Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: DFN#10 Bang vs Batista
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Smelcer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smelcer tries to clinch but Brandis moves away #KD#
and Brandis counters with a crisp one two that drops Smelcer ! Brandis thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Smelcer to his feet! Smelcer is in big trouble!
Brandis fails to land with a series of punches.
Brandis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brandis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smelcer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smelcer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brandis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brandis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smelcer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smelcer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brandis lands an overhand right.#ROC#
Smelcer is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smelcer tries to clinch but Brandis moves away
and Brandis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smelcer is still on wobbly legs! Can Brandis finish him?
Brandis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($500/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Smelcer looks winded!
Brandis dances in with a quick combination. Smelcer is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Brandis snaps Smelcer 's head back. Smelcer stumbles backwards against the cage. Brandis steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Smelcer 's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Smelcer just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fletch Brandis!
Fletch Brandis took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I want to thank Zenith Nutrition and Venum for sponsoring my training. You can win with me and them!'.
Jeromy Smelcer was interviewed post fight and said 'Can't win them all but I will ko that guy next time'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Taylor gets a clinch.
Taylor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Monteiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Monteiro circles away and keeps his distance.
Taylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monteiro.
Taylor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL2#
Taylor moves into the clinch.#BC#
Monteiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor looks for a takedown but Monteiro sprawls well.
Taylor shoots in looking for a takedown but Monteiro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taylor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Monteiro fires out a quick counter leg kick but Taylor just manages to avoid it.
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick and Monteiro moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor wants to clinch.
Monteiro 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.
Taylor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Monteiro doesn't seem bothered though. #T1##CL2#
Taylor rushes Monteiro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Taylor tries to circle away but Monteiro has him pinned against the cage.
Monteiro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taylor's efforts to push away.#BC#
Monteiro breaks the clinch.
Monteiro swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Taylor instigates a clinch.
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but Monteiro has him pressed against the cage.
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but Monteiro is controlling him.
Taylor is looking to break free of the clinch but Monteiro has double underhooks. #BC#
Monteiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tony Monteiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monteiro cracks the inside of Taylor's front leg.
Taylor is looking to clinch but Monteiro is avoiding it.
Monteiro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Taylor lands a jab-cross combination. #T2#
Taylor wants to clinch.
Nick Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor is looking to clinch but Monteiro is avoiding it.
Taylor thows a leg kick but Monteiro checks it
and Monteiro counters with a thumping low kick.
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monteiro misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monteiro rushes Taylor with punches - Taylor moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Taylor goes down! Monteiro follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Monteiro!
Nick Taylor was interviewed post fight and said 'Everybody gets beat sooner or later'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2017

#R1#
The Tank is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roscrow Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Roscrow Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Tank swivels and escapes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Roscrow Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by The Tank, which made it look bad.
The Tank steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Roscrow Jr .
Roscrow Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Tank but The Tank pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The Tank steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Roscrow Jr .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Perry Roscrow Jr . That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
The Tank closes the distance and pushes Roscrow Jr back into the cage.
Roscrow Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but The Tank manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A knee to the head by The Tank. #CUT2#
It looks like Perry Roscrow Jr has been cut.
The Tank misses with a knee to the head.
Roscrow Jr prevents a body shot from The Tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Tank pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short body shot lands from The Tank as the two fighters clinch. #T1##BC2#
The Tank breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
The Tank moves into the clinch successfully.
The Tank tries to throw a body punch but Roscrow Jr avoids it by throwing The Tank back against the cage.
The Tank misses with a knee to the head.
The Tank lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
The Tank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roscrow Jr has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Roscrow Jr tries to keep at a distance but The Tank has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Tank using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The Tank utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The Tank connects with a knee to the head. #T2#
The Tank landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. The Tank obliges.
Roscrow Jr is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roscrow Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The Tank lands a knee to the body.
The Tank landing knees to the body. #BC2#
The Tank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
The Tank moves into the clinch.
Roscrow Jr takes a shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. The Tank obliges.#BC2#
The Tank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Roscrow Jr tries to keep at a distance but The Tank has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
The Tank lands a damaging elbow.
The Tank manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Roscrow Jr blocks a body shot from The Tank.
The Tank lands a good knee to the midsection. Roscrow Jr won't want to take too many of those.#TD2#
The Tank has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Roscrow Jr is trying to keep an underhook but The Tank manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
The Tank is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roscrow Jr defends it well.
The Tank prevents Roscrow Jr from improving his position.#SUB#
Roscrow Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Tank pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Roscrow Jr wants to improve his position but The Tank is controlling well.
The Tank wants to take a breather but Roscrow Jr is having none of it.
The Tank prevents Roscrow Jr from improving his position.
The Tank prevents Roscrow Jr from standing back up.
Roscrow Jr gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Tank won't allow Roscrow Jr to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Roscrow Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
The Tank is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank The Tank dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Perry Roscrow Jr 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
The Tank keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Roscrow Jr is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Roscrow Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Tank circles away.#CL2#
The Tank has Roscrow Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Roscrow Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The Tank lands a knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from The Tank as the two fighters clinch.
The Tank prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Perry Roscrow Jr . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
The Tank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
The Tank gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The Tank has Roscrow Jr pushed against the cage.
Roscrow Jr blocks a body shot from The Tank. #T1##TD2#
The Tank is trying to trip Roscrow Jr . He has hold of a leg but Roscrow Jr is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. The Tank persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Roscrow Jr is looking to stand back up but The Tank counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Roscrow Jr . #REVR##SUB2#
Roscrow Jr makes his way to full guard, as The Tank worked for a kimura. #SUB#
Roscrow Jr has his foot on The Tank's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Tank works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Roscrow Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roscrow Jr wants to stand up but The Tank is controlling him. #SUB#
Roscrow Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Tank can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
The Tank wants to control from the top but Roscrow Jr keeps moving.
Roscrow Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Tank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roscrow Jr working a defensive guard but The Tank manages to pass into side control anyway.
The Tank trying to control the position but Roscrow Jr is working away.
Frank The Tank has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Tank lands an elbow.
Roscrow Jr stops The Tank from passing to mount.
The Tank trying to control the action but Roscrow Jr is working from the bottom. #T3#
Roscrow Jr is looking to regain half guard here but The Tank keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
The Tank is looking to take a break and control but Roscrow Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
The Tank wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Roscrow Jr , who protects the arm well.
Roscrow Jr sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The Tank looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Roscrow Jr looking for submissions off his back.
The Tank performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roscrow Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roscrow Jr trying to control but The Tank postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank The Tank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Perry Roscrow Jr 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
The Tank gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Tank is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Roscrow Jr is defending well.
The Tank tries to work over Roscrow Jr 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Tank struggles to land a body shot inside as Roscrow Jr controls his hands.
The Tank misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from The Tank.
The Tank is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
The Tank breaks the clinch.
Roscrow Jr leaves The Tank with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Tank has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Roscrow Jr is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The Tank has closed the distance and engaged Roscrow Jr in a clinch.
The Tank digs a right hand underneath Roscrow Jr 's ribcage. Roscrow Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Tank prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD2#
The Tank turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and The Tank manages to end up in side control.#SUB2#
The Tank is trying to get an arm triangle but Roscrow Jr is defending well.
The Tank remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The Tank grinds an elbow into Roscrow Jr 's temple.
Roscrow Jr is looking for a sweep.
Roscrow Jr is not content to let The Tank control the position. #SUB2#
The Tank is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Roscrow Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Roscrow Jr is looking for a sweep.
The Tank wants to take a breather but Roscrow Jr manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for The Tank. #SUB2#
The Tank drops back looking for a leg! Roscrow Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Roscrow Jr manages to kick The Tank off! The Tank jumps back into Roscrow Jr 's guard. #T3#
The Tank looking to pass the guard.
Roscrow Jr keeping moving, preventing The Tank from controlling successfully.
The Tank working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Roscrow Jr 's head.
Roscrow Jr wants to sweep here but The Tank controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Roscrow Jr pulls The Tank in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roscrow Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
The Tank fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roscrow Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Perry Roscrow Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank The Tank.#CL2#
The Tank gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Frank The Tank is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
The Tank breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
The Tank moves into the clinch successfully.
Perry Roscrow Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roscrow Jr tries to stall but The Tank uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank The Tank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Tank 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank The Tank!
Frank The Tank 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2017

