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Event: DARE 54     
Date:   Jul 07, 2018

 

Event: DARE 51     
Date:   Jun 16, 2018
#R1#
Temirov throws an overhand right that lands on DeSalvo's shoulder, as DeSalvo tries to avoid the shot.
Temirov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
DeSalvo misses with an uppercut
enabling Temirov to counter with a crisp jab.
DeSalvo walks into a jab.
DeSalvo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
DeSalvo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Temirov misses with a body punch
and DeSalvo counters with a stiff right hand.
Temirov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Temirov throws a left and a right that both miss
and DeSalvo counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Temirov misses with an uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Temirov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Temirov.
Temirov misses with a right hand
and DeSalvo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DeSalvo lands with an overhand left.
Ruslan Temirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Temirov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent DeSalvo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed right hand from Temirov misses the target.
Temirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeSalvo.
Temirov throws a poor cross that misses
and DeSalvo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Temirov misses with a double jab.
Temirov misses the shot to the body.
It looked like DeSalvo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Temirov throws a looping overhand right but DeSalvo ducks down to avoid it.
Donk. Temirov catches DeSalvo right on the button with a cross.
DeSalvo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Temirov.
DeSalvo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Temirov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! DeSalvo scrambles back to his feet.
Temirov throws a right hand that misses
and DeSalvo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Temirov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Temirov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DeSalvo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DeSalvo is looking to counter punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Temirov throws a jab but it's blocked by DeSalvo.
Temirov misses with a right hand
and DeSalvo counters with a three punch combo that has Temirov backing up. Temirov nods at DeSalvo to acknowledge the strikes.
DeSalvo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Temirov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Temirov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeSalvo.
Temirov swings for the body but DeSalvo moves out of range.
Temirov misses with a straight left.
It looked like DeSalvo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeSalvo. Temirov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Temirov unleashes a big counter combination but DeSalvo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Temirov swings for the body but DeSalvo moves out of range.
DeSalvo moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like DeSalvo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
DeSalvo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Temirov.
An attempted straight right counter from DeSalvo misses the target.#T3#
Temirov throws the left hand but DeSalvo avoids the punch easily.
Temirov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and DeSalvo counters with a two punch combo.
DeSalvo slips a jab from Temirov.
Temirov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
DeSalvo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Temirov.
Nice jab there from Temirov.
DeSalvo throws a nice looking combination but Temirov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Temirov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
DeSalvo fails to land with a series of punches.
DeSalvo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Temirov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Temirov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DeSalvo.
It seemed like Temirov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Temirov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and DeSalvo counters with a stiff right hand. #T4##TD#
DeSalvo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Temirov's half guard.#ES2#
Temirov kicks off DeSalvo and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temirov misses with a series of wild punches.
Temirov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Temirov throws a hook to the side of DeSalvo's head but DeSalvo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Temirov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! DeSalvo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A looping hook to the body misses from Temirov. DeSalvo does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeSalvo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Temirov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and DeSalvo counters with a one-two to the body.
Temirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Temirov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Temirov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and DeSalvo counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Temirov sneaks out the side door and pushes DeSalvo away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A slow jab from Temirov misses its intended target.
Temirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeSalvo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Albert DeSalvo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Temirov punishes DeSalvo's body with a nice straight punch.
Temirov misses with a looping left.
Temirov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Temirov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Temirov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DeSalvo counters with a straight right hand.
Temirov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
DeSalvo drives through and clinches with Temirov against the cage. #BC2#
Temirov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DeSalvo avoids the body shot from Temirov. #T1#
Temirov misses with a right hand
and DeSalvo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeSalvo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Temirov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between DeSalvo's hands.
Ruslan Temirov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Temirov.
DeSalvo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Temirov. DeSalvo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Temirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeSalvo ducks under a wild hook from Temirov.
A swing and a miss from Temirov.
Temirov looks to land a combination. DeSalvo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
DeSalvo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Temirov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Temirov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DeSalvo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Temirov misses with the combination. #T2#
Temirov throws an overhand right that lands on DeSalvo's shoulder, as DeSalvo tries to avoid the shot.
Ruslan Temirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSalvo misses with a looping left.
Temirov throws a left and a right that both miss
and DeSalvo counters with a stiff right hand.
Temirov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Temirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Temirov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Temirov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Temirov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Temirov throws a hook but DeSalvo blocks it.
DeSalvo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
DeSalvo moves away from the strike by Temirov.
DeSalvo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Temirov throws a jab but it's blocked by DeSalvo.
Temirov throws a combination that misses #TD#
and DeSalvo counters with a shoot takedown. Temirov fights it but they end up in guard.
DeSalvo trying to control but Temirov is working from the bottom.
DeSalvo slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
DeSalvo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. DeSalvo lands a nice short elbow.#ES2#
Temirov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T4#
Temirov throws a sloppy body shot
enabling DeSalvo to counter with a crisp jab.
Temirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Temirov throws a nice looking combination but DeSalvo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Temirov swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and DeSalvo counters with a single leg into guard. Temirov didn't expect that. #ES2#
Temirov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. DeSalvo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Temirov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeSalvos head.
Temirov stalling against the cage.
Temirov effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Temirov manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Temirov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Temirov looks to throw the jab but DeSalvo is out of range.
DeSalvo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeSalvo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Temirov throws a nice looking combination but DeSalvo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
DeSalvo feints and as Temirov raises his hands in defense, DeSalvo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Temirov being controlled here, momentarily.
Temirov wants to get back to his feet but DeSalvo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temirov keeping full guard, as DeSalvo tries to pass.
DeSalvo wants to control from the top but Temirov keeps moving. #T1#
DeSalvo prevents Temirov from getting back to his feet.
DeSalvo postures up in Temirov's guard and throws a big left but Temirov blocks it. #ES2#
Temirov pushes DeSalvo off and gets back to his feet.
Temirov blocks the body kick.
Temirov slips a jab and a cross from DeSalvo.
Temirov takes a swing at DeSalvo's ribcage but misses.
DeSalvo looks to land a right hand but Temirov moved out of range.
Temirov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeSalvo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Temirov stalks DeSalvo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into DeSalvo's face. DeSalvo staggers backwards, shaken.#T2#
Temirov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DeSalvo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Temirov.
A little feinted left hand from DeSalvo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Temirov throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and DeSalvo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by DeSalvo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeSalvo trying to control but Temirov is working from the bottom.
DeSalvo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
DeSalvo trying to control the position from guard on top but Temirov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeSalvo prevents Temirov from getting back to his feet.
DeSalvo cracks Temirov with a solid left hand.
Albert DeSalvo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
DeSalvo wants to control from the top but Temirov keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DeSalvo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Temirov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Temirov looks to score with a jab to the body but DeSalvo is just out of range.
It looked like DeSalvo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
DeSalvo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Temirov does it's job there.
A big left from Temirov misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Temirov as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Temirov throws a jab when DeSalvo was well out of range.
Temirov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A shot to the body from Temirov misses #TD#
and DeSalvo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Temirov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DeSalvo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
DeSalvo trying to control the action but Temirov is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeSalvo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Temirov defending well though. #SUB#
DeSalvo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Temirov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Temirov!

Ruslan Temirov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: KOFC 110 - Karelin vs Hallick     
Date:   Jun 12, 2018
#R1#
Patton throws out a leg kick but Hryunov moves out of range and Patton only half commits.
Hryunov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hryunov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hryunov lands a two punch combo.
Hryunov throws a right hand that Patton ducks under and follows up with a left that Patton also avoids with ease.
Hryunov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hryunov stuffs the takedown.
Hryunov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hryunov looks to throw the jab but Patton is out of range.
Pavel Hryunov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Patton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Patton lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Hryunov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Patton stopping the sweep attempt from Hryunov.
Patton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hryunov wants to stand but Patton is controlling the position.
Hryunov keeping moving, preventing Patton from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Patton wants to pass the guard but Hryunov is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hryunov cracks Patton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Patton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hryunov.
Patton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hryunov.
Patton throws a leg kick that misses.
Hryunov clobbers Patton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big right from Hryunov misses.
Patton is looking for the big counter here.
No joy there for Hryunov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Patton staying out of range there.
Patton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Hryunov throws a shot to the body.
Hryunov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Patton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hryunov lands a jab.
Hryunov misses the shot to the body.
Patton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hryunov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hryunov throws out a powerful jab.
Patton tries to close the distance and clinch but Hryunov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hryunov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hryunov misses with a straight left.
Hryunov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Patton with the counter takedown but Hryunov avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hryunov.#CL#
Hryunov forces Patton back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hryunov lands an uppercut.#T4#
Patton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Patton has Hryunov pushed against the cage.
Hryunov working aggressively here. #BC#
Hryunov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hryunov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Patton on the side of the head.
Patton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Patton has a takedown stuffed.
Patton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hryunov throws a shot to the body.
Hryunov throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Hryunov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Patton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Patton wants to clinch up but Hryunov keeps it at a distance.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Hryunov has knocked Patton down with a huge combo! Hryunov steps away and waves a wobbly Patton back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Patton is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Craig Patton has been cut.
Hryunov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Patton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Patton is still on wobbly legs! Can Hryunov finish him?#KD#
Hryunov cracks Patton with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hryunov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Patton to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hryunov counters with a crisp right that sends Patton to the canvas! Hryunov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavel Hryunov!
Pavel Hryunov 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.
Craig Patton spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better fighter tonight. I'll be back. '.

