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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 28, 2018
#R1#
Veres wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Veres throws a leg kick but Newport sees it coming and moves out of range.
Newport raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Newport takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Newport tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veres was well out of range. Poor timing from Newport.
Veres sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Newport takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Newport swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Veres looks to score with a jab to the body but Newport is just out of range.
Veres misses with a looping right.
Veres looks to score with a jab to the body but Newport is just out of range.
Veres throws a sloppy body shot
and Newport counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Newport throws the kick towards the body but Veres avoids it.
It looked like Veres wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Veres lands with a thumping leg kick.
Newport connects with a looping right hand.
Veres throws a hook to the side of Newport's head but Newport sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Veres.
Veres jabs at Newport's body.
Veres looks to score with a jab to the body but Newport is just out of range.
Newport steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Veres.
Veres misses with an uppercut. Newport saw that one coming.
Veres looks to score with a jab to the body but Newport is just out of range.
Veres misses with an uppercut. Newport saw that one coming.#T1#
Newport scores with a three punch combo!
Newport takes a swing at Veres's ribcage but misses.
Newport tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veres was well out of range. Poor timing from Newport.
Newport scores with a crisp jab that stopped Veres in his tracks.
Newport connects with a body shot that sends Veres's belly button to the back.
Newport connects with the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Newport.
Veres is looking to wear down Newport with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Newport slips under a jab from Veres.
A countering left hand to the body from Newport misses.
Newport feints and then cracks Veres's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Veres down.
Newport connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Veres misses with a kick to the body.
Newport fakes the leg kick and cracks Veres in the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Veres misses.
Newport throws a leg kick but Veres checks it.
Veres is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Newport's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Veres avoids the body shot from Newport.
Veres throws a body punch but Newport moves out of range.
Newport lands with a nice body kick.
Newport looks to score with a jab to the body but Veres is just out of range.
A big right from Veres misses. #T2#
Veres takes a swing at Newport's ribcage but misses.
Newport cracks a nice hook into Veres's ribs.
Newport checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Newport throws a sloppy head kick and Veres moves out of range easily.
Veres 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.
Newport fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Veres has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Veres swings widly with a right hand
and Newport counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Veres is looking to land body kicks.
Newport throws out a counter right but Veres avoids it with no problem.
Veres takes one to the chin there.
Newport just misses with a punch to the body.
Newport misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Newport tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Veres is able to avoid easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Newport lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Veres has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Veres and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Newport ducks under a wild hook from Veres.
Veres connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Newport is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veres.
Newport tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veres was well out of range. Poor timing from Newport.
Veres misses with a lunging right hand
and Newport makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Veres lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Newport has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Newport and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Veres on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Newport. Newport obviously looking to wear him down.
Newport is looking to land body kicks.
Newport smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Veres looks to score with a jab to the body but Newport is just out of range.
Newport lands a head shot.
Veres tries to clinch up but Newport circles away and keeps his distance.
Veres's jab looks to have found its range, popping Newport under the eye.
A jab lands there for Veres.
Newport is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Veres had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Newport is looking to score with low kicks.
Newport throws a leg kick
and Veres counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Newport steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veres.
Newport has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Newport pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newport misses with a jab to the body
and Veres counters with a nice body kick.
Veres blocks a head kick by Newport.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veres throws a lazy right hand but Newport sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Veres finds it's way through Newport's defenses.
Veres lands the left hand.#T4#
Veres misses with a low kick.
Veres jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Veres jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newport lands with a thumping leg kick.
Veres tries to work over Newport's front leg with a kick but Newport checks it.
Newport wants to slow Veres down by chopping away at his legs.
Veres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veres finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Veres thows a left - swing and a miss!
Newport is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Veres fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Newport.
Veres throws a front kick that sends Newport stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veres throws a big shot that misses.
Newport lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Newport fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Veres.
Veres catches Newport with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aaron Newport will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Newport.
A slow jab from Newport misses its intended target.
Newport fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Veres has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Newport.
Veres throws a nice inside leg kick.
Veres thows a leg kick but Newport checks it
and Newport counters with a good low kick that Veres was not able to check.
A big right from Veres misses.
Veres moves out of range as Newport strikes.
Veres connects with a body shot that sends Newport's belly button to the back.
Veres pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like Newport was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Newport misses with a wild body shot.
Romulus Veres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veres misses with a body kick.
Newport fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veres manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veres throws out a loose jab but Newport uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veres misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Newport on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Newport dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Veres. That did some damage!
Veres scores with a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Newport.
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!
Veres gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Newport.#T1#
Newport pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Veres throws a half hearted mid kick.
Veres ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newport moves away.
Newport throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Veres scores with a body shot.
Veres misses the jab.
Newport motions for Veres to come forward. Newport throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Veres misses the shot to the body.
Newport takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Veres throws a body punch but Newport moves out of range.
Newport pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Veres throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Newport digs a good hook to Veres's body.
Newport swings for the body but Veres moves out of range.
Newport throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Veres's head.
Newport lands a front kick.
Veres misses with a body shot
and Newport counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Newport throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Newport connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Veres's hands.
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!
Veres moves out of range of the body kick.
Veres avoids the body shot from Newport.
Newport takes a swing at Veres's ribcage but misses.
Newport connects with a body shot that sends Veres's belly button to the back.
Newport misses with a wild body shot.
Newport's corner calls for a 1-2. Newport obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Newport has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Newport darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Veres just misses with a punch to the body.
Veres goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Veres!
Veres throws a shot to the body.
Newport misses the jab.
Veres moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Newport moves out of range as Veres throws a body kick.
Veres fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Newport checks it well.
Veres misses with a head kick.
Newport raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Newport avoids the body shot from Veres. #T3#
Newport with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Newport throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newport keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veres ducks under a wild hook from Newport.
A left lands for Veres.
Veres connects with a nice looking jab.
Veres moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Veres's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Newport connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Veres scrambles back to his feet.
Newport paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Veres thows a left - swing and a miss!
Newport scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Newport throws a low kick but Veres moves out of range easily.
Veres misses with a straight right.
Veres connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Newport's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Veres.
Veres throws a looping overhand right but Newport ducks down to avoid it.
Newport swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Newport connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Veres momentarily.
Newport slips a jab from Veres.
A head kick misses from Newport.
Newport lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Veres pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice leg kick lands there from Veres.
Newport throws a hook to the side of Veres's head but Veres sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Veres is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newport.
Newport is trying to counter with his kicks.
Newport throws the kick towards the body but Veres avoids it.
Newport uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veres.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Veres.
Jab, jab by Newport - just one landing.
Newport throws a jab but it's blocked by Veres.
Veres looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newport dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Veres connects with a body shot that sends Newport's belly button to the back.
A shot to the liver by Newport. Beautiful body shot.
Veres plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Newport showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Veres's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Newport lands a nice looking kick to the body. Veres takes a step back to recover.
Veres will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Veres scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Veres misses with an uppercut. Newport saw that one coming.
Newport looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Newport keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Veres.
Veres ducks under a wild hook from Newport.
Veres uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Newport throws a sloppy head kick and Veres moves out of range easily.
Veres misses with an uppercut
and Newport counters with a nice low kick that buckles Veres's knee momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Newport blocks the low kick.
Newport wants to counter with a clinch but Veres pushes him away.
Veres looks to land a left hand but Newport moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Veres blocks the low kick.
A leg kick checked by Newport.
Veres misses with a wild body shot.
Newport cracks Veres with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Newport as he connects with a hook.
Newport lands a nice hook to Veres's body. Veres takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Newport moves out of range of the leg kick from Veres.
Newport keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newport was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Veres is looking to score with low kicks.
Newport connects with a right hand. Veres shakes it off.
Newport's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Veres throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Newport scoring well with a low kick there.
Veres ducks under a wild hook from Newport.
Veres 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.
Veres misses with a low kick as Newport jumps back.
Veres throws a wild body kick that Newport sees coming a mile off.
A big right from Veres misses.
Veres keeps Newport at a distance using the push kick.
Veres attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Veres takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Newport tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Newport throws a lazy head kick
and Veres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romulus Veres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aaron Newport is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Veres has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Veres there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aaron Newport seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newport cracks a nice hook into Veres's ribs.
Veres throws a solid leg kick but Newport takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Veres.
Newport ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veres moves away.
Veres looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Newport throws a shot to the body.
Newport scores with a nice strike.
Veres throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Newport throws a combination. Veres tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Newport pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Newport loads up on a big right hand but Veres slips the punch.
A big right from Newport misses.
Newport sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Veres misses the target.
Newport throws a wild body kick that Veres sees coming a mile off.
Veres walks into a left hand.
Veres misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Veres is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newport. #T3#
Newport throws a front kick that sends Veres stumbling back into the cage.
Veres throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Newport looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Veres misses.
Newport looks to land a right hand but Veres moved out of range.
Veres lands with a nice body punch.
Veres takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Newport lands a head shot.
Veres looks to land a left hand but Newport moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Newport there.
Newport throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Veres. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Veres.
Newport will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Veres tries a low kick but Newport avoids it.
Newport appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Veres is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Veres. Newport shrugs it off though.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Veres might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Newport takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Veres throws a half hearted mid kick.
Newport doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Veres dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Newport thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Veres if he has to take too many more of those.
Veres throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newport sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Whack! Veres lands a heavy head kick that drops Newport. The ref tackles Veres to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Newport was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Romulus Veres!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Romulus Veres made sure he mentioned FORCEE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 27, 2018
#R1#
Eskimo misses with an uppercut.
Khasbulaev blocks a jab.
Khasbulaev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Khasbulaev throws a one two combo.
Khasbulaev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Eskimo throws a shot from downtown. Khasbulaev moves away and avoids it.
Eskimo looks to land a left hand but Khasbulaev moved out of range nicely.
Eskimo misses with a hook #KD#
and Khasbulaev lands a stunning uppercut that sends Eskimo to the mat! #ROC#
Eskimo is rocked!
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!
Khasbulaev throwing shots but Eskimo is blocking nicely.
Eskimo is still in real trouble! Can Khasbulaev finish him?
Khasbulaev trying to mount his opponent but Eskimo defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Eskimo seems to have recovered his senses.
Khasbulaev missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Khasbulaev in particular looking to stall.#SU#
Khasbulaev stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Eskimo misses with a hook
and Eskimo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khasbulaev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Eskimo looks up at the clock. Bad move! Khasbulaev lands a right hand from hell, dropping Eskimo. Khasbulaev pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magomedrasul Khasbulaev!
A relieved looking Magomedrasul Khasbulaev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Inukshuk Eskimo spoke after the fight, saying 'The Gentlemen is a great guy, the best guy, we only have the best at the Forge. Pity the match makers put me against a Gym member, Idiots!'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 27, 2018
#R1#
Newport getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kharimov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Newport counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kharimov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kharimov looks to land a combination. Newport sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Newport takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kharimov.
Newport is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kharimov misses with a takedown attempt
and Newport counters with a left to the body.
Kharimov throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kharimov has his takedown stuffed
and Newport counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Waron Newport has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xabir Kharimov.#T1#
Kharimov wants to clinch.
Kharimov darts in trying to clinch
and Newport counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Newport connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice sprawl there from Newport as Kharimov shoots in.
Kharimov misses with a takedown attempt
and Newport counters with a straight right hand.
Newport pounces like a tiger and cracks Kharimov with a vicious hook! Kharimov is down but not out! Newport follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Waron Newport!

