Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019

#R1#
Yusupov takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Yusupov clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Yusupov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
St Pierre trying to stand up but can't free himself from Yusupov's guard.#SUB2#
Yusupov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. St Pierre defends it easily.
Yusupov working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Yusupov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Yusupov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
St Pierre wanted to stand there but Yusupov had control of the position.
Yusupov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in St Pierre's guard. #REVB##T1#
Yusupov passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Yusupov seems to be working for a kimura but St Pierre defends the submission attempt.
St Pierre looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
St Pierre is kicking away at Yusupov from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Yusupov grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with St Pierre trying to push Yusupov off... St Pierre taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Sultan Yusupov!
A very excited looking Sultan Yusupov 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: The Island Season 9, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
McGregor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGregor.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but McGregor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McGregor thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McGregor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
McGregor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGregor scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
James Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but McGregor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGregor defends it nicely.
Connor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.#TD2#
Smith feints and as McGregor raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
McGregor has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Smith has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McGregor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McGregor after a bit of a struggle.
McGregor lands with a left to the head. #T1#
McGregor working Smith over with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGregor pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGregor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGregor misses with a wild body shot.
McGregor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGregor jabs at Smith's body.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGregor, right into the meat.
McGregor throws a head kick that half lands.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGregor swivels and escapes.
McGregor throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
McGregor looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McGregor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
McGregor scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGregor counters with a leg kick.
Smith avoids the head kick by McGregor.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but McGregor gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage. #T2#
Nice body punch from McGregor. #TD2#
McGregor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGregor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
McGregor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
McGregor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith lands a couple of digs.#ES#
McGregor is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Smith presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
McGregor lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
McGregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGregor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McGregor stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
McGregor lands a nice elbow.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but McGregor gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor. #BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McGregor stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but McGregor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Smith feints and as McGregor raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McGregor is looking to stand back up but Smith counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McGregor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith prevents McGregor from standing back up. #T4#
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
Nice strikes from Smith there. #ROC2#
McGregor is rocked!
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith stops McGregor from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McGregor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Oh McGregor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but McGregor gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
A little feinted left hand from McGregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGregor as he avoids it easily.
McGregor seems to have got his legs back now.
McGregor scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
Smith trying to control the position but McGregor is working away.
Smith works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
McGregor is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smith is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
McGregor taking punishment in the form of punches. #T1#
Smith is looking to take a break and control but McGregor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith scores with a couple of short elbows.
Smith landing strikes.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGregor keeps working.
James Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGregor is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
McGregor takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T2#
McGregor is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smith connects with a decent elbow.
McGregor taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes.
Smith cracks McGregor with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Smith is chipping away with strikes.
Smith scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh McGregor is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Smith can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Smith!

Event: The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
St Pierre throws a body shot but no joy.
Addams avoids the head kick by St Pierre.
St Pierre lands a nice shot to the body.
St Pierre throws a sloppy head kick and Addams moves out of range easily.
St Pierre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Addams moves away.
As St Pierre backs away, Addams returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
St Pierre throws a body punch but Addams moves out of range. #CL#
Addams closes the distance and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Addams. #CUT#
It looks like Georges St Pierre has been cut.
St Pierre looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
St Pierre tries to break free but Addams pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
St Pierre missing with knees to the body.
St Pierre avoiding damage as Addams throws knees to the body.
A short uppercut from St Pierre.
Addams throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
Addams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
St Pierre scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
St Pierre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the liver by St Pierre. Beautiful body shot.
St Pierre bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
St Pierre misses with an attempted mid kick.
St Pierre tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Addams is able to avoid easily.
St Pierre throws a head kick but Addams moves out of range.
Addams feinted there with a counter leg kick.
St Pierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St Pierre misses with a body shot.
Addams is looking to counter punch.
St Pierre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
St Pierre throws a half hearted mid kick.
Addams is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jab by St Pierre.#T2#
Addams throws a half hearted mid kick.
St Pierre let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
St Pierre throws a low kick, looking for Addams's leg but Addams calmly moves out of range.
St Pierre throws out a powerful jab.
St Pierre connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Addams clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Pierre managing to block the knees to the body from Addams. #BC2#
St Pierre breaks from the clinch.
St Pierre just misses with a punch to the body.
St Pierre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Addams misses with a straight right.
St Pierre steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
St Pierre walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Addams checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Addams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
St Pierre lands a high kick!
St Pierre tries a head kick but it misses.
Addams tries to counter by moving into the clinch but St Pierre manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as St Pierre blocks the leg kick.
St Pierre tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Addams counters by moving into the clinch.
Addams trying to land knees to the body.
Addams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but St Pierre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
St Pierre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
St Pierre tries to land a knee to the head but Addams blocks with his arms. #BC#
Addams breaks from the clinch.
Addams takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
St Pierre changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
St Pierre is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Addams rather than just go for the knockout.
St Pierre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
St Pierre gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Addams counters with a low kick, right behind St Pierre 's knee.
St Pierre takes a swing at Addams's ribcage but misses.
St Pierre throws a lazy head kick
and Addams counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
St Pierre throws a low kick but Addams moves out of range easily.
Addams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Addams throws a quick counter kick to the body but St Pierre avoids it.
Addams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Addams wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Addams darts in and clinches St Pierre 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!#BC2#
St Pierre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Addams checks the leg kick.
Addams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
St Pierre scores with a hook to the body. Addams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Addams throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and St Pierre counters with a straight right hand.
Addams blocks the body kick.
Addams throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and St Pierre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georges St Pierre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Georges St Pierre's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Addams wants to slow St Pierre down by chopping away at his legs.
St Pierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Addams was well out of range. Poor timing from St Pierre.
St Pierre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Addams. That did some damage!
A good leg kick by St Pierre.
A low kick from St Pierre misses
and Addams counters with a low kick, right behind St Pierre 's knee.
St Pierre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
St Pierre misses with a two punch combination.
St Pierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Addams tried to counter with a leg kick but St Pierre avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams avoids the head kick by St Pierre.
Addams misses with a low kick.
Addams blocks a low kick nicely.
St Pierre fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Addams.#T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from St Pierre. Addams shrugs it off though.
Addams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
St Pierre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Addams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to the body from St Pierre misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
St Pierre misses with a right hand
and Addams counters with a thumping low kick.
Addams lands a high kick!
Georges St Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierre throws a wild body kick that Addams sees coming a mile off.
St Pierre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Addams looks to land a body kick but St Pierre moved away.
St Pierre lands with a thumping leg kick.
St Pierre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
St Pierre misses the body punch
and Addams counters with a nice body kick.
Addams tries to clinch but St Pierre is having none of it.
Addams tries to clinch but St Pierre moves away
and St Pierre counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Pierre lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Addams throws a sloppy head kick and St Pierre moves out of range easily. #CL#
Addams moves into range and clinches up with St Pierre.
St Pierre blocks the elbow strike.
Addams stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
St Pierre pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
St Pierre connects with a knee to the head.
Addams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Addams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Addams throws an elbow but it misses.
St Pierre blocks the elbow strike.
St Pierre lands a left hand.
St Pierre avoids a wild elbow strike from Addams.
Addams has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Knees to the body from Addams.
Addams leaning against his opponent.
St Pierre crunches a lovely knee into Addams's ribcage.
Addams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and St Pierre avoids it.
Addams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but St Pierre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Addams lands a nice knee to the body.
St Pierre is breathing heavily.#BC#
Addams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
St Pierre misses with a two punch combination.
Addams half committed to a counter leg kick.
St Pierre pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
St Pierre throws a leg kick but Addams sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Addams fires out a quick counter leg kick but St Pierre just manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by St Pierre. Beautiful body shot.
Georges St Pierre seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4##CL#
Addams darts in and clinches St Pierre up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Addams pushes off an throws an elbow but St Pierre leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Addams trying to land knees to the body.
Addams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Addams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Addams missing with knees to the body.
St Pierre blocks an elbow strike from Addams.
St Pierre misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Addams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
St Pierre swinging wildly here.
Addams tries to counter by clinching up but St Pierre breaks away and moves out of range.
St Pierre feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Addams's calf.#CL#
Addams pushes St Pierre up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Georges St Pierre will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Georges St Pierre's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Addams moves out of range of the body kick.
Addams half committed to a counter leg kick.
St Pierre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
St Pierre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
St Pierre throws a nice inside leg kick.
St Pierre throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Addams counters by clinching up.
Addams pushes off an throws an elbow but St Pierre leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Addams lands an elbow inside that St Pierre shrugs off.
St Pierre throws a punch but it's blocked by Addams.
St Pierre gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Addams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Addams lands an elbow just above St Pierre 's eye.
St Pierre wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
St Pierre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
St Pierre tries to land a front kick but Addams steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Addams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
St Pierre throws an overhand right that lands on Addams's shoulder, as Addams tries to avoid the shot.
St Pierre throws a sloppy head kick
and Addams makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. St Pierre really felt that one!
Addams checks a leg kick.
Addams takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
St Pierre throws out a loose jab but Addams uses good head movement to avoid it.
St Pierre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Addams circles away quickly and effectively.
Addams seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
St Pierre throws a sloppy head kick and Addams moves out of range easily.
St Pierre moves out of range of the body kick from Addams.
St Pierre throws a sloppy head kick and Addams moves out of range easily.
Addams lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gomez Addams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
St Pierre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Addams throws a quick counter head kick but St Pierre was just out of range.
St Pierre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
St Pierre lands with a good body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from St Pierre. Addams shrugs it off though.
St Pierre throws a head kick but Addams moves out of range.
And Addams counters with a quick kick to the body but St Pierre blocks it.#CL#
Addams has closed the distance and engaged St Pierre in a 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!
Addams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
St Pierre dodges an elbow strike from Addams.
St Pierre blocks an elbow strike from Addams.
Addams misses with an elbow over the top.
Addams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Addams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
St Pierre tries to land a knee to the head but Addams blocks with his arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, St Pierre just misses with a elbow thrown towards Addams's brow.
Addams creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through St Pierre's defenses. #T3##BC2#
St Pierre breaks from the clinch.
St Pierre misses with an attempted mid kick.
St Pierre throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Addams misses with an attempted mid kick.
St Pierre throws a low kick but it's checked well by Addams.
Addams tries to clinch but St Pierre moves out of range.
St Pierre lands a nice leg kick that just misses Addams's sensitive parts.
St Pierre misses the jab.
Addams is looking to counter with a body kick.
St Pierre lands a nice looking kick to the body. Addams takes a step back to recover.
St Pierre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
St Pierre goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
St Pierre throws a sloppy head kick and Addams moves out of range easily.
Addams tries to counter by moving into the clinch but St Pierre manages to circle out of the way.
Addams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt St Pierre.
Addams misses with a leg kick.
St Pierre misses with the combination.
St Pierre connects with a body shot.
Georges St Pierre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Addams has been working on his balance at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by St Pierre.
St Pierre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Addams.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Addams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
St Pierre connects with a good right hand that stumbles Addams. Addams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good exchange - Addams coming out on top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Georges St Pierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got St Pierre 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Georges St Pierre!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Georges St Pierre!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Georges St Pierre!