#R1#
Thomas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bullocks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bullocks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#KD#
Bullocks lands a big head kick that sends Thomas tumbling to the mat! Bullocks takes a step backwards and waves Thomas back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Michael Thomas has been cut.
Bullocks scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bullocks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#KD#
Bullocks cracks Thomas with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bullocks has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Thomas to stand back up!#ROC#
Thomas is rocked!
Bullocks and Thomas are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Bullocks throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Thomas into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Bullocks knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Harry Bullocks!
A victorious Harry Bullocks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Michael Thomas spoke after the fight, saying 'Nobody win's all the time. Someone has to get lucky at least once in their life'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2017

#R1##TD#
OQuinn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smelcer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
OQuinn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smelcer defends well.
OQuinn keeping moving, preventing Smelcer from controlling successfully.
Smelcer won't allow OQuinn to sweep him here.
Smelcer wants to stand but OQuinn is controlling his posture from full guard.
OQuinn keeping moving, preventing Smelcer from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
OQuinn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smelcer defends it easily.
Smelcer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Smelcer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smelcer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for OQuinn on the ground.
OQuinn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smelcer 's guard. #REVB#
Smelcer wants to stand but OQuinn is controlling the position. #ES#
Smelcer kicks OQuinn off and gets to his feet.
Smelcer wants to clinch.
OQuinn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smelcer tries to clinch there but OQuinn circles away. #CL2#
OQuinn moves into the clinch.
Smelcer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smelcer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
OQuinn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Our sources have told us that Smelcer has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T2#
Smelcer misses with an elbow over the top.
OQuinn looking to throw knees to the head but Smelcer is blocking nicely.
Smelcer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
OQuinn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smelcer is defending well for now.
OQuinn looking to throw knees to the head but Smelcer is blocking nicely.
Smelcer managing to block the knees to the body from OQuinn.
Smelcer stops a takedown attempt from OQuinn.
OQuinn is trying to pull guard but Smelcer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smelcer is trying to stall.
OQuinn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jeromy Smelcer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien OQuinn.
OQuinn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smelcer misses with an elbow over the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smelcer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OQuinn.
Smelcer tries a body shot but OQuinn blocks it.
Smelcer missing with knees to the body.
OQuinn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smelcer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smelcer tries a knee to the head but OQuinn blocks it. #T3#
Smelcer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and OQuinn avoids it.
Smelcer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smelcer has had enough of the clinch but OQuinn keeps him there for the moment.
OQuinn tries a knee to the head but Smelcer blocks it.
OQuinn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smelcer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
OQuinn managing to block the knees to the body from Smelcer .
Smelcer managing to block the knees to the body from OQuinn.
Smelcer tries to score a body lock takedown but OQuinn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smelcer tries to break the clinch but OQuinn is controlling the position.
OQuinn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smelcer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
OQuinn prevents Smelcer from breaking the clinch.
Smelcer is trying to drag OQuinn to the mat but OQuinn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice elbow from Smelcer .
OQuinn tries to land knees in the clinch but Smelcer avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
OQuinn is trying to drag Smelcer to the mat but Smelcer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smelcer trying to land knees to the body.
Smelcer has OQuinn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. OQuinn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
OQuinn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smelcer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
OQuinn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smelcer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through OQuinn's defenses.
OQuinn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
OQuinn looks winded!
OQuinn tries for a takedown. No joy.
OQuinn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smelcer lands a right hand that snaps the head of OQuinn backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smelcer lands a nice shot to the body.
Smelcer landing knees to the body.
Smelcer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of OQuinn backwards. #BC#
Smelcer breaks from the clinch.
Smelcer tries to close the distance and clinch up but OQuinn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smelcer tries to clinch up but OQuinn circles away and keeps his distance.
Smelcer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as OQuinn sprawls well. OQuinn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smelcer gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeromy Smelcer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Smelcer is looking to clinch.
OQuinn tries to counter by closing the distance.
OQuinn avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Smelcer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
OQuinn tries to buck Smelcer off but Smelcer is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smelcer is chipping away with strikes.
OQuinn managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smelcer .
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Smelcer decides to stand back up.
OQuinn's coach down at Midnight MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on OQuinn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smelcer tries to clinch up but OQuinn circles away and keeps his distance.
OQuinn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smelcer tries to clinch but OQuinn moves out of range. #CL2#
OQuinn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
OQuinn avoiding damage as Smelcer throws knees to the body. #T1#
OQuinn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smelcer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. OQuinn is defending well for now.
OQuinn is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
OQuinn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smelcer uses from the top position.
Smelcer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smelcer trying to stand up but can't free himself from OQuinn's guard.
OQuinn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smelcer is one step ahead there. #T2##SUB2#
OQuinn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smelcer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smelcer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
OQuinn is breathing heavily.
Smelcer lands a couple of digs.
Smelcer preventing the sweep. #SU#
Smelcer stands up from OQuinn's guard - Smelcer perhaps looking for a knockout.
Smelcer is looking to clinch but OQuinn is avoiding it.
OQuinn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jeromy Smelcer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OQuinn avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Smelcer has managed to clinch.
Smelcer lands an elbow inside that OQuinn shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Damien OQuinn has been cut.
Smelcer lands an elbow that stopped OQuinn in his tracks for a moment.
OQuinn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smelcer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
OQuinn avoiding damage as Smelcer throws knees to the body.
Smelcer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and OQuinn avoids it.
Smelcer misses with the head strike.
Smelcer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smelcer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OQuinn.
Smelcer tries for a takedown but OQuinn manages to get underhooks.
Smelcer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jeromy Smelcer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smelcer connects with a nasty looking knee right to OQuinn's face.
Smelcer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but OQuinn is keeping busy.
Smelcer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smelcer seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but OQuinn is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Smelcer lands with a short shot to the head.
Smelcer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OQuinn.
OQuinn is looking to take this one to the mat.
OQuinn is looking to control Smelcer 's arms but Smelcer gets an underhook and turns him. Now OQuinn has his back to the cage.
Smelcer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
Smelcer misses with a knee to the head.
Smelcer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
OQuinn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
OQuinn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smelcer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jeromy Smelcer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien OQuinn.
Smelcer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smelcer working OQuinn over with knees to the body.
OQuinn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smelcer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smelcer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and OQuinn avoids it.
OQuinn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smelcer .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smelcer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. OQuinn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
OQuinn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smelcer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smelcer tries to clinch up.
OQuinn feints the counter takedown.
Smelcer tries to clinch there but OQuinn circles away.
Smelcer moves in looking to clinch but OQuinn pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeromy Smelcer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damien OQuinn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Smelcer tries to clinch but OQuinn is having none of it.
Smelcer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OQuinn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smelcer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OQuinn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OQuinn looks for a takedown but Smelcer sprawls well.
Smelcer tries to close the distance and clinch up but OQuinn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from OQuinn misses.
Smelcer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. OQuinn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
OQuinn gets tackled into the cage by Smelcer . Smelcer maintains the clinch.
OQuinn lands a nice knee to the body.
Smelcer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and OQuinn avoids it.
OQuinn stalling against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for OQuinn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smelcer .
OQuinn managing to block the knees to the body from Smelcer .
Smelcer missing with knees to the body.
OQuinn trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
OQuinn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smelcer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smelcer misses with the head strike.
Smelcer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smelcer lands a left hand.
OQuinn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smelcer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
OQuinn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smelcer blocks it with crossed arms.
OQuinn tries to land a knee to the head but Smelcer blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OQuinn.
Smelcer managing to block the knees to the body from OQuinn.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by OQuinn as Smelcer tries to tie him up.
Smelcer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OQuinn can do to turn this around?
Smelcer fails to pull guard.
OQuinn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smelcer .
Smelcer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OQuinn. #T2#
Smelcer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smelcer wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeromy Smelcer . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Smelcer .
Smelcer takes a knee to the side of the body.
OQuinn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smelcer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
OQuinn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
OQuinn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
OQuinn throws a knee to the head but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Smelcer .
The referee calls for OQuinn to work. #TD2#
OQuinn manages to pull guard.
Smelcer trying to control the position from guard on top but OQuinn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smelcer controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Smelcer wants to control from the top but OQuinn keeps moving. #SUB2#
Smelcer wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of OQuinn's closed guard. He's half up but OQuinn has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! OQuinn pivots and extends the arm, Smelcer falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by OQuinn! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damien OQuinn!
Damien OQuinn decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Jeromy Smelcer stepped up to the mic, saying 'Can't win them all but I will ko that guy next time'.