 

Event: AD515     
Date:   Jan 03, 2018
#R1#
Newport swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rusted takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Newport is looking to land body kicks.
Rusted gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rusted slips a jab from Newport.
Rusted avoids the body shot from Newport.
Newport throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rusted sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Newport gets caught napping as Rusted dives in and scores a takedown. Newport manages to retain guard.
Rusted tries to free his leg and advance position but Newport is retaining full guard.
Rusted trying to move into half guard but instead Newport has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Rusted has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rusted being controlled here, momentarily.
Newport has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rusted tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Newport stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rusted swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Newport controlling from the top position.
Rusted pulls Newport in close to his closed guard and prevents Newport from doing any damage or advancing position.
Newport won't allow Rusted to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Newport controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rusted has his hands on Newport's head, controlling the position.
Newport sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rusted looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rusted will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rusted thows a leg kick but Newport checks it
and Newport counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A decent looking cross lands there for Newport.#T3#
Newport throws a shot to the body.
Rusted gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Newport throws out a loose jab but Rusted uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rusted has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rusted keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newport swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newport chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rusted can pounce on him.
Rusted is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newport.
Rusted throws a series of punches but Newport avoids them all with ease.
Newport throws a wild body kick that Rusted sees coming a mile off.
Newport misses with a kick to the body.
Newport misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Newport catches Rusted right on the button with a cross.
Newport moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aaron Newport is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newport throws the left hand but Rusted avoids the punch easily.
And Rusted tries to counter it with a takedown but Newport pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Newport lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
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!
Rusted dives in for a single leg takedown but Newport sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A solid body kick from Newport.
A big left from Newport misses.
And Rusted tries to counter it with a takedown but Newport pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rusted blocks a head kick by Newport.
A head kick misses from Newport.
Rusted drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Newport defends it well.
Newport throws a hook but Rusted blocks it.
Rusted fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Newport misses with an uppercut.
Newport throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That kick from Newport tenderised Rusted's leg. Rusted is trying to keep his angry face on.
Newport 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.
Newport fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheers as Newport lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rusted doesn't seem phased though.
Rusted lands a nice leg kick that just misses Newport's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Newport dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Newport ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rusted moves away.
Newport swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Newport throws a leg kick but Rusted sees it coming and moves out of range.
Newport connects with a high kick.
Newport shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rusted eats them both and turns towards Newport to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Newport goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rusted walks into a left hand.
Rusted uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newport.
Newport is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rusted can do to turn this around?
Rusted cracks Newport with a good jab.
Newport fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rusted manages to avoid it.
Newport avoids a kick to the body.
Rusted waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newport.
Aaron Newport seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Newport.
Rusted on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newport fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rusted manages to avoid it.#T1#
Newport attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rusted walks into a stiff left hand from Newport.
Rusted staying out of range there.
Newport fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rusted manages to avoid it.
Newport throws out a loose jab but Rusted uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rusted takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Newport fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rusted checks it well.
Newport with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rusted gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Newport counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Newport misses with a low kick.
Newport moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rusted swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Newport lands a body shot.
That kick from Newport tenderised Rusted's leg. Rusted is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Newport keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rusted.
Newport scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newport swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rusted throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newport sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Newport swings for the body but Rusted moves out of range.
Newport misses with a straight left.
Newport rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rusted moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aaron Newport is winning the standup battle so far.
Newport misses the shot to the body.
And Rusted tries to counter it with a takedown but Newport pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Newport pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Newport throws a body shot but no joy.
Newport ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rusted moves away.
Nice body kick there by Rusted.
Rusted takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rusted shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3##CL#
Newport clinches with his opponent.
Rusted creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Newport's defenses.
Newport tries to work over Rusted's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newport softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Newport misses with a body punch.
Newport scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Newport lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Newport'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.
Newport cracks Rusted with a nice body shot.
Newport with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC2#
Rusted breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Newport scoring well with a low kick there.
Newport lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newport is looking to slow Rusted down with leg kicks.
Good exchange - Newport coming out on top.
Newport misses with a hook. Rusted ducked under it nicely.
Newport misses with a body shot.
Newport lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rusted uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Newport has time to react.
Newport swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rusted moves out of range of the strikes.
Newport avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Newport misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Rusted's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rusted throws an overhand right that lands on Newport's shoulder, as Newport tries to avoid the shot.
Newport uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rusted.
Newport was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Newport dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rusted avoids the body shot from Newport.
Newport tries to land a leg kick but Rusted saw it coming and moves away.
Newport tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rusted is able to avoid easily.
Newport throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Newport waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rusted.
Rusted takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rusted throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Newport, right into the meat.
Newport lands a nice looking body shot.
Rusted dives in for a single leg takedown but Newport sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newport lands a jab to Rusted's midsection.
Rusted moves out of range of the strikes.
Rusted swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Newport fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rusted manages to avoid it.
Newport throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Newport. Rusted does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rusted tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Newport swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newport throws a quick inside leg kick.
Newport moves out of range as Rusted strikes.
Newport tries to counter by clinching up but Rusted breaks away and moves out of range.
Newport fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rusted on the side of the head.
Newport just misses with a punch to the body.
Newport takes a swing at Rusted's ribcage but misses.
Rusted blocks a low kick nicely.
Newport pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rusted is out of range and Newport settles back down.
Newport throws a body shot but no joy.
Rusted with the counter takedown but Newport avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Rusted.
Newport looks to score with a jab to the body but Rusted is just out of range.
Rusted throws a quick inside leg kick.
Newport is looking to wear down Rusted with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Newport lands a lovely overhand right.
Jethro Rusted has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aaron Newport is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rusted's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Rusted misses with a straight left.
It looked like Newport was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rusted.
A big left from Newport misses.
Rusted throws a looping overhand right but Newport ducks down to avoid it.
Newport smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rusted avoids the body shot from Newport.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newport swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newport shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Newport looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Newport misses with a body kick.
Newport connects with a right hand. Rusted shakes it off.
Rusted gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Newport.
Rusted on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A leg kick checked by Rusted.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Newport darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Newport throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rusted! But no joy.
That kick from Newport tenderised Rusted's leg. Rusted is trying to keep his angry face on.
Newport lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rusted dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Newport. That did some damage!
A slapping leg kick lands for Rusted.
Newport tries to land a leg kick but Rusted saw it coming and moves away.
Newport throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rusted feints the counter takedown.
Rusted will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Newport throws a body punch but Rusted moves out of range.
Newport scores with a body shot.
Rusted scores with a head kick.
Newport swings for the body but Rusted moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newport. Rusted does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Rusted takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rusted avoids the body shot from Newport.
Rusted takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Newport misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Newport lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Newport misses the jab.
Rusted throws a body punch but Newport moves out of range.
Newport lands a nice hook to Rusted's body. Rusted takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Newport throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newport ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rusted moves away.
Newport feints and then cracks Rusted's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rusted down.
Newport shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rusted eats them both and turns towards Newport to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Newport ducks under a wild hook from Rusted.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Newport showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Newport 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Newport!

Aaron Newport gave a mention to FORCEE in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Jethro Rusted was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck this shit, I might be retiring soon.'.

 