Georges St Pierre wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Georges St Pierre, 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: The Island Season 9, 265+ lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Grano moves into the clinch.
Grano digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Grano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like John Jones has been cut.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from Grano.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Grano lands a right hand.
Grano dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Grano lands with a light punch inside.
Grano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Jones is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grano.
Nice body punch from Grano.
Grano lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Jones to his knees! Grano keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lavinio Grano!
A very excited looking Lavinio Grano 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: KILL - 25 : Legends
Date: Apr 29, 2019

#R1#
Jones connects with the punch.
Queda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Queda misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
Jones throws a quick counter head kick but Queda was just out of range.#KD2#
Queda cracks Jones with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Jones get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Jones looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#CUT2#
It looks like John Jones has been cut.
Queda throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Jones.
Queda takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #KD2#
Queda scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Jones beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
Queda is looking to land body kicks.
Queda tries to land a body kick
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Queda's head back.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Queda moves away.
Queda lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jones cracks Queda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Queda misses with a straight left.
Queda doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Queda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Queda tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Queda avoids the head kick by Jones.
Queda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick from Queda misses.
Queda throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Queda throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jab from Jones.
Queda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with an outside leg kick.
Queda misses the shot to the body. #KD#
Jones throws out a head kick that Queda doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Queda crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Queda's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#CUT#
It looks like Al Queda has been cut.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a head kick but Queda moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Queda at a distance.
Jones scores with a nice body kick.
Queda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Queda misses with a kick to the body
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jones lands a jab to Queda's midsection.
Queda looks winded!
Jones connects with a leg kick. Queda looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones jabs at Queda's body.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Queda on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #KD#
Jones lands a head kick that bluckles Queda and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Jones no doubt looking to push for a finish!#ROC#
Queda is rocked!
Jones works Queda's body with a nice hook.
Jones catches Queda napping and cracks him with a perfect head kick! Queda goes down! He's bigtime hurt! He's not going to make it back to his feet - the referee has called it off! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). John Jones!
A very excited looking John Jones rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SPARTA 47
Date: Apr 28, 2019

#R1#
Abellan just misses with a punch to the body.
Abellan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Abellan lands a right hook to the body.
Abellan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yaw-Yan Ardigma in the buildup to the fight.
Mayweather uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abellan.
Abellan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mayweather swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mayweather throws a predictable looking body shot
and Abellan counters with a nice uppercut.
Mayweather connects with a body shot that sends Abellan's belly button to the back.
Mayweather throws a nice looking combination but Abellan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mayweather jabs Abellan right on the nose. Abellan blinks but takes it well.
Mayweather takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abellan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mayweather.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abellan. Mayweather does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abellan cracks Mayweather with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Abellan lands with a straight right. Mayweather didn't see that one coming.
Mayweather slips under a jab.#T1#
Mayweather swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abellan throws a jab but it's blocked by Mayweather.
Abellan lands a nice shot that snaps Mayweather's head back.
Mayweather stuns Abellan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Abellan closes the distance and pushes Mayweather back into the cage.
Mayweather misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mayweather throws a punch but it's blocked by Abellan.
Abellan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abellan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abellan lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Mayweather is rocked!
Abellan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mayweather is still on wobbly legs! Can Abellan finish him?
Abellan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mayweather.
Mayweather lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abellan backwards.
Mayweather seems to have recovered his senses.
Abellan throws a head punch that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Mayweather fails to land.
Mayweather misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abellan misses with the head strike. #T2#
Abellan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abellan.
Mayweather misses with some punches.
Abellan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abellan.
Abellan lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Mayweather breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abellan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mayweather.#CL#
Mayweather gets tackled into the cage by Abellan. Abellan maintains the clinch.
Mayweather gets through Abellan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Mayweather breaks from the clinch.
Mayweather ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abellan moves away.
Abellan works the jab nicely.
Mayweather looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Abellan clinches up against the cage.
Abellan misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mayweather.
Mayweather lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mayweather misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abellan pushes Mayweather back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abellan.
Abellan throws a head punch that misses.
Abellan blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Mayweather pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mayweather tries to bum rush Abellan with a series of wild strikes but Abellan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abellan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayweather moves away.
Abellan misses with a straight right.
Abellan wants to clinch up but Mayweather keeps it at a distance.
A nice side step and Mayweather releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Abellan tries to clinch up but Mayweather circles away and keeps his distance.
Mayweather swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mayweather scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Abellan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Abellan throws a big shot that misses.
Abellan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Mayweather throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abellan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mayweather swings for the body but Abellan moves out of range.
Abellan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayweather throws a lazy right hand but Abellan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mayweather throws a right hand that Abellan ducks under and follows up with a left that Abellan also avoids with ease.
Abellan misses the jab.
Mayweather misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Abellan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abellan throws a jab when Mayweather was well out of range.
Mayweather lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mayweather ducks right into an uppercut from Abellan.
Sloppy strikes from Mayweather. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abellan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayweather.
Mayweather cracks Abellan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mayweather misses with a wild combination.
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 Gerardo Abellan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mayweather throws out a loose jab but Abellan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abellan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mayweather sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abellan scores with a nice strike.
Abellan throws an off balance right hand
letting Mayweather counter with a right hand.
Abellan drops Mayweather with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Mayweather! Abellan dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerardo Abellan!
Gerardo Abellan tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SPARTA 47
Date: Apr 28, 2019

