Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN Europe 97
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Gunnar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zenon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gunnar.
Zenon lands with a nice body punch.
Gunnar catches Zenon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zenon misses with a wild body shot.
Zenon scores with a jab. Gunnar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zenon dodges the punch combination from Gunnar.
No joy there for Gunnar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gunnar jabs Zenon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zenon thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Zenon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zenon postures up.
Gunnar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zenon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zenon stopping the sweep attempt from Gunnar.
Zenon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zenon tries to free his leg and advance position but Gunnar is retaining full guard. #T1#
Gunnar wants to sweep but no luck.
Zenon slips nicely into half guard.
Zenon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Zenon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Zenon is working for a kimura but Gunnar is defending it quite comfortably.
Zenon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zenon wants to free his trapped foot but Gunnar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gunnar is in trouble now - Zenon has advanced to mount!
Zenon controlling from the full mount.
Gunnar is looking to improve his position but Zenon isn't that keen on the idea.#T3##SUB#
Zenon is working for a guillotine from mount but Gunnar frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Zenon is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gunnar is surviving well by controlling Zenon's body position as best he can.
Zenon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Gunnar defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Zenon.
Zenon controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Gunnar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gunnar is trying to reverse the position but instead Zenon has taken his back - oops!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gunnar preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Zenon.
I really don't envy Gunnar right now.
Gunnar is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Gunnar's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Zenon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apollo Zenon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gunnar loads up on a big right hand but Zenon slips the punch.
Zenon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zenon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zenon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gunnar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zenon tries to counter by clinching up but Gunnar breaks away and moves out of range.
Gunnar lands with an overhand left.
Gunnar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zenon.
Gunnar throws a jab when Zenon was well out of range.
Zenon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zenon scores with a jab. Gunnar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zenon jabs at Gunnar's body.
Zenon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zenon with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zenon slips under a jab from Gunnar.
Gunnar lands a body shot. #TD#
Zenon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zenon controls the position from side control.#T1#
Zenon is trying to move to mount but Gunnar reverses beautifully and ends up in Zenon's guard.
Zenon pulls Gunnar in close to his closed guard and prevents Gunnar from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gunnar wants to pass the guard but Zenon is keeping the position.
Gunnar looking to sit in guard and control but Zenon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Zenon looking to pass the guard.
Zenon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gunnar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Apollo Zenon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zenon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Zenon forces his way into half guard.
Still in half guard, Zenon seems content to control.#SUB#
Zenon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gunnar wants to control but Zenon is keeping busy.
Well, if Zenon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gunnar wants to get back to full guard but Zenon has passed into side control.#SUB#
Zenon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zenon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zenon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gunnar for as long as he can get away with.
Gunnar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apollo Zenon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Gunnar misses with a leg kick
and Zenon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That kick from Gunnar tenderised Zenon's leg. Zenon is trying to keep his angry face on.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zenon here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunnar misses the target.
Gunnar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gunnar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zenon misses with an uppercut
and Gunnar counters with a straight right hand.
Gunnar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zenon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zenon throws an overhand right that lands on Gunnar's shoulder, as Gunnar tries to avoid the shot.
Gunnar misses with a body shot.
Zenon throws the left hand but Gunnar avoids the punch easily.
As Zenon backs off Gunnar throws a huge counter combo but Zenon manages to avoid it all.
Gunnar delivers a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Gunnar.
Gunnar tries to land a front kick but Zenon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD#
Zenon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zenon lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zenon is pushing down on Gunnar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gunnar is fighting to maintain full guard but Zenon has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Gunnar wants to control but Zenon is keeping busy.
Zenon controlling the action here.
Zenon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gunnar can do to turn this around?
Zenon passes to full mount!
Zenon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zenon fails to advance to Gunnar's back. #T2#
Gunnar is desperately trying to improve his position but Zenon has a good base and remains in mount.
Gunnar tries to hold on but Zenon postures up.
Zenon wants to take Gunnar's back here but Gunnar is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Zenon avoids the attempt from Gunnar to control.#SUB#
Zenon looking for a guillotine from mount but Gunnar is having none of it.
Zenon is trying to take his opponent's back. #T3#
Gunnar is trying to escape the mount.
Zenon controlling his opponent.
Gunnar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Zenon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gunnar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zenon.
Zenon stalling. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zenon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zenon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Apollo Zenon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zenon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apollo Zenon!

Event: DUEL 207
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Giannis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Papin counters with a straight right hand.
Giannis avoids the body shot from Papin.
Giannis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Papin's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Giannis.
Giannis lands with a nice combination. Papin backs away looking to recover.
Giannis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papin manages to avoid it.
Papin raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Papin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Giannis.
Giannis throws a poor cross that misses
and Papin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Papin throws out a loose jab but Giannis uses good head movement to avoid it.
DJ Giannis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papin digs a good body shot into Giannis's ribs.
Giannis throws an off balance right hand
and Papin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Giannis lands a right hook to the body.
Giannis lands a nice hook to Papin's body. Papin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Papin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Giannis throws out the jab.
Giannis dips to his left and cracks Papin with an uppercut!
Giannis throws a lazy uppercut
and Papin counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Giannis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Papin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Giannis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Giannis throws a hook but Papin avoids it easily.
Giannis looks to land a left hand but Papin moved out of range nicely.
Giannis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Papin in his tracks.
Papin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Papin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Giannis throws a lazy right hand but Papin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Giannis throws a head kick that misses.
Papin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Giannis.
Giannis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Papin unleashes a big counter combination but Giannis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Papin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Giannis throws out a powerful jab.
Papin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Giannis.
Papin wants to slow Giannis down by chopping away at his legs.
Papin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Papin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Giannis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Giannis throws a poor cross that misses
and Papin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Giannis throws a sloppy head kick and Papin moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Papin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Giannis lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC#
Papin is rocked!
Giannis throws a head kick that misses.
Papin is still on wobbly legs! Can Giannis finish him?
Giannis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Papin doesn't seem bothered though.
Giannis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Papin looks up at the clock. Bad move! Giannis lands a right hand from hell, dropping Papin. Giannis pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Giannis!
A victorious DJ Giannis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GC 272
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1##CL#
Hernando clinches up with Boom and pushes him back against the cage.
Boom looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hernando blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boom managing to block the knees to the body from Hernando.
Hernando lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boom has a couple of punches blocked by Hernando.
Boom dodges an elbow strike from Hernando.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hernando obliges.
Hernando throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Hernando.
Boom tries to break the clinch but Hernando is controlling the position.
We've been informed that Boom 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.
Boom working aggressively here.
Hernando prevents Boom from breaking the clinch.
Boom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boom has a couple of punches blocked by Hernando.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernando lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Hernando pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hernando lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernando works the jab nicely.
Hernando throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boom.
Hernando lands a jab to the head.
Hernando throws out a leg kick but Boom moves out of range and Hernando only half commits. #T1#
Boom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hernando dips to his left and cracks Boom with an uppercut!
Hernando moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#
Boom is rocked!
Hernando thumps Boom with a low kick.
Boom is still on wobbly legs! Can Hernando finish him?
Boom misses the shot to the body.
Hernando throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boom on the side of the head.
Boom ducks under a wild hook from Hernando.
A telegraphed right hand from Hernando misses the target.
Boom shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hernando misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hernando throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hernando throws a looping overhand right but Boom ducks down to avoid it.
Hernando tries a low kick but Boom avoids it.
Hernando swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernando misses with an uppercut.
Hernando lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hernando scores with a sloppy right hand. Boom should have avoided that one.
Hernando connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boom momentarily. #T2#
Hernando swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hernando misses with a two punch combination.
Boom lands a nice hook to Hernando's body. Hernando takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hernando fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hernando lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boom backwards.
Our sources have told us that Hernando has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Hernando scores with a nice hook to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Hernando on the inside.
Boom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hernando's elbow.
Hernando tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hernando misses with a punch on the inside.
Hernando lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like DJ Boom has been cut.
Hernando lands with a light punch inside.
Hernando throws a big uppercut that drops Boom! More strikes from Hernando and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Boom lies dazed against the cage as Hernando celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braxton Hernando!
An out of breath and clearly excited Braxton Hernando thanked Organic Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: GC 271
Date: Jan 18, 2019

#R1#
Yount throws a hook to the side of Lancaster 's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yount lands a head shot.
Lancaster digs a good hook to Yount's body.
Yount moves away from the strike by Lancaster .
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yount.
Yount swings for the body but Lancaster moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Lancaster misses
letting Yount counter with a right hand.
Yount misses with a right hand
and Lancaster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yount fails to land with a series of punches.
Yount ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster .
Yount steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Lancaster .
Yount lands a nice shot that snaps Lancaster 's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster . Yount does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yount throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yount looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lancaster throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yount counters with a stiff right hand. #KD2#
Yount lands a big right hand that sends Lancaster crashing to the mat! Yount stays standing though and waves Lancaster back to his feet!#ROC2#
Lancaster is rocked!
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Yount counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robin Yount!
An out of breath Robin Yount thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OC! KT 10
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Thunda throws a leg kick
and Bonney counters with a good low kick that Thunda was not able to check.
Thunda lands with a good body shot.
Bonney takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thunda keeps Bonney at a distance using the push kick.
DJ Thunda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thunda misses with a wild combination.
Bonney appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bonney ducks under a wild hook from Thunda.
Bonney throwing a counter right hand but Thunda manages to avoid it.
Thunda throws an overhand right that lands on Bonney's shoulder, as Bonney tries to avoid the shot.
Thunda throws a leg kick which misses Bonney's front leg but catches the back leg as Bonney tries to avoid it.
Thunda throws a hook but Bonney avoids it easily.
Bonney throwing a counter right hand but Thunda manages to avoid it.
Thunda swings widly with a right hand
and Bonney counters with a stiff right hand.
Thunda misses with a hook. Bonney ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonney takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Thunda lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bonney moves out of range of the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Bonney blocks the leg kick.
Thunda throws an overhand right that lands on Bonney's shoulder, as Bonney tries to avoid the shot.
Good exchange - Thunda coming out on top.
Thunda misses with a series of wild punches.
Bonney is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thunda swings widly with a right hand
and Bonney finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Thunda lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bonney backs up against the cage.
Bonney bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thunda's head.
Thunda throws a hook to the side of Bonney's head but Bonney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Thunda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bonney tried to counter with a leg kick but Thunda avoided it.
Thunda scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Thunda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonney.
Bonney seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thunda throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Bonney moves into the clinch.
Bonney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Bonney.
Bonney can't find room to land a body shot as Thunda controls the action.
Bonney effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Thunda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thunda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonney was well out of range. Poor timing from Thunda.
Nice defenses there by Bonney.
Bonney was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thunda tries to land a body kick
and Bonney counters with a right hand to the body.
Thunda throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD#
Bonney closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Thunda crashing to the mat! Thunda uses the cage to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!#CUT#
It looks like DJ Thunda has been cut.
Bonney takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Henry Bonney should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on DJ Thunda's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Thunda lands a slapping body shot.