Event: AD513     
Date:   Dec 30, 2017
#R1#
Po tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rutten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Po moves away.
Rutten has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Valhalla Training Camp in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Po gets a clinch.
Rutten lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Tong Po has been cut.
Rutten lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Po .
Po is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rutten is defending well for now.
Rutten throws a head punch that misses.
Po lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Po stalling in the clinch but Rutten improves position.
Po lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutten backwards.
Rutten tries to throw a body punch but Po avoids it by throwing Rutten back against the cage.
Rutten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rutten lands a nice uppercut.
Rutten misses with the head strike.
Rutten lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Po is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Po throws an elbow that misses.
Po is still on wobbly legs! Can Rutten finish him?
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rutten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Po misses with an elbow over the top.
Rutten dips a shoulder and cracks Po with a mighty uppercut! Po falls back against the cage and Rutten unloads with a barrage of strikes! Po is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Rutten screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Handsome Rutten!
Handsome Rutten decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: AD513     
Date:   Dec 30, 2017
#R1#
St Pierre takes one to the chin there.
Khasbulaev blocks a jab.
A nice combination there by St Pierre. #TD2#
St Pierre drives through with a takedown into Khasbulaev's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Khasbulaev manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khasbulaev throws a head punch that misses.
Khasbulaev misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by St Pierre.
A frustrated look appears on Khasbulaev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khasbulaev.
Khasbulaev lands a right hand.
Khasbulaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khasbulaev wants to break free but St Pierre has control.
Khasbulaev blocking some punches.
St Pierre can't find room to land a body shot as Khasbulaev controls the action.
St Pierre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Khasbulaev breaks the clinch.
Khasbulaev scores with a nice head shot.
St Pierre cracks a nice hook into Khasbulaev's ribs.
St Pierre misses with a wild body shot.
Khasbulaev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
St Pierre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khasbulaev misses with a looping right.
Khasbulaev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as St Pierre lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khasbulaev doesn't seem phased though.
St Pierre uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
St Pierre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khasbulaev throws a body punch but St Pierre moves out of range.
Khasbulaev moves out of range as St Pierre strikes.
St Pierre has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Khasbulaev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but St Pierre checks it well.
St Pierre drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Khasbulaev defends it well.
Jab from Khasbulaev.#ROC#
St Pierre is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khasbulaev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And St Pierre tries to counter it with a takedown but Khasbulaev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
St Pierre is still on wobbly legs! Can Khasbulaev finish him?
and Khasbulaev counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts St Pierre! He's just covering up as Khasbulaev starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magomedrasul Khasbulaev!
A victorious Magomedrasul Khasbulaev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: AD514     
Date:   Dec 30, 2017
#R1##TD#
Prime scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sloppy strikes there by Prime.
Lancaster is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Prime crashes against the mat.
Lancaster avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Prime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prime working away.
Prime misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Prime in side control, throwing shots but Lancaster defends.
Prime postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Prime lands some shots froms side control.
Prime trying to control the action but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Prime tries to score with some ground and pound. Lancaster controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Prime grinds an elbow into Lancaster's temple.
Lancaster tries to improve position but can't.
Prime creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lancaster sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Prime has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prime misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
Lancaster manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Prime throwing shots but Lancaster is blocking nicely.
Prime scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Prime not doing much here.
Lancaster wants to get back to full guard.
Prime throwing shots but Lancaster is blocking nicely.
Lancaster is trying to maintain the position but Prime is very close to passing his half guard.
Prime throwing shots but Lancaster is blocking nicely.
Lancaster moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Prime wants to control from the top but Lancaster keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancaster is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Prime is not content to let Lancaster control the position.#T2#
Prime slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Prime looking for a sweep. Not yet Prime, not yet.
Lancaster is working Prime over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lancaster lands a couple of elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Prime is on top in guard. #REVR#
Prime sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lancaster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lancaster bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Prime's guard. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prime lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Prime throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lancaster works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Prime from controlling successfully.
Lancaster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Prime postures up in Lancaster's guard and throws a big left but Lancaster blocks it.
Prime throws a big elbow that misses.
Prime stands up over Lancaster, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Prime throwing strikes from guard but Lancaster blocks nicely.
Prime trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Prime is working hard here to advance position.
Lancaster has Prime pulled in close to control his posture.
Prime trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lancaster controlling Prime's posture.
Prime working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Lancaster manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Prime manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
My spies in Jitsu Jim inform me that Lancaster has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lancaster is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lancaster connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Prime looking for a guillotine here but Lancaster defends easily.
Lancaster throws a big right hand that misses.
Lancaster with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lancaster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Prime wants to sweep here but Lancaster controlling him for the moment.
Prime trying to keep a closed guard but Lancaster is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Optimus Prime dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lancaster throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lancaster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Lancaster.
No joy there for Prime, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lancaster throws a hook but Prime blocks it.
Prime takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Prime misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Lancaster counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Prime is trying to get back to full guard.
Lancaster working the head and body with strikes.
Prime is looking for a sweep. Lancaster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Prime moves into full guard.
Lancaster slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Prime striking off his back.
Prime is trying to control the position but Lancaster postures up.
Lancaster with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lancaster preventing the sweep.
Prime has momentary wrist control but Lancaster slips an elbow through the middle.
Lancaster lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lancaster works over Prime with some ground and pound from guard.
Prime looking for a sweep. Not yet Prime, not yet. #SUB#
Prime isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lancaster stacks Prime on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lancaster!
Prime taking a bit of punishment here - Lancaster scoring with strikes.
Prime tries to bench press Lancaster off him but Lancaster keeps the position.
Prime is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Prime's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lancaster cracks Prime with a big right hand but Prime just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lancaster is chipping away with strikes.
Lancaster taking a breather here.
Lancaster working the ground and pound.
Lancaster landing strikes.
Prime throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Prime takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lancaster cracks Prime with a big right hand but Prime just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lancaster cracks Prime with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Prime tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Lancaster cracks Prime with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Prime is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Prime tries to buck Lancaster off but Lancaster is having none of it.
Lancaster is chipping away with strikes.
Prime tries to bench press Lancaster off him but Lancaster keeps the position.
Lancaster trying to control the position but Prime is working away.
Lancaster lands some shots froms side control.
Lancaster lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Prime down.
Prime takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Prime on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Prime tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lancaster wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lancaster connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Prime some visible discomfort.
Lancaster is putting a hurting on Prime here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC2#
Prime is rocked!#T4#
Prime is not content to let Lancaster control the position.
Oh Prime is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lancaster landing a few strikes.
Prime takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Troy Lancaster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lancaster working the body and head with strikes.
A big shot lands for Lancaster! That's hurt Prime! Will he recover? Lancaster fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Lancaster!
Troy Lancaster really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FORCEE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: AD510     
Date:   Dec 16, 2017
#R1#
Veres moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Veres on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veres pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Veres takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Newport throws a body shot but no joy.
Veres was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab from Veres misses.
Romulus Veres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veres goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Veres jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Veres misses with a jab, cross combination.
Newport on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Veres has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Newport.
Newport finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Newport uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veres.
Veres misses with a lunging right hand
and Newport counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Newport circles away from the clinch attempt.
Veres throws a leg kick that misses.
Newport connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Veres momentarily.
Newport keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veres blocks the body kick.
Veres counters with a body kick.
Newport misses with a body shot.
Newport throws a head kick that Veres semi-blocks. #T1#
Veres takes one to the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Newport.
Newport blocks the body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Newport as he connects with a hook.
Veres ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newport moves away.
Newport slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Veres misses the target.
Newport misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Newport lands a nice looking body shot.
Newport jabs at Veres's body.
Veres moves out of range as Newport throws a body kick.
Newport moves out of range of the leg kick from Veres.
A jab from Veres finds it's way through Newport's defenses.
Newport moves out of range as Veres throws a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veres throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL#
Newport clinches up with Veres and pushes him back against the cage.
Newport blocking some punches.
Newport tries to land knees in the clinch but Veres avoids the damage to the body.
Newport swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Veres.
Newport throws a knee to the head but misses.
Veres scores with a hook to the body.
Veres tries to work over Newport's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newport tries a body shot but Veres blocks it.
Veres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Veres scores with a nice short uppercut.
Veres misses with a punch on the inside.
Newport throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Veress head.
Newport tries to work over Veres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newport has a couple of punches blocked by Veres.
Newport tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Veres avoids it.
Veres misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veres lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Newport landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Newport stalling against the cage.
Newport misses with a knee to the head.
Newport misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Veres.
Newport throws a punch but it's blocked by Veres. #T3#
Veres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newport's elbow.
Veres misses with the head strike.
Newport tries a knee to the head but Veres blocks it.
Veres throws a punch but it's blocked by Newport.
Newport is trying to stall.
Veres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newport displaying some good clinch control by pressing Veres up against the cage.
Newport misses with a body punch.
Newport misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Veres tries to work over Newport's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veres lands a shoulder strike.
Newport scores with a nice hook to the head.
Veres tries to work over Newport's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Veres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newport's elbow. #T4#
Newport lands a shoulder strike.
Veres is leaning against Newport and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Newport stalls.
Newport takes a shot to the head.
Newport lands a hook to the side of the head.
Veres blocking some punches.
Newport misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veres blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newport with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Newport throws a knee to the head but misses.
Veres cracks Newport with a nice body shot.
Newport landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Newport trying to land knees to the body.
Newport is pushing Veres up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Veres stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Newport lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Newport dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Newport misses with a shot to the body
and Veres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Veres connects with an inside leg kick.
Newport takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Veres feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Newport's calf.
Veres lands with an overhand left.
Newport cracks Veres with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Newport displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Veres throws out the jab.
Veres moves out of range of the body kick.
Newport is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A left lands for Veres.
Newport throws out a powerful jab.
Veres throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Veres looks to land a left hand but Newport moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Newport.
Veres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Newport blocks the leg kick.
Veres throws a push kick but Newport slaps the foot to one side.
Veres lands a jab to Newport's midsection.
Veres stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Veres misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newport. #T1#
Veres throws a series of punches but Newport avoids them all with ease.
Newport tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Veres avoids the head kick by Newport.
Romulus Veres seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Veres smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
An inside leg kick from Newport misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Veres.
Newport fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veres manages to avoid it.
Veres throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Newport takes a swing at Veres's ribcage but misses.
Newport fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veres manages to avoid it.
Veres throws a leg kick but Newport moved away.
Veres 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.
Veres misses with a body shot.
Veres circles away from the clinch attempt.
Veres blocks the body kick.
Veres scores with a jab to the head.
Newport throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newport ducks under a wild hook from Veres.#T2#
Newport on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Veres. Veres obviously looking to wear him down.
Newport misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newport tried to score with a low kick but Veres checks it.
Newport swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Veres.
Veres checks a leg kick.
Veres scoring well with a low kick there.
A big right from Veres misses.
Newport throws a body shot but no joy.
Veres lands with a cross.
Newport scores with a leg kick.
Veres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newport.
Veres looks to score with a jab to the body but Newport is just out of range.
Veres walks into a stiff left hand from Newport.
Veres digs a good body shot into Newport's ribs.
Newport checks a low kick from Veres.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Veres.
Newport avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Newport misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Veres throws a leg kick but Newport sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Newport is looking to counter with a body kick.
Newport clobbers Veres with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Veres misses with an uppercut.
Newport lands a nice looking body kick.
Veres cracks the inside of Newport's front leg.
Veres swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veres misses with a leg kick.
Veres scores with a shot to the body.
Newport works the jab nicely.
Veres takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Veres needs to keep his hands up - Newport had a free shot at his head there.
Newport has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Newport there as he acknowledges the shot.
Veres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newport.
A low kick from Newport is predictable there
and Veres counters with a thumping low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newport throws a body shot but no joy.
Newport throws the left hand but Veres avoids the punch easily.
Newport tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veres was well out of range. Poor timing from Newport.#T4#
Veres has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Newport.
Newport takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Newport scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Veres tried to score with a low kick but Newport checks it.
Newport lands with a good body shot.
Veres loads up on a big right hand but Newport slips the punch.
Veres thumps Newport with a low kick.
Veres takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Newport looks to throw a body kick
and Veres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Newport.
Veres sizes up Newport with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Veres throws a shot to the body.
Newport wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newport lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romulus Veres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Veres tries a low kick but Newport avoids it.
Newport scores with a three punch combo!
A looping hook to the body misses from Newport. Veres does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veres is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Newport with a body shot.
Newport takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A big left from Veres misses.
Veres misses the shot to the body.
Veres throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Newport moves out of range of the body kick from Veres.
Newport's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Veres connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Newport scrambles back to his feet.
Newport lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Veres doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Newport keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newport looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Newport is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Veres looks to throw a body kick
and Newport counters with a nice kick to the body.
Veres scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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!
The fighters circling - Veres throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Newport lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Newport throws a body shot but no joy.
Veres throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Newport misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veres.
Newport steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Veres. That one must have hurt.
Veres waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newport.
Newport checks the leg kick nicely there.
Veres missing with a left hand there. Newport was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Newport.
Newport takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Veres moves out of range of the strikes.
Newport throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Veres feints a jab promting Newport to slip. Veres then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Newport slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Veres throws a body punch but Newport moves out of range.
Veres misses with a jab to the body
and Newport counters with a nice leg kick.
Veres tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newport was well out of range. Poor timing from Veres.
Veres tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Newport wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Veres lands with a thumping leg kick.
Newport chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Newport throws a push kick but Veres slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Veres gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veres stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Veres tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Veres lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Newport takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Newport throws a front kick aimed at Veres's knee but Veres avoids it well.
Veres thows a body kick. Newport tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veres. Newport does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veres avoids the head kick by Newport.
Veres tries a low kick but Newport avoids it.
Veres throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newport sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Veres throws a head kick that Newport semi-blocks.
A big right from Veres misses.
Veres misses with a head kick.
Veres throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Veres looks to throw the jab but Newport is out of range.
Veres throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Newport was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Veres.#T3#
Veres bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Newport's head.
A big right from Newport misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Newport finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Veres misses its intended target.
Newport throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Veres misses with an uppercut. Newport saw that one coming.
Newport cracks Veres with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Veres defending well as Newport loads up on a big left hand.
Veres scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Newport doesn't seem bothered though.
Veres walks into a straight right hand from Newport.
Newport slips under a jab from Veres.
Veres throws a body punch but Newport moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Newport on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Veres dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Veres lands a jab to Newport's midsection.
Veres on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Newport. Newport obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veres swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Veres bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T4#
Veres throws a looping overhand right but Newport ducks down to avoid it.
Newport throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Veres takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Veres throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Newport was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Veres throws a leg kick that misses.
Veres throws a push kick but Newport slaps the foot to one side.
Veres thows a body kick. Newport tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Newport will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Veres misses with an uppercut. Newport saw that one coming.
Newport lands with a hook. Veres tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Veres connects with a body shot that sends Newport's belly button to the back.
Veres throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newport is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veres.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newport scores with a jab to the body.
Newport on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Newport. Veres shrugs it off though.
Veres misses with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Romulus Veres comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Veres 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulus Veres!