#R1#
Litten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Litten instigates a clinch.
Penn tries to work over Litten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Litten.
Penn swings wildly with an uppercut but Litten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Litten has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Litten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Penn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Litten misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Penn fails to land.
Litten lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Litten scores with a nice short uppercut.
Penn has a couple of punches blocked by Litten.
Penn blocking some punches.
Penn tries a body shot but Litten blocks it.
Litten goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Litten throws a head punch that misses.
Litten lands a left hand.
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Penn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Litten misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Penn.
Litten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Litten - that landed with a thud.
Litten throws a head punch that misses.
Litten is working Penn over against the cage.
Penn blocks an uppercut.
Penn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Penn misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Penn.
Penn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Penn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Litten lands an uppercut.#T2#
Penn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Penn has had enough of the clinch but Litten keeps him there for the moment.
Penn blocks a body shot from Litten.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn swings wildly with an uppercut but Litten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Litten misses with some punches.
Litten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Litten misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Litten.
A right hook to the body lands for Litten.
Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Litten working aggressively here.
Litten scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Penn blocking some punches.
Litten swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Litten fails to land.
Litten throws a punch but it's blocked by Penn.
Litten throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Litten.
Litten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Litten lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penn. #BC#
Litten breaks the clinch.
Penn misses with a right hand
and Litten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Litten throws a lazy uppercut
and Penn counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Litten closes the distance and pushes Penn back into the cage.
Penn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Penn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Litten throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penn. #T4#
Litten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Litten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Penn's elbow.
Penn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Litten lands a hook that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn misses with a punch to the body.
Litten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Litten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Litten lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Litten.
A left hand lands to the body for Litten.
A hook to the body from Litten.
Penn wants to break free but Litten has control.
Litten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Litten lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Litten.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sampson Litten dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Penn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Litten.
Litten swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
Penn misses with a looping left.
Litten looks to land a right hand but Penn moved out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice jab there from Penn. #CL#
Litten closes the distance and clinches.
Penn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Penn is trying to break the clinch but Litten is controlling him.
Litten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penn can do to turn this around?
Penn tries to circle away but Litten has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Penn fails to land.
Litten scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Litten on the inside.
Litten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Litten lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Penn or not.
Penn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Litten lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Litten lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Litten misses with a punch on the inside.
Penn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Litten fails to land.
Litten gets through Penn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Penn tries a body shot but Litten blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Penn.
Sampson Litten has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Penn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Litten's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Penn.
Litten throws a punch but it's blocked by Penn.
Litten swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Litten pressing his opponent against the cage.
Litten fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Penn blocking some punches.
Litten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Litten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Penn misses with a punch on the inside.
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Litten on the inside.
Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Litten swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn lands a nice shot to the body.
Litten lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Penn or not.
Litten working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Litten swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Penn can't find room to land a body shot as Litten controls the action.
Penn is trying to force a seperation but Litten has the dominant position.
Penn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Litten fails to land.
Penn tries to break free but Litten pushes him back against the cage.
Litten lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Penn blocks a body shot from Litten.
Litten lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Litten fails to land.
Litten digs a right hand into Penn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Penn's gas tank.
Litten throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Penn.
Litten lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Penn backwards. #T4#
Penn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Litten misses with some punches.
Litten has a couple of punches blocked by Penn.
A short left from Litten.
Litten prevents a body shot from Penn.
Litten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Penn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penn.
Litten has a couple of punches blocked by Penn.
Penn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Littens head.
Litten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Litten fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Litten.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sampson Litten dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Penn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Litten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like BJ Penn has been cut.#CL#
Litten takes the fight into the clinch.
Litten swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn tries to throw a body punch but Litten avoids it by throwing Penn back against the cage.
Litten blocking some punches. #BC#
Litten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Penn slips a jab from Litten.
Jab by Litten.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Litten throws out the jab.
Litten misses with a hook to the body
and Penn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
Penn lands an overhand right.
Litten with a hook.#T1#
Litten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Penn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Penn cracks Litten with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Penn gets tackled into the cage by Litten. Litten maintains the clinch.
Litten lands a left hand.
Penn is trying to force a seperation but Litten has the dominant position.
Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Penn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Litten working aggressively here.
Litten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Litten keeps control of Penn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Litten lands a hook that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Litten misses with a punch on the inside.
Penn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Litten working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Litten swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Litten is working Penn over against the cage.
Litten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Litten lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Penn tries to throw a body punch but Litten avoids it by throwing Penn back against the cage.
Penn wants to break free but Litten has control.
Litten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Penn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Litten throws a punch but it's blocked by Penn.
Penn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Penn tries to throw a body punch but Litten avoids it by throwing Penn back against the cage.
Litten is working Penn over against the cage.
Penn struggles to land a body shot inside as Litten controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penn.
Litten swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Litten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Litten scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Litten.
Litten lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Litten lands an uppercut.
Litten lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Penn.
Penn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Litten lands a nice shot to the body.
BJ Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Litten blocks a body shot from Penn.
Penn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Litten.
Litten blocks an uppercut.
Litten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Litten fails to land.
Penn lands a hook that snaps the head of Litten backwards.
Sampson Litten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn has had enough of the clinch but Litten keeps him there for the moment.
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Litten.
Penn misses with the head strike.
Penn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Litten misses with the head strike.
Litten working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Penn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Litten lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Penn can't find room to land a body shot as Litten controls the action.
Penn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Litten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Litten lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Litten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sampson Litten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Litten 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: KILL - 23 : Kings of KT
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Fortuin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
St Pierre throws a body punch but Fortuin moves out of range.
St Pierre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fortuin misses with a head kick.
St Pierre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fortuin lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from St Pierre.
St Pierre has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fortuin finds it's way round the side to connect with St Pierre's head.
Fortuin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fortuin throws a sloppy head kick and St Pierre moves out of range easily.
Fortuin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
St Pierre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fortuin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of St Pierre's head.
St Pierre throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Pierre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
St Pierre slips a jab from Fortuin.
Fortuin blocks the body kick.
Fortuin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fortuin wants to clinch up but St Pierre keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Fortuin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fortuin avoids the head kick by St Pierre.
Fortuin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from St Pierre.
Fortuin is looking to clinch.
Fortuin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Flip Fortuin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierre throws the kick towards the body but Fortuin avoids it.#CL2#
Fortuin closes the distance and pushes St Pierre back into the ropes.
Fortuin is looking to control St Pierre's arms but St Pierre gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fortuin has his back to the ropes.
Fortuin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from St Pierre.
Fortuin lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
St Pierre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fortuin throws a head kick that misses.
St Pierre slips under a jab from Fortuin.
St Pierre throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fortuin avoids it.
We've been informed that Fortuin 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.
Fortuin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A good leg kick by St Pierre.
Fortuin moves out of range of the body kick from St Pierre.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Pierre swinging wildly here. #T2#
Fortuin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract St Pierre.
Fortuin moves out of range as St Pierre throws a body kick.
Fortuin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
St Pierre feinted there with a counter leg kick.
St Pierre fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fortuin is out of range.
Fortuin missing with a left hand there. St Pierre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Fortuin misses the target.
Fortuin clobbers St Pierre with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
St Pierre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Donk. Fortuin catches St Pierre right on the button with a cross.
Fortuin's jab looks to have found its range, popping St Pierre under the eye.
St Pierre has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from St Pierre there as he acknowledges the shot.
A punch lands to the side of St Pierre 's head but he takes it in his stride.
St Pierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortuin was well out of range. Poor timing from St Pierre.
A head kick misses from St Pierre.
Fortuin lands a really nice looking cross but St Pierre seems unphased. #ROC2#
St Pierre is rocked!
BAM! Fortuin delivers a spinning backfist that drops St Pierre like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Flip Fortuin!
Flip Fortuin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SPARTA 41
Date: Apr 14, 2019