Event: HFC 305 Viceroy vs Malik
Date: Mar 17, 2017

#R1#
Mulligan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taylor pinned against the cage. Taylor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mulligan checks a leg kick.
Taylor throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mulligan counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Mulligan tries to keep at a distance but Taylor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mulligan tries to pull guard but Taylor holds him up against the cage and eventually Mulligan drops back down to his feet.
Mulligan letting Taylor take a breather here.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mulligan's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulligan working hard to break the clinch.
Mulligan is trying to drag Taylor to the mat but Taylor 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 John Mulligan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T1#
Mulligan is stalling here. #BC2#
Taylor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taylor dips to his left and cracks Mulligan with an uppercut!
Nice takedown defense from Taylor. No joy for Mulligan on that attempt. #CL2#
Taylor closes the distance and clinches.
Mulligan avoids a wild elbow strike from Taylor.
Mulligan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taylor wants a takedown but no success here.
Taylor stalling in the clinch.
Mulligan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Taylor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Mulligan gets control of Taylor's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mulligan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Taylor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mulligan is proving hard to escape from.
Mulligan is controlling Taylor's posture.#SU2#
Taylor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
No luck for Mulligan with that takedown attempt.
Mulligan shoots in looking for a takedown. Taylor tries to sprawl out of it but Mulligan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taylor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taylor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taylor misses with the combination.
Taylor swings for the body but Mulligan moves out of range. #T3#
Mulligan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taylor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taylor throws a head kick but Mulligan moves out of range. #CL#
Mulligan moves into the clinch.
Mulligan tries for a takedown but Taylor manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Taylor manages to break the clinch.
Mulligan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taylor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mulligan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mulligan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mulligan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Taylor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mulligan circles away quickly and effectively.
Taylor leaves Mulligan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Taylor throws a one two combo. #T4#
Taylor misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Mulligan takes the fight into the clinch.
Taylor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mulligan avoiding damage as Taylor throws knees to the body.
Taylor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mulligan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor wants a takedown. #BC#
Mulligan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mulligan shoots in but Taylor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mulligan attempts a counter takedown but Taylor avoids it well and moves away.
Taylor throws a head kick but Mulligan moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerome Taylor dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mulligan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mulligan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Mulligan darts in and clinches Taylor up against the cage.
Mulligan has had enough of the clinch but Taylor keeps him there for the moment.
Mulligan lands a nice shot to the body.
Mulligan is trying to force a seperation but Taylor has the dominant position.#TD#
Mulligan jumps guard and drags Taylor to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Taylor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mulligan is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Taylor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulligan dives in and grabs Taylor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taylor pushes down on Mulligan's head and hops out.
Nice takedown defense from Mulligan. No joy for Taylor on that attempt. #CL2#
Taylor clinches.
Mulligan is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Taylor fails to land.
Taylor stops a takedown attempt from Mulligan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Mulligan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mulligan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Taylor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Taylor turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Taylor manages to end up in side control.
Taylor wants to stand but Mulligan has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Taylor tries to stand but Mulligan is controlling from the bottom.
Mulligan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Taylor controls the pace.
Taylor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mulligan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taylor manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2##SUB#
Mulligan drops back looking for a leg! Taylor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taylor manages to kick Mulligan off! Mulligan jumps back into Taylor's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mulligan has gone for a leg lock! Taylor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mulligan's guard.#REVB#
Taylor wants to stand but Mulligan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Taylor with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Mulligan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mulligan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Taylor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mulligan is proving hard to escape from.
Mulligan is trying to control the position but Taylor postures up.
Taylor wants to stand but Mulligan has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Taylor stands up and waves to Mulligan to follow him. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taylor connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Taylor pushes Mulligan up against the cage in a clinch.
Taylor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mulligan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor avoiding damage.
Mulligan tries to pull guard but Taylor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Mulligan successfully pulls guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mulligan keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerome Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mulligan'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##CL2#
Taylor clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Mulligan pulls guard effortlessly.
Mulligan has a closed guard, preventing Taylor from standing up.
Mulligan pulls Taylor in close to prevent any damage.
Mulligan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Mulligan is keeping the position.
Mulligan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Taylor wants to stand and escape but instead Mulligan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Taylor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Mulligan tries to pass.
Mulligan throws a big elbow that misses.
Mulligan stops Taylor from standing up. #SUB#
Mulligan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Taylor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mulligan has Taylor in his guard.#REVB#
Mulligan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taylor wants to stand but Mulligan is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Mulligan is working an open guard so Taylor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
Mulligan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mulligan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taylor sprawls well. Taylor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mulligan gets slowly back to his feet.
Taylor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Taylor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mulligan's hands.
Nice body kick from Taylor.#TD2#
Taylor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Taylor preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taylor tries to stand but Mulligan is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Taylor stands up from Mulligan's guard - Taylor perhaps looking for a knockout.
John Mulligan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor leaves Mulligan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Taylor.#CL2#
Taylor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taylor misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Mulligan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Mulligan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mulligan can't break the clinch.
Mulligan letting Taylor take a breather here.
Mulligan just leaning against Taylor, taking a breather. #TD2#
Taylor has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mulligan regains guard immediately.
Mulligan is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Taylor dives into side control.
Jerome Taylor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVR##SU2#
Taylor decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor dodges the punch combination from Mulligan.
It seemed like Taylor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taylor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taylor 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome Taylor!
Jerome Taylor tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: KOC - 8
Date: Mar 10, 2017