Thunda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bonney is looking to counter punch.
Thunda throws a lazy uppercut
and Bonney counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thunda thinking.
Thunda throws the kick towards the body but Bonney avoids it.
A jab from Thunda finds it's way through Bonney's defenses.
Bonney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thunda throws a poor cross that misses
and Bonney counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thunda looks to land a combination but Bonney avoids it well.
Bonney avoids the head kick by Thunda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonney takes one to the side of the head.
Bonney ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bonney thinks about countering with a body kick.
Thunda misses with a combination
and Bonney counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bonney, as that shot connected.
Thunda does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little feinted left hand from Bonney on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thunda connects with a leg kick. Bonney looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thunda misses with an uppercut
and Bonney counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thunda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thunda lands with a nice combination. Bonney backs away looking to recover.
Thunda misses with a right hand
and Bonney counters with a left to the body.
Thunda looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonney is just out of range.
Bonney looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bonney slips a straight right by Thunda.
Bonney is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thunda throws a combination that misses
and Bonney counters with a good low kick that Thunda was not able to check.
Thunda is breathing heavily.
Thunda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bonney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Bonney wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thunda misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thunda bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bonney's head.#T2#
Thunda lands a head shot.
Bonney throws a body punch but Thunda moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Thunda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thunda misses with a hook
and Bonney counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
DJ Thunda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Bonney there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thunda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonney circles away quickly and effectively.
Bonney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thunda.
Bonney misses with an uppercut. Thunda saw that one coming.
Thunda throws a head kick but Bonney moves out of range.
Thunda will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bonney throws a push kick but Thunda slaps the foot to one side.
Thunda tries a quick counter leg kick but Bonney is wise to it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thunda, right into the meat.
Bonney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thunda.
Bonney wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Thunda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DJ Thunda's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Bonney moves into range and clinches up with Thunda.
William Henry Bonney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee calls for Bonney to work.
Bonney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bonney.
Bonney wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bonney scores with a shoulder strike.
Bonney lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thunda or not.
Bonney throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bonney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thunda's elbow.
A short right from Bonney on the inside.
Bonney misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunda lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Bonney - that landed with a thud.
Thunda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonney lands with a right to the head.
Bonney lands a body shot.
Bonney putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thunda in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T1#
Bonney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thunda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thunda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bonney blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Bonney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thunda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonney.
Bonney thinks about countering with a body kick.
Thunda cracks Bonney with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That kick from Thunda tenderised Bonney's leg. Bonney is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bonney has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thunda.
Bonney looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thunda misses with an uppercut. Bonney saw that one coming.
Bonney is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bonney.
Bonney avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Bonney was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thunda.#T2#
Thunda wants to clinch up but Bonney keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Bonney was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thunda.
Thunda tries to clinch up.
Thunda throws a head kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Bonney misses its target.
Thunda throws a low kick but Bonney moves out of range easily.
Bonney throws a body punch but Thunda moves out of range.
Thunda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bonney throws a looping overhand right but Thunda ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Thunda does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thunda throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bonney fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thunda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bonney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thunda throws out the jab.
Thunda misses with a straight right.
Bonney is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thunda.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to William Henry Bonney.
I think Thunda has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Henry Bonney!
Post fight, William Henry Bonney stared into the camera and said 'I told you I would make you famous! But unfortunately for you it means I took your belt! Keyboard warriors!'.

Event: CEFC 324
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
A slow jab from Brannagan misses its intended target.
Brannagan keeps the fight on the outside.
Brannagan lands a jab to the head.
Duff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brannagan.
Brannagan swings for the body but Duff moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Brannagan.#CL2#
Duff forces Brannagan back against the cage and clinches.
Duff with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A shot in the inside from Brannagan.
Duff is pressed up against the cage. Brannagan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Duff down to the mat. Duff avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Duff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brannagan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duff takes one to the side of the head.
Duff tries to clinch up but Brannagan circles away and keeps his distance.
Duff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Duff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brannagan.#CL2#
Duff gets a clinch.
Duff tries a knee to the head but Brannagan blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duff. #T1#
Brannagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brannagan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Duff backwards.
Duff is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brannagan is defending well for now.
Duff gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brannagan misses with a punch to the body.
Brannagan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duff looking to throw knees to the head but Brannagan is blocking nicely.
Duff lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brannagan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Duff with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Duff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brannagan struggles to land a body shot inside as Duff controls his hands.
Duff throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brannagan blocks it with crossed arms.
Brannagan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Brannagan.
Brannagan 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.
Duff pushes off an throws an elbow but Brannagan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Duff tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brannagan avoiding damage as Duff throws knees to the body. #T2#
Brannagan lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brannagan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brannagan wants a takedown.
Duff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duff creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brannagan's defenses.
Brannagan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Duff throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brannagan throws a punch but it's blocked by Duff.
Duff throws a head punch that misses.
Brannagan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brannagan avoids it.
Brannagan managing to block the knees to the body from Duff.
Brannagan jumps guard but Duff stands there with Brannagan around his waist. Brannagan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brutus Brannagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duff looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Duff misses with an elbow strike.
Brannagan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Duff blocks a body shot from Brannagan.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
With the fighters up against the cage, Duff throws an elbow but misses.
Duff lands a knee to the body.
Brannagan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duff backwards.
Duff lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brannagan.
Duff tries to land knees in the clinch but Brannagan avoids the damage to the body.
Brannagan digs a right hand underneath Duff's ribcage. Duff let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Duff misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Brannagan as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Duff.
A shot in the inside from Duff.
Brannagan has a couple of punches blocked by Duff.
A shot in the inside from Brannagan.
Brannagan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duff tries to land knees in the clinch but Brannagan avoids the damage to the body.
Duff with a knee to the head.
Brannagan lands an uppercut.#T4#
Duff tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Duff misses with a punch on the inside.
Duff creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short left from Duff.
Brannagan avoiding damage as Duff throws knees to the body.
Duff blocks a body shot from Brannagan.
Brannagan lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brannagan.
Duff using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brannagan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brannagan tries to throw a body punch but Duff avoids it by throwing Brannagan back against the cage.
Brannagan gets through Duff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Brannagan gets control of Duff's arms and successfully pulls guard. Brannagan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brannagan controls Duff momentarily but Duff frees himself.
Brannagan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brannagan has control of Duff's left arm, preventing Duff from doing any damage.
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 Brutus Brannagan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Brannagan jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Duff moves into range and clinches up with Brannagan.
Brannagan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brannagan blocks an elbow strike.
Brannagan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brannagan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Duff gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Duff misses with a punch to the body.
Brannagan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Duff just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brannagan's brow.
Brannagan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Duff gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Duff misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brannagan.
Brannagan cracks Duff with a nice body shot.
Duff misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff trying to land knees to the body.
Brannagan blocks an uppercut.
Duff lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brannagan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Brannagan gets control of Duff's arms and successfully pulls guard. Brannagan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brannagan is pulling down on Duff's head to control his posture. #T1##SU2#
Duff stands up and waves to Brannagan to follow him.
Tony Duff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duff closes the distance looking to clinch
and Brannagan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brannagan lands a body shot.
Tony Duff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut lands for Brannagan. That snapped Duff's head back.
Duff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Duff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Duff wants to clinch but Brannagan slips to the side
and Brannagan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Brannagan as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Brannagan swats away the attempt to clinch by Duff.
Brannagan stuns Duff with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brannagan dips to his left and cracks Duff with an uppercut!
Duff wants to clinch up but Brannagan keeps it at a distance.
Brannagan throws a poor cross that misses
and Brannagan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duff tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brannagan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brannagan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Duff is looking to clinch.
Brannagan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duff has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brannagan finds it's way round the side to connect with Duff's head.
Duff slips a jab from Brannagan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duff! But no joy.
Duff wants to clinch.#T3#
Duff's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brannagan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Duff scrambles back to his feet.
Duff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brannagan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duff tries to clinch there but Brannagan circles away.
Duff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brannagan.
Duff tries to clinch but Brannagan is having none of it.
Brannagan throwing a counter right hand but Duff manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Duff clinches with his opponent.
Brannagan working aggressively here.
Brannagan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duff can do to turn this around?
Duff landing knees to the head.
Brannagan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duff looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Duff scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Duff is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brannagan is defending well for now.
Duff blocking some punches.
Brannagan taking a breather.
Brannagan throws a punch but it's blocked by Duff.
Brannagan tries a body shot but Duff blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duff.
Brannagan lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Brannagan.
Duff misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brannagan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duff misses with a punch to the body.
Duff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brannagan lands with a light punch inside.
Brannagan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duff throws a knee to the head but misses.
Duff throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Brannagan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tony Duff seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Duff with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brutus Brannagan dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Duff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brannagan throws a body shot but no joy.
Brannagan takes a swing at Duff's ribcage but misses.
Brannagan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Both fighters circling a little - Brannagan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Brannagan scores with a head kick. Duff tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Brannagan looks to land a right hand but Duff moved out of range.
As Brannagan backs off Duff throws a huge counter combo but Brannagan manages to avoid it all.
Brannagan throws a shot from downtown. Duff moves away and avoids it.
Brannagan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duff wants to clinch
and Brannagan counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brannagan counters with an outside leg kick.
Duff blocks the body kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brannagan. #T1#
A short left from Brannagan.
Brannagan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brannagan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brannagan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Duff tries to land knees in the clinch but Brannagan avoids the damage to the body.
Duff tries a knee to the head but Brannagan blocks it.
Duff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brannagan has Duff pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Duff manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brannagan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Duff avoids it.
Duff lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brannagan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brannagan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duff backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duff.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brannagan throws an elbow but misses.
Duff throws a head punch that misses.
Duff is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brannagan is defending well for now.#TD#
Brannagan jumps into guard, dragging Duff to the mat.
Brannagan trying to keep a closed guard but Duff is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brannagan wants to control but Duff passes easily into half guard.
Brannagan trying to hold on to Duff's head to control him but Duff postures up.
Brannagan tries to get to full guard but Duff has control of the leg.
Brannagan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Duff is working away from the top position though.
Brannagan gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Brannagan managing to control the position.
Tony Duff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brannagan wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brannagan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brannagan misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duff tries to clinch but Brannagan moves away
letting Brannagan counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Duff rushes Brannagan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brannagan lands a right hand.
Duff scores a nice knee to the body.
Duff pushes Brannagan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duff misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Duff.
Brannagan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duff throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brannagan blocks it with crossed arms.
Brannagan tries to pull guard but Duff won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brutus Brannagan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brannagan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DARE 90
Date: Dec 23, 2018

#R1#
Kovalev swings widly with a right hand
and Gunnar counters with a two punch combo.
Kovalev misses with a wild combination.
Gunnar throws a fast counter high kick but Kovalev manages to duck under it in time.
Gunnar misses with a hook
enabling Kovalev to counter with a crisp jab.
Gunnar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gunnar scores with a jab. Kovalev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gunnar flashes Kovalev a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Kovalev's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Kovalev crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Gunnar punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DJ Gunnar!