#R1#
Penn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vladislavovich misses with an uppercut.
Penn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vladislavovich.
Vladislavovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Penn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Penn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vladislavovich with a body shot.
Penn lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheers as Penn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vladislavovich doesn't seem phased though.
Vladislavovich throws out a loose jab but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn throws a jab but it's blocked by Vladislavovich.
Penn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Penn throws an off balance right hand #TD#
so Vladislavovich counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Vladislavovich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vladislavovich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vladislavovich looking to pass the guard.
Penn wants to sweep here but Vladislavovich controlling him for the moment.
Penn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Vladislavovich is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Vladislavovich stands and throws Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vladislavovich working away.#SUB#
Vladislavovich looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Vladislavovich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Penn, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Vladislavovich tries for a kimura but Penn is defending well.
Penn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vladislavovich's best efforts.#SUB#
Vladislavovich wants to work for an arm triangle but Penn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
Vladislavovich trying to pass the guard but Penn defending well. #T2##SUB#
Vladislavovich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Vladislavovich is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Vladislavovich seems to be working for a kimura but Penn defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Vladislavovich wants to work for an arm triangle but Penn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Penn is staying active underneath Vladislavovich, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vladislavovich prevents Penn from improving his position.
Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vladislavovich is working away from the top position though.
Penn manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Penn keeping full guard, as Vladislavovich tries to pass.
Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vladislavovich is one step ahead there.
Vladislavovich advances position into side control!
Penn is looking for a sweep.
Vladislavovich is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Vladislavovich looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Penn wants to control but Vladislavovich postures up.#T4##SUB#
Vladislavovich tries for a kimura but Penn is defending well.
Vladislavovich moves into full mount!
Penn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vladislavovich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Vladislavovich has hold of Penn's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Penn manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Vladislavovich looking for a guillotine from mount but Penn is having none of it.
Vladislavovich looking to control but Penn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn wants to hold on but Vladislavovich pushes him away.
Penn regains half guard.
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaverin Vladislavovich dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vladislavovich.
A punch lands to the side of Vladislavovich 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Vladislavovich closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Penn did well to prevent Vladislavovich getting side control.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Vladislavovich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vladislavovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penn can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Vladislavovich is working for a kimura but Penn is defending it quite comfortably.
Penn is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn tries to roll over but Vladislavovich keeps him under control.#SUB#
Vladislavovich is working for a kimura but Penn is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Vladislavovich is working for a kimura but Penn is defending it quite comfortably. #T1#
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Penn is trying to control Vladislavovich's posture. Vladislavovich takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Penn! Vladislavovich is rotating here... this could be the end... Penn is out! Vladislavovich has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kaverin Vladislavovich!
In his post fight interview, Kaverin Vladislavovich started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: KILL - 21 : Sandy Shuffle
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1##KD#
Jones lands a head kick that bluckles Dakine and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Jones no doubt looking to push for a finish!#CUT#
It looks like Youknow Dakine has been cut.#CL2#
Dakine rushes Jones and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Dakine manages to break the clinch.
That kick from Dakine tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dakine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Youknow Dakine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dakine tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Dakine throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones connects with a leg kick. Dakine looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Dakine.
Dakine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones blocks a head kick by Dakine.
Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dakine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dakine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dakine 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.
Dakine gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jones finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dakine missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Crunch! Jones slams his shin into Dakine's torso.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dakine throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a good low kick that Dakine was not able to check.
Dakine looks winded!
Jones lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dakine will feel that in the morning.
Dakine has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jones.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#KD#
Jones throws out a head kick that Dakine doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Dakine crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Dakine's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Jones.#ROC#
Dakine is rocked!
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dakine is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dakine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dakine seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Jones! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Jones!
A very excited looking John Jones rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: KILL - 21 : Sandy Shuffle
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Schutte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schutte throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick by Schutte misses
and McGregor counters with a thumping low kick.
Schutte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
Schutte really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McGregor scores with a body shot.
McGregor swings for the body but Schutte moves out of range.
We've been informed that McGregor 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.
Schutte throws a sloppy head kick
and Schutte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schutte plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McGregor throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor sizes up Schutte with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Schutte takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McGregor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T1#
Schutte throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
McGregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schutte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Connor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schutte dodges the punch combination from McGregor.
Schutte has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temp Spar Gym in the buildup to the fight.
McGregor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGregor connects with a body shot that sends Schutte's belly button to the back.
McGregor misses with a wild combination.
McGregor thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Schutte if he has to take too many more of those. #T2#
Schutte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGregor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Schutte rather than just go for the knockout.
Schutte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And McGregor responds with a good body kick, but Schutte manages to step out the way in time.
McGregor works Schutte's body with a nice hook.
McGregor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Schutte is able to avoid easily.
Schutte seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Schutte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor connects with a leg kick. Schutte looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
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!
Schutte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by McGregor misses
and Schutte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schutte blocks a head kick by McGregor.
McGregor throws a head kick but Schutte moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGregor.
Schutte lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T3#
Schutte connects with a body shot.
Schutte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schutte pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Schutte rushes McGregor and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
McGregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Schutte avoids a wild elbow strike from McGregor.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGregor as Schutte tries to tie him up.
Schutte with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schutte can't find room to land a body shot as McGregor controls the action.
McGregor lands with a light punch inside.
McGregor missing with knees to the body.
Schutte throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGregor is working Schutte over against the ropes.
Schutte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4#
Schutte blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Schutte is leaning against McGregor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schutte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor misses with a few strikes there.
Schutte throws a counter high kick but McGregor was just alert enough to avoid it.
McGregor wants to land a leg kick but Schutte is out of range.
McGregor jabs Schutte to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Schutte checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Schutte throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
McGregor is trying to counter with his kicks.
Schutte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schutte moves out of range as McGregor strikes.#CL#
Schutte closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McGregor 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#
Schutte defending well as McGregor loads up on a big left hand.
Good leg kick by Schutte there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McGregor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Connor McGregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from McGregor misses
and Schutte counters with a three punch combo that has McGregor backing up. McGregor nods at Schutte to acknowledge the strikes.
A slow jab from McGregor misses its intended target.
Schutte is looking to counter with head kicks.
McGregor lands with a kick to the temple. Schutte shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McGregor throws a body shot but no joy.
Schutte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGregor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGregor thuds his shin into the meat of Schutte's side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schutte throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
McGregor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schutte.
McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Schutte bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor throws a head kick but Schutte moves out of range.
Schutte throws a head kick that misses.
Schutte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schutte walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Schutte checks a low kick from McGregor.
McGregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Schutte.
A telegraphed right hand from Schutte misses the target.
McGregor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As McGregor looks to move away, Schutte throws a big counter combo but McGregor just gets out of the way.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Schutte. #T2#
McGregor misses with a body kick.
Schutte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schutte scores with a jab.
McGregor takes a swing at Schutte's ribcage but misses.
Schutte walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Schutte checks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schutte manages to avoid it.
Gerrie Schutte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schutte ducks right into an uppercut from McGregor.
Schutte avoids a kick to the body.
Schutte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schutte throws a quick counter head kick but McGregor was just out of range.
McGregor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Schutte is able to avoid easily.
McGregor swings for the body but Schutte moves out of range.
Schutte appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
A head kick misses from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor moves out of range of the body kick from Schutte.
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schutte lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McGregor misses with a looping right.
Schutte wants to clinch.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Schutte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
McGregor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Schutte checks a low kick from McGregor.
Schutte looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
McGregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schutte throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGregor! But no joy.
McGregor throws a push kick but Schutte slaps the foot to one side.
Schutte is looking for a counter combo.
Schutte throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #ROC#
McGregor 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!
McGregor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGregor is still on wobbly legs! Can Schutte finish him?
Schutte moves out of range of the body kick.
Schutte went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Good work by Schutte as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McGregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A head kick misses from Schutte.
McGregor seems to have recovered his senses.
McGregor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Schutte lands with a slapping head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGregor, right into the meat.
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schutte throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
Schutte throws a sloppy head kick
and McGregor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Schutte is looking to counter with head kicks.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schutte lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crunch! McGregor slams his shin into Schutte's torso.
Schutte slips a straight right by McGregor.
Both fighters circling a little - McGregor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor throws a head kick but Schutte moves out of range.
Schutte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGregor just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSchutte.
McGregor misses with a body kick.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Schutte throws a big counter combination but McGregor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McGregor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Schutte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schutte was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Schutte moves out of range easily.
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGregor misses with a head kick. #T2#
McGregor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McGregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Schutte.
McGregor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGregor misses with a body kick.
McGregor throws the kick towards the body but Schutte avoids it.
Schutte will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schutte checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Schutte.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor misses with a body punch #KD#
and whilst McGregor still has his hands down, Schutte counters with a perfectly aimed head kick that sends McGregor crashing to the mat! Will he recover? 3,4,5,6,7 - he's back up! The referee looks into his eyes and asks him to walk forwards. He's going to allow this one to continue but will McGregor be able to survive another onslaught?#T3#
McGregor misses the jab.
Schutte throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
Schutte moves out of range as McGregor strikes.
Schutte throws a counter high kick but McGregor was just alert enough to avoid it.
Schutte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor throws a leg kick but Schutte moved away.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Schutte.
McGregor moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGregor misses with a hook
and Schutte counters with a one-two to the body.
McGregor takes a swing at Schutte's ribcage but misses.
Gerrie Schutte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schutte throws a combination. McGregor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McGregor. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Schutte. #T4#
McGregor cracks Schutte with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schutte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGregor throws out the jab.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Schutte.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Schutte.
A head kick misses from Schutte.
Schutte tries a head kick but it misses.
Connor McGregor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Schutte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for McGregor. That snapped Schutte's head back.
Schutte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGregor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGregor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Schutte.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: KILL - 20 : Southpaw Surfing
Date: Apr 10, 2019

