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Event: DKCW 4     
Date:   Nov 24, 2018
#R1#
Fried throws an overhand right that lands on Dillashaw's shoulder, as Dillashaw tries to avoid the shot.
Fried tests Dillashaw's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fried lands with a cross.
Fried misses with a straight left.
Fried wants to clinch
and Dillashaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been told by Fried's head coaches at Grind Time [ *Double Elite Coaches] that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
French Fried seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillashaw takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dillashaw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fried moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dillashaw throws a looping overhand right but Fried ducks down to avoid it.
Fried staying out of range there.
Fried throws a looping overhand right but Dillashaw ducks down to avoid it.
Dillashaw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fried.
Fried lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dillashaw missing with a left hand there. Fried was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fried throws a shot from downtown. Dillashaw moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Donk. Dillashaw catches Fried right on the button with a cross.
Fried tries to clinch but Dillashaw is having none of it.
Fried tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dillashaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fried fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dillashaw tries to score with a low kick but Fried moves his leg out of the way.
Fried misses with a lunging right hand
and Dillashaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Dillashaw defending well as Fried loads up on a big left hand.
Dillashaw throws a hook to the side of Fried's head but Fried sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fried takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dillashaw misses with a double jab.
Dillashaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dillashaw looks to land a combination but Fried avoids it well.
Dillashaw looks for the body kick but Fried saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Fried. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fried.#T2#
Fried throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillashaw walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fried. Dillashaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fried wants to clinch.
Fried ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fried wants to clinch up but Dillashaw keeps it at a distance.
Fried bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dillashaw takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fried takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fried tries to clinch up but Dillashaw circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Nice body punch from Fried.
Dillashaw throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Fried's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Dillashaw dives in looking to finish as Fried flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Dillashaw's strikes! Dillashaw is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Fried's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Fried was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tj Bidon Dillashaw!

 


 