DJ Gunnar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GC 265
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Castrello throws a jab but it's blocked by Yung.
Yung scores with a kick to the body.
Castrello takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Castrello misses its intended target.
Castrello rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yung moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Castrello is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yung connects with a crisp jab.
Castrello takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of Castrello 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Castrello pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Yung back to the cage. Castrello follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yung throws a lazy right hand but Castrello sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Castrello throws out a loose jab but Yung uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Yung.#CL#
Yung moves into the clinch successfully.
Yung throws a head punch that misses.
Castrello lands a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Yung.
Yung blocks a body shot from Castrello. #TD#
Yung gets control of Castrello's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yung will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Yung 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.
Yung controls Castrello momentarily but Castrello frees himself. #SUB#
Yung working for a triangle but Castrello defends it easily. #T1#
Yung looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Castrello controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Castrello slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Yung tries to bench press Castrello off him but Castrello keeps the position.
Yung gets back to half guard.
Yung tries to roll over but Castrello keeps him under control.
Castrello looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yung trying to hold on to Castrello's head to control him but Castrello postures up.
Castrello is looking to advance position but Yung won't allow it.
Yung gets full guard.
Yung looking to hit a scissor sweep but Castrello is one step ahead there.
Castrello trying to control but Yung is working from the bottom.
Castrello stopping the sweep attempt from Yung.#SUB#
Yung is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Castrello won't allow Yung to sweep him here. #T3#
Yung is trying to control the position but Castrello postures up. #SUB#
Yung had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Castrello defends it easily.#SUB#
Yung is looking for a triangle but Castrello pushes his legs off easily.
Yung might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Castrello wants to control from the top but Yung keeps moving.
Castrello controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yung bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Castrello's guard. #REVR#
Yung is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yung throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Yung wants to control from the top but Castrello keeps moving.
Castrello is controlling Yung's posture.
Castrello has momentary wrist control but Yung slips an elbow through the middle.
Yung postures up.
Yung cracks Castrello with a solid left hand.
Yung connects with a couple of short punches.
Yung controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Yung dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Castrello throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yung avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Castrello misses with a head kick.
Castrello throws a sloppy head kick and Yung moves out of range easily.
Yung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castrello.
A good leg kick by Castrello.
Yung throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yung misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Castrello moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yung.
Castrello misses with a punch to the body.
Yung wants a takedown but no success here.
Yung lands a shot to the body.
Yung throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castrello blocks a body shot from Yung.
A head punch on the inside from Yung fails to land.
Castrello creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yung's defenses.
Yung swings wildly with an uppercut but Castrello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castrello blocks a body shot from Yung.
Yung jumps guard but Castrello turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Castrello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yung misses with a body punch.
Castrello misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yung.
Yung scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yung is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Castrello to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Yung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yung works on Castrello's body with a couple of short punches.
Castrello tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yung.
A short body shot lands from Yung as the two fighters clinch.
Castrello blocks a body shot from Yung.
Castrello throws an elbow but it misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Yung.
David Yung has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yung misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yung.
Yung tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castrello.
Yung throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castrellos head.
Yung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castrello's elbow.
Yung lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Yung working hard to break the clinch.
Castrello lands an elbow inside.
Yung lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Castrello or not.
Yung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castrello can do to turn this around?
Yung misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Yung.
Castrello pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yung lands a hook that snaps the head of Castrello backwards.
Castrello blocks an uppercut.
Castrello's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castrello misses with some punches.
Yung lands with a light punch inside.
Yung digs a right hand underneath Castrello's ribcage. Castrello let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Yung.
Castrello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Yung.
Yung lands a right hand.
Yung misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Yung. #T3#
Castrello throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yung can't find room to land a body shot as Castrello controls the action.
Yung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yung misses with a hook from the clinch.
Castrello gets through Yung's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yung tries to throw a body punch but Castrello avoids it by throwing Yung back against the cage.
Yung lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castrello backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Castrello fails to land.
Yung misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Yung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yung missing with a left hand there. Castrello was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice jab there from Castrello.
Yung slips a jab from Castrello.
Yung attempts a counter takedown but Castrello avoids it well and moves away.
Castrello tries to bum rush Yung with a series of wild strikes but Yung uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yung looks to score with a jab to the body but Castrello is just out of range.
Yung scores with a nice strike.
Castrello looks to land a right hand but Yung moved out of range.
Yung tries to counter with a takedown but Castrello is quick to defend against it.
Yung just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Castrello ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castrello moves out of range as Yung strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yung is looking to slow Castrello down with leg kicks.
Castrello feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yung's calf.
Yung wants to clinch up but Castrello keeps it at a distance.
Castrello throws a push kick but Yung slaps the foot to one side.
Yung waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castrello.
It seemed like Castrello was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castrello throws out the jab.
Castrello misses with a series of wild punches.
Castrello misses with a body kick.
Castrello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yung was well out of range. Poor timing from Castrello.
Castrello scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castrello.
Yung moves out of range as Castrello strikes.
Yung listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yung uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Castrello has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Yung dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Yung defending well as Castrello loads up on a big left hand.
Yung throws a big shot that misses.
Castrello avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yung throws a jab when Castrello was well out of range.
David Yung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yung tries to score with a low kick but Castrello moves his leg out of the way.
Yung uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Castrello.
A shot to the liver by Yung. Beautiful body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Castrello.
Nice shot by Yung.
Yung throws a half hearted mid kick.
Castrello connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yung's hands.
Castrello tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castrello goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castrello.
Yung ducks under a wild hook from Castrello.
Castrello lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yung's corner calls for a 1-2. Yung obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castrello is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Yung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castrello has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yung.
Cullen Castrello is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yung throws out a leg kick but Castrello moves out of range and Yung only half commits.
Yung's jab looks to have found its range, popping Castrello under the eye.
A swing and a miss from Castrello.
Yung throws the left hand but Castrello avoids the punch easily.
Castrello misses with a hook. Yung ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Yung misses the target.
Yung looks to throw the jab but Castrello is out of range.
Castrello connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yung misses the jab.
Castrello swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Castrello is looking to clinch but Yung is avoiding it.
Castrello tests Yung's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Castrello swings for the body but Yung moves out of range.
Yung changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Castrello lands a leg kick that knocks Yung off balance momentarily.
Castrello throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T2#
Yung misses with an uppercut
and Castrello counters with a nice leg 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!
Yung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castrello.
Yung throws a lazy right hand but Castrello sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Castrello throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Castrello scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A swing and a miss from Castrello.
Castrello throws out a leg kick but Yung moves out of range and Castrello only half commits.
Yung swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Castrello.
Castrello needs to keep his hands up - Yung had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by Castrello.
Yung is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Castrello.
Castrello takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yung throws a shot from downtown. Castrello moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Castrello.
Yung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yung takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Castrello tries to clinch but Yung moves out of range. #T3#
Castrello throws a nice inside leg kick.
Castrello throws a jab when Yung was well out of range.
Yung slips a jab and a cross from Castrello.
Castrello lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick misses from Yung.
Yung misses with an uppercut
enabling Castrello to counter with a crisp jab.
Yung just misses with a punch to the body.
Yung fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big right from Yung misses.
Yung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castrello.#CL#
Yung gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Castrello obliges.
A knee to the head by Castrello.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castrello lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yung backwards.
Yung lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Castrello fails to land. #T4#
Castrello tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yung's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Yung scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yung blocking some punches.
Castrello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Castrello throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castrello.
Castrello lands a nice elbow.
Yung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yung softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yung lands with a right to the head.
Yung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yung misses with a body punch.
Yung managing to block the knees to the body from Castrello.
Yung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Castrello.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castrello tries to work over Yung's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Castrello lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yung tries a body shot but Castrello blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Cullen Castrello just about did enough to take it.
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.
#R4#
Castrello slips a straight right by Yung.
Danga de danga de dang - Castrello scores with a four punch combination!
Yung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yung misses with a body kick.
Castrello listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Castrello tries to land a leg kick but Yung saw it coming and moves away.
Castrello throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yung appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yung is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yung misses with a low kick as Castrello jumps back.
Yung looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Castrello checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Castrello counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Castrello throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Castrello avoids the head kick by Yung.
Castrello scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castrello throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yung on the side of the head.
Yung with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Castrello to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Castrello throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yung tries to counter with a takedown but Castrello is quick to defend against it.
Yung lands a lovely overhand right.
Yung thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good leg kick by Castrello there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yung throws the left hand but Castrello avoids the punch easily.
Yung moves away from the strike by Castrello.
Yung scores with a jab. Castrello acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Castrello scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yung misses with a looping left.
Castrello swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yung throws a lazy right hand but Castrello sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yung shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC2#
Yung is rocked!
Yung misses with a looping right.
Castrello looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Castrello lands a lovely overhand right.
Oh Yung is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Castrello cracks Yung with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yung closes the distance and clinches up with Castrello, looking for a takedown. Yung pushes Castrello against the cage but Castrello circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Yung misses. #T2#
Castrello cracks Yung with a hook to the temple - Yung is on wobbly legs here! Castrello swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Yung falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Castrello wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cullen Castrello!
Cullen Castrello is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Cullen Castrello thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PFC 79 Ortega vs Yamaguchi
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Bango throws a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
Thomas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bango uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
Bango looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Bango's shoulder, as Bango tries to avoid the shot.
Bango ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thomas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Thomas. Those never looked like landing.
Bango fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thomas just manages to avoid it.#KD#
Bango lands a big head kick that sends Thomas tumbling to the mat! Bango takes a step backwards and waves Thomas back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Thomas is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Bango.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Bango finish him?
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas seems to have recovered his senses.
Thomas slips a straight right by Bango.
Bango smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A low kick from Bango misses
and Thomas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bango thinking.
Bango displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Bango on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thomas misses with a hook to the body
and Bango counters with a low kick, right behind Thomas 's knee. #T1#
Bango looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Bango pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Thomas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bango swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
and Bango counters with an inside leg kick.
Thomas misses with a body shot
and Bango counters with a nice body shot.
Bango looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thomas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bango throws a leg kick but Thomas checks it.
Bango throws a front kick aimed at Thomas's knee but Thomas avoids it well.
Thomas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bango.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Bango's belly button to the back.
Bango misses with a left hand
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Bango tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thomas is able to avoid easily.
Thomas throws a left and a right that both miss #KD#
and Bango counters with a crisp one two that drops Thomas! Bango thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Thomas to his feet! Thomas is in big trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas lands a body shot.
Bango throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Bango misses the jab.
Thomas lands a nice looking body shot.
DJ Bango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bango ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Thomas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bango uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Bango lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Thomas crumples to the floor! Bango milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). DJ Bango!
A very excited looking DJ Bango 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: EFC Ruenroeng vs Built
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Bear lands with a straight right. Augie didn't see that one coming.
Bear connects with a good right hand that stumbles Augie. Augie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Augie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Augie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Augie throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Bear counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Augie!
You can see the frustration on Augie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Augie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bear's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bear wants to pass to mount but Augie is defending the position.