#R1#
Kanor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. St Pierre doesn't seem bothered though.
Kanor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kanor takes a jab right on the kisser.
St Pierre looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#KD#
Kanor cracks St Pierre with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can St Pierre get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. St Pierre looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#CUT#
It looks like Georges St Pierre has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Pierre throws a leg kick
and before St Pierre has any time to reset, Kanor cracks him with a big right hand that drops him face first to the canvas! He's hurt! I don't think he's going to get back up from that one! He's trying but he's doing the chicken dance and has face planted into to ropes, causing the referee to bring this fight to an end! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mang Kanor!
Mang Kanor retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Mang Kanor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SPARTA 37
Date: Apr 05, 2019

#R1#
Buakaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayweather.
A big right from Mayweather misses.
Mayweather misses with a wild body shot.
Mayweather fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buakaw manages to avoid it.
Buakaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mayweather ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Buakaw looks to land a left hand but Mayweather moved out of range nicely.
Mayweather cracks Buakaw with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mayweather misses with a hook. Buakaw ducked under it nicely.
Buakaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buakaw missing with a left hand there. Mayweather was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mayweather was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Buakaw wants to clinch
enabling Mayweather to counter with a crisp jab.
Floyd Mayweather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Buakaw darts in and clinches Mayweather up against the cage.
Mayweather definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Buakaw lands a body shot. #T1#
Mayweather is trying to push Buakaw away but Buakaw has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Buakaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buakaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Buakaw.
Mayweather throws a head punch that misses.
Mayweather misses with a punch to the body.
Buakaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Buakaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mayweather's elbow.
Mayweather tries a body shot but Buakaw blocks it.
Buakaw working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buakaw.
Mayweather misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buakaw has a couple of punches blocked by Mayweather.
Mayweather throws a head punch that misses.
Buakaw looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Buakaw blocking some punches. #T2#
Mayweather gets through Buakaw's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buakaw lands with a right to the head.
Buakaw lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buakaw lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buakaw.
Mayweather throws a head punch that misses.
Buakaw lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Buakaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mayweather misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Buakaw as the two fighters clinch.
Buakaw tries to work over Mayweather's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buakaw lands with a right to the head.
Mayweather misses with the head strike.
Buakaw gets through Mayweather's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buakaw lands a right hand. #T3#
Mayweather fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mayweather tries to circle away but Buakaw has him pinned against the cage.
Mayweather blocks a body shot from Buakaw.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mayweather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buakaw.
Mayweather swings wildly with an uppercut but Buakaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buakaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mayweather backwards.
Mayweather lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Buakaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buakaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Buakaw scores with a shoulder strike.
Mayweather misses with a punch on the inside.
Mayweather misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Mayweather fails to land. #T4#
Mayweather tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buakaw.
Buakaw misses with some punches.
Mayweather misses with the head strike.
Mayweather's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mayweather tries to work over Buakaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayweather can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mayweather.
Buakaw tries to work over Mayweather's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mayweather.
Buakaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buakaw misses with the head strike.
Mayweather swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Buakaw.
Mayweather misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Banchamek Buakaw dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mayweather lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Buakaw misses
and Mayweather cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mayweather throws a sloppy body shot
and Buakaw counters with a straight right hand.
Mayweather throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Buakaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Mayweather is rocked!
Mayweather misses with a body shot
and Buakaw rattles Mayweather with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Mayweather tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Buakaw dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Mayweather stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Banchamek Buakaw!
Banchamek Buakaw tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: KILL - 18 : Jellyfish Jaw
Date: Apr 03, 2019