Event: WeInSyd 35     
Date:   Oct 24, 2018
#R1#
Barbosa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barbosa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jainar misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Barbosa.
Jainar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barbosa with a body shot.
Jainar stuns Barbosa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Jainar clinches with his opponent.
Barbosa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jainar taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jainar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa tries to break free but Jainar pushes him back against the cage.
Jainar keeps control of Barbosa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Barbosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbosa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Jainar drives through and clinches with Barbosa against the cage.
Jainar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbosas head.
Jainar has Barbosa pressed against the cage, preventing Barbosa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barbosa wants to get back to striking at distance but Jainar won't allow it.
Jainar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Barbosa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jainar lands with a light punch inside.
Jainar leaning his opponent against the cage.
Barbosa letting Jainar take a breather here.
A short right from Jainar.
Barbosa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barbosa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Jainar has Barbosa pressed against the cage, preventing Barbosa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barbosa tries to break the clinch but Jainar is controlling the position.
Jainar stalling the fight.
Jainar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barbosa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jainar can turn it around.
Jainar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbosa.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jainar.
Good body shot from Jainar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jainar scores with a shoulder strike.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jainar.
Jainar keeps control of Barbosa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barbosa wants to get back to striking at distance but Jainar won't allow it.
Jainar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barbosa is looking to break free of the clinch but Jainar has double underhooks. #BC#
Barbosa manages to break the clinch.
Jainar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barbosa on the side of the head.
Jainar blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Jainar closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Jainar scores with a hook to the body. Barbosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jainar tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've been told by Barbosa's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barbosa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jainar.#CL2#
Jainar darts in and clinches Barbosa up against the cage.
Jainar misses with a punch to the body.
Jainar slows down the pace here.
Jainar lands with a light punch inside.
Jainar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Jainar. #BC#
Barbosa breaks the clinch.
Barbosa misses with a double jab.
Jainar throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramazan Jainar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jainar connects with a body shot.
Barbosa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jainar scores with a nice right hand.
Jainar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbosa's hands.#CL2#
Jainar moves into the clinch.
Barbosa tries to circle away but Jainar has him pinned against the cage.
Jainar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jainar lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jainar.
Jainar lands with a left to the head.
Jainar misses with some punches.
Barbosa blocking some punches.
Barbosa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barbosa has had enough of the clinch but Jainar keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramazan Jainar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Barbosa keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab by Jainar.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jainar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jainar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jainar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jainar lands a really nice looking cross but Barbosa seems unphased.
Jainar tests Barbosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barbosa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jainar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Barbosa is rocked!
Jainar clobbers Barbosa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oh Barbosa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Jainar moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jainar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab lands there for Jainar.
Jainar measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Barbosa! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ramazan Jainar!
After the fight, Ramazan Jainar was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: DKCW 3     
Date:   Oct 21, 2018
#R1#
Van Roosmalen throws a sloppy head kick and Holder moves out of range easily.
Van Roosmalen throws a head kick that misses.
Van Roosmalen tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Holder takes the fight into the clinch.
Holder taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Van Roosmalen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Van Roosmalen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Holder drives through and clinches with Van Roosmalen against the cage.
Van Roosmalen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Our sources have told us that Holder has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holder pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Roosmalen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Roosmalen's brow.
Holder lands an elbow inside.
Holder throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Van Roosmalen avoids the elbow strike from Holder, against the cage.
Holder prevents Van Roosmalen from breaking the clinch.
Van Roosmalen is trying to push Holder away but Holder has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Van Roosmalen breaks the clinch.
A low kick from Van Roosmalen misses #CL#
and Holder moves into the clinch.
Holder throws an elbow but it misses.
Holder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Roosmalen's efforts to push away.
Holder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Roosmalen's efforts to push away.
Van Roosmalen lands a shoulder strike.
Holder pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Roosmalen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Holder lands an elbow just above Van Roosmalen 's eye.
Van Roosmalen blocks the elbow strike.
Van Roosmalen is trying to stall. #T2##BC2#
Van Roosmalen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Holder closes the distance and pushes Van Roosmalen back into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Holder throws an elbow but misses.
Van Roosmalen avoids the elbow strike from Holder, against the cage.
Van Roosmalen tries to circle away but Holder has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Van Roosmalen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holder tries to clinch but Van Roosmalen moves out of range.
Holder avoids the head kick by Van Roosmalen. #CL#
Holder rushes Van Roosmalen and presses him up against the cage.
Holder prevents Van Roosmalen from breaking the clinch.
Holder throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Van Roosmalen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Roosmalen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Van Roosmalen.#CL#
Holder rushes Van Roosmalen and presses him up against the cage.
Van Roosmalen avoids the elbow strike from Holder, against the cage.
Van Roosmalen blocks an elbow strike.
Van Roosmalen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Van Roosmalen blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Holder throws an elbow but misses.
Holder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Van Roosmalen is trying to break the clinch but Holder is controlling him.
Holder prevents Van Roosmalen from breaking the clinch.
Van Roosmalen wants to break free but Holder has control.
Van Roosmalen takes an elbow to the temple.
Van Roosmalen tries to circle away but Holder has him pinned against the cage.
Van Roosmalen avoids the elbow strike from Holder, against the cage. #T4#
Van Roosmalen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Van Roosmalen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holder tries to clinch but Van Roosmalen moves out of range.
Van Roosmalen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Van Roosmalen throws a leg kick #CL#
and Holder moves into the clinch.
Van Roosmalen is trying to break the clinch but Holder has him pressed against the cage.
Holder pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Van Roosmalen is trying to break the clinch but Holder is controlling him.
Van Roosmalen avoids a wild elbow strike from Holder.