Romulus Veres very nearly forgot to thank FORCEE amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: AD510     
Date:   Dec 16, 2017
#R1#
Khasbulaev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Escobar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Khasbulaev on his heels. He'll look to pass Khasbulaev's guard now, I'm sure.
Escobar tries to free his leg and advance position but Khasbulaev is retaining full guard.
Khasbulaev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Escobar stops Khasbulaev from standing up.
Escobar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Escobar trying to control but Khasbulaev is working from the bottom.
Khasbulaev can't keep his opponent in guard - Escobar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Escobar trying to mount his opponent but Khasbulaev defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Escobar is looking for a kimura here.
Escobar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Escobar is looking to pass Khasbulaev's guard but actually Khasbulaev recovers to full guard.
Escobar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khasbulaev is keeping the position for now.
Escobar controls from within his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Escobar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khasbulaev pulls Escobar in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Escobar throws a strike but Khasbulaev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Khasbulaev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Escobar looking to control.
Khasbulaev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Khasbulaev has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Escobar to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Khasbulaev is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Escobar pulls down on the head and he's put Khasbulaev to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pablo Escobar!
A relieved looking Pablo Escobar 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: AD508     
Date:   Dec 10, 2017
#R1#
Po connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Colin Kaepernick has been cut.
Nice shot by Po .
Po throws a shot to the body.
Po scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Po moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Po .
Kaepernick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Po 's elbow.
Kaepernick lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kaepernick managing to block the knees to the body from Po .
Kaepernick can't find room to land a body shot as Po controls the action.
Po misses with a punch to the body.
Po blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaepernick avoids a wild elbow strike from Po .
Kaepernick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kaepernick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Po throws an elbow but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaepernick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Po scores a nice knee to the body.
Kaepernick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaepernick swings wildly with an uppercut but Po uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Kaepernick working aggressively here.
Kaepernick misses with the head strike.
Kaepernick throws a head punch that misses.
Po lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kaepernick fails to land.
Po misses with an elbow strike.
Kaepernick misses with some punches.
Kaepernick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Po blocking some punches.
Kaepernick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Po lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Po comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Po throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kaepernicks head.
Po swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaepernick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaepernick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Po 's elbow.
Po throws an elbow that misses.
Po is looking to control Kaepernick's arms but Kaepernick gets an underhook and turns him. Now Po has his back to the cage. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaepernick.
Kaepernick misses with some punches.
Po lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Po lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kaepernick backwards.
Po is struggling to control the position.
Po prevents a body shot from Kaepernick.
Po looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kaepernick lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaepernick.
Po is looking to control Kaepernick's arms but Kaepernick gets an underhook and turns him. Now Po has his back to the cage.
Po blocks an uppercut.
Kaepernick misses with a punch to the body.
Po stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Po lands a good knee to the midsection. Kaepernick won't want to take too many of those.
Kaepernick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Po is leaning against Kaepernick and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kaepernick working aggressively here.
Kaepernick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Good body shot from Po .
Po is pushing Kaepernick up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Po lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kaepernick avoids a wild elbow strike from Po .
Po misses with an elbow strike.
Kaepernick misses with the head strike.
Kaepernick working aggressively here.
Kaepernick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kaepernick tries a body shot but Po blocks it.
Po lands with a light punch inside.
Po misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Po .
Kaepernick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Po throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kaepernicks head.
Po trying to land knees to the body.
Po misses with an elbow over the top.
Po working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Po misses with the head strike.
Po throws a head punch that misses.
Po content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kaepernick misses with some punches.
Po lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaepernick backwards. #CUT2#
Colin Kaepernick's cut is getting worse.
Kaepernick swings wildly with an uppercut but Po uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick tries to work over Po 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Po misses with an elbow strike.
Kaepernick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Po scores with a shoulder strike.
Kaepernick takes an elbow to the temple.
Po lands an elbow inside.
Po crunches a lovely knee into Kaepernick's ribcage.
Po creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kaepernick's defenses.
Po lands a nice elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Po creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Po 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tong Po dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Colin Kaepernick's cut.
That's time! Kaepernick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kaepernick misses with a left hand
and Po counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Kaepernick to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Po !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tong Po !
Our winner, Tong Po , 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: AD505     
Date:   Dec 02, 2017
#R1#
Lancaster lands a nice looking body kick.#TD#
Kralj closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lancaster's guard.
Lancaster seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kralj postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lancaster wants to sweep but no luck.
Kralj trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lancaster looking for a sweep. Not yet Lancaster, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kralj trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kralj stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lancaster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lancaster utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lancaster is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kralj trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lancaster pulls Kralj in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Lancaster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kralj trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kralj with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kralj has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kralj stopping the sweep attempt from Lancaster.
Kralj 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.
Lancaster seems keen to control Kralj's posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kralj advances to half guard.
Kralj thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lancaster's head.
Kralj wants to control but Lancaster is keeping him busy.
Kralj prevents Lancaster from improving his position.
Lancaster is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kralj's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kralj's back!
Lancaster struggling to land strikes to the head as Kralj covers up.
Kralj is taking damage to the body and head. #T2#
Lancaster is working the ground and pound. Can Kralj escape?
Lancaster looking to hold on to the position here but Kralj rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Lancaster is looking to work some ground and pound but Kralj has wrist control.
Lancaster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kralj working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lancaster.
Lancaster is looking to work some ground and pound but Kralj has wrist control.
Kralj seems keen to control Lancaster's posture.
Kralj keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully.
Lancaster distracts Kralj with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lancaster controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lancaster cracks Kralj with a solid left hand.#T3#
Kralj working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lancaster.
Lancaster scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lancaster throws a strike but Kralj rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kralj might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kralj stopping the sweep attempt from Lancaster.
Lancaster is pulling down on Kralj's head to control his posture.
Kralj looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lancaster controls Kralj momentarily but Kralj frees himself.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Kralj from controlling successfully.
Kralj is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kralj preventing the sweep.
Kralj won't allow Lancaster to get back to his feet. #T4#
Kralj is looking to work some ground and pound but Lancaster has wrist control.
Kralj throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lancaster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kralj wants to pass the guard but Lancaster is keeping the position.
Kralj trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Kralj postures up.
Kralj working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kralj stopping the sweep attempt from Lancaster.
Kralj wants to pass the guard but Lancaster is keeping the position.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Kralj from controlling successfully.
Lancaster wants to stand but Kralj is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kralj lands with a hook. Lancaster tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tomislav Kralj will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lancaster looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lancaster looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kralj was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Kralj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
Some wild striking there from Kralj.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Kralj.
Lancaster is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kralj throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lancaster checks a low kick from Kralj.
Kralj tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lancaster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kralj somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster lands a lovely overhand right.
Kralj shoots in and drives through. Lancaster sprawls well.
Kralj lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sloppy strikes from Lancaster. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Kralj uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster.
Kralj changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kralj pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Kralj fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lancaster sprawls well initially but Kralj persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kralj not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kralj scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kralj trying to control from half guard but Lancaster is working away.
Lancaster tries to get to full guard but Kralj has control of the leg.
Kralj is keen to just control but Lancaster is a slippery customer.
Lancaster is looking to improve his position.
Lancaster is controlling Kralj's trapped leg to prevent Kralj from advancing to side control.
Kralj prevents Lancaster from standing back up.
Lancaster wants to get back to full guard.
Kralj missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lancaster controlling the position well. #T2#
Lancaster tries to kick Kralj off but Kralj keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lancaster tries to get to full guard but Kralj has control of the leg.
Lancaster manages to get to full guard.
Lancaster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kralj is one step ahead there.
Kralj throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lancaster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kralj's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kralj seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lancaster for as long as he can get away with.
Tomislav Kralj overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kralj trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Kralj is working Lancaster over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Kralj controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lancaster wants to stand and escape but Kralj is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lancaster misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kralj half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tomislav Kralj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kralj throws a push kick but Lancaster slaps the foot to one side.
Kralj lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lancaster backs up against the cage.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lancaster throws a big shot that misses.
Tomislav Kralj is winning the standup battle so far.
Kralj bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lancaster's head.
Kralj throws a one two combo.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut.
Kralj scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4##TD#
Kralj scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
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!
Kralj advances nicely into full mount.
Kralj looking to finish Lancaster with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lancaster!
Kralj controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Kralj looking for a guillotine from mount but Lancaster is having none of it.
Lancaster working to try and regain half guard.
Lancaster gets back to half guard.
Lancaster tries to get to full guard but Kralj has control of the leg.
Kralj wants to control but Lancaster is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Kralj seems to be working for a kimura but Lancaster defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Kralj is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lancaster has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomislav Kralj dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kralj bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lancaster's head.
Lancaster will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kralj shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lancaster as he avoids it easily.
Lancaster wants to clinch.
Kralj tries to land a leg kick but Lancaster saw it coming and moves away.
Lancaster lands a leg kick that knocks Kralj off balance momentarily.
Kralj lands a jab to Lancaster's midsection.
Kralj shoots in for a takedown but Lancaster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kralj. Lancaster does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Kralj drives through with a takedown into Lancaster's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kralj stopping the sweep attempt from Lancaster.
Lancaster wants to stand and escape but Kralj is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancaster is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lancaster bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kralj's guard. #REVB##T1#
Lancaster trying to control but Kralj is working from the bottom.
Lancaster throws a big elbow that misses.
Lancaster throwing strikes but missing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kralj holds on and takes a little breather.
Lancaster wants to control from the top but Kralj keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lancaster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lancaster looking to sit in guard and control but Kralj gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lancaster is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kralj wants to pass the guard but Lancaster is keeping the position.
Lancaster trying to control the position.
Kralj trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Kralj is really struggling to control Lancaster but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kralj preventing the sweep.
Kralj scoring with some ground and pound.
Lancaster is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Lancaster performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kralj moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lancaster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tomislav Kralj is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kralj utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lancaster throws a strike but Kralj rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kralj trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Lancaster wants to stand up but Kralj is controlling him.
Kralj is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lancaster trying to keep a closed guard but Kralj is proving a slippery customer.
Lancaster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Troy Lancaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lancaster is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Lancaster lands strikes from half guard.
Kralj blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lancaster.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lancaster is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lancaster throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kralj to regain full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tomislav Kralj.
Well Kralj 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomislav Kralj!