 

Event: DFN#45 Barrera vs Bang     
Date:   Jun 09, 2018
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Thrul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thrul thumps Jones with a low kick.
Thrul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Thrul
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Aznar Thrul has been cut.
Thrul definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Thrul closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Thrul.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Jones jumps guard but Thrul stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thrul has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jones after a bit of a struggle.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones presses Thrul against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thrul is breathing heavily.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thrul backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thrul blocking some punches.
Thrul wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones tries a body shot but Thrul blocks it. #T1#
Thrul has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thrul.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Thrul controls the action.
Thrul is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Thrul's ribcage. Thrul let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Thrul seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jones can turn it around.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thrul is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Thrul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thrul takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thrul manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thrul misses with an uppercut.
Thrul scores with a jab.
Thrul connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thrul.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aznar Thrul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones with a hook.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
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!
Thrul has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Thrul looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones cracks the inside of Thrul's front leg.
Thrul throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Jones misses.
Mario Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thrul. That did some damage!
Thrul throws a shot to the body.
Thrul misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Thrul.
Jones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Thrul misses with a head kick.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thrul rather than just go for the knockout.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Thrul's head back.
Thrul throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Thrul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrul throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thrul moves away.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Thrul throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Thrul is out of range.
Thrul stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Thrul misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrul scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Thrul throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jones wants to clinch up but Thrul keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Thrul does no damage.
Thrul misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jones tries to clinch but Thrul is having none of it.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thrul walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#
Thrul is rocked!
and Jones counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Thrul! He's just covering up as Jones starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Jones!
Our winner, Mario Jones, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: DUEL155     
Date:   May 19, 2018
#R1#
Wrexham loads up on a big right hand but Thrul slips the punch.
Thrul misses with a combination
and Wrexham counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Wrexham forces Thrul back against the cage and clinches.
Thrul pushes Wrexham back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thrul lands a nice uppercut.
Thrul looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Thrul has picked Wrexham up - he's going for a ride! Thrul dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Wrexham manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrexham slips a jab and a cross from Thrul.
A big left from Wrexham misses.
Thrul throws a right hand that misses
and Wrexham counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thrul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wrexham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Thrul feints and as Wrexham raises his hands in defense, Thrul changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wrexham might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thrul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wrexham wants to get back to his feet but Thrul is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Thrul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wrexham is looking to stand up but Thrul isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thrul accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES#
Wrexham scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Thrul tries to clinch but Wrexham is having none of it.
Thrul misses with a low kick.
Wrexham misses with a wild body shot.
Thrul looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thrul misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Wrexham rushes Thrul and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wrexham lands a shoulder strike.
Wrexham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thruls head. #T2#
Thrul misses with some punches.
Wrexham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thrul is trying to maintain a safe position but Wrexham gets an underhook and turns Thrul into the cage.
Thrul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Wrexham 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Thrul is looking to control Wrexham 's arms but Wrexham gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thrul has his back to the cage.
Thrul blocks a body shot from Wrexham .
Wrexham lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Thrul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wrexham tries to clinch up but Thrul circles away and keeps his distance.
Thrul tests Wrexham 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wrexham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thrul.
Wrexham ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Thrul clinches with his opponent.
Thrul is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wrexham tries to work over Thrul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thrul doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Wrexham .
Thrul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thrul avoiding damage.
Thrul wants a takedown but no success here. #T3##BC2#
Thrul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Thrul 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#
It looks like Aznar Thrul has been cut.
Thrul takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wrexham scores with a hook.
Wrexham tried to score with a low kick but Thrul checks it.
Thrul throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wrexham stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Thrul fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wrexham to the ground. Thrul is now in Wrexham 's guard.
Wrexham is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thrul makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thrul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wrexham is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Thrul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thrul prevents Wrexham from getting back to his feet.
Thrul throwing strikes from guard but Wrexham blocks nicely.
Thrul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thrul is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tyler Wrexham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wrexham thuds his right hand into Thrul's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrul fails with a takedown attempt.
Tyler Wrexham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aznar Thrul.
Nice cross by Wrexham .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Wrexham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aznar Thrul's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Thrul wants to slow Wrexham down by chopping away at his legs.
A quick step to the side and Wrexham tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thrul connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thrul throws a nice looking combination but Wrexham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wrexham throws an overhand right that lands on Thrul's shoulder, as Thrul tries to avoid the shot.
Thrul defending well as Wrexham loads up on a big left hand.
Wrexham misses with a looping left.
Thrul looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wrexham misses with a body shot.
Wrexham scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Wrexham .
Wrexham lands with an overhand left.
Wrexham misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrul slips under a jab from Wrexham .
Thrul misses with the combination.
Wrexham takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thrul swings for the body but Wrexham moves out of range. #T1#
Wrexham moves out of range of the leg kick from Thrul.
Wrexham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thrul.
Thrul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wrexham sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyler Wrexham is winning the standup battle so far.
Wrexham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thrul was well out of range. Poor timing from Wrexham .
Wrexham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wrexham misses with a body shot.
Thrul lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wrexham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thrul moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wrexham wants to clinch but Thrul slips to the side
and Thrul counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Thrul dodges the punch combination from Wrexham .
Wrexham connects with a single shot there.
Wrexham comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thrul shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aznar Thrul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Thrul has closed the distance and engaged Wrexham in a clinch. #T2#
Wrexham working aggressively here.
Wrexham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyler Wrexham has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wrexham misses with a punch on the inside.
Wrexham misses with a punch on the inside.
Wrexham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thrul can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Thrul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thrul shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wrexham eats them both and turns towards Thrul to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Thrul moves into the clinch.
Wrexham gets through Thrul's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wrexham scores with a hook to the body.
Wrexham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thrul's elbow.
Thrul lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wrexham .
Wrexham misses with a punch on the inside.
Thrul blocks a body shot from Wrexham .
Thrul doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Thrul breaks the clinch.
Thrul fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wrexham wants to clinch up but Thrul keeps it at a distance.
Thrul takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circling - Wrexham throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Wrexham needs to keep his hands up - Thrul had a free shot at his head there.
Thrul shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thrul showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wrexham .
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thrul.
Thrul tries to bum rush Wrexham with a series of wild strikes but Wrexham uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thrul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wrexham scores with a jab.
Thrul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Thrul. Those never looked like landing.
Wrexham is looking to counter punch.
Thrul staying out of range there.#CL#
Wrexham gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wrexham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thrul blocks a body shot from Wrexham . #T4#
Wrexham misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Wrexham .
Thrul is breathing heavily.
Wrexham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thruls head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wrexham lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thrul throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Thrul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wrexham dodges the punch combination from Thrul. #CL#
Wrexham moves into the clinch.
Wrexham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wrexham lands a left hand.
Wrexham lands an uppercut.
Wrexham lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wrexham creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Thrul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thrul slips a jab and a cross from Wrexham .
Thrul has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thrul there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#
Thrul is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Wrexham dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aznar Thrul's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wrexham , as that shot connected.
Thrul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wrexham was well out of range. Poor timing from Thrul.
Wrexham with a nice cross.
Wrexham with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wrexham darts in trying to clinch
and Thrul cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thrul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wrexham .
Wrexham connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thrul is still on wobbly legs! Can Wrexham finish him?
Wrexham looks to clinch
and Thrul cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thrul seems to have recovered his senses.
Thrul stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wrexham .
Thrul is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wrexham .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wrexham throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Thrul's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Wrexham dives in looking to finish as Thrul flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Wrexham 's strikes! Wrexham is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Thrul's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Thrul was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Wrexham !

 