Augie is looking to control Bear's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Augie avoid being mounted?
Bear trying to control the action but Augie is working from the bottom.
Bear looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Augie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Augie is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Augie trying to hold on to Bear's head to control him but Bear postures up. #SUB2#
Augie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bear throws a strike but Augie avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bear throws a big elbow that misses.
Augie pulls Bear in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Augie controls Bear momentarily but Bear frees himself.
Augie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bear is working Augie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Augie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Augie trying to keep a closed guard but Bear is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Augie wants to sweep but no luck.
Augie is pulling down on Bear's head. It's preventing any offense from Bear, at least for the moment.
Bear wants to control from the top but Augie keeps moving. #SUB2#
Augie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bear gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bear trying to control but Augie is working from the bottom.
Augie has his hands on Bear's head, controlling the position.
Bear looking to sit in guard and control but Augie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Bear seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Augie wants to control from the top but Bear keeps moving.
Bear looking to control.
Bear looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Augie puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bear is looking to improve his position.
Bear is trying to control but can't.
Augie slips a nice elbow through Bear's hands, connecting with Bear's forehead.
Augie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Augie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bear does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Augie prevents Bear from improving his position.
Augie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Augie scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Augie thows a huge punch but Bear dodges it nicely.
Bear is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Augie lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Augie is trying to work for a kimura but Bear is defending well.
Augie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bear defending well though.
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 Jer Bear will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A jab from Augie does it's job there.
Bear lands a nice leg kick that just misses Augie's sensitive parts. #TD2#
Augie feints and as Bear raises his hands in defense, Augie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bear is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've been hearing good reports from Bear's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Augie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bear is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Augie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Augie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Augie throwing strikes but missing.
Augie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bear wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Bear is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Augie's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Augie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bear is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Augie, into his guard. #REVR#
Augie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bear's guard. #REVB#
Augie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Augie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bear keeping moving, preventing Augie from controlling successfully.
Bear bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Augie's guard. #REVR##T2#
Augie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Augie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bear keeps working.
Bear taking some punishment here, with Augie in his half guard.
Bear is pressing down on Augie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Augie is stalling in the full guard.
Augie slips nicely into half guard.
Augie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Augie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bear with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #CUT2#
It looks like Jer Bear has been cut.
Augie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bear trying to control here.
Augie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bear is looking to improve his position.
Augie is thwarting Bear's attempts to control the position.
Bear is staying active underneath Augie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Augie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bear's head.
Augie is looking to take a break and control but Bear is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Augie 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.
Bear trying to control but Augie postures up.
DJ Augie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Augie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nice strikes from Augie there. #CUT2#
Jer Bear's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bear tries to get to full guard but Augie has control of the leg.
Augie is nestled in close to Bear, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#CUT2#
Jeez, Jer Bear's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jer Bear's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). DJ Augie!
DJ Augie made sure to mention his sponsor, Milwaukee's Best Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: GC 264
Date: Dec 12, 2018

#R1#
Yount misses with a body shot.
Yount will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mosby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yount moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Mosby.
Yount misses with a right hand
and Mosby counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Robin Yount has been cut.
Yount tries to score with a low kick but Mosby moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Mosby catches Yount napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Yount to the canvas! #ROC#
Yount is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mosby accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yount is still in real trouble! Can Mosby finish him?
Yount is trying to keep Mosby in close.
Yount seems to have recovered his senses.
Mosby trying to control the position from guard on top but Yount is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Yount looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Yount working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mosby.
Yount keeping moving, preventing Mosby from controlling successfully.
Yount is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mosby throwing strikes from guard but Yount blocks nicely.
Yount avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mosby controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mosby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yount is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yount misses with a hook.
Mosby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yount manages to avoid it.
Yount throws a low kick but Mosby moves out of range easily.
Yount tries to bum rush Mosby with a series of wild strikes but Mosby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice shot lands for Yount.
Yount misses with a straight left. #T3#
Yount takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yount scoring well with a low kick there.
Yount cracks the inside of Mosby's front leg.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yount!
Good work by Mosby as he checks the leg kick.
Mosby throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yount will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mosby throws a lazy right hand but Yount sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robin Yount seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yount moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yount fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yount misses with an uppercut
and Mosby counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Yount uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mosby.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yount! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Yount misses the target.
Mosby throwing a counter right hand but Yount manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yount tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yount tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mosby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yount is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yount scores with a sloppy right hand. Mosby should have avoided that one.
Yount throws a sloppy head kick and Mosby moves out of range easily.
Yount blocks a jab.
Yount tries to counter by closing the distance.
Yount misses the shot to the body.
Yount takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yount lands with a hook. Mosby tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good exchange - Yount coming out on top.#ROC2#
Mosby is rocked!
Yount avoids the body shot from Mosby.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Robin Yount will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robin Yount's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Yount swinging wildly here.
Mosby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Oh Mosby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
and Yount counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Mosby! He's just covering up as Yount starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robin Yount!
Robin Yount decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DUEL198
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Akumba avoids the head kick by Giannis.
Giannis misses with an uppercut. Akumba saw that one coming.
Giannis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Akumba counters with a thumping low kick.
Giannis lands a nice looking body shot.
Akumba connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the body from Akumba misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Giannis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Akumba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Giannis.
Giannis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Giannis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Giannis.
Akumba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akumba has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Akumba misses with a straight right.
A jab from Akumba misses. #T1#
Akumba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Giannis misses its intended target.
Akumba was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Giannis 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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Giannis.
Akumba cracks Giannis with a good jab.
Giannis misses with a hook to the body
and Akumba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Giannis there.
Giannis throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Akumba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akumba.
Giannis scores with a jab to the body.
Giannis lands a nice looking body kick.
Akumba swings widly with a right hand
and Giannis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akumba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Akumba tries a head kick but it misses.
Akumba thuds his right hand into Giannis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Akumba slips a jab and a cross from Giannis. #T2#
Giannis misses with a right hand
and Akumba counters with a right hand to the body.
Akumba misses with an uppercut.
Akumba throws a jab but it's blocked by Giannis.
Akumba loads up on a big right hand but Giannis slips the punch.
Giannis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Akumba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akumba throws a lazy right hand but Giannis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Giannis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akumba scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Akumba misses with a straight left.
Akumba misses with a looping left.
Giannis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akumba.
Giannis throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Giannis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akumba.
Giannis lands a glancing blow to the side of Akumba's head.
DJ Giannis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akumba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Giannis.
Good leg kick by Giannis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Giannis scores with a nice strike.
Akumba looks to throw the jab but Giannis is out of range.
A lazy body kick from Giannis
and Akumba counters with a body kick.
Akumba takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Mako Akumba has been cut.
Akumba ducks under a wild hook from Giannis.
Giannis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Giannis misses with a double jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Akumba throws a body shot but no joy.
Giannis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akumba scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Giannis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akumba manages to avoid it.
Giannis misses with an uppercut
and Akumba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akumba connects with a crisp jab.
Akumba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akumba scores with the left hand. Giannis knows he should have avoided that one.
Giannis misses with a looping right.
Giannis misses with the combination.
Akumba appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Akumba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Giannis scores with a nice head shot.
Giannis throws a head kick but Akumba moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Giannis connects with a leg kick. Akumba looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Giannis throws a chopping leg kick but Akumba manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Giannis misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but DJ Giannis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mako Akumba's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Giannis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Giannis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Akumba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Giannis moves away.
Giannis lands with a cross.
Giannis misses with a left hand
and Akumba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Giannis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akumba.
Akumba misses with a wild body shot.
Akumba throws a hook to the side of Giannis's head but Giannis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akumba checks a low kick from Giannis.
Giannis misses with a kick to the body
and Akumba counters with a good low kick that Giannis was not able to check.
Akumba 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.
Akumba has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Giannis finds it's way round the side to connect with Akumba's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Giannis. Beautiful body shot.
Giannis swings for the body but Akumba moves out of range.
Akumba slips a straight right by Giannis.
No joy there for Giannis, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Giannis swings for the body but Akumba moves out of range.
Akumba scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Akumba lands the left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Giannis.
Giannis looks to score with a jab to the body but Akumba is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Akumba 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Akumba lands with a good body shot.
Giannis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DJ Giannis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Giannis swings for the body but Akumba moves out of range.
Akumba fires out a quick counter leg kick but Giannis just manages to avoid it.
Giannis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akumba manages to avoid it.
Giannis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Giannis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akumba.
Giannis misses with a body shot.
Akumba looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Akumba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Giannis.#T2#
A slow jab from Giannis misses its intended target.
Giannis connects with a body shot that sends Akumba's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Giannis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Giannis connects with the punch.
Giannis lands a nice shot to the body.
Akumba misses with an uppercut. Giannis saw that one coming.
Akumba misses with a body kick.
Giannis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Giannis misses with a hook.
Giannis lands a nice shot that snaps Akumba's head back.
Giannis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akumba.
Akumba moves out of range as Giannis strikes.
Akumba avoids the body shot from Giannis.
Giannis misses with a hook to the body
and Akumba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Akumba is looking to slow Giannis down with leg kicks.
Giannis scores with a jab to the head.
Akumba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Akumba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Akumba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Akumba throws a body punch but Giannis moves out of range.
Akumba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Akumba avoids a kick to the body.
Giannis throws a low kick, looking for Akumba's leg but Akumba calmly moves out of range.
Giannis lands a nice shot that snaps Akumba's head back.
Akumba takes a swing at Giannis's ribcage but misses.
Giannis misses with a hook.
Giannis throws a leg kick but Akumba sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
Akumba misses with a body shot.
Akumba lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akumba misses with a kick to the body.
Akumba swings for the body but Giannis moves out of range.
Giannis staying out of range there.
Giannis throws a big shot that misses.
Giannis looks to land a right hand but Akumba moved out of range.
Giannis needs to keep his hands up - Akumba had a free shot at his head there.
Giannis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Giannis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akumba.
Akumba misses with a body kick.
Giannis throws a body shot but no joy.
Akumba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akumba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Giannis throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Giannis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mako Akumba's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Giannis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Giannis misses with a head kick.
Akumba moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Akumba. That snapped Giannis's head back.
Akumba blocks a head kick by Giannis.
Giannis throws a lazy body kick
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Akumba counters with a stiff right hand.
Giannis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Giannis swings widly with a right hand
and Akumba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Giannis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Giannis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giannis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the body from Giannis misses
enabling Akumba to counter with a crisp jab.
Giannis throws a lazy body kick
and Akumba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Giannis lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Giannis throws the left hand but Akumba avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Akumba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Giannis throws a jab when Akumba was well out of range.
Akumba misses with a body kick.
Giannis misses with a straight right.
Giannis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Giannis blocks a head kick by Akumba.
Akumba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Giannis.
Akumba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Giannis throws out the jab.
It looked like Akumba was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Giannis.
Akumba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Giannis.
Akumba checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Akumba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Giannis throws out a loose jab but Akumba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Giannis swings for the body but Akumba moves out of range.
Akumba doesn't manage to clinch there - Giannis circles away.