Post fight, Tomislav Kralj stared into the camera and said 'Jel bilo dobro?!'.

 

Event: AD504     
Date:   Nov 26, 2017
#R1#
Newport takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Newport swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Aaron Newport seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newport misses the shot to the body.
Rusted half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rusted has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Coffee Shop in the buildup to the fight.
Newport with a nice cross.
Newport misses the jab.
Rusted blocks the body kick.
Rusted walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rusted fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Newport looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Newport throws a leg kick that misses.
Newport misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Rusted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newport throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rusted checks a leg kick nicely.
Newport is looking to chop away at Rusted's legs.
Rusted checks a leg kick.
Rusted tries to counter with a takedown but Newport is quick to defend against it.
Rusted uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newport. #T1#
A low kick from Newport is predictable there
and Rusted counters with a big head kick but Newport shrugs it off.
Newport is looking to land body kicks.
Newport pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newport throws a body punch but Rusted moves out of range.
Rusted half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Newport tries a head kick but it misses.
Newport fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rusted is out of range.
Rusted appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rusted misses the shot to the body.
Newport appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Newport throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rusted throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newport looks to land a left hand but Rusted moved out of range nicely.
Rusted appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rusted walks into a left hand.
Newport throws a body shot but no joy.
Rusted drops down looking for a counter takedown but Newport sprawls and moves away.
Rusted avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rusted misses with a low kick.
Rusted misses with a body kick. #T2#
Rusted throws the kick towards the body but Newport avoids it.
Newport throws the left hand but Rusted avoids the punch easily.
Rusted half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rusted cracks Newport with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rusted takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Rusted misses with a wild combination.
Newport scores with a jab to the head.
Newport takes a swing at Rusted's ribcage but misses.
Rusted lands a nice shot to the body.
Newport lands a leg kick that knocks Rusted off balance momentarily.
Newport keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rusted closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Newport misses with a low kick.
Newport tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rusted appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3##CL2#
Newport clinches up with Rusted and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Rusted breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rusted moves out of range of the body kick from Newport.
Newport scores with a body shot.
Rusted staying out of range there.
Newport slips a straight right by Rusted.
Newport misses with a wild body shot.
Newport fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Newport lands with a slapping head kick.
Rusted fails with the takedown.
Rusted takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Newport takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Newport wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newport keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rusted looks for a takedown but Newport sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jethro Rusted. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rusted blocks a jab.
The crowd cheers as Newport lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rusted doesn't seem phased though.
Rusted slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Newport is looking to score with low kicks.
Rusted tries to counter with a takedown but Newport is quick to defend against it.
Newport works Rusted's body with a nice hook.
Rusted is looking to wear down Newport with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Newport lands a right hook to the body.
Newport throws a leg kick but Rusted moved away.
Rusted will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rusted checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Newport dominated that round.
That's time! Rusted's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Newport misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rusted.
Newport scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rusted in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newport. Rusted does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newport moves out of range of the body kick.
Rusted gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Newport.
Newport pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newport stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Newport getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rusted ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Newport scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Newport. That's going to slow Rusted down.
Newport throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Rusted does it's job there.
A clash of legs there as Rusted blocks the low kick.
Rusted takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aaron Newport is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Rusted uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newport.
Aaron Newport seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rusted throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Newport scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Newport.
Newport fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rusted has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch lands to the side of Newport 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rusted takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Newport misses with a wild body shot.
Rusted darts in trying to clinch
and Newport counters with a good low kick that Rusted was not able to check.
Newport lands a jab to the nose.
Newport lands a high kick!
Rusted uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newport.
Rusted changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Newport.
Rusted takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newport throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice shot by Rusted.
Rusted throws a leg kick but Newport sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rusted takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Newport throws a big shot that misses.
Newport works Rusted's body with a nice hook.
Rusted throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Newport pushes Rusted up against the cage in a clinch.
Newport misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Newport on the inside.
Newport struggles to land a body shot inside as Rusted controls his hands.
Rusted tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newport's elbow. #T3##TD#
Newport is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rusted is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Newport to the mat. Newport regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rusted passes Newport's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Newport blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rusted.
Rusted performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rusted is trying to control the action in half guard but Newport is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rusted is just content to waste time from the top position. Newport takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T4#
Rusted not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rusted trying to control but Newport is working from the bottom.
Rusted is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Newport is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Newport pulls Rusted in close to his closed guard and prevents Rusted from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Newport 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
That kick from Rusted tenderised Newport's leg. Newport is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rusted lands with a nice body punch.
Rusted looks to land a left hand but Newport moved out of range nicely.
Rusted lands with a shot to the body.
Rusted ducks under a wild hook from Newport.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newport. Rusted does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rusted feinted with a counter takedown.
Newport uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rusted has time to react.
Rusted slips under a jab from Newport.
Rusted appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusted on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rusted throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newport sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Newport lands a body shot.
A head kick from Newport lands but Rusted takes it in his stride.
Rusted keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Newport lands with a shot to the body.
Rusted shoots for a takedown but Newport saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Newport appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rusted staying out of range there.
Newport pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Newport tries to bum rush Rusted with a series of wild strikes but Rusted uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rusted on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rusted throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Newport connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Newport stuns Rusted with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rusted throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newport sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rusted avoids the head kick by Newport.
Rusted waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newport.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Newport.
Rusted wants to land a leg kick but Newport is out of range.
Newport looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jethro Rusted has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aaron Newport is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Rusted checks a leg kick.
Newport keeps Rusted at a distance using the push kick.
Rusted fails in his attempt to clinch.
Newport looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Newport tries to clinch but Rusted is having none of it.
Rusted changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rusted throws a solid leg kick but Newport takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rusted.
Newport tries to score with a low kick but Rusted moves his leg out of the way.
Newport misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rusted avoids the body shot from Newport.
Newport swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Newport tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Newport cracks Rusted with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rusted throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newport sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rusted throws a hook but Newport blocks it.#T3#
Newport throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Rusted counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Newport!
Rusted working away.
Rusted taking a breather here.
Rusted trying to control the action but Newport is working from the bottom.
Rusted controls the position from side control.
Newport is not content to let Rusted control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Rusted working the ground and pound.
Newport has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Newport wants to control but Rusted postures up.
Rusted in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rusted wants to control for a moment but Newport uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Newport is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Newport manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Newport comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Newport 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Newport!

An out of breath and clearly excited Aaron Newport thanked FORCEE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Jethro Rusted spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck this shit, I might be retiring soon.'.

 