Event: KOFC 106 - Andreev vs Aoki 2     
Date:   May 19, 2018
#R1#
Sobota takes a swing at Hryunov's ribcage but misses.
Sobota slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Sobota on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sobota connects with a nice looking jab.
Sobota checks a leg kick.
Sobota takes a swing at Hryunov's ribcage but misses.
Sobota steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hryunov.
Hryunov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sobota swings widly with a right hand
and Hryunov counters with a one-two to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hryunov!
Hryunov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sobota.
Hryunov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hryunov looks to land a right hand but Sobota moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sobota keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hryunov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sobota sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sobota was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sobota looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hryunov misses with a double jab
and Sobota counters with a straight right hand.
Hryunov scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Hryunov lands a body shot.
Hryunov's coach down at 3Band MMA ($800/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hryunov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Hryunov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hryunov wants to stand but Sobota has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hryunov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hryunov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU2#
Hryunov stands up and waves to Sobota to follow him.
Hryunov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sobota defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hryunov.
Hryunov looks for a takedown but Sobota sprawls well.
Leszek Sobota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Hryunov.
A jab from Hryunov does it's job there.#T2#
Hryunov misses with an uppercut.
Sobota on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hryunov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sobota is fending him off so far but Hryunov persists. Nope, Sobota circles away and we're back to standing.
Sobota missing with a left hand there. Hryunov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Sobota swings for the body but Hryunov moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hryunov! But no joy.
Sobota fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Donk. Hryunov catches Sobota right on the button with a cross.
Hryunov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sobota on the side of the head.
Hryunov swinging wildly here.
Hryunov ducks under a wild hook from Sobota.
Sobota misses with a wild body shot.
Hryunov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sobota circles away quickly and effectively.
Sobota lands an overhand right.
Hryunov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sobota counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hryunov misses with a straight right. #T3#
Sobota throws a hook to the side of Hryunov's head but Hryunov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sobota slips a straight right by Hryunov.
Sobota moves out of range as Hryunov strikes.
Hryunov misses with a looping left.
Sobota throwing a counter right hand but Hryunov manages to avoid it.
Hryunov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sobota was well out of range. Poor timing from Hryunov.
A counter left hand to the body from Sobota misses its target.
Sobota avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hryunov misses with a two punch combination.
Leszek Sobota is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hryunov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sobota cracks Hryunov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Decent striking displayed by Hryunov there.
Hryunov missing with a left hand there. Sobota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hryunov misses with a double jab
and Sobota counters with a stiff right hand.
Hryunov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hryunov is looking to chop away at Sobota's legs.
Sobota clobbers Hryunov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Sobota slips under a jab.
Hryunov misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sobota. Hryunov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sobota stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hryunov.
Hryunov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sobota moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hryunov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hryunov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sobota.#CL#
Sobota has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sobota lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hryunov pushes Sobota back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hryunov goes for a takedown attempt but Sobota pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sobota takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hryunov misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Hryunov dominated that round.
That's time! Sobota's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sobota uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hryunov.
Hryunov scores with a one two! Sobota had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sobota misses with a hook. Hryunov ducked under it nicely.
Pavel Hryunov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sobota lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A right-left combo lands from Hryunov.
Sobota misses the shot to the body.
Hryunov misses with an uppercut.
Hryunov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hryunov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pavel Hryunov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hryunov misses with a looping right.
Hryunov misses with a hook.
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!
Hryunov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Sobota drives through and clinches with Hryunov against the cage.
Sobota lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hryunov backwards. #T1#
Sobota doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sobota lands a body shot.
Sobota prevents Hryunov from breaking the clinch.
Hryunov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sobota has Hryunov pressed against the cage, preventing Hryunov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sobota lands with a light punch inside.
Hryunov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hryunov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sobota has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Hryunov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Sobota moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hryunov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sobota uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hryunov.
Hryunov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sobota is looking to counter punch.
Hryunov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sobota avoids the body shot from Hryunov.
Sobota takes one to the side of the head.
Hryunov misses the jab.#T2#
Hryunov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sobota stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hryunov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hryunov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sobota. Sobota circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hryunov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sobota has time to react.
Hryunov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sobota lands a nice shot that snaps Hryunov's head back.
Hryunov moves out of range as Sobota strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Sobota misses the target.
Hryunov connects with a single shot there.
Hryunov lands a really nice looking cross but Sobota seems unphased.
Sloppy strikes from Hryunov. Those never looked like landing.
Hryunov looks to land a combination but Sobota avoids it well.
A slow jab from Sobota misses its intended target. #T3#
Sobota uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hryunov.
Hryunov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hryunov stalks Sobota and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sobota's face. Sobota staggers backwards, shaken.
Sobota throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hryunov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hryunov misses with a combination
and Sobota counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hryunov thinking.
Hryunov is breathing heavily.
Sobota takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hryunov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sobota connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hryunov throws a series of punches but Sobota avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Sobota instigates a clinch.
Hryunov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Sobota.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hryunov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hryunov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hryunov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sobota.
Nice body punch from Sobota - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Hryunov is looking to break free of the clinch but Sobota has double underhooks.
Good body shot from Sobota.
Sobota lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hryunov or not.
Sobota lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sobota softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sobota lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sobota. #ROC#
Hryunov is rocked!
Sobota scores with a hook to the body.
Hryunov is still on wobbly legs! Can Sobota finish him?
Sobota lands a body punch.
Sobota lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sobota lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hryunov to his knees! Sobota keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leszek Sobota!
Leszek Sobota decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: DARE 44     
Date:   May 12, 2018
#R1#
DeSalvo misses with the combination.
Dutroux misses with a hook.
It seemed like DeSalvo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
DeSalvo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dutroux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent DeSalvo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left lands for Dutroux.
DeSalvo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dutroux lands with a shot to the body.
DeSalvo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dutroux.
Dutroux looks to throw the jab but DeSalvo is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeSalvo! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dutroux looks to score with a jab to the body but DeSalvo is just out of range.
Dutroux misses with a wild combination.
DeSalvo blocks a jab.
Dutroux misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on DeSalvo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Dutroux throws a series of punches but DeSalvo avoids them all with ease.
DeSalvo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dutroux swinging wildly here.
DeSalvo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dutroux throws a right and a left that DeSalvo avoids nicely.
Dutroux misses with a looping left.
DeSalvo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
DeSalvo throws a nice looking combination but Dutroux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dutroux misses with an uppercut.
Dutroux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
DeSalvo walks into a left hand.
Dutroux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeSalvo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dutroux.
Dutroux scores with a jab.
Good work by Dutroux as he checks the leg kick.
DeSalvo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Dutroux catches DeSalvo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Dutroux moves out of range as DeSalvo strikes.
Dutroux smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dutroux connects with a nice looking jab.
DeSalvo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
DeSalvo slips a jab and a cross from Dutroux.
Dutroux missing with a left hand there. DeSalvo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeSalvo wants to counter with a clinch but Dutroux pushes him away.
Dutroux is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
DeSalvo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
DeSalvo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by DeSalvo.
DeSalvo throws out a loose jab but Dutroux uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeSalvo avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
DeSalvo throws a lazy right hand but Dutroux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dutroux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeSalvo moves away.#TD2#
DeSalvo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
DeSalvo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dutroux knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
DeSalvo wants to control but Dutroux is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
DeSalvo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dutroux is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
An elbow from DeSalvo crashes against the mat.
We've been informed that DeSalvo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4##SUB2#
DeSalvo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dutroux pushes DeSalvo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, DeSalvo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
DeSalvo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dutroux knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dutroux wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
DeSalvo taking a break here but Dutroux is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Dutroux dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dutroux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeSalvo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
DeSalvo defending well as Dutroux loads up on a big left hand.
Dutroux lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dutroux connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed DeSalvo momentarily.
DeSalvo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dutroux counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps DeSalvo thinking.
DeSalvo ducks under a wild hook from Dutroux.
DeSalvo goes for a double leg but Dutroux avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dutroux continues to drive forward.
Marc Dutroux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dutroux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeSalvo.
A big left from Dutroux misses.
Marc Dutroux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dutroux looks to land a right hand but DeSalvo moved out of range.#TD2#
DeSalvo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dutroux did well to prevent DeSalvo getting side control.#ES#
Dutroux pushes DeSalvo off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dutroux throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Dutroux misses the jab.
Dutroux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeSalvo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dutroux.
Dutroux is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A swing and a miss from Dutroux.
Dutroux misses with an uppercut. DeSalvo saw that one coming.
DeSalvo misses with a straight right.
Dutroux throws a big shot that misses.
Dutroux misses with a few strikes there.
Dutroux misses with a double jab.
Dutroux misses the shot to the body.
Dutroux misses with a shot to the body
and DeSalvo counters with a stiff right hand.
Dutroux throws a right and a left that both miss.
DeSalvo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
DeSalvo slips under a jab.#T2#
DeSalvo misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Dutroux misses the target.
Dutroux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dutroux misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dutroux darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
DeSalvo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
DeSalvo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dutroux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dutroux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeSalvo.
Dutroux looks to throw the jab but DeSalvo is out of range.
Dutroux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeSalvo can do to turn this around?
Dutroux throws the left hand but DeSalvo avoids the punch easily.
Dutroux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeSalvo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from DeSalvo misses.
Dutroux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DeSalvo doesn't seem bothered though.
Dutroux misses with a hook. DeSalvo ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Dutroux misses the target. #T3#
Dutroux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeSalvo.
DeSalvo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
DeSalvo slips a straight right by Dutroux.
Dutroux feints a jab promting DeSalvo to slip. Dutroux then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. DeSalvo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Dutroux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dutroux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeSalvo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dutroux.
DeSalvo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dutroux with a body shot.
Dutroux lands a head shot.
DeSalvo dodges the punch combination from Dutroux.
Dutroux looks to throw the jab but DeSalvo is out of range.
DeSalvo moves out of range of the strikes.
DeSalvo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dutroux scores with a punch to the head.
Marc Dutroux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dutroux throws a hook but DeSalvo avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from DeSalvo. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Dutroux misses with the combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Dutroux as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeSalvo moves away from the strike by Dutroux.
DeSalvo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dutroux with a body shot.
Dutroux throws a looping overhand right but DeSalvo ducks down to avoid it.
Dutroux tries to bum rush DeSalvo with a series of wild strikes but DeSalvo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeSalvo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dutroux.
Marc Dutroux is winning the standup battle so far.
DeSalvo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeSalvo misses with a straight right.
Dutroux lands a right hook to the body.
DeSalvo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
DeSalvo takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Dutroux dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Dutroux fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
DeSalvo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dutroux.
DeSalvo is looking to clinch but Dutroux is avoiding it.
Dutroux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
DeSalvo throws a hook but Dutroux avoids it easily.
A jab from DeSalvo finds it's way through Dutroux's defenses.
Dutroux throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeSalvo! But no joy.
Dutroux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dutroux lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
DeSalvo throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dutroux misses with a lunging right hand
and DeSalvo counters with a left to the body.
Dutroux looks to score with a jab to the body but DeSalvo is just out of range.
DeSalvo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Dutroux misses the target.
DeSalvo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Dutroux throws an overhand right that lands on DeSalvo's shoulder, as DeSalvo tries to avoid the shot.
Dutroux fails to land with a series of punches.
DeSalvo slips under a jab.
DeSalvo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dutroux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Dutroux misses.
DeSalvo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dutroux displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from DeSalvo.
Dutroux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeSalvo.
DeSalvo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dutroux.
Dutroux lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dutroux misses the shot to the body.
DeSalvo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dutroux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and DeSalvo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Dutroux misses. #T2#
Dutroux throws the left hand but DeSalvo avoids the punch easily.
Dutroux backing away here, and DeSalvo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
DeSalvo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dutroux.
Dutroux jabs DeSalvo right on the nose. DeSalvo blinks but takes it well.
DeSalvo lunges at Dutroux with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dutroux's hand.
Dutroux lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dutroux throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
so DeSalvo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
DeSalvo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
DeSalvo has gone for a leg lock! Dutroux slips out almost immediately though and dives into DeSalvo's guard.#REVR#
Dutroux wanted to stand there but DeSalvo had control of the position. #T3##SU#
Dutroux stands up and waves to DeSalvo to follow him.
Albert DeSalvo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeSalvo lands a glancing blow to the side of Dutroux's head.
DeSalvo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dutroux takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dutroux cracks DeSalvo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dutroux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
DeSalvo staying out of range there.
DeSalvo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Some wild striking there from Dutroux. #T4#
Dutroux just misses with a punch to the body.
Dutroux's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dutroux duly obliges.
Dutroux throws a looping overhand right but DeSalvo ducks down to avoid it.
Dutroux throws a right and a left that DeSalvo avoids nicely.
Dutroux throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeSalvo slips under a jab from Dutroux.
A swing and a miss from Dutroux.
Dutroux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dutroux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeSalvo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No joy there for Dutroux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dutroux throws a lazy right hand but DeSalvo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeSalvo drops Dutroux with a huge uppercut! Dutroux drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. DeSalvo is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert DeSalvo!
An out of breath Albert DeSalvo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: DARE 44     
Date:   May 12, 2018
#R1#
Newton slips under a jab.
Newton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Antoine.
Newton wants to clinch up but Antoine keeps it at a distance.
Antoine takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Carter Antoine has been cut.
Newton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Antoine.
Antoine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newton tests Antoine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the body from Antoine misses
and Newton counters with a straight right hand.
Antoine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Newton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Decent striking displayed by Antoine there.#CUT2#
It looks like Eddie Newton has been cut.
Antoine fails to land with a series of punches.
Antoine bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Newton's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Antoine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newton tries to clinch up but Antoine circles away and keeps his distance.
Antoine defending well as Newton loads up on a big left hand.
Antoine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newton manages to avoid it.
Antoine scores with a hook.
Antoine missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Antoine throws a body shot but no joy.
Antoine misses with a straight right. #T1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Newton has knocked Antoine down with a huge combo! Newton steps away and waves a wobbly Antoine back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
A swing and a miss from Newton.
Newton sets himself, and Antoine steps forward looking for the clinch! Newton avoids it this time.
Antoine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC#
Antoine is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Carter Antoine's cut even more.
Newton drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Antoine's head, knocking him out cold! Newton is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie Newton!
A very excited looking Eddie Newton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: CEFC 286     
Date:   Apr 28, 2018
#R1#
Koltun stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thrul.
A punch combination from Thrul misses.
Thrul looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aznar Thrul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thrul throws a leg kick that misses.
Koltun drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thrul sprawls and moves away.
Koltun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thrul swings for the body but Koltun moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Thrul finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thrul pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koltun.
Thrul takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Koltun darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thrul dives in for a single leg takedown but Koltun sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Koltun takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thrul ducks under a wild hook from Koltun.
Thrul throws a front kick aimed at Koltun's knee but Koltun avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrul throws a head kick that misses #TD#
so Koltun counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Koltun controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Koltun throws an elbow that misses. Thrul uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koltun's guard. Nice move by Thrul!#REVB#
Koltun is pulling down on Thrul's head. It's preventing any offense from Thrul, at least for the moment.
Koltun continues to stall.
Koltun wants to sweep here but Thrul controlling him for the moment.
Thrul chips away with some ground and pound.
Thrul with a nice head shot there.
Thrul throws a big right hand that misses.
Thrul wants to control from the top but Koltun keeps moving. #T2#
Thrul cracks Koltun with a solid left hand.
Thrul throwing strikes from guard but Koltun blocks nicely.
Thrul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thrul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Koltun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thrul is one step ahead there.
Thrul in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thrul wants to control from the top but Koltun keeps moving.
Thrul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Koltun manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thrul manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Koltun trying to control but Thrul is working from the bottom.
Koltun looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Koltun throwing strikes but missing.
Koltun tries to free his leg and advance position but Thrul is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Koltun looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Koltun slips nicely into half guard.
Thrul has hold of Koltun's hands but Koltun slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Koltun takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Koltun looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thrul with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koltun thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thrul's head.
Koltun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koltun is trying to control. Thrul wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Koltun dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice body punch from Thrul.
Thrul throws a hook to the side of Koltun's head but Koltun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koltun throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Thrul counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Thrul misses.
Koltun appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Koltun moves out of range of the strikes.
Koltun slips a jab from Thrul.
Koltun feinted with a counter takedown.
Aznar Thrul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thrul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koltun changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thrul tries to work over Koltun's front leg with a kick but Koltun checks it.
Koltun changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Koltun lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun throws a jab when Thrul was well out of range.
Koltun checks the leg kick nicely there.
A cross from Koltun lands.
Aznar Thrul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid body kick from Thrul.
Koltun walks into a jab.#T1#
Thrul throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koltun is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thrul.
Thrul lands with a right hand.
Thrul looks to land a combination but Koltun avoids it well.
Thrul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koltun just misses with a punch to the body.
Thrul misses with a few strikes there.
Thrul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koltun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thrul closes the distance but Koltun moves to the side #TD#
and Koltun counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thrul won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrul on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Koltun throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Thrul works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T2##SUB#
Koltun is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thrul sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Koltun is working for a kimura but Thrul is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Koltun is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Koltun prevents Thrul from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Koltun is working for a kimura but Thrul is defending it quite comfortably.
Koltun wants to pass to mount but Thrul is defending the position.
Koltun thows a huge punch but Thrul dodges it nicely.
Thrul has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koltun is working away from the top position though.
Koltun trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thrul is looking to escape.
Koltun looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Koltun working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thrul blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koltun.
Koltun trying to control the action but Thrul is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thrul tries to kick Koltun off but Koltun keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aznar Thrul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Koltun throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koltun shoots for a takedown but Thrul saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thrul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thrul looks to land a right hand but Koltun moved out of range.
Koltun showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thrul.
Thrul throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Koltun tries for a takedown but Thrul sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrul misses with a wild combination.
Koltun half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thrul stuns Koltun with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1##CL2#
Thrul rushes Koltun and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Thrul manages to break the clinch.
Thrul swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thrul. Koltun does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thrul feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Koltun's calf.
Koltun looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thrul is fending him off so far but Koltun persists. Nope, Thrul circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thrul misses with a wild combination.
Thrul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koltun.#TD#
Koltun dives in and scores a takedown into Thrul's guard.
Koltun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thrul works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thrul is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Koltun is controlling him. #T2#
Thrul looking for a sweep. Not yet Thrul, not yet.
Koltun advances to half guard.
Koltun working the head and body with strikes.
Koltun is stalling here. Thrul is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Koltun seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Thrul has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrul working the head and body with strikes.
Koltun is looking to regain half guard here but Thrul keeps moving and retains side control.
Koltun defending against the ground and pound.
Thrul remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Marek Koltun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Thrul wants to stand but Koltun has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Thrul working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Koltun's head.
Koltun controls Thrul momentarily but Thrul frees himself.
Thrul with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thrul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thrul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koltun working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thrul with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Koltun working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thrul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thrul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thrul trying to control the position from guard on top but Koltun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koltun 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.
Koltun working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thrul stopping the sweep attempt from Koltun.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thrul scores with a spinning back kick!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aznar Thrul!