Mako Akumba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Akumba misses with a body kick.
Akumba moves out of range as Giannis strikes.
Giannis throws a hook but Akumba avoids it easily.
Giannis tries a head kick but it misses.
Giannis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Akumba.
Giannis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Akumba counters with a low kick, right behind Giannis 's knee.
Giannis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Akumba motions for Giannis to come forward. Akumba throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Giannis throws a head kick but Akumba moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Giannis throws an off balance right hand
and Akumba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akumba is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Akumba does it's job there.#ROC#
Giannis is rocked!
Giannis switches off momentarily and Akumba cracks him with a monster right hand! Giannis topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Akumba dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Akumba!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mako Akumba!
A very excited looking Mako Akumba 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: CEFC 321
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Brannagan walks into a stiff left hand from Mayoniko.
Brannagan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mayoniko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mayoniko has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mayoniko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brutus Brannagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Brannagan misses.
Brannagan misses with a hook
and Mayoniko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brannagan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mayoniko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mayoniko misses with a hook.
Brannagan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayoniko was well out of range. Poor timing from Brannagan.#TD2#
Mayoniko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brannagan's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brannagan keeping full guard, as Mayoniko tries to pass.
Mayoniko preventing the sweep.
Brannagan keeping moving, preventing Mayoniko from controlling successfully.
Mayoniko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brannagan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Mayoniko is pushing down on Brannagan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brannagan is fighting to maintain full guard but Mayoniko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brannagan's coaches at The Beast have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Mayoniko is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mayoniko wants to take Brannagan's back here but Brannagan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #SUB2#
Mayoniko looking for a guillotine from mount but Brannagan is having none of it.
Brannagan wants to hold on but Mayoniko pushes him away.
Mayoniko controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Mayoniko working for a guillotine from mount but Brannagan is in no mood to give up. #T2#
Brannagan can't escape the position.
Brannagan wants to control but Mayoniko is having none of it.
Brannagan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Brannagan keeping control of the position.
Mayoniko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mayoniko wants to pass to mount but Brannagan is defending the position. #T3#
Brannagan wants to get back to full guard.
Mayoniko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brannagan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mayoniko works his way into full mount!
Mayoniko looking to control but Brannagan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brannagan is looking to get to half guard.
Brannagan wants to control but Mayoniko is having none of it.
Mayoniko moves to take his opponent's back.
Brannagan is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Mayoniko has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Brannagan tries to roll but Mayoniko sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoki Mayoniko dominated that round.
That's time! Brannagan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mayoniko blocks a leg kick.
Mayoniko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brannagan. Brannagan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mayoniko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brannagan moves out of range of the body kick from Mayoniko.
Brannagan loads up on a big right hand but Mayoniko slips the punch.
Mayoniko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Brannagan feints and as Mayoniko raises his hands in defense, Brannagan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brannagan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mayoniko looking to control. #SUB2#
Mayoniko has his foot on Brannagan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brannagan works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brannagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayoniko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brannagan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mayoniko looking to control. #T1#
Brannagan preventing the sweep.
Mayoniko keeping full guard, as Brannagan tries to pass.
Brannagan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mayoniko trying to control the position.
Mayoniko has his hands on Brannagan's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brannagan misses with a looping right.
Mayoniko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brannagan throws a lazy body kick
and Mayoniko counters with a leg kick.
Mayoniko misses with a wild body shot.
Mayoniko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Yoki Mayoniko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mayoniko lands a nice hook to Brannagan's body. Brannagan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Brannagan moves out of range of the strikes.
Brannagan is looking to slow Mayoniko down with leg kicks.
Mayoniko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A thudding body kick lands there by Brannagan!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brannagan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brannagan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Mayoniko.
Brannagan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mayoniko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mayoniko lands with a nice body punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mayoniko!
Brannagan misses with a hook.
Mayoniko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brannagan. That one must have hurt.#TD#
Brannagan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brannagan lands in his opponent's guard.
Mayoniko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brannagan's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Mayoniko is looking for a triangle but Brannagan pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Mayoniko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayoniko can't keep his opponent in guard - Brannagan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brannagan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mayoniko is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mayoniko keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Brannagan is trying to control the action in half guard but Mayoniko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brannagan stalling away here and it's allowed Mayoniko to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Brannagan won't allow Mayoniko to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Brannagan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brannagan stays in close to Mayoniko's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yoki Mayoniko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Mayoniko lands with a nice body punch.
Nice cross by Brannagan.#TD#
Brannagan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mayoniko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Mayoniko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brannagan just content to control the position.
Brannagan moves into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayoniko sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brannagan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Mayoniko is trying to keep Brannagan in close. #T1#
Brannagan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Mayoniko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brannagan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brannagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayoniko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mayoniko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brannagan defends well.
Mayoniko keeping moving, preventing Brannagan from controlling successfully.
Yoki Mayoniko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mayoniko is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Mayoniko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brannagan throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Mayoniko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brannagan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brannagan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mayoniko trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Mayoniko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yoki Mayoniko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3##SUB2#
Mayoniko working for submissions but it's allowed Brannagan to get to half guard.
Still in half guard, Brannagan seems content to control.
Mayoniko tries to get to full guard but Brannagan has control of the leg.
Mayoniko is staying active underneath Brannagan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mayoniko manages to get to full guard.
Brannagan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mayoniko's head.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brannagan trying to control but Mayoniko is working from the bottom.
Mayoniko wants to sweep but no luck.
Mayoniko keeping moving, preventing Brannagan from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brannagan scores with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Mayoniko.
Brannagan throws a wild body kick that Mayoniko sees coming a mile off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A punch lands to the side of Mayoniko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brannagan misses with a hook to the body
letting Mayoniko counter with a right hand.
Brutus Brannagan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brannagan throws a nice looking combination but Mayoniko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brutus Brannagan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mayoniko 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: GC 262
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
A jab from Khashukaev misses.
Boom gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khashukaev.
Kantemir Khashukaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Khashukaev misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khashukaev. Boom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom ducks under a wild hook from Khashukaev.
Boom swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Khashukaev throws a hook but Boom blocks it.
Boom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khashukaev.
Boom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Khashukaev throws an off balance right hand
and Boom counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom misses with a hook.
Khashukaev scores with a jab.
Boom takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Khashukaev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boom doesn't seem phased though.
Boom moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Khashukaev gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khashukaev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Boom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Khashukaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Khashukaev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boom is just riding it out for now. Khashukaev eventually gives up the hold.
Khashukaev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Khashukaev.
Boom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Khashukaev. #SUB2#
Khashukaev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Khashukaev.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khashukaev thows a huge punch but Boom dodges it nicely.
Khashukaev working Boom over with strikes.
Khashukaev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boom is refusing to be controlled, as Khashukaev sits in half guard.
Boom is looking to improve his position.
Boom trying to hold on to Khashukaev's head to control him but Khashukaev postures up.
Boom tries to get to full guard but Khashukaev has control of the leg.
Khashukaev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Khashukaev is looking for a kimura here.
Khashukaev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Khashukaev is trying to control. Boom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Khashukaev drops an elbow to the side of Boom's head.
Khashukaev prevents Boom from improving his position.
Khashukaev is thwarting Boom's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Khashukaev.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Khashukaev lands a nice short elbow.
Khashukaev throwing shots but Boom is blocking nicely. #T4#
Khashukaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Khashukaev prevents Boom from improving his position.
Khashukaev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boom taking some punishment here, with Khashukaev in his half guard.
Khashukaev content to control rather than advance.
Boom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Khashukaev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boom's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khashukaev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boom's head.
Boom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boom is breathing heavily.
Khashukaev misses with a head shot. Boom uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kantemir Khashukaev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Khashukaev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Boom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Khashukaev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Khashukaev is trying to ground and pound but Boom uses the momentary lack of control by Khashukaev to regain half guard.
Khashukaev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boom with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boom on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Khashukaev working Boom over with strikes.
Khashukaev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khashukaev prevents Boom from improving his position.
Khashukaev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Khashukaev lands strikes from half guard.
Boom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Khashukaev throwing shots but Boom is blocking nicely.
Khashukaev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Khashukaev is stalling here. Boom is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Khashukaev seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Boom has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Khashukaev is trying to escape the position but Boom is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khashukaev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boom wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Khashukaev keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Khashukaev being controlled for a moment.
Khashukaev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Khashukaev wants to control but Boom postures up.
Boom trying to control the position but Khashukaev is working away. #T3#
Boom is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Khashukaev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Khashukaev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boom slows the pace down in half guard.
Khashukaev tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Boom has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Khashukaev is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boom looking to control but Khashukaev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Khashukaev has given up his back here.
Khashukaev trying to control the position but Boom manages to sink in the hooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boom tries to keep control of the position but Khashukaev is staying busy.
Khashukaev is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kantemir Khashukaev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Boom takes a swing at Khashukaev's ribcage but misses.
Boom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Khashukaev to score with a decent uppercut.
Khashukaev swings widly with a right hand
and Boom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khashukaev slips a jab from Boom.
Boom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khashukaev throws out the jab.
Kantemir Khashukaev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khashukaev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boom doesn't seem bothered though.
Khashukaev throws a big shot that misses.
Khashukaev blocks the body kick.
The fighters circling - Khashukaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Khashukaev misses with a leg kick
and Boom counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Khashukaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khashukaev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khashukaev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Khashukaev misses with an uppercut. Boom saw that one coming.
Khashukaev tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Khashukaev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boom looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Khashukaev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boom on the side of the head.
Khashukaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khashukaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khashukaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Khashukaev misses with a hook to the body
and Boom counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Khashukaev misses its intended target.
Khashukaev might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Boom misses with a kick to the body.
Boom misses with an uppercut.
Khashukaev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Khashukaev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Boom on his heels. He'll look to pass Boom's guard now, I'm sure.
Boom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khashukaev stands and throws Boom's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ground and pound from Khashukaev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
Boom wants to control but Khashukaev postures up.
Boom taking punishment in the form of punches.
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!
Khashukaev throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Khashukaev throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Khashukaev landing strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Khashukaev working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Khashukaev taking a breather here.
Boom defending against the ground and pound.
Khashukaev trying to control the action but Boom is working from the bottom.
Kantemir Khashukaev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boom is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Boom can't do much from the bottom here.
Khashukaev lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Boom down.
Khashukaev working the ground and pound.
Boom managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Khashukaev.
Khashukaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boom keeps working.
Khashukaev working the head with strikes.
Check out the look on Khashukaev's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Boom prevents Khashukaev from moving into mount.
Khashukaev scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Boom to see if he's OK.
Khashukaev tries to score with some ground and pound. Boom controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Khashukaev misses with the ground and pound.#T4#
Khashukaev lands some shots froms side control.
Khashukaev scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Boom to see if he's OK.#ROC2#
Boom is rocked!
Khashukaev working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oh Boom is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khashukaev trying to control the position but Boom is working away.
Khashukaev throws a strike aimed at the side of Boom's head but Boom avoids it well.
Boom is trying to control Khashukaev's posture but Khashukaev avoids it.