Event: AD502     
Date:   Nov 19, 2017
#R1#
Jone jabs Lancaster right on the nose. Lancaster blinks but takes it well.
Jone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jone throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jone looks to throw the jab but Lancaster is out of range.
Jone is looking to land body kicks.
Lancaster's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jone connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lancaster scrambles back to his feet.
Good shot there by Jone.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Jone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lancaster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lancaster throws a wild body kick that Jone sees coming a mile off.
Lancaster connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jone looks to score with a jab to the body but Lancaster is just out of range.
Lancaster blocks a jab.#T1#
The fighters circling - Jone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jone's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lancaster under the eye.
Troy Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster moves out of range as Jone strikes.
Jone blocks a jab.
Jone scores with a decent looking hook.
Jone throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jone, as that shot connected.
Jone misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Lancaster. Beautiful body shot.
Lancaster lands with a shot to the body.
Lancaster throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL#
Lancaster forces Jone back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lancaster misses with some punches. #T2#
Lancaster lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Jone controls his hands.
Lancaster scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jone lands a good knee to the midsection. Lancaster won't want to take too many of those.
Jone swings wildly with an uppercut but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jone prevents a body shot from Lancaster.
Jone can't find room to land a body shot as Lancaster controls the action.
Lancaster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jones head.
Lancaster misses with the head strike.
Jone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lancaster avoids it.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike.
Lancaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lancaster lands with a short shot to the head.
Jone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lancaster makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lancaster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jone backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jone. #T3#
Jone misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lancaster.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jone.
Jone lands with a right to the head.
Jone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jone.
Jone blocks a body shot from Lancaster.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
Jone misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jone.
Lancaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Jone.
A short body shot lands from Lancaster as the two fighters clinch.
Jone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Jone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jone has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster.
A right hand to the body from Lancaster. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Jone is looking to break free of the clinch but Lancaster has double underhooks.
Jone misses with a punch on the inside.
Jone lands a good knee to the midsection. Lancaster won't want to take too many of those.
Jone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Jone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jone misses with a punch on the inside.
Jone works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Jone.
Lancaster blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jone gets through Lancaster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jone pushes Lancaster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Lancaster.
Jone trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Jone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Jone dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lancaster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jone scores with a nice head shot.
Lancaster takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lancaster throws a right and a left that Jone avoids nicely.
Jone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jone checks a leg kick nicely.
Jone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Lancaster finds it's way through Jone's defenses.
Lancaster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jone might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jone moves out of range of the body kick from Lancaster.
Jone catches Lancaster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jone connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lancaster throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jone counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Lancaster closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lancaster connects with a nice looking jab.
Jone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lancaster misses with a combination
and Jone counters with a stiff right hand.
Jone swings for the body but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster slips a jab from Jone.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jone. Lancaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jone tries to land a front kick but Lancaster steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jone ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Jone throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
Jone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jone throws the left hand but Lancaster avoids the punch easily.
Jone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
Jack Jone seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Lancaster misses with a hook
and Jone counters with a stiff right hand.
Jone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster lands a lovely overhand right.#TD#
Lancaster 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.
Lancaster won't allow Jone to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Jone pushes Lancaster off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jone throws the kick towards the body but Lancaster avoids it.
Lancaster moves out of range as Jone strikes.
As Jone tries to get set, Lancaster tries to push him back and clinch up but Jone manages to avoid the attempt.
Jone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice shot by Lancaster.
Lancaster steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jone. That one must have hurt.
Jone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jone throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Jone misses with a looping left.
Jone looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lancaster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jone throws a shot from downtown. Lancaster moves away and avoids it.
Jone misses with a leg kick.
Lancaster half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lancaster.
Lancaster cracks Jone with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jone throws a leg kick #TD#
and Lancaster decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jone's guard.
Lancaster won't allow Jone to get back to his feet.
Lancaster controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lancaster stops Jone from standing up. #T4#
Jone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lancaster wants to control from the top but Jone keeps moving.
Lancaster keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jone's head.
Lancaster scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jone wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lancaster manages to pass to side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster is trying to control. Jone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lancaster seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lancaster working over Jone with some ground and pound. Jone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lancaster is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lancaster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jone's head.
Lancaster is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lancaster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jone defending well though.
Lancaster is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jone looks like he's trying to stand up.
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 Troy Lancaster will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jone throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
Jone throws a leg kick but Lancaster sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lancaster throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jone misses with an uppercut.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster. #TD#
Lancaster gets the takedown into side control.
Jone is trying to get back to his feet.
Jone on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jone is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lancaster has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lancaster has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jone defending against the ground and pound.
Lancaster is looking to take a break and control but Jone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lancaster throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1#
Jone wants to get back to his feet.
Troy Lancaster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
An elbow from Lancaster crashes against the mat.
Jone is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lancaster has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jone taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jone tries to escape but Lancaster is in control.
Lancaster is looking to take a break and control but Jone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jone is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancaster is looking to take a break and control but Jone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jone pushes Lancaster away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lancaster gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
Lancaster grinds an elbow into Jone's temple.
Lancaster lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jone is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lancaster asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lancaster working the ground and pound.
Lancaster in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Lancaster's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#ES2#
Jone sneaks out the side door and pushes Lancaster away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Lancaster lands a jab to the nose.
Lancaster is looking to clinch but Jone is avoiding it.
Jone throws a body punch but Lancaster moves out of range.
Jone cracks Lancaster with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Lancaster moves into the clinch.
Jone tries to work over Lancaster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Lancaster takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short right from Jone on the inside.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster looking for a takedown.
Jone lands with a left to the head.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Jone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Jone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lancaster throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Jone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jone.
Lancaster attempts a counter takedown but Jone avoids it well and moves away.
Jone slips under a jab from Lancaster.
Nice takedown defense from Jone. No joy for Lancaster on that attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Jone does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Jone scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, jab by Jone - just one landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lancaster lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but Jone is out of range.
Jone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lancaster. That did some damage!
Lancaster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lancaster feinted with a counter takedown.
Lancaster gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jone.
Jone throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
Jone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lancaster misses with a head kick.
Jone tries to move into range but Lancaster moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut
letting Jone counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Jone.
I think Jone 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Jone!

A very excited looking Jack Jone 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: AD500     
Date:   Nov 12, 2017
#R1#
Dunkin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Po has time to react.#CUT#
It looks like Tong Po has been cut.#CL2#
Po moves into range and clinches up with Dunkin.
Dunkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Po . #BC#
Dunkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dunkin misses with a looping right.
Dunkin throws a hook but Po blocks it.
Dunkin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Po on the side of the head.
Dunkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunkin clobbers Po with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#
Po is rocked!
Dunkin is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Po flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Po is out cold! Dunkin holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alvin Ray Dunkin!

 