Aznar Thrul spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: DARE 38     
Date:   Apr 07, 2018
#R1#
Zolner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Newton misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Newton closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Newton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Newton throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Zolner breaks from the clinch.
Zolner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL#
Newton moves into range and clinches up with Zolner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton lands a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Timur Zolner has been cut.
Newton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Newton.
Newton misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newton lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Newton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Newton working aggressively here.
Newton working aggressively here.
Newton swings wildly with an uppercut but Zolner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zolner is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Newton is defending well.
Newton misses with some punches. #BC#
Newton breaks from the clinch.
Zolner with a nice cross.
Zolner swats away the attempt to clinch by Newton.
Newton connects with a jab.#T2##TD2#
Newton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zolner throws a big elbow that misses.
Zolner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zolner trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Zolner throws a big right hand that misses.
Zolner prevents Newton from getting back to his feet.
Zolner connects with a couple of short punches.
Zolner stands and throws Newton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zolner tries to move to mount but Newton blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Zolner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Newton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zolner remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3#
Zolner throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Newton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Zolner cracks Newton with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Zolner misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Zolner working the ground and pound from side control.
Zolner creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Newton sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Newton is not content to let Zolner control the position.
Newton dodges the ground and pound from Zolner.#T4#
Zolner working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB2#
Zolner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Newton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zolner in side control, throwing shots but Newton defends.
Newton is trying to control Zolner's posture but Zolner avoids it.
Zolner cracks Newton with a big right hand but Newton just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Newton is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Zolner's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sloppy strikes there by Zolner.
Zolner scores with punches from side control.
Zolner lands a nice forearm strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Zolner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timur Zolner's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Zolner has a takedown stuffed.
Newton tries to counter by clinching up but Zolner breaks away and moves out of range.
Zolner dips to his left and cracks Newton with an uppercut!
Newton scores with the left hand. Zolner knows he should have avoided that one.
Newton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zolner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Newton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zolner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Zolner is just out of range.
Zolner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newton.
Newton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zolner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zolner cracks Newton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton wants to clinch.
Zolner lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Nice takedown defense from Newton. No joy for Zolner on that attempt.
We've been informed that Zolner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Newton looks to land a left hand but Zolner moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Newton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Newton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zolner.
Newton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CL#
Newton gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Zolner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Newton tries to clinch but Zolner is having none of it.
Newton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zolner throws the left hand but Newton avoids the punch easily.
Newton fails to land the takedown.
As Newton backs off Zolner throws a huge counter combo but Newton manages to avoid it all.
Zolner throws a hook to the side of Newton's head but Newton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Newton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A swing and a miss from Newton.
Zolner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eddie Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Zolner.
Zolner lands a glancing blow to the side of Newton's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zolner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newton manages to avoid it.
Newton misses with a hook.
Newton wants to clinch.
Newton doesn't manage to clinch there - Zolner circles away.
Newton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zolner lands with an overhand left.
Eddie Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Newton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zolner scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Newton. #T3#
Newton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Newton stalling against the cage.
Newton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Newton as Zolner tries to tie him up.
Zolner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zolner wants to get back to striking at distance but Newton won't allow it.
Zolner blocks an uppercut.
Newton trying to control the position but instead, Zolner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Newton into the cage.#BC#
Newton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Newton punishes Zolner's body with a nice straight punch.
Newton throws a hook to the side of Zolner's head but Zolner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Newton gets a clinch.
Zolner lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Eddie Newton has been cut.
Newton pushes off an throws an elbow but Zolner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Zolner manages to break the clinch.
Newton missing with a left hand there. Zolner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Zolner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Newton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Newton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Timur Zolner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Newton wants to land a leg kick but Zolner is out of range.
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 Eddie Newton will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Jab by Zolner.
A jab from Newton misses.
Zolner throws a push kick but Newton slaps the foot to one side.
Newton scores with a jab.
A combination from Newton does no damage.
Zolner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big right from Zolner misses.
Newton misses with a straight right.
Zolner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Newton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zolner lands a jab-cross combination.
Newton wants to clinch up but Zolner keeps it at a distance.
Zolner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zolner looks for a takedown but Newton sprawls well.
Newton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newton misses the body punch
and Zolner counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Zolner dives in for a single leg takedown but Newton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Newton works over Zolner's head and body with a nice combination.
Newton avoids a kick to the body.
Zolner looks for a takedown but Newton sprawls well.
Newton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zolner manages to circle out of the way.
Eddie Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Zolner.
Newton misses with a body punch
and Zolner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Newton misses with a body shot.
Zolner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Newton on the side of the head.
Zolner blocks a head kick by Newton.
Newton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zolner.
Zolner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Newton throws a leg kick but Zolner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zolner cracks Newton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big right from Newton misses.
Zolner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Newton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zolner circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newton misses with a body shot.
Zolner throws a hook to the side of Newton's head but Newton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zolner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newton.
Newton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zolner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Newton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Newton misses with a right hand
and Zolner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Zolner.
Newton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zolner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Newton defends it well.
Newton blocks a head kick by Zolner.
Newton throws a right and a left that Zolner avoids nicely.
Zolner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zolner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zolner throws a hook but Newton avoids it easily.
Newton's corner calls for a 1-2. Newton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Newton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And Zolner tries to counter it with a takedown but Newton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Newton misses with a hook.
Eddie Newton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newton tries to clinch but Zolner moves out of range.
Newton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Newton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Newton slaps away a takedown attempt from Zolner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Newton misses with the combination.
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Zolner.
An attempted straight right counter from Newton misses the target.
Zolner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Newton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zolner slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zolner! But no joy.#T4#
A jab from Newton does it's job there.
Newton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zolner shoots in for a takedown but Newton shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Newton clinches with his opponent.
Newton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zolner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Newton after a bit of a struggle.
Zolner tries a body shot but Newton blocks it.
Newton slows down the pace here.
Newton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zolner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Newton stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newton.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Newton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Newton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Newton!