#R1#
Kickenstein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kickenstein throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kickenstein was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
McGregor tries to land a leg kick but Kickenstein saw it coming and moves away.
Kickenstein throws a solid leg kick but McGregor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kickenstein.
McGregor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGregor misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGregor. That's going to slow Kickenstein down.
Kickenstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Kickenstein.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
It looked like Kickenstein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Kickenstein.
McGregor lands with a kick to the ribs.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKickenstein.
McGregor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGregor lands with a cross. #T1#
McGregor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kickenstein's sensitive parts.
McGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kickenstein.
McGregor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kickenstein fires out a quick counter leg kick but McGregor just manages to avoid it.
McGregor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGregor lands with a nice body punch.
McGregor looks for the body kick but Kickenstein saw that one coming.
McGregor lands with a straight right. Kickenstein didn't see that one coming.
Kickenstein tries to clinch there but McGregor circles away.
McGregor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McGregor scores with a push kick.
Kickenstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kickenstein moves out of range of the body kick from McGregor.
Kickenstein thinks about countering with a head kick.
McGregor throws a head kick but Kickenstein moves out of range.
McGregor swats away the attempt to clinch by Kickenstein.#T2#
Kickenstein throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
McGregor throws a leg kick that misses.
McGregor thumps Kickenstein with a low kick.
McGregor lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kickenstein throws a push kick but McGregor slaps the foot to one side.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGregor throws a nice head kick!
McGregor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGregor.
Kickenstein lands a head kick!
McGregor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor scores with a hook.#T3#
McGregor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice body kick there by McGregor.
A jab from McGregor misses.
Kickenstein misses with a wild body shot.
McGregor throws a leg kick which misses Kickenstein's front leg but catches the back leg as Kickenstein tries to avoid it.
Kickenstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Kickenstein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor throws a one two combo.
Kickenstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McGregor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kickenstein rather than just go for the knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor connects with a body shot that sends Kickenstein's belly button to the back.
McGregor misses the shot to the body.
Kickenstein half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
No joy there for McGregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kickenstein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGregor. That did some damage!
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGregor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kickenstein throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
Kickenstein throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
McGregor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGregor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kickenstein is out of range.
Kickenstein is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGregor.
Kickenstein is looking to clinch but McGregor is avoiding it.
Kickenstein is looking to chop away at McGregor's legs.
Kickenstein tries to clinch but McGregor moves out of range.
Kickenstein throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range.
Kickenstein avoids the body shot from McGregor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McGregor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kickenstein moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Connor McGregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGregor throws a big shot that misses.
Kickenstein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kickenstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kickenstein has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGregor.
McGregor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kickenstein.
Kickenstein appears to be looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from Kickenstein.
McGregor raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Kickenstein moves out of range easily.
Kickenstein tries to counter by clinching up but McGregor breaks away and moves out of range.
McGregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickenstein blocks a head kick by McGregor.
McGregor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Kickenstein backs off McGregor throws a huge counter combo but Kickenstein manages to avoid it all.
Some wild striking there from McGregor. #T1#
Kickenstein is looking to clinch but McGregor is avoiding it.
McGregor is looking to land body kicks.
Kickenstein throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
Connor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kickenstein throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kickenstein under the eye.
McGregor misses the shot to the body.
Kickenstein misses with a looping right.
Kickenstein delivers a nice body kick.
McGregor thows a body kick. Kickenstein tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kickenstein takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGregor throws a body punch but Kickenstein moves out of range.
Kickenstein wants to clinch up but McGregor keeps it at a distance.
McGregor throws the left hand but Kickenstein avoids the punch easily.#T2#
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kickenstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Kickenstein wants to clinch up but McGregor keeps it at a distance.
McGregor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor looks to land a body kick but Kickenstein moved away.
McGregor lands with a nice body punch.
Kickenstein blocks a head kick by McGregor.
McGregor misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGregor jabs at Kickenstein's body.
Kickenstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from McGregor misses.
McGregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGregor steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Kickenstein does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
McGregor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kickenstein. That did some damage!
Kickenstein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGregor just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKickenstein.
A slapping body kick lands there for McGregor.
Kickenstein swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kickenstein tries to clinch up but McGregor circles away and keeps his distance.
McGregor keeps the fight on the outside.
Kickenstein is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on McGregor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kickenstein misses with a straight right.
McGregor lands with a slapping head kick.
McGregor works Kickenstein's body with a nice hook.
Kickenstein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor motions for Kickenstein to come forward. McGregor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Kickenstein throws a lazy head kick
and McGregor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGregor tries to score with a low kick but Kickenstein moves his leg out of the way.
Kickenstein throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGregor throws a looping overhand right but Kickenstein ducks down to avoid it.
McGregor throws the kick towards the body but Kickenstein avoids it.
Kickenstein tries to clinch but McGregor is having none of it.
McGregor works Kickenstein's body with a nice hook.
Kickenstein tries to clinch there but McGregor circles away.
Kickenstein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kickenstein avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor McGregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Kickenstein will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McGregor misses with a body kick.
Kickenstein throws a big counter combination but McGregor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kickenstein tries to clinch but McGregor is having none of it.
Kickenstein scores with a head kick.
Kickenstein misses with a low kick.
Kickenstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGregor.
Kickenstein looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kickenstein throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range.
Kickenstein is looking to clinch but McGregor is avoiding it.
McGregor misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor throws a leg kick which misses Kickenstein's front leg but catches the back leg as Kickenstein tries to avoid it.
McGregor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGregor throws out a counter right but Kickenstein avoids it with no problem.
Kickenstein throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McGregor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kickenstein's head.#T1#
McGregor misses with a head kick.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Kickenstein.
McGregor shapes to counter with a head kick.
McGregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGregor scores with a spinning back kick!
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Kickenstein moves out of range easily.
Kickenstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGregor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGregor throws an off balance right hand
and Kickenstein counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Kickenstein.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGregor, right into the meat.
Kickenstein wants to clinch.#T2#
Kickenstein tries to clinch but McGregor is having none of it.
McGregor sizes up Kickenstein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kickenstein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kickenstein there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kickenstein tries to clinch up but McGregor circles away and keeps his distance.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kickenstein was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGregor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor misses with a wild body shot.
McGregor looks to land a body kick but Kickenstein moved away.
Kickenstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kickenstein defending well as McGregor loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Kickenstein tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGregor is able to avoid easily.
Kickenstein is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGregor throws a leg kick that misses.
Kickenstein fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGregor defending well as Kickenstein loads up on a big left hand.
Kickenstein avoids the head kick by McGregor.
Kickenstein is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGregor.
Kickenstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kickenstein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGregor loads up on a big right hand but Kickenstein slips the punch.
McGregor cracks the inside of Kickenstein's front leg.
Kickenstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor wants to land a leg kick but Kickenstein is out of range. #T4#
Kickenstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGregor throws out the jab.
McGregor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kickenstein misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Kickenstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kickenstein.
McGregor replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kickenstein blocks it well.
Kickenstein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Connor McGregor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL#
Kickenstein closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Kickenstein misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGregor.
Kickenstein with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Android Kickenstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kickenstein scores with a knee to the head.
Kickenstein with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGregor lands with a short shot to the head.
Kickenstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McGregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGregor 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor McGregor!
After the fight, Connor McGregor was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: KILL - 18 : Jellyfish Jaw
Date: Apr 03, 2019

#R1#
Jones moves out of range as Yesaya throws a body kick.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Yesaya moves out of range easily.
Yesaya bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Yesaya.
Yesaya's coach down at Temp Spar Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Yesaya's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Yesaya avoids the body shot from Jones.
Yesaya misses with a body kick.
Jones appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Yesaya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Yesaya throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jones cracks Yesaya with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yesaya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones avoids the head kick by Yesaya.
That kick from Jones tenderised Yesaya's leg. Yesaya is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Yesaya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jones jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Yesaya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yesaya. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yesaya tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jones!
Jones throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yesaya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yesaya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Yesaya throws a body kick that misses
and Jones counters with a body kick.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yesaya chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Yesaya misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yesaya throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yesaya throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yesaya takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Yesaya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Yesaya avoids the body shot from Jones.
Yesaya misses with a kick to the body.
Yesaya scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Jones finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yesaya misses with an uppercut.
Yesaya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yesaya misses with a looping right.#T3#
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yesaya.
Yesaya throws a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Yesaya gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Jones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yesaya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yesaya scores with a shot to the body.
Yesaya moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Yesaya.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yesaya bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Jones slips under a jab.
Yesaya throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Yesaya throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Yesaya misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones half committed to a counter leg kick.
Yesaya avoids the head kick by Jones.
Yesaya moves away from the strike by Jones.
A leg kick checked by Yesaya.
Yesaya keeps Jones at a distance using the push kick.
Yesaya throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yesaya circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yesaya works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Yesaya's defenses.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Jones.
Yesaya misses with the body kick
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Some wild striking there from Yesaya.
Jones misses with a body kick.
A punch combination from Yesaya misses.
Yesaya 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.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yesaya connects with a crisp jab.
Yesaya's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yesaya scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yesaya takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones tries to bum rush Yesaya with a series of wild strikes but Yesaya uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yesaya tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yesaya misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Yesaya misses with a head kick.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
John Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A punch combination from Yesaya misses.
Yesaya checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yesaya tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yesaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yesaya looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Isiah Yesaya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Yesaya's belly button to the back.
Jones thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yesaya if he has to take too many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yesaya wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yesaya can do to turn this around?
Yesaya throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Yesaya throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Yesaya misses the shot to the body.
Yesaya avoids a kick to the body.
Jones scores with a spinning back kick!
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yesaya.
Yesaya is looking to land body kicks.
Yesaya connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones cracks Yesaya with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yesaya blocks a head kick by Jones.
Yesaya blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones throws a hook but Yesaya avoids it easily.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yesaya. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yesaya scores with a head kick. Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Yesaya misses with a hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jones.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yesaya throws a head kick that misses.
Yesaya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yesaya looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Yesaya looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Yesaya moves out of range easily.
Nice shot by Yesaya.
Jones throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yesaya with a hook.
Jones keeps Yesaya at a distance using the push kick.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yesaya throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Yesaya looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Yesaya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jones delivers a nice body kick.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yesaya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Yesaya is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jones thuds his shin into the meat of Yesaya's side.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones lands a front kick.
Nice jab there from Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Yesaya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yesaya counters with a nice body shot.
Yesaya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Yesaya has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jones.
Jones throws a head kick but Yesaya moves out of range. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Yesaya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yesaya stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Jones throws a head kick but Yesaya moves out of range.
Jones lands a head kick. Yesaya smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Yesaya is looking to land body kicks.
Jones appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yesaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yesaya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yesaya is able to avoid easily.
Yesaya counters with a body kick.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones throws a push kick but Yesaya slaps the foot to one side.
Jones moves out of range as Yesaya throws a body kick.
Yesaya cracks Jones with a good jab.
Yesaya avoids the head kick by Jones.
Yesaya has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jones.
Yesaya throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Jones blocks a jab.
Yesaya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Yesaya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Yesaya misses with a hook.
Yesaya scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yesaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Yesaya throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a nice body kick.
Yesaya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yesaya misses with the body kick
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yesaya throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Yesaya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Yesaya's ribs.#T3#
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yesaya swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones throws a head kick that half lands.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yesaya's sensitive parts.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yesaya scores with a shot to the body.
Jones throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yesaya swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones blocks the body kick.
Yesaya avoids the head kick by Jones.
Yesaya walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Isiah Yesaya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Jones feints and then cracks Yesaya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yesaya down.
Jones blocks a head kick by Yesaya.
A head kick by Yesaya misses
and Jones makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Yesaya really felt that one!
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yesaya.
Yesaya throws a body kick that misses.
Yesaya slips a jab from Jones.
Yesaya doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
John Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Yesaya is looking for the big counter here.
Jones digs a good hook to Yesaya's body.
Jones blocks a head kick by Yesaya.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Jones!
John Jones decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Isiah Yesaya was interviewed post fight and said 'I can not be beaten.'.