With the fighters up against the cage, Holder throws an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Van Roosmalen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Holder throws an elbow that misses.
Van Roosmalen blocks the elbow strike.
Van Roosmalen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Roosmalen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noddy Holder dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Holder blocks a head kick by Van Roosmalen. #CL#
Holder forces Van Roosmalen back against the cage and clinches.
Holder pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Holder throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van Roosmalen is trying to force a seperation but Holder has the dominant position.
Van Roosmalen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Van Roosmalen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Holder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Roosmalen can do to turn this around?
Van Roosmalen tries to circle away but Holder has him pinned against the cage.
Holder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Roosmalen's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Roosmalen is trying to break free.
Holder misses with an elbow over the top.
Van Roosmalen blocks an elbow strike from Holder.
Holder lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Van Roosmalen is looking to break free of the clinch but Holder has double underhooks. #T1#
Holder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Roosmalen's efforts to push away.
Van Roosmalen is trying to force a seperation but Holder has the dominant position.
Van Roosmalen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Holder is keeping busy.
Holder lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Van Roosmalen blocks an elbow strike from Holder.
Van Roosmalen wants to get back to striking at distance but Holder won't allow it.
Holder pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Roosmalen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Holder tries to throw a body punch but Van Roosmalen avoids it by throwing Holder back against the cage.
Holder misses with an elbow over the top.
Van Roosmalen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Holder tries a body shot but Van Roosmalen blocks it. #T2#
Holder has Van Roosmalen pressed against the cage, preventing Van Roosmalen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holder pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Roosmalen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Holder throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Van Roosmalen looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Holder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Roosmalen's efforts to push away.
Holder misses with an elbow strike.
Van Roosmalen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Van Roosmalen tries to break the clinch but Holder is controlling the position.
Van Roosmalen is trying to force a seperation but Holder has the dominant position.
Holder gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Holder throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Holder lands a damaging elbow.
Van Roosmalen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holder has him pressed against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Van Roosmalen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Roosmalen avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Holder instigates a clinch.
Van Roosmalen tries to stall but Holder uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Holder lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Van Roosmalen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Van Roosmalen misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Van Roosmalen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holder is looking to clinch.
Holder fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab lands there for Van Roosmalen.
Van Roosmalen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Holder seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Holder gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Holder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Van Roosmalen avoids a wild elbow strike from Holder.
Holder throws an elbow but it misses.
Van Roosmalen scores with a shoulder strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Roosmalen's brow.
A frustrated look appears on Van Roosmalen's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Van Roosmalen manages to break the clinch.
Van Roosmalen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Holder is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Van Roosmalen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Holder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Roosmalen swats away the attempt to clinch by Holder.
Bidon Van Roosmalen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Holder pushes Van Roosmalen up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noddy Holder dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Van Roosmalen swats away the attempt to clinch by Holder.
Van Roosmalen throws a shot from downtown. Holder moves away and avoids it.
Nice body kick from Van Roosmalen.
Holder avoids the head kick by Van Roosmalen.
Holder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Roosmalen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holder tries to clinch up but Van Roosmalen circles away and keeps his distance.
Holder tries to clinch up but Van Roosmalen circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holder looks to clinch
and Van Roosmalen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Holder is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Holder is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Van Roosmalen.
Holder tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Roosmalen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holder doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Roosmalen circles away. #T1#
Van Roosmalen misses with a head kick.
Van Roosmalen throws a push kick but Holder slaps the foot to one side.
Holder moves to clinch but Van Roosmalen breaks away
and Van Roosmalen counters with a big head kick but Holder shrugs it off.
Van Roosmalen tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Roosmalen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holder blocks a head kick by Van Roosmalen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holder moves in looking to clinch but Van Roosmalen pushes him off.#T2#
Holder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Roosmalen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Holder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Noddy Holder has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Holder misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Holder.
Holder gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Van Roosmalen is trying to push Holder away but Holder has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Holder lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC#
Van Roosmalen is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Bidon Van Roosmalen has been cut.#BC2#
Van Roosmalen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holder wants to clinch up but Van Roosmalen keeps it at a distance.
Van Roosmalen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Holder tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Van Roosmalen manages to circle out of the way.
Van Roosmalen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Van Roosmalen counters with a head kick. #T3#
Holder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Roosmalen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Roosmalen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holder tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Van Roosmalen manages to circle out of the way.
Holder tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Roosmalen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Holder clinches up with Van Roosmalen and pushes him back against the cage.
Holder misses with an elbow over the top.
Noddy Holder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC2#
Van Roosmalen breaks the clinch.
Holder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Roosmalen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Roosmalen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holder tries to clinch up.
Holder tries to clinch but Van Roosmalen moves out of range.
Holder wants to clinch.#T4#
Van Roosmalen tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Roosmalen tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Roosmalen.
Holder is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Van Roosmalen.
Van Roosmalen takes a swing at Holder's ribcage but misses.
Van Roosmalen throws a sloppy head kick and Holder moves out of range easily.
Bidon Van Roosmalen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Holder fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Roosmalen, pushing him back against the cage.
Van Roosmalen can't break the clinch.
Holder lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Van Roosmalen wants to get back to striking at distance but Holder won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bidon Van Roosmalen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holder 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noddy Holder!

Noddy Holder took some time post fight to say the following; 'It's CHRISTMAS!!!'.