Eddie Newton thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CEFC 283     
Date:   Apr 07, 2018
#R1#
Dangerous Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dangerous Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Dangerous Jr.
Thrul changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dangerous Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dangerous Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dangerous Jr throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Thrul counters with a takedown into side control.
Dangerous Jr manages to get back to half guard.
Thrul throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Thrul is working for a submission of some sort.
Dangerous Jr pushes Thrul off looking to stand but Thrul dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dangerous Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thrul tries to free his leg and advance position but Dangerous Jr is retaining full guard. #T1#
Dangerous Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Thrul advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Thrul is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dangerous Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thrul.
Thrul looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dangerous Jr is looking to control Thrul's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dangerous Jr avoid being mounted?
Dangerous Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Thrul sits in half guard.
Thrul is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dangerous Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thrul. #T2##SUB2#
Thrul seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thrul lands a nice short elbow.
Dangerous Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Thrul sits in half guard.
Thrul takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thrul working the head and body with strikes.
Dangerous Jr is looking for a sweep. Thrul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thrul missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thrul has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thrul lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thrul missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Thrul is working for a kimura but Dangerous Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Thrul stalling away here and it's allowed Dangerous Jr to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Thrul content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dangerous Jr is looking to stand up but Thrul isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dangerous Jr keeping moving, preventing Thrul from controlling successfully.
Dangerous Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dangerous Jr tries to get out of the position.
Thrul is pushing down on Dangerous Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dangerous Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Thrul has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dangerous Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thrul.
Thrul is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dangerous Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thrul on the ground.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thrul lands strikes from half guard.
Thrul thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dangerous Jr regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Thrul.
Dangerous Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thrul throws an elbow that misses. Dangerous Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thrul's guard. Nice move by Dangerous Jr!#REVR#
Dangerous Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thrul holds on and takes a little breather. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Thrul manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dangerous Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thrul avoids it.#TD2#
Thrul has picked Dangerous Jr up - he's going for a ride! Thrul dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Dangerous Jr makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aznar Thrul dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Thrul thuds a left hand into Dangerous Jr's body.
Dangerous Jr looks to throw the jab but Thrul is out of range.
Dangerous Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Johnny Dangerous Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dangerous Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Aznar Thrul has been cut.
Thrul tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thrul chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dangerous Jr can pounce on him.
Thrul lands a right hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Thrul. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Thrul finds it's target.
Thrul shoots for a takedown but Dangerous Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Dangerous Jr misses its target.
Dangerous Jr staying out of range there.
Thrul swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dangerous Jr counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Thrul pushes Dangerous Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Dangerous Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thrul lands with a short shot to the head.
Dangerous Jr tries to work over Thrul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Dangerous Jr avoids the elbow strike from Thrul, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thrul. #BC2#
Thrul manages to break the clinch.
Thrul tries to close the distance and clinch but Dangerous Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Thrul backs away, Dangerous Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Thrul fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dangerous Jr blocks a head kick by Thrul.
Thrul takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thrul looks to land a body kick but Dangerous Jr moved away.
Dangerous Jr tries to clinch but Thrul is having none of it.
Thrul misses with a looping left.
Thrul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dangerous Jr.
Dangerous Jr throws a series of punches but Thrul moves out of range.
Thrul is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dangerous Jr. #T2#
Thrul displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Dangerous Jr has been cut.#CL2#
Thrul closes the distance and clinches.
Thrul is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrul lands an uppercut.
Thrul swings wildly with an uppercut but Dangerous Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Thrul has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dangerous Jr regains guard immediately.
Dangerous Jr is trying to control the position but Thrul postures up.
Dangerous Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dangerous Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thrul is one step ahead there.
Thrul wants to control from the top but Dangerous Jr keeps moving. #T3#
Dangerous Jr controls Thrul momentarily but Thrul frees himself.
Thrul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dangerous Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnny Dangerous Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Thrul shoots in and bounces Dangerous Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Thrul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thrul throwing strikes from guard but Dangerous Jr blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Dangerous Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Dangerous Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thrul chips away with some ground and pound.
Thrul trying to control but Dangerous Jr is working from the bottom.
Dangerous Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thrul landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thrul's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thrul lands a couple of digs.
Dangerous Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thrul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aznar Thrul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thrul connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thrul.
Thrul fakes the leg kick and cracks Dangerous Jr in the body.
Dangerous Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thrul with a poor takedown
and Dangerous Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Dangerous Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thrul avoids a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Dangerous Jr finds it's target.
Johnny Dangerous Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Thrul throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dangerous Jr on the side of the head.
Thrul moves out of range of the leg kick from Dangerous Jr.
Thrul misses with a double jab.
Thrul blocks the body kick.
Thrul takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dangerous Jr missing with a left hand there. Thrul was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thrul swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Thrul forces Dangerous Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Dangerous Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dangerous Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Dangerous Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thrul tries to throw a body punch but Dangerous Jr avoids it by throwing Thrul back against the cage.
Dangerous Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thrul is leaning against Dangerous Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dangerous Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Thrul controls his hands.
Thrul looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Thrul is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dangerous Jr can't fight it off and eventually Thrul manages to take the fight to the floor. Dangerous Jr looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thrul works over Dangerous Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Thrul throws a big elbow that misses.
Thrul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dangerous Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thrul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aznar Thrul has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Thrul is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Thrul is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thrul chips away with some ground and pound.
Thrul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thrul wants to control from the top but Dangerous Jr keeps moving.
Dangerous Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dangerous Jr trying to control the position.
Aznar Thrul is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thrul scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Dangerous Jr wants to stand up but Thrul is controlling him.
Thrul sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dangerous Jr's guard.
Thrul controlling the pace.
Thrul is continuing to stall.
Nice strikes from Thrul there.
Johnny Dangerous Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thrul lands a nice short elbow.
Thrul controlling the action here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thrul swinging wildly here.
Dangerous Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thrul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Thrul has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dangerous Jr missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Thrul breaks the clinch.
Thrul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dangerous Jr scores with a leg kick.
Thrul goes for a double leg but Dangerous Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dangerous Jr continues to drive forward.
Johnny Dangerous Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aznar Thrul.
Thrul scores with a head kick.
Thrul misses with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aznar Thrul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thrul winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aznar Thrul!

Aznar Thrul spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: DARE 37     
Date:   Apr 04, 2018
#R1#
DeSalvo defending well as Aiken loads up on a big left hand.
Aiken throws a head kick but DeSalvo moves out of range.
Aiken looks to throw the jab but DeSalvo is out of range.
DeSalvo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
DeSalvo throws a jab but it's blocked by Aiken.
Aiken looks to score with a jab to the body but DeSalvo is just out of range.
DeSalvo misses with a straight right.
Aiken misses with a hook #TD2#
and DeSalvo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Aiken is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst DeSalvo is controlling him. #SUB#
Aiken escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. DeSalvo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aiken utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Aiken is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DeSalvo is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
DeSalvo wants to pass the guard but Aiken is keeping the position.
DeSalvo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
DeSalvo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
DeSalvo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeSalvo prevents Aiken from standing back up. #SUB#
Aiken looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aiken wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Aiken looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DeSalvo stops Aiken from getting back to his feet.
DeSalvo moves into full mount! Aiken won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
DeSalvo has hold of Aiken's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Aiken manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T2##SUB2#
DeSalvo is working for a guillotine from mount but Aiken frees his head quite easily.
Aiken is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Aiken that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Aiken is trying to stand.
DeSalvo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by DeSalvo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aiken is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aiken wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Aiken is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aiken is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #SUB2#
DeSalvo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Aiken has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T3#
DeSalvo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Aiken hang on?#SUB2#
DeSalvo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Aiken has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Aiken!
Aiken wants to stand but DeSalvo has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
DeSalvo looking for a guillotine here but Aiken defends easily. #SU#
Aiken stands and steps away. DeSalvo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
DeSalvo moves out of range as Aiken throws a body kick.
Aiken looks to throw the jab but DeSalvo is out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from DeSalvo.
We've been informed that DeSalvo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Aiken comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
DeSalvo jabs Aiken to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aiken throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Aiken closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aiken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aiken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aiken throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert DeSalvo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Aiken moves forwards but DeSalvo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
DeSalvo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab lands there for Aiken.
DeSalvo misses with the combination.
Aiken misses with a low kick.
Aiken throws a body shot but no joy.
Aiken jabs DeSalvo right on the nose. DeSalvo blinks but takes it well.
Aiken scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSalvo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aiken manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DeSalvo slips a jab from Aiken.
Aiken jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
DeSalvo avoids the body shot from Aiken.
DeSalvo throws a combination that misses
letting Aiken counter with a right hand.
DeSalvo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aiken connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! DeSalvo scrambles back to his feet.
Aiken looks to throw the jab but DeSalvo is out of range.
DeSalvo wants to clinch up but Aiken keeps it at a distance.
Aiken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
DeSalvo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aiken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aiken on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've been told by Aiken's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Albert DeSalvo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeSalvo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Midick Aiken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aiken throws a low kick, looking for DeSalvo's leg but DeSalvo calmly moves out of range.
DeSalvo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aiken.
Midick Aiken is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Aiken looks to land a right hand but DeSalvo moved out of range.
As Aiken backs off DeSalvo throws a huge counter combo but Aiken manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Aiken pushes DeSalvo up against the cage in a clinch.
Aiken prevents the takedown attempt.
Aiken misses with a punch on the inside.
Aiken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aiken creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
DeSalvo tightens his grip and picks Aiken up, before dumping him to the ground. Aiken manages to land in guard. #SUB#
Aiken escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. DeSalvo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aiken is trying to keep DeSalvo in close.
Aiken working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from DeSalvo.
Aiken avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Aiken keeping moving, preventing DeSalvo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
DeSalvo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Aiken is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of DeSalvo, into his guard. #REVR#
DeSalvo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aiken.
Albert DeSalvo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aiken wants to stand and escape but instead DeSalvo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Aiken looking to control.
Aiken wants to stand up but DeSalvo is controlling him. #SUB#
Aiken is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeSalvo trying to control the position from guard on top but Aiken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Aiken escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. DeSalvo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
DeSalvo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aiken swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeSalvo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aiken's guard.
DeSalvo works his foot free and advances to mount.
DeSalvo trying to control but Aiken is having none of it. #SUB2#
DeSalvo working for a submission but Aiken is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Midick Aiken dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
DeSalvo misses with a two punch combination.
Aiken half committed to a counter leg kick.
DeSalvo looks to land a combination but Aiken avoids it well.
DeSalvo staying out of range there.
It seemed like DeSalvo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
DeSalvo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Aiken was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from DeSalvo.
DeSalvo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aiken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeSalvo staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSalvo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aiken.
DeSalvo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
DeSalvo scores with a nice right hand.
DeSalvo moves out of range as Aiken strikes.#T1#
DeSalvo misses with a wild body shot.
Aiken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Aiken. Those never looked like landing.
A swing and a miss from Aiken.
DeSalvo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aiken circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeSalvo shoots in for a double leg but Aiken sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
DeSalvo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aiken was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSalvo.
Aiken throws out a loose jab but DeSalvo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Aiken misses with a hook. DeSalvo ducked under it nicely.
DeSalvo shoots for a double leg takedown but Aiken sprawls well. He's pushed DeSalvo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Aiken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Midick Aiken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert DeSalvo.
Aiken leaves DeSalvo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aiken gets cracked with a nice right hand there by DeSalvo.
DeSalvo blocks the body kick.
DeSalvo loads up on a big right hand but Aiken slips the punch.
Aiken is looking to counter punch.
Aiken throws a lazy right hand but DeSalvo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aiken swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
DeSalvo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Aiken.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! DeSalvo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Aiken - the referee stops the clock and DeSalvo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Aiken. DeSalvo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Aiken throws a front kick aimed at DeSalvo's knee but DeSalvo avoids it well.
DeSalvo with the counter takedown but Aiken avoids it easily.
DeSalvo slips a jab from Aiken.
DeSalvo is looking to clinch but Aiken is avoiding it.
Aiken tries to close the distance and clinch but DeSalvo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aiken lands a jab to DeSalvo's midsection.
A big right from Aiken misses. #CL#
Aiken moves into the clinch successfully.
DeSalvo blocks a body shot from Aiken.
Aiken lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aiken creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aiken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aiken throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSalvo.
Aiken working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aiken is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Aiken misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aiken working aggressively here.
DeSalvo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalling in the clinch from Aiken.
Aiken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Aiken.
Aiken is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Aiken tries to work over DeSalvo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Midick Aiken showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aiken has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Midick Aiken!

