Davis up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Klein pushes Davis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Ricky Davis has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Klein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boris Klein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Klein clinches with his opponent.
Klein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Klein has Davis pushed against the cage.#T1#
Davis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Klein.
Davis stalls.
A bit of stalling here from Davis.
Klein blocks an elbow strike.
Davis is trying to maintain a safe position but Klein gets an underhook and turns Davis into the cage.
Davis misses with a knee to the head.
Davis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Klein manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Davis rushes Klein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Davis.
Klein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Davis lands a left hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Davis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T2#
Klein avoiding damage as Davis throws knees to the body.
Klein is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Davis to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Klein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davis tries to clinch up.#CL#
Klein gets a clinch.
Davis stalling. #TD#
Klein has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Davis uses from the top position.
Klein is wriggling around but Davis manages to pass to half guard.
Klein looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
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!
Davis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Klein on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Klein tries to get out of the position.
Klein on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klein looks like he's trying to stand up.
Davis lands strikes from half guard.
Klein knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davis on the ground.#T3#
Davis drops an elbow to the side of Klein's head. #SUB2#
Davis seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Klein is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ricky Davis!
Our winner, Ricky Davis, 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.

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