 

Event: DK Battlegrounds IX     
Date:   Oct 06, 2018
#R1#
McNeal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dillashaw misses with a combination
and McNeal counters with a two punch combo.
McNeal slips under a jab from Dillashaw.
McNeal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dillashaw missing with a left hand there. McNeal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice straight punches there by McNeal. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McNeal.
Dillashaw misses with a looping left.#T1#
Dillashaw throws an overhand right that lands on McNeal's shoulder, as McNeal tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like McNeal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McNeal on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dillashaw misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from McNeal misses the target.
McNeal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dillashaw.
Dillashaw looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dillashaw misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from McNeal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McNeal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A shot to the liver by McNeal. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
McNeal lands a nice looking body shot.
McNeal blocks the body kick.
A quick step to the side and McNeal tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillashaw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McNeal throws a looping overhand right but Dillashaw ducks down to avoid it.
Dillashaw is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice defenses there by McNeal.
Dillashaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dillashaw misses with a hook. McNeal ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from McNeal misses its target.
McNeal thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice combination there by McNeal. #T3#
Dillashaw connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dillashaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from McNeal misses the target.
McNeal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC#
Dillashaw is rocked!
Dillashaw walks into a jab.
Dillashaw is still on wobbly legs! Can McNeal finish him?
Dillashaw throws a looping overhand right but McNeal ducks down to avoid it.
Dillashaw misses with an uppercut. McNeal saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as McNeal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dillashaw doesn't seem phased though.#KD#
McNeal drops Dillashaw with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dillashaw looks back up at him and smiles so McNeal waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillashaw lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dillashaw throws a front kick aimed at McNeal's knee but McNeal avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from McNeal misses the target.#T4#
McNeal lands with a straight right. Dillashaw didn't see that one coming.
McNeal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD#
McNeal cracks Dillashaw with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dillashaw looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can McNeal finish him?
Dillashaw throws a lazy uppercut
and McNeal counters with a huge left! Dillashaw is in big trouble! He's backing up but McNeal isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Dillashaw from any more damage. A dominating finish by McNeal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hoddy McNeal!
A very excited looking Hoddy McNeal made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: WSXX 1     
Date:   Sep 29, 2018
#R1#
Bidon Gaethje jabs at Poontharat's body.
Bidon Gaethje lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Poontharat definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Poontharat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Poontharat on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bidon Gaethje lands a jab to the head.
Poontharat listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bidon Gaethje needs to keep his hands up - Poontharat had a free shot at his head there.
Poontharat throws a right and a left that Bidon Gaethje avoids nicely.
Poontharat scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Poontharat.
A big left from Poontharat misses.
Bidon Gaethje throws a jab when Poontharat was well out of range.
Bidon Gaethje fails to land with a series of punches.
Poontharat scores with a nice right hand.
Bidon Gaethje takes one on the button.#T1#
Bidon Gaethje misses with a right hand
and Poontharat counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bidon Gaethje throws a shot from downtown. Poontharat moves away and avoids it.
Poontharat connects with a jab.
A big right from Poontharat misses.
Poontharat tries to bum rush Bidon Gaethje with a series of wild strikes but Bidon Gaethje uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Poontharat misses with a hook
and Bidon Gaethje counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Poontharat moves forwards but Bidon Gaethje connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bidon Gaethje on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #ROC#
Bidon Gaethje is rocked!
Poontharat plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Bidon Gaethje swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Bidon Gaethje face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sittichai Poontharat!
Sittichai Poontharat 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: WSXX 1     
Date:   Sep 29, 2018
#R1##CL2#
Sung instigates a clinch.
Sung jumps guard but Souwer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Sung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Sung darts in and clinches Souwer up against the cage.
Sung stalling in the clinch.
Sung is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Sung breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Sung fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Souwer to the ground. Sung is now in Souwer's guard.
Sung is looking to stand up but Souwer won't let him.
Sung is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souwer wants to stand and escape but Sung is having none of it.
Souwer keeping full guard, as Sung tries to pass.
Sung looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Souwer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sung is controlling him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Souwer with a nice cross.#CL2#
Sung clinches up against the cage.
Sung lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Souwer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
I was talking to Souwer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Sung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2##CL2#
Souwer tries to keep at a distance but Sung has taken the fight into the clinch.
Souwer prevents a body shot from Sung. #BC2#
Sung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Sung closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Souwer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Souwer throws out the jab.
Sung wants to clinch up but Souwer keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Sung darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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.
Souwer wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Sung slows the pace down in half guard.
Souwer is trying to stand.
Souwer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sung.
Sung is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Souwer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Souwer tries to get out of the position.
Souwer pushes Sung off looking to stand but Sung dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sung throws a sloppy head kick and Souwer moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sung is defended easily by Souwer.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sung is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Sung clinches with his opponent.
Sung keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Souwer's efforts to push away.
Souwer tries to break the clinch but Sung is controlling the position.
Souwer being controlled against the cage.
Souwer can't break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Souwer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sung has Souwer pressed against the cage, preventing Souwer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sung misses with a knee strike.
Sung is trying to pull guard but Souwer has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jung Hoon Sung 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##CL2#
Sung clinches.
Sung lands a nice uppercut.
Souwer is trying to break the clinch but Sung is controlling him.
Souwer is trying to break the clinch but Sung has him pressed against the cage.
Sung is leaning against Souwer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sung has Souwer pressed against the cage, preventing Souwer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sung working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sung scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Sung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Souwer throws a head kick but Sung moves out of range.
Souwer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sung is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souwer throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Sung counters with a single leg into guard. Souwer didn't expect that.
Sung won't allow Souwer to get back to his feet.
Sung controls from within his opponent's guard.
Souwer wants to stand and escape but Sung is having none of it. #T1#
Sung content to stall in guard here.
Sung won't allow Souwer to get back to his feet.
Souwer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sung seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Souwer is looking to stand up but Sung isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sung wants to get up but he can't break Souwer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Souwer throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Sung closes the distance and pushes Souwer back into the cage.#TD2#
Sung manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Souwer prevents Sung from getting back to his feet. #SU#
Souwer gets to his feet. Sung looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Souwer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Souwer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sung in his tracks.
Souwer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sung shoots in but Souwer avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Sung rushes Souwer and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Souwer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sung fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sung slows down the pace here.
Souwer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Souwer working aggressively here.
Sung lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Souwer.
Sung slows down the pace here.
Souwer is trying to force a seperation but Sung has the dominant position.
Sung looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Sung manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T4#
Sung looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sung throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sung pulls Souwer in close to his closed guard and prevents Souwer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jung Hoon Sung has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU#
Souwer gets to his feet. Sung looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sung tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jung Hoon Sung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Sung closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Still in half guard, Sung seems content to control.
Souwer is staying active underneath Sung, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sung wants to stand up but Souwer is controlling the position.
Souwer is looking to escape.
Sung seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sung keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sung is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Souwer looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sung in particular looking to stall.
Souwer is trying to stand up here but Sung is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Sung moves into range and clinches up with Souwer.#TD2#
Sung gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Souwer wants to stand and escape but Sung is having none of it.
Sung seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sung wants to control from the top but Souwer keeps moving. #T2#
Sung controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sung wants to stand and escape but instead Souwer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Jung Hoon Sung is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sung has Souwer pulled in close to control his posture.
Souwer postures up.
Souwer is fighting to break Sung's control of his arms but Sung is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sung is continuing to stall.#T3#
Sung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SU#
Souwer stands up and waves to Sung to follow him.
Sung shoots in but Souwer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sung defending well as Souwer loads up on a big left hand.
Souwer throws a lazy head kick
and Sung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Souwer.
Souwer misses with a few strikes there.
Sung throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Sung drives through and clinches with Souwer against the cage.
Sung tries to score a body lock takedown but Souwer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Souwer is trying to push Sung away but Sung has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Souwer is looking to break free of the clinch but Sung has double underhooks.
Sung tries to pull guard but Souwer holds him up against the cage and eventually Sung drops back down to his feet.
Andy Bidon Souwer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jung Hoon Sung.
Sung lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Souwer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Souwer is trying to force a seperation but Sung has the dominant position.
Andy Bidon Souwer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sung is trying to pull guard but Souwer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jung Hoon Sung seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sung has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Souwer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Souwer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sung lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sung.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jung Hoon Sung!