Midick Aiken thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: KOFC 96 - Reid vs Slurper     
Date:   Apr 01, 2018
#R1#
Murphy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murphy thumps Hryunov with a low kick.
Tobias Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hryunov's head.
Murphy drops his hands momentarily and Hryunov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hryunov throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Hryunov moves out of range of the body kick from Murphy.
Murphy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hryunov is able to avoid easily.
Hryunov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murphy on the side of the head.
Hryunov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL#
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hryunov backwards.
Hryunov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Murphy.
Murphy presses Hryunov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hryunov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Murphy lands a shot to the body.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Hryunov's head.
I was talking to Murphy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hryunov tries to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Hryunov's head.
A short right from Murphy.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Murphy. #ROC#
Hryunov is rocked!#T2#
Murphy lands a body shot.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
Hryunov is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Hryunov tries to circle away but Murphy has him pinned against the cage.
Murphy lands a left hand.
Murphy pushes Hryunov against the cage. Murphy is working some dirty boxing. Murphy pushes off with a quick right hook! Hryunov goes down! Hryunov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Murphy moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobias Murphy!
Tobias Murphy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CEFC 280     
Date:   Mar 17, 2018
#R1#
Thrul looks to land a combination but Mayoniko avoids it well.
Thrul seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Thrul pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mayoniko back to the cage. Thrul follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
An inside leg kick from Thrul misses.
Thrul staying out of range there.
Thrul pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thrul loads up on a big right hand but Mayoniko slips the punch.
Mayoniko misses with a hook. Thrul ducked under it nicely.
Thrul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mayoniko misses with a low kick.
Thrul misses with a head kick.
Mayoniko throws a chopping leg kick but Thrul manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thrul seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mayoniko connects with an inside leg kick.
Mayoniko lands with an overhand left.
Mayoniko is looking to clinch but Thrul is avoiding it.
Thrul defending well as Mayoniko loads up on a big left hand.
Mayoniko lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Thrul misses.
Thrul scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mayoniko in his tracks.
Mayoniko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
The fighters circling - Mayoniko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mayoniko looks to score with a jab to the body but Thrul is just out of range.
Mayoniko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thrul connects with a right hand. Mayoniko shakes it off.
Yoki Mayoniko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayoniko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD#
Thrul feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mayoniko wants to sweep here but Thrul controlling him for the moment.
Thrul trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayoniko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayoniko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mayoniko trying to keep a closed guard but Thrul is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Mayoniko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thrul defends it easily.#T2#
Mayoniko wants to sweep here but Thrul controlling him for the moment.
Thrul missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thrul in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mayoniko is trying to keep Thrul in close.
Thrul sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thrul looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayoniko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Thrul trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayoniko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Thrul shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Thrul stalling.
Thrul's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mayoniko is looking for a sweep. Thrul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Mayoniko keeping hold of Thrul's head, controlling as best he can.
Mayoniko taking some punishment here, with Thrul in his half guard.
Mayoniko is refusing to be controlled, as Thrul sits in half guard. #SUB#
Thrul is looking for a kimura but Mayoniko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thrul to get the leverage.
Mayoniko taking some punishment here, with Thrul in his half guard. #SUB2#
Mayoniko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thrul pulls his head out easily.
Mayoniko moves into full guard.
Thrul sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mayoniko's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aznar Thrul dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Mayoniko.
Mayoniko misses with a double jab.
Thrul paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mayoniko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mayoniko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thrul looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thrul looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thrul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mayoniko can do to turn this around?
Mayoniko looks for the body kick but Thrul saw that one coming.
Thrul lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mayoniko lands with a hook. Thrul tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayoniko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thrul's sensitive parts.
Thrul takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thrul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayoniko.
Thrul swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thrul misses with the combination.
A clash of legs there as Thrul blocks the low kick.
A head kick misses from Mayoniko.
Mayoniko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thrul is out of range and Mayoniko settles back down. #T1#
Thrul connects with a solid leg kick.
Mayoniko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thrul slips under a jab.
Thrul slips under a jab from Mayoniko.
Thrul fails to land with a series of punches.
Thrul jabs at Mayoniko's body.
Mayoniko wants to clinch up but Thrul keeps it at a distance.
Thrul swinging wildly here.
Mayoniko throws a series of punches but Thrul moves out of range.
Thrul avoids the body shot from Mayoniko.
Mayoniko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thrul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mayoniko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thrul.
Mayoniko throws a right and a left that Thrul avoids nicely.
Mayoniko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thrul at a distance.
Thrul goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thrul throws a nice looking combination but Mayoniko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mayoniko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mayoniko lands a high kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Aznar Thrul has been cut.
Mayoniko misses with a head kick.
Mayoniko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mayoniko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mayoniko looks to land a left hand but Thrul moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Thrul closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thrul working away.
Mayoniko might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thrul haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Thrul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mayoniko keeps working. #T3#
Thrul lands some shots froms side control.
Mayoniko is looking for a sweep.
Thrul landing strikes.
Mayoniko tries to bench press Thrul off him but Thrul keeps the position. #SUB#
Thrul tries for a kimura but Mayoniko is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thrul working the head with strikes.
Mayoniko struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Thrul is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Mayoniko looks calm but he's in trouble here. Thrul gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Mayoniko is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Thrul lets go of the hold and Mayoniko can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aznar Thrul!
Aznar Thrul decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: DARE 32     
Date:   Mar 10, 2018
#R1#
DeSalvo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jostrzebski.
DeSalvo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jostrzebski throws a good cross that connects.
Good shot there by Jostrzebski.
Jostrzebski scores with the left hand. DeSalvo knows he should have avoided that one.
DeSalvo moves away from the strike by Jostrzebski.
A little jabbing left from DeSalvo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
DeSalvo looks to throw the jab but Jostrzebski is out of range.
DeSalvo moves out of range as Jostrzebski strikes.
Jostrzebski misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and DeSalvo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jostrzebski won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
DeSalvo has hold of Jostrzebski's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Jostrzebski tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - DeSalvo cranks the arm and Jostrzebski screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Jostrzebski, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Albert DeSalvo!
An out of breath Albert DeSalvo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: DARE 30     
Date:   Mar 03, 2018
#R1#
Grant tries to clinch up.
Newton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Newton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Newton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Newton scores with a three punch combo!
Newton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Newton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant misses with a hook. Newton ducked under it nicely.
Newton throws a big counter combination but Grant scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Grant clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Newton manages to break the clinch.
Grant misses with a body punch
and Newton counters with a nice uppercut.
Grant walks into a left hand.
Grant looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton avoids the body shot from Grant.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newton moves away.
Newton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant tries to clinch but Newton moves out of range.
Newton throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1##CL2#
Grant closes the distance and clinches.
Grant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grant has a couple of punches blocked by Newton. #BC#
Newton breaks the clinch.
Newton misses with a low kick as Grant jumps back.
Grant throws a looping overhand right but Newton ducks down to avoid it.
Newton lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2#
Grant closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grant misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newton. #BC#
Newton breaks the clinch.
Newton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Newton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Newton lands with a nice combination. Grant backs away looking to recover.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Newton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Grant misses with a right hand
and Newton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Grant misses the target.
Newton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Newton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Newton is working the combinations to good effect here.
Newton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grant at a distance.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Grant wants to counter with a clinch but Newton pushes him away.
Grant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Newton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Newton walks into a left hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Eddie Newton has been cut.
Grant misses the shot to the body.
Grant walks into a straight right hand from Newton.
Grant blocks a low kick nicely.
Grant takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Grant closes the distance and pushes Newton back into the cage.
Grant misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Grant gets through Newton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Newton lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Newton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grant throws a hook to the side of Newton's head but Newton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grant takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grant is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Newton rather than just go for the knockout.
Grant misses with a looping left.
Newton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Newton lands a head shot.
Newton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Newton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grant throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Newton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grant wants to clinch but Newton slips to the side
and Newton counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Newton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grant.#T4#
Newton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grant drops his hands momentarily and Newton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Newton cracks Grant with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grant wants to clinch
and Grant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grant throws a lazy uppercut
and Newton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grant drops his hands momentarily and Newton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Newton has closed the distance and engaged Grant in a clinch.
Newton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grant fails to pull guard. #BC#
Newton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant misses with a shot to the body
and Newton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grant takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Newton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grant struggles to land a body shot inside as Newton controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Newton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Newton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Grant closes the distance but Newton moves to the side
and Newton counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Grant darts in and clinches Newton up against the cage.
Grant has a couple of punches blocked by Newton.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newton. #BC#
Newton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Newton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grant.
Newton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grant circles away quickly and effectively.
Grant steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Newton.
Newton misses with a looping right.
Grant is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Grant dodges the punch combination from Newton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Newton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Newton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Newton thuds a left hand into Grant's body.#T1#
Grant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grant takes one to the chin there.
A clash of legs there as Grant blocks the low kick.
Grant wants to counter with a clinch but Newton pushes him away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Grant.
Newton closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Eddie Newton is winning the standup battle so far.
Newton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grant.
Newton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grant lands with a straight right. Newton didn't see that one coming.
Newton lands with a good body shot.
Grant blocks a leg kick.
Newton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grant but Grant pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Newton cracks Grant with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Newton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grant can do to turn this around?
Grant scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grant moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Grant closes the distance but Newton moves to the side
and Newton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grant thuds his right hand into Newton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#
Eddie Newton's cut is getting worse.
Grant closes the distance looking to clinch #KD#
and Newton counters with a crisp one two that drops Grant! Newton thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Grant to his feet! Grant is in big trouble!#ROC#
Grant is rocked!
Newton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grant throws out the jab.
It looked like Newton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Grant missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grant.
Newton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grant.
Grant fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grant misses with a looping left.
Grant tries to clinch but Newton moves out of range.
Newton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Newton with a jab.
Grant is still on wobbly legs! Can Newton finish him?
Grant looks up at the clock. Bad move! Newton lands a right hand from hell, dropping Grant. Newton pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Newton!
Our winner, Eddie Newton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: KOFC 88 - Andreev vs Bean     
Date:   Feb 17, 2018
#R1#
Hryunov scores with a jab.
Patton fails with a takedown attempt.
Hryunov throwing a counter right hand but Patton manages to avoid it.
A combination from Patton does no damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Patton is defended easily by Hryunov.
Hryunov lands a jab to the nose.
Pavel Hryunov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hryunov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Patton at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Patton.
Hryunov misses with a wild body shot.
Patton is looking for the big counter here.
Patton looks to clinch
and Patton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hryunov throws a hook but Patton avoids it easily.#T1#
Hryunov misses with a few strikes there.
Hryunov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Hryunov misses.
Hryunov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hryunov slaps away a takedown attempt from Patton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pavel Hryunov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Patton.
Hryunov throws a shot from downtown. Patton moves away and avoids it.
Patton misses with a wild combination.
As Patton looks to move away, Hryunov throws a big counter combo but Patton just gets out of the way.
Hryunov scoring well with a low kick there.
Hryunov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Patton momentarily.
Patton keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Patton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hryunov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
A cross from Hryunov lands.
Hryunov works over Patton's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Hryunov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hryunov connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Patton! He's out on his feet! Hryunov rushes in and drops Patton with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pavel Hryunov!
In his post fight interview, Pavel Hryunov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Craig Patton had this to say: 'He was the better fighter tonight. I'll be back. '.