#R1##CL#
The Tank rushes Bent and presses him up against the cage.
Bent blocks a body shot from The Tank.
Bent is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Tank is defending well for now.
Bent goes for a takedown in the clinch but The Tank prevents it.
The Tank gets underhooks to prevent Bent's takedown attempt.
The Tank scores with a knee to the head.
The Tank lands an elbow that stopped Bent in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Hell Bent has been cut.#TD2#
Bent manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bent pulls The Tank in to control the position.
The Tank loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Tank being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Tank preventing the sweep. #T1#
The Tank is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The Tank trying to control but Bent is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The Tank takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Tank wants to clinch.
Bent throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bent ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Tank moves away.
Bent throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Tank changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The Tank takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The Tank uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bent.#CL#
Bent gets tackled into the cage by The Tank. The Tank maintains the clinch.
Bent is looking for a takedown up against the cage. The Tank gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Frank The Tank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hell Bent.
The Tank lands a good knee to the midsection. Bent won't want to take too many of those.
Bent looks winded!#T2#
The Tank lands a knee to the body.
Bent gets underhooks to prevent The Tank's takedown attempt.
The Tank tries to work over Bent's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Tank tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Tank misses with a punch to the body.
The Tank tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bent avoids it.#TD2#
Bent is trying to trip The Tank. He has hold of a leg but The Tank is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bent persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bent trying to control but The Tank is working from the bottom.
My spies in Savage Empire inform me that Bent has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The Tank wants to stand but Bent is controlling the position.
The Tank looking to control.
The Tank on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The Tank tries to get out of the position.
Bent chips away with some ground and pound.
The Tank wants to sweep but no luck.
Bent connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Bent throwing strikes from guard but The Tank blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bent trying to control the position from guard on top but The Tank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bent advances to half guard.
Bent thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bent connects with a nice short shot to The Tank's temple.
Bent scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bent has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Tank pushes Bent off looking to stand but Bent dives back in and keeps control.
Bent landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bent with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The Tank on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The Tank wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Bent seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Tank does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bent working the head and body with strikes.
Bent passes the guard and advances to mount!
The Tank tries to hold on but Bent postures up.
The Tank might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Tank is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Bent.#CUT2#
It looks like Frank The Tank has been cut.
Bent raining down hammerfists from mount.
The Tank controls the position.
Bent takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bent lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hell Bent dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bent fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Tank looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bent misses with an uppercut. The Tank saw that one coming.
Bent swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and The Tank holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Bent pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Tank avoids the body shot from Bent.
Bent throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Tank stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Tank shoots in but Bent avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
The Tank darts in and clinches Bent up against the cage.
Bent misses with a knee to the head.
The Tank gets underhooks to prevent Bent's takedown attempt.
The Tank looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bent trying to land knees to the body.
Bent can't find room to land a body shot as The Tank controls the action. #TD2#
Bent has The Tank pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bent pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending The Tank tumbling to the mat - Bent dives into The Tank's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bent loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Bent lands a couple of digs.
The Tank wants to stand but Bent is controlling the position.
Bent 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.
Bent keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Tank's head.
Bent trying to control the position from guard on top but The Tank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Tank looking to control.
Bent landing with the ground and pound.
Bent lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The Tank wants to stand and escape but Bent is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bent scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bent chips away with some ground and pound.
Bent throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Tank works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bent lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bent landing some decent shots from guard.
Bent scoring with some ground and pound.
Bent lands a couple of digs.
Bent has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bent throwing strikes but missing.
The Tank is trying to keep Bent in close.
Bent lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bent scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Bent trying to control but The Tank is working from the bottom.
The Tank wants to stand but Bent is controlling the position.
Bent connects with a couple of short punches.
Bent works over The Tank with some ground and pound from guard.
The Tank tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bent landing with the ground and pound.
Bent stops The Tank from standing up. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. The Tank manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Bent tightens his grip and picks The Tank up, before dumping him to the ground. The Tank manages to land in guard.
Bent postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bent trying to control the position from guard on top but The Tank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bent content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Bent throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Tank works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Tank has momentary wrist control but Bent slips an elbow through the middle.#CUT2#
Frank The Tank's cut is getting worse.
Bent prevents The Tank from getting back to his feet.
Bent showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bent landing some decent shots from guard.
Bent chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT2#
Frank The Tank's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hell Bent!
In defeat, Frank The Tank stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was the better fighter tonight. I should have been better prepared. '.

Event: LH41: Sands vs Higuchi
Date: Mar 05, 2017

#R1#
Joutsen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thomas under the eye.
Joutsen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joutsen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Joutsen sizes up Thomas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thomas walks into a straight right hand from Joutsen.
Joutsen 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.
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joutsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joutsen misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
Thomas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
Thomas takes a swing at Joutsen's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Thomas - just one landing.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Jari Joutsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas takes one to the chin there.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thomas tries to work over Joutsen's front leg with a kick but Joutsen checks it.
Joutsen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joutsen throws a big shot that misses.
Joutsen misses with the combination.
Thomas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Joutsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joutsen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
Joutsen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joutsen wants it to stay on the feet.
Joutsen's corner calls for a 1-2. Joutsen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Joutsen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thomas feints a jab promting Joutsen to slip. Thomas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Joutsen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Joutsen.
Joutsen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
Joutsen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Joutsen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Joutsen.
Joutsen misses with a looping left.
Thomas wants to counter the offense by Joutsen and move into the clinch position.
Joutsen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thomas defending well as Joutsen loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas throws a body punch but Joutsen moves out of range.
Thomas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thomas shoots in but Joutsen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jari Joutsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Thomas.#T2#
Joutsen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Joutsen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joutsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joutsen throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas tries to counter by closing the distance.
A right-left combo lands from Joutsen.
Joutsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Joutsen scores with a punch to the head.
Thomas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#
Thomas is rocked!
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Joutsen.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joutsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas tries to counter with a clinch but Joutsen shakes him off and moves away.#T3#
Joutsen throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joutsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joutsen throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Joutsen misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
Thomas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Joutsen finds it's way round the side to connect with Thomas's head.
Joutsen scores with a nice head shot.
Thomas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thomas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Joutsen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joutsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joutsen looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Joutsen misses the target.
Joutsen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thomas slips under a jab from Joutsen.
Joutsen misses with a looping left.
As Joutsen backs off Thomas throws a huge counter combo but Joutsen manages to avoid it all.
Joutsen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Thomas has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
A short uppercut from Joutsen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Joutsen.
Joutsen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Joutsen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Joutsen lands a shot to the body.
Thomas trying to control the position but instead, Joutsen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thomas into the cage.
Thomas is trying to push Joutsen away but Joutsen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thomas looking to stall.
A right hand to the body from Joutsen.
Thomas looking to slow down the pace here.
Thomas lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joutsen lands with a light punch inside.
Thomas is looking to control Joutsen's arms but Joutsen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thomas has his back to the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Joutsen scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Joutsen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Joutsen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thomas's head.
Thomas slips under a jab from Joutsen.
Joutsen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joutsen throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Joutsen avoids it with no problem.
Thomas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Joutsen misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Joutsen misses the target.
Joutsen looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Joutsen is just out of range.
Joutsen misses with a straight right.
Thomas connects with a body shot.
Thomas tries to clinch but Joutsen moves out of range.
Joutsen missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joutsen cracks Thomas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thomas 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.
Joutsen thuds his right hand into Thomas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Joutsen as he avoids it easily.
Joutsen throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Thomas walks into a left hand.
Joutsen cracks Thomas with a good jab.
Joutsen scores with a nice head shot.
Jari Joutsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Joutsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joutsen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jari Joutsen is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joutsen.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Joutsen finish him?
Thomas misses with the combination.
Thomas seems to have recovered his senses.
Thomas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joutsen.
A swing and a miss from Joutsen.
Joutsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joutsen misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Joutsen.#T2#
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas walks into a jab.
Thomas swings for the body but Joutsen moves out of range.
Joutsen throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Joutsen thuds his right hand into Thomas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joutsen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#KD#
Joutsen sends Thomas crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Joutsen is motioning to the referee to let Thomas up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Joutsen missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Joutsen lands a really nice looking cross but Thomas seems unphased.
Joutsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joutsen connects with a looping right hand.
Thomas scores with a shot to the body. #KD#
Joutsen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Thomas sprawling to the canvas! Thomas rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Joutsen finish him?!
Joutsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Joutsen misses with a straight left.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joutsen.
A swing and a miss from Joutsen.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joutsen.
Michael Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joutsen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thomas tries to clinch there but Joutsen circles away.
A big left from Joutsen misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joutsen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thomas on the side of the head.
A jab from Joutsen misses.
Jab, jab by Joutsen - just one landing.
Joutsen throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Joutsen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Thomas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joutsen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Joutsen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
A right-left combo lands from Thomas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joutsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Joutsen misses with a looping left.
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joutsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Joutsen throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Thomas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Joutsen lands with a left to the head.
Joutsen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joutsen.
Joutsen stalling against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is keeping an eye on Joutsen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Joutsen gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Thomas working Joutsen over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Joutsen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Joutsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joutsen throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Joutsen misses the jab.#CL2#
Thomas has closed the distance and engaged Joutsen in a clinch.
Joutsen lands a shot to the body.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Joutsen.
A nice left hand lands by Joutsen.
A bit of stalling here from Joutsen.
Joutsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Joutsen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joutsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joutsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Joutsen. #KD#
Joutsen drops Thomas onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Thomas is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
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!
Joutsen creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Thomas's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Thomas drops to his knees and Joutsen pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jari Joutsen!
The defeated Michael Thomas had this to say: 'Nobody win's all the time. Someone has to get lucky at least once in their life'.