An out of breath Jung Hoon Sung thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: WeInSyd 31     
Date:   Sep 26, 2018
#R1#
Log looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range.
Barbosa shapes to counter with a head kick.
Log avoids the head kick by Barbosa.
Log moves out of range of the strikes.#KD2#
Barbosa lands a high kick to the side of Log's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Barbosa dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC2#
Log is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Bente Log has been cut.
Log looking for a sweep. Not yet Log, not yet.
Oh Log is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barbosa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Log. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Log not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barbosa wants to stand but Log has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Log seems to have got his legs back now.#SU2#
Barbosa gets to his feet. Log looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Log wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!
Log is looking to clinch.
Log gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Barbosa counters with a head kick.
Log shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barbosa but Barbosa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Edson Bidon Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Log will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbosa, as that shot connected.
Log gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Edson Bidon Barbosa!

 

Event: DK Exhibition 2     
Date:   Sep 19, 2018
#R1#
Lomachenko throws a shot from downtown. Van Roosmalen moves away and avoids it.
Van Roosmalen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Roosmalen misses with a straight right.
Van Roosmalen throws a head kick but Lomachenko moves out of range.
Van Roosmalen slips under a jab.
Van Roosmalen throws a counter combo.
Lomachenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Roosmalen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Van Roosmalen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Van Roosmalen.
Lomachenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Roosmalen on the side of the head.
Lomachenko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC#
Van Roosmalen is rocked!
Nice body punch from Lomachenko.
Van Roosmalen is still on wobbly legs! Can Lomachenko finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Lomachenko.
Van Roosmalen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lomachenko.
Lomachenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Roosmalen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lomachenko grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Van Roosmalen takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Lomachenko cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vasyl Lomachenko!

 

Event: DK Battlegrounds VI     
Date:   Sep 15, 2018
#R1#
Sheik misses with a shot to the body
and Dillashaw counters with a series of strikes. Sheik will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Sheik pushes Dillashaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Sheik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dillashaw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sheik has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sheik.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dillashaw.
Sheik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sheik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dillashaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dillashaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sheik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sheik misses with some punches.
Sheik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sheik misses with a punch on the inside.
Sheik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sheik lands a body shot.
Sheik lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sheik misses with a punch on the inside.
Sheik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dillashaw.#T1#
Sheik keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dillashaw's efforts to push away.
Sheik gets through Dillashaw's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Dillashaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sheik seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sheik misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Sheik takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sheik fails to land.
Sheik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sheik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sheik misses with a punch on the inside.
Sheik prevents Dillashaw from breaking the clinch.
Sheik stalling against the cage.
Sheik has a couple of punches blocked by Dillashaw.
Sheik throws a head punch that misses.
Dillashaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sheik pushes Dillashaw back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Dillashaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dillashaw working hard to break the clinch.
Dillashaw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sheik has him pressed against the cage.
Sheik lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Dillashaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sheik throws a sloppy body shot
and Sheik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheik's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dillashaw under the eye.#ROC#
Dillashaw is rocked!
Sheik takes a swing at Dillashaw's ribcage but misses.
Sheik lands with a cross.
Dillashaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Sheik finish him?
Dillashaw throws a hook but Sheik avoids it easily.
Sheik is looking to counter the offense by Dillashaw and move into the clinch.
Dillashaw misses with a series of wild punches.
Dillashaw seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Sheik throws a lazy uppercut
and Dillashaw counters with a straight right hand.
Dillashaw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dillashaw throws a hook to the side of Sheik's head but Sheik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sheik throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Dillashaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Dillashaw looks to land a combination. Sheik sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A big right from Dillashaw misses.
Sheik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dillashaw takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dillashaw loads up on a big right hand but Sheik slips the punch.
As Dillashaw tries to get set, Sheik tries to push him back and clinch up but Dillashaw manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
A slow jab from Dillashaw misses its intended target.
Sheik slips a jab from Dillashaw.
Sheik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillashaw.
Sheik has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Sheik.
A big right from Sheik misses.
Sheik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dillashaw shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sheik eats them both and turns towards Dillashaw to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sheik connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iron Sheik dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sheik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dillashaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sheik lands a jab to the head.
Sheik throws a lazy right hand but Dillashaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dillashaw takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sheik slips a jab from Dillashaw.
Sheik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dillashaw slips under a jab from Sheik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dillashaw misses the jab.
A slow jab from Sheik misses its intended target. #T1#
Sheik connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dillashaw. Dillashaw circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice body punch from Dillashaw.
Nice defenses there by Sheik.
Sheik seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dillashaw throws a right and a left that Sheik avoids nicely.
Sheik misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dillashaw throws a series of strikes that have Sheik backpedaling.
Dillashaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Dillashaw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sheik throws a lazy uppercut
and Dillashaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2##KD#
Sheik drops Dillashaw with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dillashaw looks back up at him and smiles so Sheik waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dillashaw tests Sheik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dillashaw misses with a two punch combination.
Dillashaw throws a leg kick that misses.
Dillashaw throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dillashaw throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A jab lands there for Sheik.
Dillashaw ducks under a wild hook from Sheik.
Dillashaw attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
A jab from Dillashaw does it's job there.
Sheik misses with a hook. Dillashaw ducked under it nicely.
Tj Bidon Dillashaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dillashaw moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dillashaw lands a jab.
Dillashaw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sheik misses with a hook
enabling Dillashaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Sheik moves out of range of the strikes.
Dillashaw throws a right and a left that Sheik avoids nicely. #T4#
Dillashaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dillashaw lands a jab.
Sheik lands a jab.
Tj Bidon Dillashaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillashaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dillashaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sheik.
Sheik takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dillashaw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sheik is looking to counter the offense by Dillashaw and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tj Bidon Dillashaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Dillashaw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sheik throws a looping overhand right but Dillashaw ducks down to avoid it.
Dillashaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sheik.
Sheik misses with a body punch
and Dillashaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sheik scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dillashaw throws a hook to the side of Sheik's head but Sheik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sheik tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dillashaw manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sheik moves in looking to clinch but Dillashaw pushes him off.
Sheik moves away from the strike by Dillashaw. #T1#
Sheik throws a shot from downtown. Dillashaw moves away and avoids it.
Dillashaw lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dillashaw.
Dillashaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sheik.
Dillashaw throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sheik on the side of the head.
Dillashaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sheik seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sheik misses with a wild body shot.
Sheik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sheik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dillashaw.
Sheik dodges the punch combination from Dillashaw. #T2#
Dillashaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sheik.
Sheik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dillashaw.#CL#
Sheik clinches up against the cage.
Sheik is working Dillashaw over against the cage.
A short right from Sheik on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheik swings wildly with an uppercut but Dillashaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sheik.
Sheik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dillashaw is trying to break free.
Sheik gets through Dillashaw's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sheik is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sheik swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3##BC2#
Dillashaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dillashaw misses with a few strikes there.
Dillashaw tries to land a front kick but Sheik steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sheik misses with a series of wild punches.
Dillashaw ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dillashaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sheik.
Tj Bidon Dillashaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sheik ducks under a wild hook from Dillashaw.
Sheik wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
A left and a right from Dillashaw both land. Nice combination.
Sheik misses with a looping right.
Dillashaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Dillashaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sheik throws a combination that misses
enabling Dillashaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Sheik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillashaw moves away.
Dillashaw throws a leg kick but Sheik moved away.
Dillashaw missing with a left hand there. Sheik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dillashaw lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC2#
Sheik is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Tj Bidon Dillashaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dillashaw 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tj Bidon Dillashaw!