 

Event: DARE 25 HEROES     
Date:   Feb 03, 2018
#R1#
Temirov throws an overhand right that lands on DeSalvo's shoulder, as DeSalvo tries to avoid the shot.
As Temirov backs off DeSalvo throws a huge counter combo but Temirov manages to avoid it all.
Temirov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
DeSalvo moves forwards but Temirov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Temirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeSalvo.
Ruslan Temirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Temirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeSalvo manages to avoid it.
DeSalvo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Temirov digs a good hook to DeSalvo's body.
Temirov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeSalvo avoids the body shot from Temirov.
Temirov throws a lazy uppercut
and DeSalvo counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Ruslan Temirov has been cut.
Temirov slips under a jab from DeSalvo.
A big left from Temirov misses.
DeSalvo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Temirov misses its intended target. #T1#
Temirov fails to land with a series of punches.
Temirov throws a hook but DeSalvo blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Temirov.
DeSalvo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Temirov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Temirov does it's job there.
DeSalvo throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Temirov, as that shot connected.
A left lands for Temirov.
Temirov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. DeSalvo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Temirov misses.
DeSalvo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Temirov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
DeSalvo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Temirov throws out the jab.
DeSalvo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Temirov 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.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temirov throws a lazy uppercut
letting DeSalvo counter with a right hand.
Temirov leaves DeSalvo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Temirov throws a big counter combination but DeSalvo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Temirov misses with a looping right.
DeSalvo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Temirov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DeSalvo.
An attempted straight right counter from Temirov misses the target.
Temirov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
DeSalvo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Temirov.
Temirov misses with a straight right.
DeSalvo slips under a jab from Temirov.#T3#
Temirov throws a looping overhand right but DeSalvo ducks down to avoid it.
DeSalvo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Temirov momentarily.
Temirov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
DeSalvo tries to clinch but Temirov is having none of it.
Temirov throws a big counter combination but DeSalvo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Temirov thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Temirov backs off DeSalvo throws a huge counter combo but Temirov manages to avoid it all.
Temirov connects with a body shot that sends DeSalvo's belly button to the back.
Temirov throws an overhand right that lands on DeSalvo's shoulder, as DeSalvo tries to avoid the shot.
Temirov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
DeSalvo ducks right into an uppercut from Temirov.
Temirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeSalvo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from DeSalvo. Those never looked like landing.
Temirov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Temirov misses with a wild body shot.
DeSalvo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Temirov throws out the jab.
DeSalvo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Temirov defends it well.#T4#
Temirov's jab looks to have found its range, popping DeSalvo under the eye.
Temirov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeSalvo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Temirov.
A little feinted left hand from Temirov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Temirov misses.
And DeSalvo tries to counter it with a takedown but Temirov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Temirov looks to throw the jab but DeSalvo is out of range.
DeSalvo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Temirov misses with a body shot.
Ruslan Temirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeSalvo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Temirov under the eye.
DeSalvo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Temirov misses with a body punch
and DeSalvo counters with a stiff right hand.
DeSalvo moves away from the strike by Temirov.
DeSalvo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Temirov throws out a loose jab but DeSalvo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Temirov throws a right and a left that DeSalvo avoids nicely.
DeSalvo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Temirov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Temirov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
DeSalvo moves away from the strike by Temirov.
DeSalvo feints the counter takedown.
Temirov throws a hook to the side of DeSalvo's head but DeSalvo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Temirov catches DeSalvo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Temirov blocks a head kick by DeSalvo.
DeSalvo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Temirov.
A big left from Temirov misses.
Temirov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Temirov. Those never looked like landing.
DeSalvo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Temirov misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSalvo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Temirov.
DeSalvo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Temirov throws the left hand but DeSalvo avoids the punch easily.
DeSalvo with the counter takedown but Temirov avoids it easily.
Temirov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeSalvo.#T1#
DeSalvo tries to close the distance and clinch but Temirov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big right from Temirov misses.
A little jabbing left from DeSalvo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Temirov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeSalvo can do to turn this around?
Temirov swats away the attempt to clinch by DeSalvo.
DeSalvo catches Temirov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but DeSalvo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Temirov has got the better of the exchanges.
DeSalvo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Temirov looks to throw the jab but DeSalvo is out of range.
Temirov slips a jab and a cross from DeSalvo.
Temirov is looking for a counter combo.
DeSalvo wants to clinch up but Temirov keeps it at a distance.
DeSalvo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DeSalvo throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Temirov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Temirov throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and DeSalvo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Temirov won't be happy with that. #T2#
DeSalvo is looking to take a break and control but Temirov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
DeSalvo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
DeSalvo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
DeSalvo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no DeSalvo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
DeSalvo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
DeSalvo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Temirov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB2#
DeSalvo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Temirov has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
DeSalvo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
DeSalvo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
DeSalvo is trying to get an arm triangle but Temirov is defending well. #SUB2#
DeSalvo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4##SUB2#
DeSalvo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Temirov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
DeSalvo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Temirov has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeSalvo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert DeSalvo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Temirov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
DeSalvo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
DeSalvo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
DeSalvo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Temirov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Temirov tries to bum rush DeSalvo with a series of wild strikes but DeSalvo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeSalvo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sloppy strikes from DeSalvo. Those never looked like landing.
Temirov takes a swing at DeSalvo's ribcage but misses.
DeSalvo blocks a jab.
DeSalvo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Temirov with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSalvo blocks a jab.
Temirov throws a nice looking combination but DeSalvo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Temirov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DeSalvo circles away quickly and effectively.
DeSalvo throws out a counter right but Temirov avoids it with no problem.
DeSalvo misses with a low kick.#T1#
DeSalvo moves out of range as Temirov strikes.
DeSalvo throws a counter combo.
Temirov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Temirov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ruslan Temirov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert DeSalvo.
Temirov with a hook.
Temirov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Temirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Temirov throws a hook but DeSalvo blocks it.
DeSalvo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Temirov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Temirov tries to bum rush DeSalvo with a series of wild strikes but DeSalvo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeSalvo throws a nice looking combination but Temirov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Temirov slips a straight right by DeSalvo.
DeSalvo throws a leg kick but Temirov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab from DeSalvo 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!#TD2#
DeSalvo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Temirov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. DeSalvo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Temirov breaks the clinch.
Ruslan Temirov is winning the standup battle so far.
DeSalvo lands with a nice body punch.
DeSalvo lands with an overhand left.
Temirov throws a poor cross that misses
and DeSalvo counters with a three punch combo that has Temirov backing up. Temirov nods at DeSalvo to acknowledge the strikes.
DeSalvo is looking to clinch.
Temirov throws a big counter combination but DeSalvo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Temirov lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Temirov throws a lazy right hand but DeSalvo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Temirov misses the target.
Temirov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DeSalvo with a hook.
DeSalvo defending well as Temirov loads up on a big left hand.
Temirov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC2#
Temirov is rocked!
No joy there for DeSalvo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by DeSalvo.
Temirov throws a hook but DeSalvo blocks it.
DeSalvo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Temirov throws a shot from downtown. DeSalvo moves away and avoids it.
DeSalvo tries to counter by closing the distance.
DeSalvo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Temirov.#T4#
DeSalvo digs a good hook to Temirov's body.
Temirov misses with a straight left.
DeSalvo walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
DeSalvo shoots in and gets a takedown into Temirov's guard.
DeSalvo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Temirov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeSalvo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
DeSalvo wants to pass the guard but Temirov is keeping the position.
DeSalvo throws a big right hand that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Temirov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Temirov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Temirov!