Kantemir Khashukaev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boom tries to buck Khashukaev off but Khashukaev is having none of it.
DJ Boom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boom seems to have got his legs back now.
Khashukaev is staying tight to Boom's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Khashukaev wants to control but Boom is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kantemir Khashukaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Khashukaev 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: EFC Mir vs Jones
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Rizzuto throws a right and a left that Saarenpaa avoids nicely.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Saarenpaa cracks a nice hook into Rizzuto's ribs.
Saarenpaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rizzuto scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Saarenpaa takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Saarenpaa fails to land.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rizzuto lands a right hand.
Saarenpaa taking a breather.
Saarenpaa tries a body shot but Rizzuto blocks it.
A body shot lands from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rizzuto or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saarenpaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saarenpaa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rizzuto misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Saarenpaa manages to break the clinch.
Rizzuto 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.
Rizzuto is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Good leg kick by Saarenpaa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saarenpaa lands an overhand right.
Saarenpaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saarenpaa lands with a cross.
Saarenpaa throws a shot from downtown. Rizzuto moves away and avoids it.
Rizzuto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saarenpaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rizzuto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rizzuto.
Rizzuto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saarenpaa can pounce on him.
Saarenpaa connects with a solid leg kick.
Saarenpaa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rizzuto's hands.
Saarenpaa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rizzuto's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Saarenpaa clinches.
Saarenpaa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Saarenpaa with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T2#
Rizzuto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saarenpaa misses with a body punch.
Rizzuto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saarenpaa tries a body shot but Rizzuto blocks it.
Saarenpaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rizzuto backwards.
Rizzuto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saarenpaa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saarenpaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saarenpaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Rizzuto controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Saarenpaa fails to land.
Rizzuto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rizzuto goes for a takedown attempt but Saarenpaa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice head shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saarenpaa. That's going to slow Rizzuto down.
Mika Saarenpaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rizzuto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saarenpaa.
Rizzuto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Rizzuto throws a head kick that misses.
Rizzuto misses with a left hand
enabling Saarenpaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Saarenpaa throws out a leg kick but Rizzuto moves out of range and Saarenpaa only half commits.
Rizzuto missing with a left hand there. Saarenpaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rizzuto throws a big shot that misses.
Rizzuto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saarenpaa circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Saarenpaa does it's job there.
Saarenpaa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL#
Saarenpaa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rizzuto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rizzuto throws a head punch that misses.
Rizzuto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saarenpaa avoids it.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saarenpaa tries to work over Rizzuto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rizzuto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saarenpaas head.
Saarenpaa pushes Rizzuto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rizzuto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa lands with a left 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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rizzuto. #T4#
Saarenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Rizzuto avoids it by throwing Saarenpaa back against the cage.
Saarenpaa has a couple of punches blocked by Rizzuto.
Saarenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Rizzuto controls the action.
Saarenpaa avoiding damage as Rizzuto throws knees to the body.
Saarenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rizzuto's elbow.
Saarenpaa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Saarenpaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saarenpaa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rizzuto or not.
Saarenpaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saarenpaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saarenpaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Rizzuto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saarenpaa digs a right hand into Rizzuto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rizzuto's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saarenpaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Saarenpaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rizzuto backwards.
Saarenpaa blocks an uppercut.
Saarenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Saarenpaa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rizzuto misses with a body shot.
Mika Saarenpaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Rizzuto looks to land a right hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range.
Saarenpaa lands a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick from Rizzuto misses.
Crunch! Saarenpaa slams his shin into Rizzuto's torso.#CL#
Saarenpaa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saarenpaa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rizzuto working aggressively here.
Rizzuto goes for a takedown attempt but Saarenpaa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rizzuto moves out of range as Saarenpaa strikes.#TD2#
Saarenpaa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Saarenpaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rizzuto can do to turn this around?
Rizzuto won't allow Saarenpaa to get back to his feet.
Rizzuto works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Rizzuto is looking for a kimura but Saarenpaa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rizzuto to get the leverage.
Rizzuto wants to take a breather but Saarenpaa is having none of it.
Rizzuto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rizzuto is looking to stall here but Saarenpaa recovers full guard.
Rizzuto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rizzuto scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rizzuto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Saarenpaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rizzuto throws a big elbow that misses.
Rizzuto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saarenpaa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saarenpaa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rizzuto is controlling him.
Rizzuto throwing strikes but missing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rizzuto wants to control from the top but Saarenpaa keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rizzuto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Rizzuto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saarenpaa.
Nice defenses there by Rizzuto.
Rizzuto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Saarenpaa throws a hook but Rizzuto blocks it.
Rizzuto throws a lazy right hand but Saarenpaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rizzuto misses with a straight right.
Rizzuto throws an off balance right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a right hand to the body.
Saarenpaa tries to clinch but Rizzuto is having none of it.
Saarenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saarenpaa takes one to the chin there.
Rizzuto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rizzuto catches Saarenpaa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saarenpaa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rizzuto missing with a left hand there. Saarenpaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saarenpaa is looking to counter punch.
Saarenpaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rizzuto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saarenpaa thuds a left hand into Rizzuto's body.#T4#
Rizzuto lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saarenpaa's corner calls for a 1-2. Saarenpaa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rizzuto with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Saarenpaa counter with a right hand.
Rizzuto tries to move into range but Saarenpaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saarenpaa.
Some wild striking there from Rizzuto.
Saarenpaa connects with a right hand. Rizzuto shakes it off.
Saarenpaa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rizzuto in his tracks.
Saarenpaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rizzuto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saarenpaa avoids the head kick by Rizzuto.
Rizzuto connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mika Saarenpaa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Saarenpaa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Rizzuto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rizzuto takes one to the chin there.
Rizzuto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rizzuto.
Rizzuto connects with a crisp jab.
Rizzuto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saarenpaa.
A jab from Rizzuto misses.
Saarenpaa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Saarenpaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rizzuto.
Rizzuto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saarenpaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rizzuto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rizzuto missing with a left hand there. Saarenpaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rizzuto throws a leg kick that misses.
Saarenpaa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rizzuto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarenpaa drops his hands momentarily and Rizzuto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rizzuto tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Saarenpaa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rizzuto on the side of the head.
That kick from Saarenpaa tenderised Rizzuto's leg. Rizzuto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rizzuto thows a leg kick but Saarenpaa checks it
and Saarenpaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saarenpaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rizzuto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saarenpaa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rizzuto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rizzuto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Some bone on bone action there as Saarenpaa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Saarenpaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rizzuto's calf.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick which misses Rizzuto's front leg but catches the back leg as Rizzuto tries to avoid it.
Rizzuto throws a body kick that misses.
Rizzuto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Saarenpaa does it's job there.
Rizzuto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzuto throws a head kick but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Saarenpaa lands a nice looking body shot.
Alessandro Rizzuto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Rizzuto misses the target.
Saarenpaa connects with a looping right hand. #TD2#
Rizzuto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Saarenpaa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Saarenpaa pushes Rizzuto off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Rizzuto throws an overhand right that lands on Saarenpaa's shoulder, as Saarenpaa tries to avoid the shot.
Saarenpaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa with a nice cross.
Rizzuto throws a hook but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Saarenpaa lands the left hand.
Rizzuto thows a leg kick but Saarenpaa checks it
and Saarenpaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Saarenpaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rizzuto's calf.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saarenpaa.
A telegraphed right hand from Rizzuto misses the target.
Mika Saarenpaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Saarenpaa misses with a body kick.
Saarenpaa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rizzuto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Saarenpaa lands a nice looking body shot.
Rizzuto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rizzuto digs a good body shot into Saarenpaa's ribs.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab.
Rizzuto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saarenpaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rizzuto at a distance.
Rizzuto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saarenpaa scores with the left hand. Rizzuto knows he should have avoided that one.
Rizzuto throws a head kick but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
Saarenpaa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Saarenpaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Rizzuto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saarenpaa connects with a right hand. Rizzuto shakes it off.#T4#
Saarenpaa misses with a body kick.
Saarenpaa takes a jab right on the kisser.
A low kick from Rizzuto is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Saarenpaa works the jab nicely.
Rizzuto takes one to the chin there.
Saarenpaa lands a really nice looking cross but Rizzuto seems unphased.
Saarenpaa lands a jab.
Saarenpaa connects with a right hand. Rizzuto shakes it off.
Saarenpaa throws a right and a left that Rizzuto avoids nicely.
Saarenpaa connects with a leg kick. Rizzuto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rizzuto tries to land a front kick but Saarenpaa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rizzuto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rizzuto misses with a lunging right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mika Saarenpaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Saarenpaa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mika Saarenpaa!
Our winner, Mika Saarenpaa, 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: SyFi 132
Date: Nov 25, 2018

#R1#
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Facundo Galley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galley throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Galley throws out a leg kick but Gracie moves out of range and Galley only half commits.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Jab by Galley.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Galley.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Galley as Gracie shoots in.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Galley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Galley continues to drive forward.
Facundo Galley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Jones Gracie.
Galley slips under a jab from Gracie.
Galley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Galley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galley loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Galley misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Galley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Galley misses the target.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galley manages to avoid it.
Galley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Galley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Galley defends it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Galley, as that shot connected.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie looks winded!
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
Galley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Galley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Galley throws a low kick, looking for Gracie's leg but Gracie calmly moves out of range. #TD2#
Gracie dives in and scores a takedown into Galley's guard.#ES#
Galley kicks Gracie off and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galley throws out a leg kick but Gracie moves out of range and Galley only half commits.
Gracie 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.
Galley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Galley to counter with a crisp jab.
Galley looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range. #T2#
Gracie misses with a hook
and Galley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Galley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Gracie shoots in but Galley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Galley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Galley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from Galley.#KD#
Galley lands a big right hand that sends Gracie crashing to the mat! Galley stays standing though and waves Gracie back to his feet!#ROC#
Gracie is rocked!
Galley throws an uppercut from hell that sends Gracie clean off his feet! He's out cold! Galley stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Facundo Galley!
During a confident post fight interview, Facundo Galley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Syn 606
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Probong gets caught napping as Apollo dives in and scores a takedown. Probong manages to retain guard.
Probong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Probong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Apollo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Probong content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Apollo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Probong controls from within his opponent's guard.
Probong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Apollo is keeping the position for now.
Apollo is trying to control the position but Probong postures up. #T1#
Probong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Probong continues to stall.
Apollo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Probong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Apollo is keeping the position for now.
Probong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Apollo controls Probong momentarily but Probong frees himself. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Probong is stalling in the full guard.
More hug and hope from Probong.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Probong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Probong manages to break the clinch.
Probong's corner calls for a 1-2. Probong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Apollo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sni Probong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Probong digs a good hook to Apollo's body.
Probong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Probong.#T3#
Apollo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Apollo throws a body shot but no joy.
Probong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Probong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Apollo under the eye.
Apollo connects with a nice looking jab.
Apollo throws a shot from downtown. Probong moves away and avoids it.
Apollo swings for the body but Probong moves out of range.
Probong throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Apollo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Probong has time to react.#CL#
Probong has closed the distance and engaged Apollo in a clinch.