 

Event: DK Battlegrounds V     
Date:   Sep 08, 2018
#R1#
Van Roosmalen throws the left hand but Jansson avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Jansson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Roosmalen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Roosmalen throws a head kick but Jansson moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Jansson misses.
Van Roosmalen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Roosmalen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Roosmalen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jansson counters with a straight right hand.
Van Roosmalen walks into a jab.#ROC2#
Van Roosmalen is rocked!
Jansson throws a pinpoint strike between Van Roosmalen's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Van Roosmalen crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Jansson scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jan Jansson!
After winning the bout, Jan Jansson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SyFi 98     
Date:   Sep 02, 2018
#R1#
Lanaster slips a jab from Barbosa.
Lanaster takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lanaster seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
Lanaster half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lanaster moves forwards but Barbosa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barbosa fails to land with a series of punches.
Lanaster half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lanaster on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lanaster ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.#TD#
Lanaster shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barbosa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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.
Lanaster 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. #T1#
Barbosa wants to stand and escape but Lanaster is having none of it.
Lanaster trying to move into half guard but instead Barbosa has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Lanaster is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Barbosa rolls with it to try and escape but Lanaster cranks on the arm and Barbosa is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyrian Lanaster!
Tyrian Lanaster 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: DK Battlegrounds II     
Date:   Aug 18, 2018
#R1#
Gomez misses with a body shot.
Gomez misses with a series of wild punches.
Gomez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dillashaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomez.
Gomez slips a jab from Dillashaw.
Dillashaw throws an overhand right that lands on Gomez's shoulder, as Gomez tries to avoid the shot.
No joy there for Gomez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dillashaw fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gomez is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gomez.
Gomez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gomez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gomez throws a body shot but no joy.
Gomez misses the body punch
and Dillashaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice combination there by Gomez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dillashaw manages to avoid it.
Wilfredo Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gomez is looking to wear down Dillashaw with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gomez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillashaw is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gomez.
Dillashaw lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gomez misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomez. Dillashaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dillashaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomez.
Nice body punch from Gomez.
Dillashaw throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gomez tries to counter by clinching up but Dillashaw breaks away and moves out of range.
Dillashaw swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gomez lands with an overhand left.
Dillashaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gomez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dillashaw's hands.
Dillashaw walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomez misses with a two punch combination.
Despite the aggression on Dillashaw's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dillashaw takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dillashaw throws a right hand that Gomez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomez also avoids with ease.
Gomez misses with a body shot
and Dillashaw counters with a two punch combo.
Gomez misses with a lunging right hand
and Dillashaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Gomez has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T2#
Gomez fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Dillashaw misses.
Gomez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gomez scores with a jab. Dillashaw acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gomez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dillashaw.
Dillashaw tests Gomez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dillashaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gomez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gomez looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillashaw is just out of range.
Gomez throws a body shot but no joy.
Dillashaw is looking for the big counter here.
Dillashaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomez throws a hook to the side of Dillashaw's head but Dillashaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dillashaw looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gomez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gomez misses with a shot to the body
and Gomez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gomez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dillashaw throws out a counter right but Gomez avoids it with no problem.
Dillashaw misses with a hook. Gomez ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Dillashaw goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gomez slips under a jab from Dillashaw.
Dillashaw misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gomez swinging wildly here.
Gomez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gomez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dillashaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomez.
Gomez swings for the body but Dillashaw moves out of range.
Gomez throws a body shot but no joy.
Dillashaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomez throws a hook but Dillashaw avoids it easily.
Gomez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dillashaw lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gomez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Dillashaw.#T4#
Gomez throws a series of punches but Dillashaw moves out of range.
Gomez looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillashaw is just out of range.
Gomez misses with a shot to the body
and Dillashaw counters with a left and a right that stings Gomez.
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!
Gomez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gomez misses with a body shot.
Dillashaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gomez throws a poor cross that misses
and Dillashaw counters with a straight right hand.
Dillashaw scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gomez misses with a looping right.
Gomez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gomez throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Dillashaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Gomez throws a right hand that Dillashaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Dillashaw also avoids with ease.
Gomez scores with a nice right hand.
Dillashaw has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dillashaw slips a straight right by Gomez.
Gomez scores with a nice head shot.
Gomez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dillashaw loads up on a big right hand but Gomez slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfredo Gomez 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#
Dillashaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gomez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dillashaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dillashaw lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gomez lands with a nice combination. Dillashaw backs away looking to recover.
Gomez throws a right and a left that Dillashaw avoids nicely.
Dillashaw looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the liver by Gomez. Beautiful body shot.
Gomez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dillashaw.
Gomez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dillashaw.
Dillashaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dillashaw lands a head shot.
Gomez takes a swing at Dillashaw's ribcage but misses.
Gomez misses with a jab to the body
and Dillashaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Gomez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dillashaw lands with an overhand left.
Gomez connects with a right hand. Dillashaw shakes it off.
Gomez punishes Dillashaw's body with a nice straight punch.
Gomez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Gomez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gomez scores with a body shot.
Gomez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dillashaw takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wilfredo Gomez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gomez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dillashaw has time to react.
Dillashaw fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gomez lands a jab to the nose.
Gomez misses with a series of wild punches.
Gomez misses with a combination
enabling Dillashaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Dillashaw cracks Gomez with a good jab.
Gomez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomez throws a one two combo.
Gomez throws a sloppy body shot
and Dillashaw counters with a straight right hand.
Dillashaw slips a jab and a cross from Gomez.
Dillashaw throws a counter combo.#T2#
Gomez misses with a looping right.
Gomez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gomez.
Gomez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gomez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gomez misses the shot to the body.
Gomez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dillashaw can do to turn this around?
Dillashaw looks to throw the jab but Gomez is out of range.
Dillashaw throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gomez misses with an uppercut
and Dillashaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gomez looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillashaw is just out of range.
A jab from Gomez misses. #KD2#
Dillashaw drops Gomez with a beautiful combination! Gomez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dillashaw is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Gomez is rocked!
Gomez misses with an uppercut
and Dillashaw counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh Gomez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dillashaw closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Gomez! Dillashaw dives in looking to finish! Gomez 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 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tj Bidon Dillashaw!