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

 

Event: DARE COMBATS CAVALIERS     
Date:   Jan 27, 2018
#R1#
Newton throws a series of punches but Myers avoids them all with ease.
Newton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Myers throws a front kick aimed at Newton's knee but Newton avoids it well.
A jab from Newton misses.
Myers half committed to a counter leg kick.
Newton fails to land the takedown.
Myers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Myers works Newton's body with a nice hook.
Newton avoids the body shot from Myers.
The fighters circle momentarily. Newton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#
It looks like MIcheal Myers has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers jabs at Newton's body.
Newton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newton blocks a low kick nicely.
Newton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Myers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good shot there by Myers.#CUT#
It looks like Eddie Newton has been cut.#T1#
Myers throws a leg kick
and Newton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Newton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Myers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
Newton pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Myers back to the cage. Newton follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Myers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newton walks into a left hand.
Myers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Newton.
A low kick from Newton is predictable there
and Myers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Myers.
Newton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Myers misses with a low kick.
Newton misses with a double jab.
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Myers manages to avoid it.
It looked like Myers was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A left and a right from Newton both land. Nice combination. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myers does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Myers.
Myers throws a leg kick but Newton moved away.
Myers throws a right hand that Newton ducks under and follows up with a left that Newton also avoids with ease.
Newton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Myers misses.
Myers throws a poor cross that misses
and Newton counters with a right hand to the body.
Newton misses with a hook. Myers ducked under it nicely.
Newton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
MIcheal Myers's cut is getting worse.
A lazy left from Newton finds it's target.#ROC2#
Myers is rocked!
Myers glances at the clock... BAM! Newton nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Myers crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Myers is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie Newton!
Our winner, Eddie Newton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 08, 2018
#R1#
Halloo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dolgov.
Halloo scores with a jab to the head.
Dolgov swings for the body but Halloo moves out of range.
Halloo cracks the inside of Dolgov's front leg.
Halloo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Halloo connects with a single shot there.
Dolgov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A lazy left from Halloo finds it's target.
Halloo lands with a slapping head kick.
Dolgov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dolgov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Halloo lands with an uppercut that bounces Dolgov off the cage and back into range.
Dolgov takes a swing at Halloo's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halloo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dolgov blocks a jab.
Dolgov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dolgov thuds a left hand into Halloo's body.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Dolgov or perhaps it was just good defense by Halloo, which made it look bad.
Crunch! Halloo slams his shin into Dolgov's torso.#CL#
Halloo darts in and clinches Dolgov up against the cage.
Halloo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dolgov.
Tupa Halloo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Semen Dolgov.
Halloo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Halloo breaks from the clinch.
Halloo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dolgov.#CL2#
Dolgov takes the fight into the clinch.
Dolgov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halloo lands an uppercut.#T2#
Halloo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dolgov backwards.
Dolgov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Halloo smiles and moves away.
Dolgov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Halloo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halloo dodges the punch combination from Dolgov.
Halloo thuds a left hand into Dolgov's body.
Halloo thumps Dolgov with a low kick.
Halloo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Halloo scores with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Halloo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Halloo moves out of range as Dolgov strikes.
Dolgov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Some bone on bone action there as Halloo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Halloo thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Dolgov slips a jab from Halloo.
Dolgov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Halloo counters with a straight right hand.
Semen Dolgov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halloo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dolgov lands with a shot to the body.
Halloo misses with a left hand
and Dolgov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dolgov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Halloo throwing a counter right hand but Dolgov manages to avoid it.
Dolgov throws a leg kick but Halloo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Halloo is looking to land body kicks.
Dolgov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Halloo throws a body punch but Dolgov moves out of range.
Dolgov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Halloo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dolgov is out of range and Halloo settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dolgov! But no joy.
Dolgov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Halloo circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Dolgov fails with the takedown
and Halloo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Halloo throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dolgov blocks the body kick.
Dolgov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halloo. #CL#
Halloo gets a clinch.
Dolgov tries to score a body lock takedown but Halloo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dolgov blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dolgov.
Halloo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Halloo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dolgov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Halloo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Halloo misses with the head strike.
Dolgov takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tupa Halloo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A punch combination from Dolgov misses.
Dolgov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Halloo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice cross by Dolgov.
Dolgov throws an overhand right that lands on Halloo's shoulder, as Halloo tries to avoid the shot.
Dolgov scores with a kick to the body.
Halloo lands a really nice looking cross but Dolgov seems unphased.
Tupa Halloo is winning the standup battle so far.
Halloo lands a jab to the head.
Dolgov ducks under a wild hook from Halloo.
A low kick from Halloo misses
and Halloo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Halloo misses with an uppercut.
Halloo scores with a leg kick.
Halloo misses with a looping right.
Halloo throws a hook but Dolgov avoids it easily.
Halloo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Halloo. #T1#
Dolgov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Halloo.
Dolgov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
Halloo rushes Dolgov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Halloo misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Halloo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dolgov slips under a jab.
Halloo throws a low kick, looking for Dolgov's leg but Dolgov calmly moves out of range.
Halloo scores with the left hand. Dolgov knows he should have avoided that one.
Dolgov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
No joy there for Dolgov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dolgov throws a lazy right hand but Halloo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Halloo throws a leg kick which misses Dolgov's front leg but catches the back leg as Dolgov tries to avoid it.
Dolgov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Halloo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dolgov throws an overhand right that lands on Halloo's shoulder, as Halloo tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Halloo misses with a looping right.
Halloo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dolgov momentarily.
Halloo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dolgov.
Dolgov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Halloo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dolgov manages to avoid it.
Dolgov tries a quick counter leg kick but Halloo is wise to it.
Halloo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Halloo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice body punch from Dolgov.
Dolgov falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Halloo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
I was talking to Halloo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Halloo.
A head punch on the inside from Halloo fails to land.
Halloo misses with some punches.
Halloo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dolgov backwards. #T3#
Halloo misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Halloo.
Halloo prevents a takedown attempt there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dolgov blocks an uppercut.
Halloo lands a left hand.
Halloo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dolgov can do to turn this around?
Dolgov takes a shot to the head.
Halloo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Halloo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halloo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dolgovs head.
A short right from Halloo on the inside.
Dolgov takes a shot to the head.
Dolgov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halloo stalling the fight. #T4#
Halloo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Halloo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halloo lands a shoulder strike. #KD#
Halloo floors Dolgov with a big punch on the inside! Dolgov is trying to recover but Halloo dives into side control. #ROC#
Dolgov is rocked!
Halloo takes a little break here. Dolgov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dolgov is still in real trouble! Can Halloo finish him?
Halloo working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dolgov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dolgov seems to have recovered his senses.
Dolgov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Halloo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tupa Halloo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Dolgov throws a jab but it's blocked by Halloo.
Halloo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Halloo ducks under a wild hook from Dolgov.
Halloo throwing a counter right hand but Dolgov manages to avoid it.
A jab from Halloo misses.
Dolgov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halloo.
Halloo is looking to counter punch.
Halloo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dolgov.#CL#
Halloo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good body shot from Halloo.
Halloo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Halloo pushes Dolgov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Halloo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolgov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Halloo struggles to land a body shot inside as Dolgov controls his hands.
Tupa Halloo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dolgov blocks an uppercut.
Dolgov wants to take the fight to the mat but Halloo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Halloo misses with the head strike. #T1#
Halloo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dolgov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Halloo swings wildly with an uppercut but Dolgov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halloo tries to throw a body punch but Dolgov avoids it by throwing Halloo back against the cage.
Dolgov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Halloo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Halloo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dolgov backwards.
Halloo gets underhooks to prevent Dolgov's takedown attempt.
Tupa Halloo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Semen Dolgov.
Dolgov blocking some punches.
Dolgov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Halloo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Halloo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Halloo misses with the head strike. #T2#
Halloo is leaning against Dolgov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Halloo slowing the pace effectively.
Dolgov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halloo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dolgov backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halloo swings wildly with an uppercut but Dolgov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Halloo.
Halloo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halloo works on Dolgov's body with a couple of short punches.
Halloo misses with the head strike.
Dolgov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halloo misses with the head strike.
Halloo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Semen Dolgov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Halloo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dolgov backwards. #T3##BC#
Halloo manages to break the clinch.
Halloo misses with an uppercut
enabling Dolgov to counter with a crisp jab.
Dolgov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dolgov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Some wild striking there from Dolgov.
Dolgov misses with a hook #KD#
and Halloo counters with a right hand that sends Dolgov tumbling to the canvas! Can Halloo finish him? He dives into Dolgov's guard looking to do just that!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halloo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Dolgov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Halloo uses it to pass to side control. #T4#
Halloo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Halloo is chipping away with strikes.
Halloo cracks Dolgov with a big elbow.
Dolgov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Halloo there.
Halloo is controlling the pace.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tupa Halloo!

A relieved looking Tupa Halloo 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: KOFC 80 - New Year's Nightmare     
Date:   Dec 31, 2017
#R1#
Hryunov just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Hryunov misses.
Pavel Hryunov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boo slips a jab from Hryunov.
Boo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hryunov. Boo does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Boo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boo wants a takedown.
Boo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boo tries to pull guard but Hryunov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Boo blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hryunov dodges an elbow strike from Boo.
Boo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hryunov.
Hryunov avoids a wild elbow strike from Boo.#TD2#
Boo jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Hryunov sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Hryunov is posturing up here but Boo has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hryunov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hryunov has to tap! Slick submission there by Boo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jo Boo!

 

 
 
 
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