Apollo blocks a body shot from Probong.
Probong can't find room to land a body shot as Apollo controls the action.
Probong can't find room to land a body shot as Apollo controls the action. #BC2#
Apollo breaks from the clinch.
Apollo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Probong.
Apollo misses with a two punch combination.
And Probong counters with a quick kick to the body but Apollo blocks it.
Apollo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Apollo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Probong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Probong as Apollo shoots in.
Probong throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Apollo misses the target.
Probong tries to land a leg kick but Apollo saw it coming and moves away.
Probong misses with a kick to the body.
Probong takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Apollo slips under a jab.
Probong throws a hook but Apollo blocks it.
Probong works Apollo's body with a nice hook.
Probong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Probong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Apollo misses with a wild body shot.
Apollo moves out of range as Probong strikes.
Apollo fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sni Probong 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#
Apollo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Probong misses.
Probong throws a lazy right hand but Apollo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Probong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Apollo lands a leg kick that knocks Probong off balance momentarily.
Probong thumps Apollo with a low kick.
Probong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Apollo thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probong misses with a looping right.
Sni Probong is winning the standup battle so far.
Apollo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A head kick misses from Apollo.
Apollo moves out of range of the body kick.
Apollo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Apollo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Probong as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Apollo throws a shot from downtown. Probong moves away and avoids it.
Probong is looking to counter punch.
Apollo walks into a left hand.
Jab by Probong.
Apollo misses the shot to the body.
Apollo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Probong.
Apollo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Probong stuffs the takedown.
Sni Probong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Apollo.
Probong connects with an inside leg kick.
Probong throws a head kick that misses.
Good exchange - Probong coming out on top.
Probong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Apollo.
Probong staying out of range there.
Apollo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Probong throwing a counter right hand but Apollo manages to avoid it.
Probong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apollo can do to turn this around?
A big left from Probong misses.
Probong seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Probong thows a body kick. Apollo tries to catch it but that hurt him. #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!#CL#
Probong closes the distance and pushes Apollo back into the cage.
Probong lands with a light punch inside.
Probong struggles to land a body shot inside as Apollo controls his hands.
Apollo is trying to break the clinch but Probong is controlling him.
Apollo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Apollo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Probong lands a shoulder strike.
Apollo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Apollo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Probong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Probong.
Apollo is trying to break free.
Probong misses with a punch on the inside.
Probong tries to work over Apollo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Probong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Apollo backwards. #T3#
Apollo wants to get back to striking at distance but Probong won't allow it.
Apollo misses with some punches.
Apollo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Probong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Apollo backwards.
Probong tries a body shot but Apollo blocks it.
Probong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Probong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Probong lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Probong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Probong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Apollo takes a shot to the head.
Probong misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Probong fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Probong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Probong tries to work over Apollo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Probong - that landed with a thud.
Apollo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Probong is keeping busy.#T4#
Apollo is trying to force a seperation but Probong has the dominant position.
Apollo blocking some punches.
Apollo goes for a takedown attempt but Probong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That kick from Probong tenderised Apollo's leg. Apollo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apollo throws a series of punches but Probong avoids them all with ease.
Probong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Probong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Apollo doesn't seem phased though.
Apollo 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.
Probong lands a nice looking body kick.
Probong scores with a body shot.
Probong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A good leg kick by Probong.
Probong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Apollo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sni Probong dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Probong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Apollo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Apollo throws the left hand but Probong avoids the punch easily.
Probong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Apollo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Probong defends it well.
Apollo throws a leg kick but Probong checks it. #TD2#
Apollo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Probong wants to get back to his feet but Apollo passes into half guard. #REVR#
Probong trying to control but Apollo postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Apollo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Probong tries to roll over but Apollo keeps him under control.
Probong controlling the position well. #T1#
Probong is trying to get back to full guard.
Apollo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Apollo wants to pass to mount but Probong is defending the position.
Apollo is looking to take a break and control but Probong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Apollo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Apollo lands strikes from half guard.
DJ Apollo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Apollo is working for a submission of some sort.
Probong is pressing down on Apollo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Probong has Apollo pulled in close to control his posture.
Apollo is looking to work some ground and pound but Probong has wrist control.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Apollo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Apollo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Apollo dives in for a single leg takedown but Probong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Probong half committed to a counter leg kick.
Probong looks to throw the jab but Apollo is out of range.
Apollo goes for a double leg but Probong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Probong continues to drive forward.
Probong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Apollo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Probong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Apollo's sensitive parts.
Probong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Probong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Apollo at a distance.
Probong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Apollo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Probong throws a body punch but Apollo moves out of range.
And Apollo tries to counter it with a takedown but Probong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A slow jab from Apollo misses its intended target.
Apollo loads up on a big right hand but Probong slips the punch.
Apollo misses with a low kick. #T4#
Apollo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Probong.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Probong.
Probong throws a jab but it's blocked by Apollo.
Apollo moves out of range as Probong strikes.
Apollo avoids a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Probong.
Apollo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Apollo has a takedown stuffed.
Sni Probong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Apollo.
Probong throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
so Apollo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Probong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DJ Apollo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Probong trying to keep a closed guard but Apollo is proving a slippery customer.
Apollo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sni Probong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Probong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DARE 84
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Gunnar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bon. That did some damage!
Bon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A punch combination from Gunnar misses.
Bon lands a jab to the head.
Gunnar misses with a body kick.
Bon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
DJ Gunnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnar throws a leg kick that misses.
Bon 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.
Bon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gunnar missing with a left hand there. Bon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gunnar misses with the combination.
Bon works Gunnar's body with a nice hook.
Gunnar throws a head kick but Bon moves out of range.
Gunnar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunnar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bon counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Bon slips a straight right by Gunnar.
Gunnar misses with a body punch
letting Bon counter with a right hand.
Bon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gunnar throws a head kick that misses.
Bon slips a jab and a cross from Gunnar.
Bon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gunnar under the eye.
Gunnar looks to throw a body kick
and Bon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gunnar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gunnar moves forwards but Bon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gunnar looks for the body kick but Bon saw that one coming.
Bon throws a body kick that misses.
Gunnar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gunnar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bon.
Bon looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Bon moves into the clinch.
Bon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bon.
Gunnar stalling in the clinch but Bon improves position.
Bon scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like DJ Gunnar has been cut.
Bon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gunnar.
Bon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gunnar fails to land.
Bon lands an elbow that stopped Gunnar in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Gunnar fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bon.
Gunnar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bon lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gunnar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Nice elbow from Bon.
Gunnar scores with a shot to the side of Bon's head.
Bon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gunnar backwards.
I was talking to Gunnar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gunnar misses with a knee to the head.
Bon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gunnar.
Bon lands with a light punch inside.
Gunnar tries to throw a body punch but Bon avoids it by throwing Gunnar back against the cage.
Bon gets through Gunnar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gunnar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gunnar tries to break the clinch but Bon is controlling the position.
Gunnar tries a knee to the head but Bon blocks it.
Bon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gunnar throws a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Bon blocking some punches.
Bon lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gunnar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gunnar's defenses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bon.
A head punch on the inside from Gunnar fails to land.
Bon misses with the head strike.
Gunnar has a couple of punches blocked by Bon.
Bon lands a left hand.
Bon lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bon blocks an uppercut.
Bon gets through Gunnar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oson Bon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DJ Gunnar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gunnar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bon moves out of range of the leg kick from Gunnar.
Gunnar throws the left hand but Bon avoids the punch easily.
Bon is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gunnar lands an overhand right.
Gunnar misses with a looping left.
Gunnar looks for the body kick but Bon saw that one coming.
Bon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gunnar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bon avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bon.
Bon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gunnar moves away.
Gunnar throws the left hand but Bon avoids the punch easily.
Gunnar misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Gunnar. #T1#
A big right from Gunnar misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gunnar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bon scores with a decent looking hook.
Bon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunnar was well out of range. Poor timing from Bon.
Gunnar misses with a hook.
Gunnar throws out a loose jab but Bon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunnar misses with a body shot
and Bon counters with a solid body kick.
Nice body kick there by Gunnar.
Bon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gunnar throws an overhand right that lands on Bon's shoulder, as Bon tries to avoid the shot.
Bon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gunnar.
A countering left hand to the body from Bon misses.
Bon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bon moves out of range as Gunnar throws a body kick.
Bon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Gunnar swings for the body but Bon moves out of range.
Bon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gunnar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg 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!
A big right from Gunnar misses.
Gunnar moves out of range as Bon strikes.#CL2#
Bon clinches.
Bon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gunnar backwards.
A short right from Bon on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Bon.
Oson Bon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gunnar avoiding damage as Bon throws knees to the body.
Bon presses Gunnar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bon lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bon.
Gunnar has a couple of punches blocked by Bon.
Bon lands an uppercut.
Bon throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Bon.
Gunnar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gunnar avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Gunnar fails to land.
Gunnar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bon lands an elbow just above Gunnar 's eye.
Bon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunnar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gunnar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T4#
Gunnar missing with knees to the body.
Bon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gunnar misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunnar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gunnar throws a head punch that misses.
Bon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bon lands a nice uppercut.
Bon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gunnar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gunnar tries to land knees in the clinch but Bon avoids the damage to the body.
Gunnar lands an uppercut.
Bon blocks an uppercut.
Bon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Oson Bon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on DJ Gunnar's cut.
That's time! Gunnar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bon moves out of range of the body kick from Gunnar.
Bon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gunnar misses with a leg kick
enabling Bon to counter with a crisp jab.
Bon lands with a straight right. Gunnar didn't see that one coming.
Gunnar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gunnar swinging wildly here.
Gunnar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gunnar throws a hook to the side of Bon's head but Bon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bon wants to counter with a clinch but Gunnar pushes him away.
Bon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gunnar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bon manages to avoid it.
Gunnar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunnar. #T1#
Gunnar throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Bon counters by clinching up.
Bon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gunnar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gunnar misses with the head strike.
Bon lands an elbow inside.
Gunnar trying to land knees to the body.
Gunnar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gunnar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bon landing knees to the head. #ROC2#
Gunnar is rocked!
Bon blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bon.
Oh Gunnar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gunnar takes a shot to the head. #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!
Gunnar throws a punch but it's blocked by Bon.
Gunnar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gunnar misses with some punches.
Gunnar seems to have got his legs back now.
A shot in the inside from Bon.
Bon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gunnar blocking some punches.
Gunnar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gunnar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bon presses Gunnar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bon blocks an uppercut.
Gunnar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gunnar throws a head punch that misses.
Gunnar doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bon obliges.
A shot in the inside from Bon.
Bon lands an elbow that stopped Gunnar in his tracks for a moment.
Bon takes control of his opponent's neck and spins him into the cage. Gunnar is off balance and as he stumbles, Bon throws a jumping knee that lands flush on Gunnar's chin, knocking him out cold! Oh my word - what a knockout! Definitely one for his highlight reel! If he ever decides to rob a bank and run off to Morocco, that moment is defintely worthy of a tacky mural!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Oson Bon!
Oson Bon spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: OC! KT 3
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
George moves in looking to clinch but Thunda pushes him off.