Event: AD498: Cro Cop     
Date:   Nov 05, 2017
#R1#
Ahokas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahokas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ahokas tries to clinch but Khasbulaev is having none of it.
Khasbulaev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Ahokas takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Ahokas on the inside.
Khasbulaev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ahokas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Khasbulaev is rocked!
Ahokas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khasbulaev is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahokas finish him?
Ahokas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khasbulaev seems to have recovered his senses.
Ahokas swings wildly with an uppercut but Khasbulaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahokas has a couple of punches blocked by Khasbulaev.
Khasbulaev throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Khasbulaev breaks from the clinch.
Ahokas lands a nice shot that snaps Khasbulaev's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahokas is looking to clinch.
Khasbulaev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Khasbulaev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Khasbulaev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Ahokas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Khasbulaev.
Khasbulaev scores with a jab.
Khasbulaev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahokas.
Khasbulaev scores with a sloppy right hand. Ahokas should have avoided that one.
Ahokas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Khasbulaev tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahokas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Khasbulaev cracks Ahokas with a good jab.#CL#
Ahokas takes the fight into the clinch.
Khasbulaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahokas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahokas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khasbulaev backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Khasbulaev fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khasbulaev misses with some punches.
Ahokas lands a body shot.
Ahokas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Khasbulaev.
A left hand lands to the body for Ahokas. #T2#
Ahokas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ahokas blocks an uppercut.
Khasbulaev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khasbulaev misses with some punches.
Ahokas pushes Khasbulaev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahokas has a couple of punches blocked by Khasbulaev.
Khasbulaev misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Ahokas.
Ahokas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ahokas.
Khasbulaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khasbulaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khasbulaev is trying to break free.
Ahokas lands with a left to the head.
Ahokas lands with a short shot to the head.
Khasbulaev takes a shot to the head.
Khasbulaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A frustrated look appears on Khasbulaev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Khasbulaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Khasbulaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahokas. #BC2#
Khasbulaev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Ahokas.
Ahokas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Khasbulaev manages to circle out of the way.
Ahokas takes a swing at Khasbulaev's ribcage but misses.
Ahokas slips a jab and a cross from Khasbulaev. #CL#
Ahokas gets a clinch.
Ahokas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahokas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Khasbulaev is trying to push Ahokas away but Ahokas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Khasbulaev misses with the head strike.
Ahokas misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahokas.
Khasbulaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Ahokas.
Ahokas blocking some punches.
Ahokas misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Ahokas.
Ahokas blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
Ahokas can't find room to land a body shot as Khasbulaev controls the action.
Khasbulaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahokas uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khasbulaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahokas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahokas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahokas. #BC2#
Khasbulaev breaks from the clinch.
Khasbulaev connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Khasbulaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khasbulaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahokas.
Khasbulaev lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahokas.
Khasbulaev prevents a body shot from Ahokas.
Khasbulaev is trying to break the clinch but Ahokas has him pressed against the cage.
Khasbulaev blocking some punches.
Ahokas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ville Ahokas will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ahokas avoids the body shot from Khasbulaev.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#CL#
Ahokas has Khasbulaev up against the cage in a clinch.
Khasbulaev working aggressively here.
Ville Ahokas has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Khasbulaev breaks the clinch.
Ahokas tries to move into range but Khasbulaev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ahokas throws a jab but it's blocked by Khasbulaev.
Khasbulaev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khasbulaev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ahokas slips under a jab from Khasbulaev.
Magomedrasul Khasbulaev seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Ahokas rushes Khasbulaev and presses him up against the cage.
Ahokas misses with a punch to the body.
Ahokas struggles to land a body shot inside as Khasbulaev controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khasbulaev throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahokas. #BC2#
Khasbulaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khasbulaev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ahokas lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab lands there for Ahokas.
Khasbulaev gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Ahokas gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ville Ahokas!
Ville Ahokas was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: AD497: The Last Emperor     
Date:   Nov 04, 2017
#R1#
Newport takes a jab right on the kisser.
Newport lands the left hand.
Silver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Silver.
Newport swings away with a body shot that misses
and Silver counters with a series of strikes. Newport will be more careful next time no doubt.
Silver scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Silver does it's job there.#ROC2#
Newport is rocked!
Silver closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Newport out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Silver!
After the big win, Billy Silver made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FORCEE and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: AD495: Left Leg Cemetery     
Date:   Oct 28, 2017
#R1#
Po tries to clinch but Mutou is having none of it.
Mutou avoids the head kick by Po .
Po lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mutou throws a jab but it's blocked by Po . #CL#
Po rushes Mutou and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mutou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mutou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Po 's elbow.
Po working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Mutou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mutou works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mutou listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Po showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mutou.
Mutou keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mutou cracks Po with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Po tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Mutou pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Po is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keiji Mutou!
Keiji Mutou took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: AD495: Left Leg Cemetery     
Date:   Oct 28, 2017
#R1#
Rigano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lancaster.#TD2#
Rigano gets a takedown into half guard.
Lancaster keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lancaster gets full guard.
Lancaster is adopting a defensive guard.
Lancaster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rigano is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lancaster is wriggling around but Rigano manages to pass to half guard. #T1#
Lancaster wants to get back to full guard.
Lancaster is trying to stand back up but Rigano is controlling him
Lancaster is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lancaster manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lancaster pulls Rigano in close to prevent any damage.
Rigano prevents Lancaster from getting back to his feet.
Lancaster has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rigano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lancaster is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lancaster wants to sweep here but Rigano controlling him for the moment.
Lancaster wants to stand up but Rigano is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Rigano.
A big left from Lancaster misses.
Rigano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rigano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lancaster. #TD#
Lancaster looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lancaster lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Lancaster looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rigano with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lancaster is trying to control. Rigano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lancaster thows a huge punch but Rigano dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Lancaster there.
Lancaster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Lancaster there.
We've been informed that Rigano has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lancaster is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lancaster takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lancaster thows a huge punch but Rigano dodges it nicely.
Lancaster working over Rigano with some ground and pound. Rigano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rigano taking some punishment here, with Lancaster in his half guard.
Rigano looks winded!
Lancaster seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rigano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Lancaster controlling the action here.
Lancaster throwing shots but Rigano is blocking nicely.
Lancaster working over Rigano with some ground and pound. Rigano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rigano is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lancaster scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lancaster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lancaster is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC#
Rigano is rocked!
Lancaster drops an elbow to the side of Rigano's head.
Rigano is still in real trouble! Can Lancaster finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rigano defending well though.
Lancaster scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Lancaster there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Lancaster dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rigano lands with a nice combination. Lancaster backs away looking to recover.
Rigano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rigano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rigano seems to have recovered his senses.
Lancaster scores with a head kick.
Rigano lands a two punch combo.
Lancaster connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Rigano covering up! Lancaster comes in with a big uppercut and Rigano goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Troy Lancaster!
After the big win, Troy Lancaster made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FORCEE and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: AD492: BPS     
Date:   Oct 15, 2017
#R1#
Khasbulaev tried to score with a low kick but Pietrzak checks it.
Khasbulaev throws a hook to the side of Pietrzak's head but Pietrzak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khasbulaev scores with a jab.
Khasbulaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak misses with a wild body shot.
Pietrzak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khasbulaev.
Khasbulaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pietrzak.
Bartek Pietrzak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pietrzak throws a hook to the side of Khasbulaev's head but Khasbulaev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pietrzak shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khasbulaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Pietrzak is just out of range.
Khasbulaev cracks Pietrzak with a right hand to the side of the head.
Khasbulaev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Khasbulaev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pietrzak scores with a jab to the head.
Khasbulaev misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pietrzak throws the left hand but Khasbulaev avoids the punch easily.
Pietrzak throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Khasbulaev misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Khasbulaev misses the target. #T1#
Khasbulaev looks to land a left hand but Pietrzak moved out of range nicely.
Khasbulaev fails to land with a series of punches.
Khasbulaev checks the leg kick.
Pietrzak throws a lazy right hand but Khasbulaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pietrzak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khasbulaev.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pietrzak.
Pietrzak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khasbulaev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khasbulaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pietrzak throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Khasbulaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khasbulaev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Khasbulaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Pietrzak is just out of range.
A slow jab from Pietrzak misses its intended target.
Khasbulaev throws a looping overhand right but Pietrzak ducks down to avoid it.
Pietrzak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pietrzak throws a shot from downtown. Khasbulaev moves away and avoids it.
Khasbulaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pietrzak throws out the jab.
Khasbulaev works Pietrzak's body with a nice hook.#T2#
A slow jab from Pietrzak misses its intended target.
Khasbulaev looks to land a right hand but Pietrzak moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Khasbulaev misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pietrzak. Khasbulaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khasbulaev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Khasbulaev misses with an uppercut. Pietrzak saw that one coming.
Pietrzak looks to score with a jab to the body but Khasbulaev is just out of range.
Khasbulaev avoids the head kick by Pietrzak.
Khasbulaev lands a nice shot to the body.
Pietrzak looks to score with a jab to the body but Khasbulaev is just out of range.
Khasbulaev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khasbulaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pietrzak.
Khasbulaev avoids a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak throws a low kick but Khasbulaev moves out of range easily.
Pietrzak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Khasbulaev.
Khasbulaev slips a straight right by Pietrzak.#T3#
Pietrzak moves out of range as Khasbulaev strikes.
Pietrzak appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Khasbulaev looks to land a left hand but Pietrzak moved out of range nicely.
Khasbulaev throws a big shot that misses.
Khasbulaev throws a series of punches but Pietrzak moves out of range.
Pietrzak was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pietrzak lands a slapping body shot.
Pietrzak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khasbulaev tries to avoid it but Pietrzak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khasbulaev to the ground. Khasbulaev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartek Pietrzak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khasbulaev misses with a two punch combination.
Pietrzak explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pietrzak shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Khasbulaev sprawls well. Khasbulaev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pietrzak gets slowly back to his feet.
Pietrzak throws a lazy body kick
and Khasbulaev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khasbulaev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pietrzak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khasbulaev.
Pietrzak shoots in looking for a takedown but Khasbulaev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pietrzak's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Khasbulaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pietrzak moves away.
Khasbulaev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Khasbulaev.
Khasbulaev misses with a hook.
Pietrzak throws a series of punches but Khasbulaev avoids them all with ease.
Khasbulaev slips under a jab from Pietrzak.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khasbulaev! But no joy.
Pietrzak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Khasbulaev lands a lovely overhand right.
Khasbulaev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Khasbulaev defending well as Pietrzak loads up on a big left hand.
Khasbulaev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pietrzak throws a right and a left that Khasbulaev avoids nicely.
Khasbulaev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Khasbulaev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pietrzak.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khasbulaev throws a head kick that misses.
Khasbulaev lands with an uppercut that bounces Pietrzak off the cage and back into range.
Pietrzak just misses with a punch to the body.
Pietrzak throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Khasbulaev counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magomedrasul Khasbulaev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Khasbulaev throws a looping overhand right but Pietrzak ducks down to avoid it.
Pietrzak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Khasbulaev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khasbulaev slips a straight right by Pietrzak.
Khasbulaev connects with the punch.
Khasbulaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pietrzak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Pietrzak.
Pietrzak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khasbulaev.
Khasbulaev throws a hook to the side of Pietrzak's head but Pietrzak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khasbulaev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pietrzak.
Khasbulaev jabs at Pietrzak's body.
Khasbulaev slips a straight right by Pietrzak.
Pietrzak checks a leg kick.
Pietrzak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pietrzak misses with a wild body shot.
Khasbulaev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pietrzak throws a body shot but no joy.
Khasbulaev misses with a hook. Pietrzak ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Khasbulaev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pietrzak has time to react.
Pietrzak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Pietrzak backs off Khasbulaev throws a huge counter combo but Pietrzak manages to avoid it all.
Khasbulaev thuds his right hand into Pietrzak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pietrzak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khasbulaev tries to avoid it but Pietrzak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khasbulaev to the ground. Khasbulaev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pietrzak might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Khasbulaev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pietrzak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khasbulaev.
Khasbulaev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Khasbulaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pietrzak.
Khasbulaev feints a counter leg kick.
Khasbulaev throws a nice looking combination but Pietrzak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pietrzak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Khasbulaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pietrzak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pietrzak throws a looping overhand right but Khasbulaev ducks down to avoid it.
Khasbulaev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khasbulaev lands a leg kick that knocks Pietrzak off balance momentarily.
A jab from Pietrzak misses.
Khasbulaev swings for the body but Pietrzak moves out of range. #T2#
Khasbulaev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Khasbulaev misses with a looping left.
Khasbulaev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Khasbulaev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Khasbulaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pietrzak throws out the jab.
Khasbulaev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pietrzak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khasbulaev.
Pietrzak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khasbulaev.
Khasbulaev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pietrzak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pietrzak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#
Pietrzak is rocked!
Pietrzak misses with a head kick.
Oh Pietrzak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khasbulaev ducks under a wild hook from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak seems to have got his legs back now.
Pietrzak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomedrasul Khasbulaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Khasbulaev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pietrzak staying out of range there.
Pietrzak swings for the body but Khasbulaev moves out of range. #T3#
Khasbulaev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Khasbulaev.
Pietrzak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khasbulaev.
Khasbulaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pietrzak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Khasbulaev. Khasbulaev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pietrzak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khasbulaev.
Pietrzak defending well as Khasbulaev loads up on a big left hand.
Khasbulaev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Khasbulaev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pietrzak.
Khasbulaev lands a lovely overhand right.
Khasbulaev lands with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pietrzak.
Magomedrasul Khasbulaev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khasbulaev lands a nice looking body kick.
Pietrzak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Pietrzak throws a head kick that misses.
Khasbulaev lands a big head kick that sends Pietrzak to the canvas! Khasbulaev follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magomedrasul Khasbulaev!
A very excited looking Magomedrasul Khasbulaev 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: AD491: Tycoon Junkie     
Date:   Oct 14, 2017
#R1#
Newport throws a jab when Atunes was well out of range.
Nice cross by Newport.
Newport moves out of range of the body kick from Atunes.
Newport throws a leg kick but Atunes moved away.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atunes blocks a jab.
Atunes misses with a looping left.
Newport with a nice cross.
Atunes 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.
Atunes throws a wild body kick that Newport sees coming a mile off.
Newport chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Atunes throws a push kick but Newport slaps the foot to one side.
Atunes takes one on the button.
Newport throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Newport throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Atunes misses its target.
Newport lands a nice leg kick that just misses Atunes's sensitive parts.
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!
Atunes is looking to chop away at Newport's legs.
A cross from Atunes lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Newport throws a series of punches but Atunes avoids them all with ease.
Newport throws a right hand that Atunes ducks under and follows up with a left that Atunes also avoids with ease.
Newport connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Atunes momentarily. #T1#
Atunes avoids the body shot from Newport.
Newport 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.
Newport bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Atunes throws the kick towards the body but Newport avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Newport misses.
Newport misses with a kick to the body.
Atunes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Newport.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Newport crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Atunes - the referee stops the clock and Newport gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Atunes. Newport manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Atunes throws out a loose jab but Newport uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newport scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Atunes doesn't seem bothered though.
Atunes tries to work over Newport's front leg with a kick but Newport checks it.
Newport scores with a shot to the body.
Atunes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Newport looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Newport.
A head kick misses from Newport.
Newport takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Newport throws a leg kick but Atunes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Atunes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice jab there from Atunes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newport tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Newport throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Newport showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Atunes.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atunes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Atunes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newport.
Atunes takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Newport feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Atuness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Atunes throws a push kick but Newport slaps the foot to one side.
Newport lands a nice shot to the body.
Atunes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Atunes is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Newport throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newport takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Newport.
Atunes thinks about countering with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newport. Atunes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atunes thinks about countering with a body kick.
Newport connects with an inside leg kick.
Newport thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Atunes if he has to take too many more of those.
Atunes misses with an uppercut. Newport saw that one coming.
Atunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Newport avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Newport scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Atunes walks into a straight right hand from Newport.
Atunes misses with an uppercut. Newport saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Newport.
Newport moves out of range of the strikes.
Atunes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Atunes looks to land a left hand but Newport moved out of range nicely.
A good leg kick by Newport.
Atunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newport.
A counter left hand to the body from Atunes misses its target.
Atunes moves out of range as Newport throws a body kick.
As Newport backs away, Atunes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Atunes throws a body kick that misses
and Newport counters with a good low kick that Atunes was not able to check.
A slapping leg kick lands for Atunes.
Newport lands with a nice body kick.
Newport avoids a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Newport.
Atunes walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes misses with a right hand
and Newport counters with a nice uppercut.
Atunes avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
Newport throws a chopping leg kick but Atunes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Atunes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Newport thumps Atunes with a low kick.
Arturo Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atunes scores with a head kick.
Atunes throws a shot to the body.
Atunes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Newport has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Atunes misses with a low kick as Newport jumps back.
Newport slips a jab from Atunes.
Newport tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Newport.
Newport darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Newport looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Atunes throws a leg kick
and Newport finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Atunes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Newport.
Atunes drops his hands momentarily and Newport takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newport digs a good body shot into Atunes's ribs.
Newport ducks right into an uppercut from Atunes.
Atunes throws a front kick aimed at Newport's knee but Newport avoids it well.
Newport counters with a body kick.
Atunes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Atunes tries to counter by clinching up but Newport breaks away and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Newport dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Newport scores with a crisp jab that stopped Atunes in his tracks.
Atunes tries to land a front kick but Newport steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Atunes dodges the punch combination from Newport.
Newport wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Atunes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Newport is out of range and Atunes settles back down.
Newport pushes Atunes away with a front kick.
Newport takes a jab right on the kisser.
Atunes misses with an uppercut. Newport saw that one coming.
Newport throws a solid leg kick but Atunes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Newport.
Newport goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Atunes loads up on a big right hand but Newport slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Newport on the side of the head.
Atunes looks for the body kick but Newport saw that one coming.
Atunes keeps Newport at a distance using the push kick.
Newport has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Newport moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newport lands a body shot.
Atunes avoids the head kick by Newport. #T1#
Atunes avoids the body shot from Newport.
Atunes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Newport with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Atunes to score with a decent uppercut.
Atunes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Atunes shoots in for a takedown but Newport shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Atunes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Newport slips under a jab.
Newport scores with a leg kick.
Atunes 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. #ROC#
Newport is rocked!
Atunes throws a wild body kick that Newport sees coming a mile off.
Newport is still on wobbly legs! Can Atunes finish him?
Newport connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Newport throws a jab when Atunes was well out of range.
Atunes throws a body punch but Newport moves out of range.
Newport seems to have recovered his senses.
Atunes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Atunes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Atunes misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newport! But no joy.
Atunes blocks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newport lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A jab from Newport does it's job there.
Aaron Newport seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Newport tried to score with a low kick but Atunes checks it.
Atunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newport sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Atunes throws a body punch but Newport moves out of range.
Newport lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Atunes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Atunes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Atunes misses with an uppercut
and Newport counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Newport lands a lovely overhand right.
Newport scores with a jab to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Atunes - that will leave a mark!
Atunes misses with a body shot.
Atunes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Atunes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Newport's calf.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Newport checks a leg kick.
Newport bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Atunes. That snapped Newport's head back.
Atunes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Atunes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3##KD#
Atunes lands a big head kick that sends Newport tumbling to the mat! Atunes takes a step backwards and waves Newport back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Atunes throws a jab when Newport was well out of range.
A head kick by Atunes - that's a beauty! Newport is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Atunes can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Arturo Atunes!
Arturo Atunes took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Came for the big KO, you know me I hate decisions.Hopefully I have done lasting damage. Now I want Todd.'.