Event: Total War 2 - Champions Rise
Date: Mar 03, 2017

#R1#
Smelcer wants to clinch up but Biante keeps it at a distance.
Biante thuds his right hand into Smelcer 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smelcer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smelcer is looking to clinch but Biante is avoiding it.
Smelcer avoids the head kick by Biante.
Biante is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smelcer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smelcer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smelcer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Biante defends it nicely.
As Smelcer looks to move away, Biante throws a big counter combo but Smelcer just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smelcer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Biante tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smelcer manages to circle out of the way.
Smelcer stuffs the takedown attempt from Biante. Biante gets slowly back to his feet.
Smelcer tries to clinch up.#T1##CL2#
Smelcer moves into the clinch.
Smelcer tries to land knees in the clinch but Biante avoids the damage to the body.
Smelcer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Biante's defenses.
Smelcer keeps control of Biante as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Smelcer manages to break the clinch.
Smelcer wants to clinch up but Biante keeps it at a distance.
Smelcer dodges the punch combination from Biante. #CL2#
Smelcer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Biante, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smelcer . #CUT2#
It looks like Bruce Biante has been cut.
Smelcer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Biante blocks it with crossed arms.
Stalling in the clinch from Smelcer .
Smelcer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Biante backwards.
Smelcer scores with a knee to the head.
Smelcer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biante takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Smelcer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Biante is breathing heavily.
Biante takes a knee to the side of the body.
Biante is trying to stall.
Smelcer lands an elbow inside.
I was talking to Biante's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Smelcer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Biante looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Biante on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Smelcer 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Smelcer moves into the clinch.
Biante dodges an elbow strike from Smelcer .
Smelcer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smelcer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smelcer .
Smelcer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Biante lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smelcer lands a nice knee to the body. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smelcer .
Smelcer is looking to take this one to the mat.
A knee to the head by Smelcer . #CUT2#
Bruce Biante's cut is getting worse.#BC2#
Smelcer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jeromy Smelcer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Smelcer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smelcer has Biante pushed against the cage.
Smelcer stalls.
Smelcer lands with a light punch inside.
Smelcer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smelcer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smelcer lands with a left to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smelcer .
Smelcer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smelcer lands an elbow just above Biante 's eye. #CUT2#
Bruce Biante's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smelcer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smelcer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Biante's defenses. #CUT2#
Jeez, Bruce Biante's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Smelcer works on Biante's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Smelcer breaks the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A knee to the head by Smelcer .

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jeromy Smelcer !

Event: LFC 24
Date: Feb 26, 2017

#R1#
Taylor closes the distance and clinches up with Marciano, looking for a takedown. Taylor pushes Marciano against the cage but Marciano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor tries to clinch up.
Taylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marciano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor shoots for a takedown but Marciano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Taylor swinging wildly here.
Marciano lands with a nice body kick.
A shot to the liver by Marciano. Beautiful body shot.
Taylor looks winded!
Marciano connects with a body shot.
Taylor walks forward, straight into a front kick from Marciano.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marciano.
Taylor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marciano tries to avoid it but Taylor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marciano to the ground. Marciano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rocco Marciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Taylor.#KD#
Marciano drops Taylor with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Taylor looks back up at him and smiles so Marciano waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#
It looks like Nick Taylor has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taylor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Marciano throws a leg kick which misses Taylor's front leg but catches the back leg as Taylor tries to avoid it.
Marciano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marciano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marciano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taylor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marciano circles away quickly and effectively.
Marciano misses with a two punch combination.
Taylor tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marciano counters with a nice body kick.
Marciano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marciano lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Taylor head around and knocks him out cold! Marciano hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rocco Marciano!
A very excited looking Rocco Marciano 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.
In defeat, Nick Taylor stepped up to the mic, saying 'Everybody gets beat sooner or later'.

Event: LFC 23
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Torres counters with a straight right hand.
Torres wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Torres as Johnson shoots in.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Torres sprawls well. Torres wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Kigo Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Johnson.
Torres scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson looks winded!
Torres drops Johnson with a straight right hand, right on the button! Torres follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kigo Torres!
Chris Johnson was interviewed post fight and said 'I didn't see that coming. Hopefully sometime down the road I will get a rematch. '.

Event: LH36: Byland vs Sarducci
Date: Feb 12, 2017

#R1#
Thomas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ramon throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
Thomas works Ramon's body with a nice hook.
Thomas lands with an overhand left.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomas stalks Ramon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ramon's face. Ramon staggers backwards, shaken.
Ramon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas misses with a kick to the body #KD2#
and Ramon counters with a crisp one two that drops Thomas! Ramon 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!#ROC2#
Thomas is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Ramon. #TD#
Thomas feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Ramon scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Thomas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Ramon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Ramon does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Ramon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thomas cracks a nice hook into Ramon's ribs.
Thomas fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD#
Thomas shoots in and bounces Ramon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Ramon scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramon manages to avoid it.
Thomas lands with a good body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ramon. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Thomas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramon lands with a straight right. Thomas didn't see that one coming.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ramon 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.#CL#
Thomas gets a clinch.
Thomas trying to control the position but instead, Ramon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thomas into the cage.
Thomas displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ramon up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Thomas.
Thomas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ramon is defending well for now.#BC2#
Ramon breaks from the clinch.
Ramon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
Thomas tries to counter by clinching up but Ramon breaks away and moves out of range.
Ramon thuds his shin into the meat of Thomas's side.#T3#
Ramon misses with a takedown attempt - Thomas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thomas is looking to wear down Ramon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thomas lands a body shot.
Ramon throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Ramon pushes him off.
Jab from Thomas.
Ramon tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ramon defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Thomas as Ramon shoots in.
Michael Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamos Ramon.
Ramon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Ramon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramon is just out of range.
Thomas throws a solid leg kick but Ramon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thomas.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Ramon moved away.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramon manages to avoid it.
Michael Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramon.
Thomas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ramon manages to circle out of the way.
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramon.#CL#
Thomas instigates a clinch.
Thomas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thomas misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jamos Ramon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ramon fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Ramon drives through and clinches with Thomas against the cage.
Thomas tries to circle away but Ramon has him pinned against the cage.
Thomas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thomas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramon controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas just leaning against Ramon, taking a breather.
Ramon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ramon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thomas's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Ramon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Thomas wants to clinch.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
Thomas lands a nice shot to the body.
Ramon throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Ramon looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Ramon catches Thomas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ramon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thomas as he jumps to the side.
A punch combination from Ramon misses.
Michael Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab by Thomas.
Ramon scores with a one two! Thomas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Thomas has been cut.
Thomas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ramon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thomas somewhat.
Ramon looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Ramon shoots in and drives through. Thomas sprawls well.
Michael Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamos Ramon.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramon circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramon misses with the combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thomas 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 Ramon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ramon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thomas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Despite the aggression on Ramon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ramon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thomas lands with a good body shot.
Ramon slips a jab from Thomas.
Thomas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramon.
Thomas checks a leg kick.
Thomas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ramon shoots for a double leg takedown but Thomas sprawls well. He's pushed Ramon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3##CL#
Thomas gets a clinch.
Ramon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thomas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thomas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ramon circles away quickly and effectively.
Ramon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ramon is breathing heavily.
Thomas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Thomas as he connects with a hook.
Thomas lands a really nice looking cross but Ramon seems unphased.
Ramon avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Thomas tries to clinch up.
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
Ramon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch combination from Thomas misses. #T4#
Thomas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Ramon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thomas's guard.#ES#
Thomas uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Ramon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thomas napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Thomas is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ramon has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Thomas is looking to reverse the position.
Thomas avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ramon.
Thomas wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ramon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working. #SUB2#
Ramon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thomas, who protects the arm well.
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 Michael Thomas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Thomas's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thomas stuns Ramon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ramon misses with a double jab.
Thomas digs a good hook to Ramon's body.
Thomas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ramon's calf.
Ramon doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
Thomas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ramon manages to circle out of the way.
Ramon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramon moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Thomas.
Ramon darts in looking for a takedown but Thomas gets double underhooks and turns Ramon into the cage.
Ramon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Thomas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Thomas decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Ramon.
A quick step to the side and Thomas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas feints a jab promting Ramon to slip. Thomas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ramon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ramon.
Michael Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamos Ramon.
Thomas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ramon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Ramon throws a body kick that misses.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Ramon's belly button to the back.
Michael Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramon darts in looking for a takedown but Thomas gets double underhooks and turns Ramon into the cage.
Thomas tries to clinch but Ramon is having none of it.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Thomas lands a nice looking body kick.#TD2#
Ramon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas wants to control but Ramon is keeping busy.
Ramon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thomas tries to get to full guard but Ramon has control of the leg.
Thomas controlling the position well.
Still in half guard, Ramon seems content to control.
Thomas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ramon on the ground.#T3#
Thomas is trying to stand.
Ramon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Ramon there.
Jamos Ramon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ramon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ramon prevents Thomas from standing back up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ramon lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Ramon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thomas has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Ramon seems to be working for a kimura but Thomas defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Thomas is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Ramon is trying to work for a kimura but Thomas is defending well.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thomas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ramon.
Ramon throws a leg kick #TD#
and Thomas counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ramon! #SU#
Thomas decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramon circles away.
Ramon drops his hands momentarily and Thomas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Thomas!
Our winner, Michael Thomas, 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: KOC - 7
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
The Tank throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #TD2#
The Tank shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bugga is trying to defend but The Tank finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The Tank passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bugga!
The Tank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The Tank tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that The Tank has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bugga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Tank on the ground.#SUB2#
The Tank wants to finish this one by submission but Bugga is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from The Tank. #T1##SUB2#
The Tank looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bugga wants to control but The Tank is having none of it.
The Tank takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The Tank trying to control but Bugga is having none of it.
Bugga really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #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.
Bugga is squirming around, avoiding The Tank's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, The Tank cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bugga is looking to improve his position but The Tank isn't that keen on the idea.
The Tank controlling from mount. #SUB2#
The Tank goes for an armbar but Bugga turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bugga.
Bugga might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Tank is pulling down on Bugga's head to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Tank can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Bugga missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bugga won't allow The Tank to get back to his feet.
Bugga has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bugga throws an elbow that misses. The Tank uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bugga's guard. Nice move by The Tank!#REVB#
The Tank is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The Tank working some strikes from top position.
The Tank trying to control but Bugga is working from the bottom.
The Tank passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bugga is not content to let The Tank control the position. #T4##SUB2#
The Tank tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bugga gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Tank controlling the position easily from mount.
The Tank postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bugga looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank The Tank dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
The Tank tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bugga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Tank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
The Tank drives through and clinches with Bugga against the cage.
The Tank gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bugga.
The Tank lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Naruh Bugga has been cut.#TD2#
The Tank has picked Bugga up - he's going for a ride! The Tank dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The Tank is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bugga tries to roll over but The Tank keeps him under control.#T1#
The Tank seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bugga does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The Tank works his foot free and advances to mount.
The Tank looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bugga tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
The Tank looking for a guillotine from mount but Bugga is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Tank looking to control but Bugga is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Bugga is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The Tank raining down hammerfists from mount.
The Tank looking to control but Bugga is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The Tank might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bugga haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The Tank takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
The Tank working for a submission but Bugga is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
The Tank swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank The Tank!
Frank The Tank decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: FC:Wednesday Night Fights 3
Date: Feb 08, 2017