Event: KILL - 15 : High Tide Hook
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Boxer.
Boxer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Boxer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boxer throws a predictable looking body shot
and McGregor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boxer's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGregor under the eye.#CL2#
Boxer gets a clinch.
Boxer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGregor misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but Boxer blocks it.
Boxer can't find room to land a body shot as McGregor controls the action.
Boxer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McGregor throws an elbow but it misses.
McGregor lands an elbow inside.
Boxer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boxer.
McGregor lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGregor tries to circle away but Boxer has him pinned against the ropes.
Boxer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGregor avoids it.
McGregor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Boxer misses with a punch on the inside.
Boxer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor.
McGregor struggles to land a body shot inside as Boxer controls his hands.
Boxer blocks an uppercut.
Boxer lands with a short shot to the head.
Boxer lands an elbow that stopped McGregor in his tracks for a moment.
McGregor lands a body punch.
Boxer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boxer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from McGregor.
Boxer can't find room to land a body shot as McGregor controls the action.
McGregor tries to break free but Boxer pushes him back against the ropes.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boxer scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor.
Boxer pushes McGregor back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boxer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Boxer misses the target. #T2#
Boxer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boxer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boxer blocks a leg kick.
Boxer scores with a shot to the body.
Boxer takes one on the button.#CL2#
Boxer has McGregor up against the ropes in a clinch.
Boxer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boxer working aggressively here.
Boxer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boxer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boxer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boxer.
Boxer misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGregor working Boxer over with knees to the body.
Boxer throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor.
Boxer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boxer pushes McGregor back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boxer doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
A short right from McGregor.
McGregor with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boxer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGregor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Prince Boxer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxer looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
McGregor is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Boxer rushes McGregor and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
McGregor missing with knees to the body.
McGregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGregor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boxer.
Boxer scores with a hook to the body.
McGregor is trying to force a seperation but Boxer has the dominant position.
Boxer lands an elbow inside.
McGregor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boxer digs a right hand underneath McGregor's ribcage. McGregor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boxer scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4#
McGregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Boxer fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boxer.
Boxer managing to block the knees to the body from McGregor.
Boxer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boxer lands a shot to the body.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
McGregor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boxer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Boxer prevents a body shot from McGregor.
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGregor wants to get back to striking at distance but Boxer won't allow it.
Boxer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Boxer throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxer scores a nice knee to the body.
Boxer lands a nice shot to the body.
McGregor blocks an uppercut.
Boxer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boxer is working McGregor over against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prince Boxer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McGregor misses with a body kick.
Boxer doesn't manage to clinch there - McGregor circles away.
Boxer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boxer was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing.
Boxer throws a body shot but no joy.
Boxer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGregor thumps Boxer with a low kick.
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boxer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGregor cracks Boxer with an open hand slap.
Boxer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boxer tries to clinch but McGregor moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer is looking to clinch but McGregor is avoiding it.
Good exchange - Boxer coming out on top.
Boxer looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
McGregor misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Boxer pushes McGregor up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boxer lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Boxer lands an elbow just above McGregor 's eye.
McGregor with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Boxer pushes McGregor back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boxer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Boxer lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#
McGregor is rocked!
McGregor is trying to break free.
Boxer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boxer avoids the elbow strike from McGregor, against the ropes.
McGregor working hard to break the clinch.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor can't find room to land a body shot as Boxer controls the action.
McGregor misses with a knee to the head.
Boxer misses with some punches.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land.
Boxer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boxer misses with some punches.
Boxer scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boxer avoids the elbow strike from McGregor, against the ropes.
Boxer misses with the head strike.
Boxer tries to throw a body punch but McGregor avoids it by throwing Boxer back against the ropes.
Boxer throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor.
Boxer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boxer presses McGregor against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Boxer.
McGregor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boxer pushes McGregor back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boxer tries a body shot but McGregor blocks it.
McGregor can't find room to land a body shot as Boxer controls the action.
Boxer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGregor looking to throw knees to the head but Boxer is blocking nicely.
Prince Boxer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Boxer. #BC#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
Boxer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Boxer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Boxer scores with the left hand. McGregor knows he should have avoided that one.
Oh McGregor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slow jab from Boxer misses its intended target.
McGregor seems to have got his legs back now.
Boxer just misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor throws a quick counter kick to the body but Boxer avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxer. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boxer moves out of range as McGregor throws a body kick.
Boxer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGregor staying out of range there.
Boxer just misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGregor.
Boxer misses with a wild body shot.
Boxer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGregor rather than just go for the knockout.
McGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxer.
Boxer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGregor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boxer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.
McGregor connects with a leg kick. Boxer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boxer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGregor can pounce on him. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxer. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Boxer gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Boxer.
Boxer misses with a punch on the inside.
Boxer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGregor avoids a wild elbow strike from Boxer.
McGregor blocking some punches.
McGregor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boxer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on McGregor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGregor lands an elbow inside that Boxer shrugs off.
A short right from Boxer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGregor's defenses.
Boxer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Boxer has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prince Boxer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
McGregor misses the shot to the body.
McGregor is looking to land body kicks.
McGregor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boxer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McGregor with a body shot.
McGregor misses with an uppercut. Boxer saw that one coming.
Boxer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGregor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Boxer's knee momentarily.
Boxer tries to clinch up but McGregor circles away and keeps his distance.
McGregor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boxer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boxer misses with a wild combination.
McGregor lands a nice looking kick to the body. Boxer takes a step back to recover.
Boxer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGregor throws a quick counter kick to the body but Boxer avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor throws a head kick but Boxer moves out of range.
McGregor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McGregor throws out a leg kick but Boxer moves out of range and McGregor only half commits.
Boxer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Boxer.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
McGregor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boxer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boxer with a nice cross.
McGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxer.
Boxer tries to clinch but McGregor moves out of range.
Boxer throws a shot to the body.
Boxer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boxer throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boxer avoids the elbow strike from McGregor, against the ropes.
Boxer misses with a punch on the inside.
Boxer lands a nice shot to the body.
Boxer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boxer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGregor is trying to push Boxer away but Boxer has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Boxer. #T2#
Knees in the clinch landing for Boxer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boxer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McGregor avoiding damage as Boxer throws knees to the body.
Boxer has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor.
Boxer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boxer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boxer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Boxer struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
McGregor struggles to land a body shot inside as Boxer controls his hands.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but Boxer blocks with his arms.
McGregor is working Boxer over against the ropes.
McGregor misses with a knee strike. #BC#
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor throws the kick towards the body but Boxer avoids it.
McGregor lands with a kick to the temple. Boxer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McGregor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Boxer misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Boxer looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
Boxer with a nice cross.
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boxer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.
Crunch! McGregor slams his shin into Boxer's torso.
McGregor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boxer scores with a jab to the body.
McGregor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boxer is out of range and McGregor settles back down.
Connor McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGregor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boxer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Boxer.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Boxer moves out of range easily.
Boxer slips a jab and a cross from McGregor. #CL2#
Boxer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGregor, pushing him back against the ropes.
Boxer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGregor misses with an elbow strike.
Boxer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boxer tries to land a knee to the head but McGregor blocks with his arms.
Boxer throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor.
McGregor scores with a hook to the body.
Boxer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but Boxer blocks it.
Boxer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Boxer.
McGregor blocking some punches.
Boxer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boxer lands a shot to the body.
Boxer lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Boxer lands with a short shot to the head.
Boxer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGregor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Boxer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Prince Boxer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGregor prevents a body shot from Boxer.
McGregor lands a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Prince Boxer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boxer 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prince Boxer!