 

Event: BFF 32: Kemp vs. Chong Po II     
Date:   Aug 11, 2018
#R1#
Cruz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kitano lands with a cross.
Kitano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Kitano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Kitano tries a quick counter leg kick but Cruz is wise to it.
Kitano misses with a hook.
Cruz slips under a jab from Kitano.
Kitano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cruz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kitano. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kitano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cruz is out of range and Kitano settles back down.
Kitano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cruz. Cruz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kitano connects with a body shot that sends Cruz's belly button to the back.
Cruz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Midnight MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Cruz throws a wild body kick that Kitano sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Cruz as he checks the leg kick.
Cruz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Tenshin Kitano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Kitano.
Kitano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cruz counters with a left and a right that stings Kitano. #T1#
Cruz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kitano misses with a low kick.
Cruz throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kitano avoids it.
Kitano lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz misses the target.
Cruz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kitano wants to land a leg kick but Cruz is out of range.
Kitano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kitano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kitano lands a jab to the nose.
Kitano throws a solid leg kick but Cruz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kitano.
Kitano scores with a head kick. Cruz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kitano throws a push kick but Cruz slaps the foot to one side.
Cruz throws a head kick but Kitano moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Cruz.
Kitano feints and then cracks Cruz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cruz down. #T2#
Kitano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kitano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cruz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Kitano cracks Cruz with an open hand slap.
Kitano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Kitano with a hook.
Cruz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kitano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kitano.
Kitano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cruzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kitano throws a right hand that misses
and Cruz counters with a series of strikes. Kitano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kitano throws a lazy right hand but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruz throws a counter high kick but Kitano was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kitano misses with a body kick.
Kitano is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cruz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kitano throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Kitano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Kitano works the jab nicely.
Nice shot lands for Kitano.
Kitano throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Kitano.
Kitano blocks a head kick by Cruz.
Kitano throws out a loose jab but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kitano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Kitano lands a really nice looking cross but Cruz seems unphased.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cruz checks a leg kick.
Kitano connects with a looping right hand.
Kitano thuds his right hand into Cruz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
Kitano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kitano throws a lazy body kick
and Kitano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kitano gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kitano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
Kitano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cruz's sensitive parts.
Cruz with a jab.
Kitano misses with an uppercut.
Kitano scores with a push kick.
Kitano looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
Cruz half committed to a counter leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Cruz blocks the leg kick.
Cruz throws a one two combo.
Cruz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kitano.
Kitano does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kitano wants to land a leg kick but Cruz is out of range.
Kitano misses with a low kick.#T5#
Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kitano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kitano just misses with a punch to the body.
Kitano misses with a leg kick
and Cruz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kitano thinking.
Kitano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kitano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kitano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kitano misses with a low kick.
It looked like Cruz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kitano looks for the body kick but Cruz saw that one coming.
Kitano misses with a low kick as Cruz jumps back.
Cruz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kitano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Kitano works Cruz's body with a nice hook.
Cruz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kitano wants to slow Cruz down by chopping away at his legs. #T6#
Kitano looks to throw a body kick
and Cruz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cruz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kitano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cruz blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick from Kitano misses.
Kitano tries a low kick but Cruz avoids it.
Kitano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kitano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cruz looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kitano misses with a leg kick.
Kitano lands the left hand.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Kitano throws a lazy right hand but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T7#
Kitano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Cruz blocks the leg kick.
Kitano just misses with a punch to the body.
Kitano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kitano punishes Cruz's body with a nice straight punch.
Kitano dips to his left and cracks Cruz with an uppercut!
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Kitano moves out of range easily.
Cruz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cruz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kitano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cruz can pounce on him.
Good standup being displayed there by Cruz as he connects with a hook.
Kitano just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cruz needs to keep his hands up - Kitano had a free shot at his head there.
Kitano with a hook.#T8#
Kitano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Kitano swings widly with a right hand
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Kitano misses.
Kitano misses with a wild body shot.
Kitano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kitano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cruz's head backwards.
Kitano misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Cruz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Kitano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kitano avoids the head kick by Cruz.
An inside leg kick from Kitano misses.
Cruz slips under a jab.
Cruz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kitano misses with a straight left.
Kitano sizes up Cruz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big left from Kitano misses. #T9#
Kitano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cruz moves out of range of the leg kick from Kitano.
Good work by Cruz as he checks the leg kick.
Kitano lands a glancing blow to the side of Cruz's head.
Cruz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kitano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kitano tries to land a leg kick but Cruz saw it coming and moves away.
Cruz lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kitano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cruz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kitano misses with a looping right.
Cruz drops his hands momentarily and Kitano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kitano scores with a jab.
Kitano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cruz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Kitano misses
and Cruz counters with a straight right hand.
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tenshin Kitano 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Kitano.
Kitano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kitano jabs Cruz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kitano digs a good body shot into Cruz's ribs.
Kitano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kitano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kitano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Kitano lands with a hook. Cruz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kitano tried to score with a low kick but Cruz checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kitano checks it well.
Kitano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cruz in his tracks.
Cruz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kitano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cruz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kitano lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cruz takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Kitano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kitano throws a leg kick but Cruz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Kitano.
Kitano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kitano lands a head shot.
Cruz blocks a low kick nicely.
Cruz ducks right into an uppercut from Kitano.
Kitano throws a low kick, looking for Cruz's leg but Cruz calmly moves out of range.
Kitano throws a hook but Cruz avoids it easily.
Kitano thuds his right hand into Cruz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good exchange - Kitano coming out on top.
Kitano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cruz is able to avoid easily.
Kitano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kitano misses with a leg kick
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Kitano misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from Kitano does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kitano was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
Kitano throws a low kick, looking for Cruz's leg but Cruz calmly moves out of range.
Kitano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kitano throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
Cruz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good exchange - Kitano coming out on top.
Cruz scores with a head kick.
Cruz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kitano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kitano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Cruz connects with a crisp jab.
Kitano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Kitano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cruz on the side of the head.
Kitano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kitano punishes Cruz's body with a nice straight punch.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kitano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kitano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tenshin Kitano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cruz checks a leg kick.
A cross from Kitano lands.
Kitano misses with a left hand
and Cruz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kitano blocks a head kick by Cruz.
Cruz moves out of range as Kitano strikes.
A low kick from Kitano misses
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dominick Bidon Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kitano throws a leg kick
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz moves away from the strike by Kitano. #T4#
A head kick misses from Kitano.
Kitano throws a hook but Cruz blocks it.
Cruz blocks a low kick nicely.
Cruz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kitano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cruz throws a quick counter head kick but Kitano was just out of range.
Kitano sizes up Cruz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kitano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cruz.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Kitano.
Cruz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kitano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cruz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cruz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kitano avoids a kick to the body.
Kitano flicks out a counter leg kick but Cruz steps away.
Jab by Kitano.
Kitano stuns Cruz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cruz checks a low kick from Kitano.#T5#
Kitano avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kitano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kitano takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Kitano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cruz is able to avoid easily.
Kitano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kitano slips a jab from Cruz.
Kitano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kitano stalks Cruz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cruz's face. Cruz staggers backwards, shaken.
Kitano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kitano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kitano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kitano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz.
Good leg kick by Kitano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T6#
Kitano connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kitano throws a jab when Cruz was well out of range.
Kitano lands a leg kick that knocks Cruz off balance momentarily.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Kitano.
Kitano throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
Kitano throws a low kick, looking for Cruz's leg but Cruz calmly moves out of range.
Kitano misses with a leg kick
and Cruz counters with a low kick, right behind Kitano 's knee.
A head kick misses from Cruz.
Kitano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kitano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cruz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kitano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
Kitano misses with a low kick.
As Kitano looks to move away, Cruz throws a big counter combo but Kitano just gets out of the way.
Kitano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T7#
Kitano avoids the body shot from Cruz.
Kitano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cruz on the side of the head.
Cruz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kitano lands an overhand right.
Cruz slips under a jab from Kitano.
Kitano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from Cruz.
Kitano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kitano throws a chopping leg kick but Cruz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kitano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cruz.
Kitano with a jab.
Kitano scores with a body shot.
Cruz misses with a head kick. #T8#
Cruz moves out of range as Kitano throws a body kick.
Kitano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kitano lands a glancing blow to the side of Cruz's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kitano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cruz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kitano.
Kitano's corner calls for a 1-2. Kitano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kitano tries to land a front kick but Cruz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kitano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cruz has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kitano. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kitano punishes Cruz's body with a nice straight punch.
Cruz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kitano misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Cruz. #T9#
Kitano sizes up Cruz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kitano just misses with a punch to the body.
Kitano with a hook.
Kitano scores with a jab to the head.
Cruz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cruz cracks Kitano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kitano misses with a wild body shot.
Dominick Bidon Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kitano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cruz momentarily.
A head kick by Kitano misses
and Cruz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Kitano.
Cruz throwing a counter right hand but Kitano manages to avoid it.
Kitano tries to score with a low kick but Cruz moves his leg out of the way.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kitano.
A jab lands there for Kitano.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tenshin Kitano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kitano 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Tenshin Kitano!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Tenshin Kitano!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Tenshin Kitano!

Tenshin Kitano wins by unanimous decision!