 

Event: AD489: Ethereal stroke again     
Date:   Oct 07, 2017
#R1#
Lancaster is looking to clinch but Reijonen is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Reijonen.
Lancaster moves forwards but Reijonen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lancaster throws a low kick but Reijonen avoids it.
Reijonen moves in looking to clinch but Lancaster pushes him off.
Lancaster swats away the attempt to clinch by Reijonen.
Reijonen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lancaster lands a nice looking kick to the body. Reijonen takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster throws a head kick but Reijonen moves out of range.
Reijonen blocks a head kick by Lancaster.
A cross from Lancaster lands.
We've been informed that Lancaster has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Reijonen works Lancaster's body with a nice hook.
Reijonen tries to clinch but Lancaster is having none of it.
Reijonen tries to clinch but Lancaster moves out of range. #T1##CL#
Reijonen rushes Lancaster and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lancaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lancaster gets through Reijonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reijonen prevents a body shot from Lancaster.
Reijonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reijonen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Reijonen.
Reijonen works on Lancaster's body with a couple of short punches.
Reijonen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reijonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reijonen is leaning against Lancaster and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reijonen.
Reijonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Reijonen misses with the head strike.
Lancaster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reijonen backwards.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Reijonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reijonen blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster. #T2#
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside.
Reijonen misses with some punches.
Reijonen misses with a body punch.
Reijonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reijonen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Reijonen.
Reijonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reijonen throws a head punch that misses.
Lancaster is working Reijonen over against the cage.
Reijonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Reijonen.
Reijonen blocks an uppercut.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Reijonen avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Reijonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Lancaster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Reijonen avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Reijonen.
A body shot lands from Reijonen.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reijonen's elbow.
Reijonen misses with a body punch.
Reijonen lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reijonen.
Reijonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reijonen blocking some punches.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Reijonen breaks the clinch.
Lancaster misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Reijonen counters by moving into the clinch.
Reijonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reijonen misses with some punches.
Lancaster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Reijonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reijonen throws a head punch that misses.
Reijonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster is stalling here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reijonen tries to work over Lancaster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reijonen tries to throw a body punch but Lancaster avoids it by throwing Reijonen back against the cage.
Reijonen misses with some punches.
Reijonen working aggressively here.
Lancaster wants a takedown.
Lancaster goes for a takedown attempt but Reijonen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Skreba Reijonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Lancaster.#TD2#
Lancaster shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lancaster showed some decent athleticism there.
Lancaster throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Reijonen to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Skreba Reijonen dominated that round.
That's time! Reijonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Reijonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Reijonen 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. #CL#
Lancaster tries to keep at a distance but Reijonen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reijonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Reijonen avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reijonen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reijonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reijonen lands a shoulder strike.
Reijonen lands with a light punch inside.
Reijonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Skreba Reijonen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lancaster has Reijonen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reijonen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Lancaster.
Lancaster tries to work over Reijonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reijonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Reijonen lands a left hand.
Lancaster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reijonen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Lancaster is trying to drag Reijonen to the mat but Reijonen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Skreba Reijonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Lancaster.
Reijonen lands a right hand.
Reijonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lancaster can do to turn this around?
Lancaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Reijonen blocks it.
Reijonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reijonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Lancaster controls his hands.
Reijonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reijonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Lancaster tries to score a body lock takedown but Reijonen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Reijonen. #BC#
Reijonen manages to break the clinch.
Reijonen looks to land a left hand but Lancaster moved out of range nicely.
Lancaster changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lancaster pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No joy there for Reijonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lancaster swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reijonen.
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!
Reijonen wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Reijonen misses the target.
Reijonen looks to throw the jab but Lancaster is out of range.
Lancaster misses with a low kick.
Reijonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster.#CL#
Reijonen clinches up against the cage.
Reijonen lands with a left to the head.
Reijonen tries a body shot but Lancaster blocks it. #T3#
Reijonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reijonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Reijonen controls the action.
Lancaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lancaster is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lancaster misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Reijonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reijonen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Reijonen.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Reijonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reijonen blocks a body shot from Lancaster.
Reijonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster is working for takedown but Reijonen is calmly controlling the position for now.
The referee calls for Reijonen to work.
Lancaster misses with the head strike. #T4#
Lancaster can't get the takedown.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Reijonen.
Lancaster blocks a body shot from Reijonen.
Reijonen gets through Lancaster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reijonen lands a left hand.
Lancaster holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reijonen stops a takedown attempt from Lancaster.
Lancaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reijonen digs a right hand into Lancaster's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lancaster's gas tank.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Reijonen controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reijonen as Lancaster tries to tie him up.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reijonen tries to throw a body punch but Lancaster avoids it by throwing Reijonen back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reijonen.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Skreba Reijonen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Reijonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lancaster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reijonen moves in looking to clinch but Lancaster pushes him off.
Lancaster circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lancaster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lancaster takes one to the chin there.
Lancaster shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Reijonen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Reijonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reijonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reijonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body.
Reijonen blocks a body shot from Lancaster. #TD2#
Lancaster works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lancaster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reijonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Reijonen, not yet.
Lancaster controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Reijonen pulls Lancaster in to control the position.
Reijonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Reijonen, not yet.
Lancaster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reijonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lancaster is one step ahead there.
Lancaster trying to control the position from guard on top but Reijonen 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.
Skreba Reijonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reijonen moves in looking to clinch but Lancaster pushes him off.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lancaster - that will leave a mark!
Lancaster looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Reijonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Reijonen takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Reijonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lancaster takes one on the button.
Reijonen moves in looking to clinch but Lancaster pushes him off.
Reijonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Lancaster circles away.
Lancaster moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lancaster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Lancaster gets a clinch.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
Reijonen is working Lancaster over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reijonen.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Reijonen prevents a body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster wants to take the fight to the mat but Reijonen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Reijonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reijonen lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reijonen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reijonen.
Reijonen tries to work over Lancaster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reijonen gets through Lancaster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reijonen prevents a body shot from Lancaster.
Reijonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lancaster lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reijonen backwards.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Reijonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reijonen pushes Lancaster back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice left hand lands by Reijonen.
Reijonen takes a shot to the head.
Reijonen works on Lancaster's body with a couple of short punches.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reijonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reijonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#
Lancaster is rocked!#BC#
Reijonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lancaster is still on wobbly legs! Can Reijonen finish him?
Skreba Reijonen is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster seems to have recovered his senses.
Reijonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Troy Lancaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Reijonen! Lancaster is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Skreba Reijonen!
Skreba Reijonen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

 
 
 
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