George sizes up Thunda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
George lands a really nice looking cross but Thunda seems unphased.
Thunda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thunda throws a sloppy head kick
and George counters with a stiff right hand.
George bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thunda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
George lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thunda tries to bum rush George with a series of wild strikes but George uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
George avoids a punch combination nicely.
George feints a counter leg kick.
Thunda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
George throws a lazy right hand but Thunda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Thunda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Thunda misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thunda misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from George on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
George moves away from the strike by Thunda.
George steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thunda.
Thunda looks to throw the jab but George is out of range.
George now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
George throws out a powerful jab.
George looks to land a combination but Thunda avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Thunda. #T1#
Thunda tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Thunda there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
George lands a nice shot to the body.
Good leg kick by George there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've been informed that George 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.
Thunda looks to throw the jab but George is out of range.
Thunda uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before George has time to react.
Some bone on bone action there as George checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
George smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thunda takes one to the side of the head.
George throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thunda misses with a hook. George ducked under it nicely.
Thunda lands an overhand right.
Thunda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thunda on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by George. George obviously looking to wear him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by George.
A clash of legs there as George blocks the low kick.
George moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
George goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thunda on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Thunda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and George counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thunda tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
George walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
George bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
George with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thunda throws the left hand but George avoids the punch easily.
George misses with a low kick.
It looked like Thunda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thunda throws out a leg kick but George moves out of range and Thunda only half commits.
Thunda bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps George's head backwards.#CL2#
George forces Thunda back against the cage and clinches.
George lands an elbow inside that Thunda shrugs off.
Thunda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
George creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thunda's defenses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thunda.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
George blocks a punch to the side of the head.
George can't find room to land a body shot as Thunda controls the action.
George misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thunda misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lambert George dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
George takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thunda fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches George on the side of the head.
George ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thunda looks to land a combination but George avoids it well.
A big left from George misses.
Thunda swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thunda missing with a left hand there. George was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good leg kick by George there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thunda takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thunda misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and George counters by clinching up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, George creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thunda dodges an elbow strike from George.
George swings wildly with an uppercut but Thunda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thunda throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
George misses with a punch to the body.
Thunda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thunda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from George.
George misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
George lands a body punch.
George lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thunda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thunda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A shot in the inside from Thunda.
George lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like DJ Thunda has been cut.
George lands a left hand.
George misses with a shot to the kidneys.
George lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thunda backwards.
Thunda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thunda takes an elbow to the temple.
Thunda avoids the elbow strike from George, against the cage.
Thunda throws a knee to the head but misses.
George blocks a punch to the side of the head.
George digs a right hand underneath Thunda's ribcage. Thunda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thunda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and George avoids it.
Thunda misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A right hand to the body from George.
A short right hand to the side of the head by George.
George makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
George can't find room to land a body shot as Thunda controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thunda.
George lands a damaging elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by George.
George blocks a punch to the side of the head.
George misses with the head strike.
George misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by George.
George lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, George just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thunda's brow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thunda takes an elbow to the temple.
Thunda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
George prevents Thunda from breaking the clinch.
Thunda blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lambert George showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DJ Thunda's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
George tries to clinch up.
Thunda throws an overhand right that lands on George's shoulder, as George tries to avoid the shot.
George looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thunda throws a head kick that misses
and George counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thunda's knee momentarily.
Lambert George seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thunda delivers a nice body kick.
Some wild striking there from Thunda.
Thunda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before George can pounce on him.
Sloppy strikes from George. Those never looked like landing.
Thunda is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
George lands a nice hook to Thunda's body. Thunda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot lands for George.
Thunda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping George at a distance.
Thunda throws a jab when George was well out of range.
Thunda walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
George slips a jab and a cross from Thunda.
Thunda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
George misses with a series of wild punches.
Thunda attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
George looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
George moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
George moves into range and connects with a jab.
George lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
George moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
George feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thunda's calf.
Thunda misses with an uppercut. George saw that one coming.
George scores with a nice head shot.
George connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thunda throws a hook but George blocks it.#CL2#
George gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from George.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
George pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
George tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
George tries to work over Thunda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
George blocking some punches.
George misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thunda.
Lambert George seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Thunda tries to land a knee to the head but George blocks with his arms.
George lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
George lands with a right to the head.
George lands an elbow that stopped Thunda in his tracks for a moment.
George blocks a punch to the side of the head.
George makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from George.
George blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thunda misses with the head strike.
George misses with a hook to the ribs.
George stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lambert George is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thunda lands a hook that snaps the head of George backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
George working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
George tries a body shot but Thunda blocks it.
George lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DJ Thunda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lambert George comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well George 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lambert George!
Lambert George was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GC 260
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Stark throws the left hand but Castrello avoids the punch easily.
Stark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Castrello.
Stark changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Stark darts in and clinches Castrello up against the cage.
Castrello misses with an elbow over the top.
Stark blocks an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Stark has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Stark tries to land knees in the clinch but Castrello avoids the damage to the body.
Castrello trying to land knees to the body.
Castrello slows down the pace here.
Stark takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Stark wants the takedown. Castrello is fighting it off but Stark persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Castrello's guard against the cage.
Castrello wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Castrello is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Castrello keeping full guard, as Stark tries to pass.
Castrello keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Stark is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Castrello is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stark won't allow Castrello to sweep him here.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but Castrello is retaining full guard.
Castrello is controlling Stark's posture.#SUB#
Stark drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Castrello dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Stark is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stark wants to hit a switch here but Castrello passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stark there!
Castrello is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Castrello is trying to take his opponent's back.
Stark is wriggling around trying to escape.
Castrello trying to control but Stark is having none of it.
Castrello is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Castrello prevents Stark from getting the reversal.#T3#
Castrello controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castrello looking to control but Stark is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stark holds on to Castrello around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Castrello tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stark really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stark is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stark tries to hold on but Castrello pushes him away.
Stark tries to improve his position but instead Castrello has taken his back!
Castrello doesn't have the hooks in and Stark manages to turn into his guard.
Stark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castrello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Castrello keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Castrello is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stark looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark trying to control but Castrello is working from the bottom.
Stark is fighting to break Castrello's control of his arms but Castrello is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cullen Castrello will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Stark tries to clinch up but Castrello circles away and keeps his distance.
Castrello blocks a head kick by Stark.
Castrello throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Castrello keeps the fight on the outside.
Castrello moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Stark shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Castrello is trying to defend but Stark finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Castrello is defending against the submission attempts here by Stark.
Castrello makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Castrello.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark postures up in Castrello's guard and throws a big left but Castrello blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Castrello is on top in guard. #REVB#
Stark being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Stark seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Castrello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Castrello is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Castrello is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Castrello wants to pass the guard but Stark is keeping the position.
Stark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Castrello is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Stark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Castrello defends it easily.
Stark has his hands on Castrello's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Stark is trying to control the position but Castrello postures up.
Castrello slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Castrello. #CUT2#
It looks like Brandon Stark has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stark swats away the attempt to clinch by Castrello.
Stark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from Castrello.
A swing and a miss from Castrello.
Cullen Castrello is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stark shoots in looking for a takedown. Castrello tries to sprawl out of it but Stark keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Castrello manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Castrello looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Stark 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stark.
Castrello keeps the fight on the outside.
Castrello steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stark.#CL#
Stark closes the distance and clinches.
Stark is trying to pull guard but Castrello has him pressed against the cage.
Stark on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stark lands a body punch.
Stark is trying to drag Castrello to the mat but Castrello just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castrello tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cullen Castrello showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brandon Stark's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Stark moves away from the strike by Castrello.
Castrello throws a shot from downtown. Stark moves away and avoids it.
Castrello lands with a shot to the body.
Castrello moves out of range of the body kick from Stark.
Castrello is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Stark lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stark drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from Castrello.#TD#
Stark scores with a takedown into Castrello's guard.
Stark is fighting to break Castrello's control of his arms but Castrello is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stark throws a big elbow that misses.
Castrello working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stark.
Brandon Stark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castrello is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Stark forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark wants to free his trapped foot but Castrello is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stark working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Castrello's thigh. Castrello counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Stark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Castrello holds on and takes a little breather.
Stark content to stall in guard here.
Castrello is controlling Stark's posture.
Castrello keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Brandon Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stark throws an elbow that misses. Castrello uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stark's guard. Nice move by Castrello!#REVB#
Castrello trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Stark is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Castrello is aware though and is defending well.
Stark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Castrello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stark controlling Castrello's posture.
Stark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Castrello controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Castrello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stark manages to avoid it.
Stark lands a glancing blow to the side of Castrello's head.
Castrello tests Stark's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stark tries to clinch but Castrello moves out of range.
Stark dodges the punch combination from Castrello. #TD#
Stark looking to score a takedown here. Castrello is defending well but Stark drives through and ends up in Castrello's guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Castrello. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Castrello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but Castrello is retaining full guard. #T4#
Castrello pulls Stark in close to prevent any damage.
Stark wants to control from the top but Castrello keeps moving.
Stark postures up.
Stark works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Castrello keeping control of the position.
Stark is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brandon Stark.
I think Castrello has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: EFC Dheeb vs Stanky
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Tanaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Augie throws out the jab.
Augie scores with a jab to the head.
Augie thuds his right hand into Tanaka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Augie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Augie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Augie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Augie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Augie lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tanaka lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#
It looks like DJ Augie has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanaka cracks Augie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tanaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Augie lands a jab to the head.
Tanaka lands a glancing blow to the side of Augie's head.
Tanaka lands a jab to the nose.
Augie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tanaka lands a glancing blow to the side of Augie's head.
Tanaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tanaka loads up on a big right hand but Augie slips the punch.
Augie throws out a loose jab but Tanaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tanaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Tanaka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Augie 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.
Augie cracks a nice hook into Tanaka's ribs.
Augie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tanaka.#CL2#
Tanaka has Augie up against the cage in a clinch.
Tanaka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tanaka can't find room to land a body shot as Augie controls the action.
Tanaka tries to throw a body punch but Augie avoids it by throwing Tanaka back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Tanaka.
Augie is breathing heavily.
Tanaka misses with a body punch.
Tanaka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Tanaka.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tanaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tanaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Tanaka can't find room to land a body shot as Augie controls the action.
Tanaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tanaka controlling the action here for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Tanaka. #T2#
Tanaka lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is keeping an eye on Tanaka - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tanaka.
Tanaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Tanaka.
Tanaka lands a left hand.
Tanaka tries a body shot but Augie blocks it.
Tanaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tanaka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Augie backwards.
Tanaka scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tanaka.#CUT2#
DJ Augie's cut is getting worse.
Tanaka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tanaka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tanaka receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Tanaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3##KD2#
Tanaka drops Augie onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Augie is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Augie is rocked!
Tanaka dips a shoulder and cracks Augie with a mighty uppercut! Augie falls back against the cage and Tanaka unloads with a barrage of strikes! Augie is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Tanaka screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Tanaka!
A victorious Ken Tanaka thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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