#R1#
Rhodes connects with a looping right hand.
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Jerome Taylor has been cut.#CL#
Taylor forces Rhodes back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Taylor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rhodes throws a low kick, looking for Taylor's leg but Taylor calmly moves out of range.
Taylor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Taylor moves forwards but Rhodes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Taylor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rhodes is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A slow jab from Taylor misses its intended target.
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rhodes throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Taylor has Rhodes up against the ropes in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Taylor tries a body shot but Rhodes blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Taylor as Rhodes tries to tie him up.
A short right from Rhodes.
A right hand to the body from Rhodes.
A hook to the body from Rhodes.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Rhodes taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Rhodes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Rhodes blocking some punches. #BC2#
Rhodes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Taylor is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Rhodes doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Taylor crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Taylor's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Rhodes!
Max Rhodes decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Jerome Taylor had this to say: 'I wasn't at my best tonight. I will be better next time.'.

Event: LFC 20
Date: Feb 01, 2017

#R1##CL#
Taylor takes the fight into the clinch.
Taylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ochrymiuk stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ochrymiuk. #BC#
Taylor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ochrymiuk works Taylor's body with a nice hook.
Ochrymiuk has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Taylor is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ochrymiuk swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Ochrymiuk circles away and keeps his distance.
And Ochrymiuk tries to counter it with a takedown but Taylor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ochrymiuk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ochrymiuk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Taylor enables Ochrymiuk to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Taylor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ochrymiuk trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Ochrymiuk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ochrymiuk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Ochrymiuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ochrymiuk wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.
Ochrymiuk trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Ochrymiuk preventing the sweep.
Taylor is working hard here to advance position.
Taylor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ochrymiuk wants to improve his position but Taylor is controlling well.
Ochrymiuk is refusing to be controlled, as Taylor sits in half guard. #T2#
Ochrymiuk is doing well to control the position and prevent Taylor from advancing to side control.
Taylor trying to control the pace.
Ochrymiuk wants to get back to full guard.
Ochrymiuk is concentrating on defense, preventing Taylor from advancing position.
Ochrymiuk is pressing down on Taylor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ochrymiuk is on top in guard. #REVB#
Taylor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Taylor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Taylor tries to get out of the position.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Ochrymiuk from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ochrymiuk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ochrymiuk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Taylor pulls Ochrymiuk in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Ochrymiuk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Ochrymiuk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Taylor throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ochrymiuk is one step ahead there.
Ochrymiuk wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.
Taylor wants to stand and escape but Ochrymiuk is having none of it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taylor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ochrymiuk works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Taylor is trying to get back to full guard.
Taylor is refusing to be controlled, as Ochrymiuk sits in half guard.
Ochrymiuk trying to pass the guard but Taylor defending well.
Taylor moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ochrymiuk makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Ochrymiuk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iwan Ochrymiuk 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#
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ochrymiuk.
Taylor shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Ochrymiuk feints and as Taylor raises his hands in defense, Ochrymiuk changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Ochrymiuk is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Taylor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Taylor has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Taylor sitting in guard here, content to control.
Taylor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Taylor won't allow Ochrymiuk to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Ochrymiuk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taylor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taylor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ochrymiuk on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochrymiuk wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ochrymiuk keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Taylor is posturing up here but Ochrymiuk has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Taylor tries to roll out but it's too tight and Taylor has to tap! Slick submission there by Ochrymiuk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Iwan Ochrymiuk!
Our winner, Iwan Ochrymiuk, 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.
Nick Taylor was interviewed post fight and said 'Everybody gets beat sooner or later'.