Event: KILL - 15 : High Tide Hook
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Deeds just misses with a punch to the body.
St Pierre is looking to land body kicks.
St Pierre lands a head kick. Deeds smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Dirty Deeds has been cut.
Deeds tries to move into range but St Pierre moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
St Pierre fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Deeds has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch lands to the side of Deeds 's head but he takes it in his stride.
St Pierre looks to land a combination. Deeds sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
St Pierre throws the left hand but Deeds avoids the punch easily.
St Pierre throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Deeds darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deeds scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
St Pierre throws a sloppy head kick
and Deeds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
St Pierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deeds.
Deeds thuds his right hand into St Pierre's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Deeds works St Pierre's body with a nice hook.
St Pierre explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
St Pierre misses with a leg kick
and Deeds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
St Pierre tries a low kick but Deeds avoids it.
Deeds walks forward, straight into a front kick from St Pierre.
A swing and a miss from St Pierre.
St Pierre is looking to score with low kicks.
St Pierre scores with a head kick.
St Pierre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
St Pierre throws a hook but Deeds blocks it.
Deeds fails in his attempt to clinch.
St Pierre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Deeds bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Deeds misses with a wild body shot.
St Pierre throws a nice inside leg kick.
Deeds looks to land a combination. St Pierre sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC2#
St Pierre is rocked!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deeds connects with a body shot.
Oh St Pierre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
St Pierre is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Deeds clinches up with St Pierre and pushes him back against the ropes.
Deeds wants to stall.
Deeds lands a right hand that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Deeds obliges.
Deeds lands a nice knee to the body.
Deeds works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Deeds lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Deeds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
St Pierre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
St Pierre leaves his chin hanging out and Deeds seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! St Pierre crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dirty Deeds!
A very excited looking Dirty Deeds 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: SPARTA 31
Date: Mar 22, 2019

#R1#
Avalos throws a hook to the side of Penn's head but Penn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Avalos misses with a hook to the body
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
Penn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Avaloss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Avalos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avalos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Penn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good exchange - Penn coming out on top.
Penn scores with a body shot.
Penn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temp Spar Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Penn throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Avalos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Avalos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avalos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Avalos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Penn's head.
Avalos won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn is trying to control the position but Avalos postures up.
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
Avalos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Avalos trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Avalos distracts Penn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Avalos chips away with some ground and pound.
Avalos passes into half guard.
Penn is refusing to be controlled, as Avalos sits in half guard.
Avalos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Penn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Avalos drops an elbow to the side of Penn's head.
Avalos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Avalos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Penn defending well though.
Avalos slips a nice elbow through Penn's hands, connecting with Penn's forehead.
Avalos working the head and body with strikes.
Avalos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Avalos is thwarting Penn's attempts to control the position.
Avalos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Penn defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Avalos lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Penn has hold of Avalos's hands but Avalos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
Avalos working over Penn with some ground and pound. Penn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Avalos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Penn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Avalos thows a huge punch but Penn dodges it nicely.
Penn wants to control but Avalos is keeping busy.
Avalos working Penn over with strikes.
Avalos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Penn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Avalos lands a nice short elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avalos is nestled in close to Penn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Penn is not content to let Avalos control the position.
Penn taking some punishment here, with Avalos in his half guard.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Avalos working Penn over with strikes. #T3#
Penn wants to control but Avalos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Penn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Penn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Avalos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Penn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Avalos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Avalos has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Yaw-Yan Ardigma. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Penn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Penn is looking to sweep but instead, Avalos has passed into half guard.
Avalos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Avalos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Avalos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Avalos working Penn over with strikes.
Avalos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Avalos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Avalos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#
Penn is rocked!
Avalos not doing much here.
Oh Penn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Avalos prevents Penn from improving his position.
Penn seems to have got his legs back now.
Avalos working over Penn with some ground and pound. Penn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn pushes Avalos off looking to stand but Avalos dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rio Avalos 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#
Penn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Penn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Avalos throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Penn to counter with a crisp jab.
Avalos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A shot to the liver by Penn. Beautiful body shot.
Penn lands a right hook to the body.
Avalos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Avalos.
Avalos misses with an uppercut. Penn saw that one coming.
Penn throws an overhand right that lands on Avalos's shoulder, as Avalos tries to avoid the shot.
Penn moves out of range as Avalos strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Avalos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn wants to improve his position but Avalos is controlling well.
Penn is trying to maintain the position but Avalos is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Avalos lands a nice short elbow.
Avalos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Avalos drops an elbow to the side of Penn's head.
Avalos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Avalos slows the pace down in half guard.
Avalos slips a nice elbow through Penn's hands, connecting with Penn's forehead.
Avalos working the head and body with strikes.
Avalos slips a nice elbow through Penn's hands, connecting with Penn's forehead.
Penn tries to roll over but Avalos keeps him under control.
Avalos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Avalos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Avalos working Penn over with strikes.
Penn wants to control but Avalos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Avalos connects with a nice short shot to Penn's temple.
Penn wants to improve his position but Avalos is controlling well.
Avalos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Penn is trying to control but can't.
Avalos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Avalos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Avalos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rio Avalos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avalos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Avalos working Penn over with strikes.
Avalos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Avalos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Avalos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Penn is staying active underneath Avalos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Penn tries to roll over but Avalos keeps him under control.
Avalos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Avalos is nestled in close to Penn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Avalos winds up and cracks Penn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Penn wants to control but Avalos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Penn tries to roll over but Avalos keeps him under control.
Avalos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Penn is trying to maintain the position but Avalos is very close to passing his half guard.
Penn wants to improve his position but Avalos is controlling well.
Avalos wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.
Penn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Avalos drops an elbow to the side of Penn's head.
Avalos controlling the action here.
Avalos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Avalos connects with a nice short shot to Penn's temple.
Penn holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Avalos working over Penn with some ground and pound. Penn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Avalos lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Penn quite badly. Penn pulls Avalos in close trying to recover. Avalos postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Penn on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Penn doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rio Avalos!
A very excited looking Rio Avalos rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SPARTA 30
Date: Mar 20, 2019

#R1#
Knives lands a head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Floyd Mayweather has been cut.
A cross from Mayweather lands.
Mayweather loads up on a big right hand but Knives slips the punch.
Mayweather misses with a body shot
and Knives counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Mayweather is rocked!
Mayweather misses with a body shot
and Knives counters with a huge right that knocks Mayweather out cold! Knives is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Denzel Knives!
Our winner, Denzel Knives, 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: KILL - 14 : Sunrise Sparring
Date: Mar 20, 2019

#R1#
Baltazar sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#
It looks like John Jones has been cut.
Baltazar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Baltazar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.#CL2#
Baltazar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Baltazar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Baltazar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baltazar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baltazar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jones tries to break free but Baltazar pushes him back against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baltazar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baltazar lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #KD2#
Baltazar creates a bit of space and cracks Jones with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Jones is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!#ROC2#
Jones is rocked!
Jones glances at the clock... BAM! Baltazar nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Jones crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Jones is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francisco Baltazar!
Francisco Baltazar is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Francisco Baltazar, 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: SPARTA 26
Date: Mar 10, 2019

#R1#
Sakurai lands the left hand.
A big right from Sakurai misses.
BJ Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakurai is just out of range.
Penn with a nice cross.
Sakurai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Penn takes a swing at Sakurai's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Sakurai shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sakurai was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Sakurai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Penn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Penn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sakurai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Sakurai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Penn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Sakurai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB#
Sakurai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Penn is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sakurai in the domination position with Penn hanging on.#SUB#
Sakurai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Sakurai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Penn, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Sakurai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2##SUB#
Sakurai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Penn, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sakurai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Sakurai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sakurai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Penn, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Sakurai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Penn is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Penn holding on.#SUB#
Sakurai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Sakurai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Sakurai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Penn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Penn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sakurai's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Penn tries to roll over but Sakurai keeps him under control.
Penn gets back to full guard.
Penn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sakurai stands and throws Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sakurai looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Sakurai has hold of Penn's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Penn tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Sakurai cranks the arm and Penn screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Penn, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hayate Sakurai!
During a confident post fight interview, Hayate Sakurai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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