Event: LH31: Strife vs Deluxe II
Date: Jan 25, 2017

#R1#
Kent swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.
Kent's coach down at KING OF PAIN was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kent's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kent lands a body shot.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Kent rushes Thomas and presses him up against the cage.
Thomas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kent unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thomas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kent.
Kent lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kent landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thomas takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Thomas has been cut.
Thomas could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kent lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kent landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A hook to the body from Kent.
Kent lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thomas.
Kent presses Thomas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kent connects with a knee to the head.
Thomas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kent putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thomas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kent working Thomas over with knees to the body.#T1#
Kent connects with a knee to the head.
Kent landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kent.
A knee to the head by Kent.
Kent lands a nice uppercut.
Kent lands a body shot.
Kent lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #KD2#
Kent lands a big knee to the head and Thomas goes down! Kent is looking to finish! #ROC2#
Thomas is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kent wants to control but Thomas is keeping him busy.
Oh Thomas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thomas is looking for a sweep.
Thomas seems to have got his legs back now.#SU2#
Kent stands up.
Kent scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thomas takes one to the chin there.
Kent lands with a shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Kent scores with a four punch combination!
Kent lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kent.#CL2#
Kent moves into the clinch.
Kent lands a knee to the body.
Kent utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kent pushes Thomas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kent connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thomas's face.
A knee to the head by Kent.
Knees to the body from Kent.
Kent scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kent lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kent throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thomass head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kent obliges.#T3#
Thomas tries to circle away but Kent has him pinned against the cage.
Kent lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thomas.
Kent connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thomas's face.
Kent working Thomas over with knees to the body.
Thomas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kent scores with a shoulder strike.
Kent with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kent scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Kent.
Thomas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thomas is trying to stall.
Kent lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kent landing knees to the head.
Kent keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thomas's efforts to push away.
Kent lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T4#
Kent landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thomas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kent is keeping busy.
Kent lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kent.
Kent crunches a lovely knee into Thomas's ribcage.
Kent lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kent landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Kent scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kent lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kent.
Thomas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kent pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kent connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thomas's face.
Kent pushes Thomas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kent is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Kent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clark Kent dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Thomas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kent takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kent lands a really nice looking cross but Thomas seems unphased.
Kent rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thomas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thomas misses with a body shot
and Kent cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas lands a two punch combo.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Kent has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kent looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kent throws a shot to the body.
Kent scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kent misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kent uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Kent lands with a nice body punch.
Kent has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Kent throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kent uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thomas.
Kent lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Michael Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kent lands a body shot.
Kent is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kent showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas. #CL2#
Kent moves into the clinch successfully.
Kent scores with a shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Kent prevents a body shot from Thomas.
Kent lands a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kent.
Kent lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Kent.
Kent scores with a knee to the head.
Kent scores with a knee to the head. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kent stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kent lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thomas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kent lands a body punch.
Kent lands with a short shot to the head.
Kent scores with a hook to the body.
Kent landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kent landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kent lands with a right to the head.
Thomas tries to stall but Kent uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kent lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thomas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kent lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Kent.
A short right from Kent on the inside.
Kent landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Kent crunches a lovely knee into Thomas's ribcage.#T3#
Kent with a knee to the head.
Kent keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thomas's efforts to push away.
Kent using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thomas is looking to control Kent's arms but Kent gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thomas has his back to the cage.
Kent scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kent scores with a knee to the head.
Kent goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thomas is looking to break free of the clinch but Kent has double underhooks.
Kent tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomas avoids the damage to the body.
Kent with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thomas wants to stall.
Kent gets through Thomas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kent tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thomas avoids it.
Thomas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Thomas tries a body shot but Kent blocks it.
Thomas tries a body shot but Kent blocks it.
Thomas tries to break free but Kent pushes him back against the cage.
Kent lands a nice knee to the body.
Kent lands a nice shot to the body.
Kent landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kent lands a body shot.
Kent scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kent.
Thomas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kent lands a shot to the body.
Thomas trying to stall but Kent improves his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kent pushes Thomas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kent works on Thomas's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kent creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kent lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clark Kent showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Thomas's cut.
That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Thomas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kent digs a good body shot into Thomas's ribs.
Kent digs a good hook to Thomas's body.
Thomas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kent dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kent throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thomas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thomas misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
Clark Kent seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kent throws out a powerful jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Kent does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas misses with a wild body shot. #T1##CL2#
Kent moves into the clinch successfully.
Kent crunches a lovely knee into Thomas's ribcage.
Kent connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thomas's face.
Clark Kent seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kent using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kent lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kent.
Kent landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Kent.
Kent tries to land a knee to the head but Thomas blocks with his arms.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thomas lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thomas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kent blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Kent. #T2#
Thomas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thomas wants to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kent stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kent landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Kent.
Kent lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice body punch from Kent - that landed with a thud.
Thomas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thomas trying to stall but Kent improves his position.
Kent connects with a knee to the head.
Thomas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kent is defending well for now.
Kent scores with a knee to the head.
Thomas tries to work over Kent's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T3#
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Kent avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
Kent lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thomas.
Kent connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thomas's face.
Kent misses with a knee to the head.
Kent managing to block the knees to the body from Thomas.
Thomas tries to land knees in the clinch but Kent avoids the damage to the body.
Thomas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kent is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thomas is trying to break free.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kent connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thomas's face.
Kent misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thomas.
Thomas is trying to maintain a safe position but Kent gets an underhook and turns Thomas into the cage.
Thomas stalling in the clinch.
Kent working Thomas over with knees to the body.
Thomas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kent lands a good knee to the midsection. Thomas won't want to take too many of those.#T4#
Thomas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kent stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kent lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kent putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thomas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kent's elbow.
Kent avoiding damage as Thomas throws knees to the body.
Thomas stalling in the clinch but Kent improves position.
Kent blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kent blocks a body shot from Thomas.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kent as Thomas tries to tie him up.
A knee to the head by Kent.
Kent with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kent keeps control of Thomas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Clark Kent is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Michael Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clark Kent comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kent 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clark Kent!
In defeat, Michael Thomas stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nobody win's all the time. Someone has to get lucky at least once in their life'.

Event: Junior Master of KT Semi-Final
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Jerome Taylor has been cut.
Kiatjamroon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been informed that Kiatjamroon 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.
Kiatjamroon scores with a jab. Taylor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Taylor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kiatjamroon counters with a nice uppercut.
Kiatjamroon lands with a right hand. #ROC2#
Taylor is rocked!
Kiatjamroon ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Taylor out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Warrawut Kiatjamroon!
During a confident post fight interview, Warrawut Kiatjamroon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Jerome Taylor stepped up to the mic, saying 'I wasn't at my best tonight. I will be better next time.'.

Event: KOC 5 - High Stakes
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
The Tank takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Tank with a poor takedown
and Bucket counters with a stiff right hand.
The Tank tries to close the distance and clinch but Bucket swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
The Tank forces Bucket back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
The Tank has Bucket pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. The Tank pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bucket tumbling to the mat - The Tank dives into Bucket's guard.#SUB2#
The Tank drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Tank jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The Tank trying to control the position from guard on top but Bucket is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Tank lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Tank controlling from the top position.
Bucket will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
The Tank trying to control the position from guard on top but Bucket is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Tank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bucket is keeping the position for now.
The Tank stands up over Bucket, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The Tank trying to control but Bucket is working from the bottom.
The Tank passes Bucket's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bucket pushes The Tank off looking to stand but The Tank dives back in and keeps control.
The Tank trying to control the pace.
Bucket knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Tank on the ground.#SUB2#
The Tank maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bucket could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but The Tank has cracked it and Bucket is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by The Tank!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank The Tank!
A less than humble Frank The Tank misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: LH22: Higuchi vs Mac
Date: Dec 25, 2016

#R1#
Thomas gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
so Ho counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Thomas has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ho has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Ho jumps guard and drags Thomas to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Thomas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thomas wanted to stand there but Ho had control of the position.
Ho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Ho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas is looking to stand up but Ho won't let him.
Ho has control of Thomas's left arm, preventing Thomas from doing any damage. #SUB#
Ho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thomas is aware though and is defending well.
Thomas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ho is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thomas is controlling him.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Ho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ho has a closed guard, preventing Thomas from standing up. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ho seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thomas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ho circles away quickly and effectively.
Ho tries to counter with a takedown but Thomas is quick to defend against it.
Thomas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thomas wants it to stay on the feet.
Thomas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ho appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thomas avoids it really well and circles away.
Thomas misses with a double jab. #TD2#
Thomas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ho is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Thomas tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ho landing small, sideways elbows.
Thomas wants to pass to mount but Ho is defending the position.
Thomas tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ho.
Ho is not content to let Thomas control the position.
Thomas wants to stand up but Ho is controlling the position.
Ho desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Ho is trying to get back to full guard.
Thomas wants to stand up but Ho has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SU2#
Thomas gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL2#
Thomas forces Ho back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Ho manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ho lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thomas wants to sweep here but Ho controlling him for the moment.
Ho prevents Thomas from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Ho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been informed that Thomas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ho stops Thomas from standing up.
Ho trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas wants to stand up but Ho is controlling him.
Ho controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ho stops Thomas from standing up.
Thomas has momentary wrist control but Ho slips an elbow through the middle.
Ho is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thomas trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Thomas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
Ho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Ho.
Thomas throws a counter combo.
Ho with a poor takedown
and Thomas counters with a right hand to the body.
Thomas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ho in his tracks.
Thomas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Thomas gets a clinch. #TD#
Ho gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Thomas has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ho is on him like a limpet, forcing Thomas back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Ho drags the fight down to the ground.
Ho is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Thomas wants to improve his position but Ho is controlling well. #ES2#
Thomas pushes Ho off and gets back to his feet.#T1##CL2#
Thomas darts in and clinches Ho up against the cage.
Thomas holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas tries a body shot but Ho blocks it.
Ho goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thomas prevents it.
Thomas taking a breather. #TD#
Ho pulls Thomas into guard.
Ho throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Thomas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pius Ho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thomas is looking to stand up but Ho won't let him. #T2##SU2#
Thomas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ho, up you get! #CL2#
Thomas moves into the clinch successfully.
Ho keeps control of Thomas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ho ducks right into an uppercut from Thomas.
Thomas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thomas misses with a wild combination.
Ho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thomas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ho shoots in looking for a takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl out of it but Ho keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thomas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pius Ho. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Ho shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thomas but Thomas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thomas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ho circles away quickly and effectively.
Thomas jabs Ho right on the nose. Ho blinks but takes it well.
Thomas throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Ho counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thomas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ho.
Thomas is looking to escape.
Thomas wants to control but Ho is keeping busy.
Thomas has hold of Ho's hands but Ho slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Ho slows the pace down in half guard.
Thomas is trying to stand up here but Ho is controlling him well.
Thomas is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ho 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.
Ho wants to get back to his feet.
Ho not doing much here.
Thomas keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ho shoots for a double leg takedown but Thomas sprawls well. He's pushed Ho's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thomas fails to land with a series of punches.
Ho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thomas misses with a kick to the body #TD#
so Ho counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ho trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Thomas has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ho off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Thomas punishes Ho's body with a nice straight punch.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ho feinted with a counter takedown.
Thomas looking to land some kicks to the body here. #TD#
Thomas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ho is controlling him. #T1#
Ho controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ho won't allow Thomas to get back to his feet.
Thomas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ho.
Thomas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ho is controlling him.
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ho slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thomas wants to sweep here but Ho controlling him for the moment.
Thomas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ho is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pius Ho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ho is trying to drag Thomas to the mat but Thomas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Ho has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Thomas clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Thomas is trying to get back to his feet but Ho has full control of the position and if anything, Thomas has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ho is hanging on to Thomas's back as he tries to escape. #T3##SUB#
Ho looking for the choke but no joy.
Ho is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ho looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Thomas is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Ho is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Thomas defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T4#
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
Thomas covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Ho missing with strikes from the back.
Ho misses with punches from the back.
Thomas is trying to stand back up.
Pius Ho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Ho trying to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pius Ho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thomas 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Thomas!
A relieved looking Michael Thomas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: FC: Resolution
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1##CL#
Nicolosi takes the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Taylor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A left hand lands to the body for Nicolosi .
Nicolosi is leaning against Taylor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nicolosi pushes Taylor back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Nicolosi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nicolosi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Taylor looks winded!
A bit of stalling here from Nicolosi .
Nicolosi lands a body punch.
Nicolosi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nicolosi effectively controlling the action here.
Nicolosi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Taylor up against the ropes.
Nicolosi throws an elbow but it misses.
Nicolosi stalling against the ropes.
Nicolosi is stalling here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Nicolosi for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Taylor takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Taylor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nicolosi struggles to land a body shot inside as Taylor controls his hands.
Taylor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nicolosi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Nicolosi as the two fighters clinch.
Taylor avoiding damage as Nicolosi throws knees to the body.
Nicolosi has Taylor pressed against the ropes.
Taylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Nicolosi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Taylor blocks an elbow strike.
Nicolosi slows down the pace here.
Nicolosi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taylor.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nicolosi obliges.
A shot in the inside from Nicolosi .
Nicolosi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taylor or not.
Nicolosi lands a hook that snaps the head of Taylor backwards. #T2#
Nicolosi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nicolosi stalling in the clinch.
Nicolosi lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicolosi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Taylor has eaten all the pies!
Nicolosi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A right hand to the body from Nicolosi .
Nicolosi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nicolosi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nicolosi lands a good knee to the midsection. Taylor won't want to take too many of those.
Nicolosi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taylor or not.
Nicolosi is struggling to control the position.
Nicolosi lands with a light punch inside.
Nicolosi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Nicolosi pushes Taylor back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Nicolosi just leaning against Taylor, taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nicolosi .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees to the body from Nicolosi .
Nicolosi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crispino Nicolosi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nicolosi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor wants to counter the offense by Nicolosi and move into the clinch position.
Nicolosi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nicolosi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Nicolosi throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Taylor counters by clinching up.
Nicolosi is leaning against Taylor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nicolosi is leaning against Taylor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Crispino Nicolosi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nicolosi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Nicolosi . #KD#
Nicolosi drops Taylor on his ass with a big knee up the middle! Taylor bounces straight back to his feet before the referee can even start a count. We'll have to wait a moment to see if that actually hurt him or not, as he takes the standing 8 count.#CUT#
It looks like Jerome Taylor has been cut.
Nicolosi weaves into range and cracks Taylor right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Taylor goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Nicolosi is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Crispino Nicolosi !
Crispino Nicolosi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Jerome Taylor stepped up to the mic, saying 'I wasn't at my best tonight. I will be better next time.'.

Event: LFC 11
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
TerGoose listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Nick Taylor has been cut.
TerGoose avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from TerGoose does it's job there.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Taylor throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. TerGoose was covering up waiting for the punch and Taylor finishes the takedown easily into guard.
TerGoose keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
TerGoose is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We've been hearing that Taylor has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TerGoose keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully. #T1#
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. TerGoose is keeping the position for now.
Taylor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
TerGoose keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.
Taylor being controlled here momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Taylor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of TerGoose 's head.
TerGoose is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
TerGoose utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
TerGoose is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Taylor throws a big elbow that misses.
TerGoose trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TerGoose looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taylor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
TerGoose has Taylor pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taylor connects with a couple of short punches.
TerGoose bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taylor's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Taylor has an active guard here but TerGoose has managed to pass into half guard.
Taylor tries to roll over but TerGoose keeps him under control.#T3#
Taylor trying to control but TerGoose postures up.
TerGoose is trying to control the action in half guard but Taylor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
TerGoose thows a huge punch but Taylor dodges it nicely.
TerGoose sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
TerGoose perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Taylor is trying to stand up here but TerGoose is controlling him well.
Taylor is positioning himself well to prevent TerGoose advancing to mount.
Taylor is looking to escape.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Taylor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
TerGoose is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
TerGoose lands a slapping body shot.
TerGoose stuns Taylor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor misses the body punch
and TerGoose counters with a lovely straight right hand!
TerGoose lands with a shot to the body.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like TerGoose was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle TerGoose dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Taylor's cut.
That's time! Taylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
TerGoose avoids a punch combination nicely.
TerGoose doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
TerGoose lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
TerGoose tries to clinch up.
Taylor is looking to counter the offense by TerGoose and move into the clinch.
Nice shot lands for TerGoose .
Taylor throws a right and a left that TerGoose avoids nicely.
TerGoose closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Taylor! TerGoose dives in looking to finish! Taylor is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle TerGoose !
A less than humble Kyle TerGoose misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Nick Taylor stepped up to the mic, saying 'Everybody gets beat sooner or later'.

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