Tenshin Kitano decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: The Island Season 8, 145 lbs, Round 3     
Date:   Aug 07, 2018
#R1#
Barbosa throws a jab when Kawanabe was well out of range.
Kawanabe wants to counter with a clinch but Barbosa pushes him away.
Barbosa connects with a looping right hand.
Barbosa 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.
Barbosa throws a head kick that half lands.
Kawanabe lunges at Barbosa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barbosa's hand.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Kawanabe moves out of range.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kawanabe throws out the jab.
Kawanabe's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kawanabe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Edson Bidon Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Barbosa sets himself, and Kawanabe steps forward looking for the clinch! Barbosa avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kawanabe wants to clinch up but Barbosa keeps it at a distance.
Barbosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Kawanabe misses with a hook.
Kawanabe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Kawanabe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kawanabe, as that shot connected.
Kawanabe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barbosa misses with a hook. Kawanabe ducked under it nicely.
Kawanabe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick and Kawanabe moves out of range easily.
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Kawanabe moves out of range.
Kawanabe avoids a kick to the body.
Barbosa sets himself, and Kawanabe steps forward looking for the clinch! Barbosa avoids it this time.#T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barbosa.
Kawanabe blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kawanabe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kawanabe tries to clinch up.
Barbosa throws a quick counter head kick but Kawanabe was just out of range.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kawanabe tries to counter with a clinch but Barbosa shakes him off and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kawanabe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barbosa.
Kawanabe throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick and Kawanabe moves out of range easily.
Kawanabe digs a good body shot into Barbosa's ribs.#T3##CL2#
Kawanabe clinches with his opponent.
Kawanabe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kawanabe lands a body shot.
Kawanabe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barbosa or not.
Kawanabe lands with a short shot to the head.
Kawanabe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa has had enough of the clinch but Kawanabe keeps him there for the moment.
Kawanabe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa can't break the clinch.
Kawanabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
Kawanabe is working Barbosa over against the cage.
Barbosa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kawanabe has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Barbosa manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Kawanabe tries to counter by closing the distance.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
Kawanabe swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range. #T4#
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kawanabe blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawanabe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barbosa with a body shot.
Barbosa throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Kawanabe counters by clinching up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Barbosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kawanabe looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Kawanabe blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Kawanabe avoids the head kick by Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with the body kick
and Kawanabe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Edson Bidon Barbosa will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kawanabe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbosa's hands.
Kawanabe blocks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
Kawanabe tries to counter by closing the distance.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kawanabe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawanabe.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
Barbosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Barbosa tenderised Kawanabe's leg. Kawanabe is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kawanabe misses with a wild body shot.
Kawanabe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barbosa under the eye.#T1#
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
Kawanabe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kawanabe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kawanabe tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Kawanabe blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Kawanabe moves out of range.
Kawanabe throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Barbosa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Kawanabe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Kawanabe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kawanabe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kawanabe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barbosa in his tracks.
Kawanabe lands with a good body shot.
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!
Kawanabe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Kawanabe lands a nice hook to Barbosa's body. Barbosa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Kawanabe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barbosa, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kawanabe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kawanabe avoids the head kick by Barbosa. #T3#
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kawanabe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kawanabe throws a shot to the body.
Barbosa drops his hands momentarily and Kawanabe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kawanabe digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kawanabe is looking to clinch.
Barbosa looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kawanabe sizes up Barbosa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Kawanabe blocks a head kick by Barbosa. #T4#
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
Kawanabe wants to counter with a clinch but Barbosa pushes him away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kawanabe blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Kawanabe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kawanabe wants to counter with a clinch but Barbosa pushes him away.
Barbosa throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Kawanabe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa looking to stall.
A right hand to the body from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Kawanabe on the inside.
Kawanabe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Kawanabe.
Barbosa is looking to break free of the clinch but Kawanabe has double underhooks.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Kawanabe. #BC#
Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Kawanabe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Barbosa throws a head kick but Kawanabe moves out of range.
Barbosa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Kawanabe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barbosa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barbosa scores with a sloppy right hand. Kawanabe should have avoided that one.
Kawanabe blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Kawanabe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick and Kawanabe moves out of range easily.
Barbosa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kawanabe counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Barbosa takes one to the chin there.
Kawanabe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kawanabe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barbosa has time to react.
Kawanabe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kawanabe blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Kawanabe forces Barbosa back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
Barbosa wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short body shot lands from Kawanabe as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Barbosa breaks from the clinch.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kawanabe.#T2#
Kawanabe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa misses with a kick to the body
and Kawanabe counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa takes one on the button.
Kawanabe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kawanabe punishes Barbosa's body with a nice straight punch.
Kawanabe avoids the head kick by Barbosa.
Barbosa sets himself, and Kawanabe steps forward looking for the clinch! Barbosa avoids it this time.
Barbosa throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Kawanabe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kawanabe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kawanabe misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Kawanabe. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
Still in the clinch, Kawanabe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kawanabe lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Kawanabe working aggressively here.
Kawanabe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kawanabe misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Kawanabe lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kawanabe lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kawanabe.
A short right from Kawanabe on the inside. #BC#
Barbosa manages to break the clinch.
Kawanabe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Kawanabe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
A head kick misses from Barbosa. #CL2#
Kawanabe gets a clinch.
Kawanabe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kawanabe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kawanabe lands with a right to the head.
Kawanabe struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Barbosa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kawanabe lands a shot to the body.
Edson Bidon Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbosa blocks an uppercut.
Kawanabe pushes Barbosa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barbosa blocks an uppercut.
Kawanabe misses with the head strike.
Kawanabe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Kawanabe.
Hiroshi Kawanabe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kawanabe lands with a short shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshi Kawanabe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kawanabe 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Hiroshi Kawanabe!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Hiroshi Kawanabe!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Hiroshi Kawanabe!

Hiroshi Kawanabe wins by unanimous decision!

 

Event: The Island Season 8, 145 lbs, Round 2     
Date:   Aug 06, 2018
#R1#
Barbosa throws a head kick that Tokudome semi-blocks. #CUT2#
It looks like Naoyuki Tokudome has been cut.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands with a hook. Tokudome tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tokudome misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tokudome avoids the head kick by Barbosa.
Barbosa slaps away a takedown attempt from Tokudome, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tokudome gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbosa cracks Tokudome with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Tokudome moves out of range.
Barbosa connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tokudome drops his hands momentarily and Barbosa needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Tokudome just on the top of the head. Tokudome drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Tokudome - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Edson Bidon Barbosa!

 

Event: The Island Season 8, 145 lbs, Round 1     
Date:   Aug 05, 2018
#R1#
Westmoreland tries for a takedown but Barbosa circles away easily
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Barbosa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Westmoreland.
Westmoreland wants to clinch but Barbosa slips to the side
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbosa scores with a head kick. #ROC#
Westmoreland is rocked!
Barbosa feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Westmoreland collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Edson Bidon Barbosa!

 


 

Event: KONFLIKT XVIII     
Date:   Aug 04, 2018
#R1#
Van Roosmalen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monster throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Roosmalen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Van Roosmalen.
Van Roosmalen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Roosmalen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Monster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Roosmalen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Roosmalen throws a big counter head kick but Monster avoids it with no problem.
Monster misses with a body shot.
Monster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Monster lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Monster lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monster scores with the left hand. Van Roosmalen knows he should have avoided that one.
Monster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Roosmalen.
Van Roosmalen moves out of range as Monster strikes.
Van Roosmalen throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Monster. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Van Roosmalen tries to move into range but Monster moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Van Roosmalen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Roosmalen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Monster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Roosmalen.
Monster fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Roosmalen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Van Roosmalen throws a head kick that half lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monster. Van Roosmalen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Van Roosmalen.
Monster misses with a right hand
and Van Roosmalen counters with a flying knee that drops Monster! Van Roosmalen dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bidon Van Roosmalen!

 

Event: BFF 29: Shamkhalaev vs Al Jhit     
Date:   Jul 28, 2018
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cruz.
Blake has his takedown stuffed
and Blake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blake shoots in and drives through. Cruz sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cruz! But no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cruz, as that shot connected.
Blake tries for a takedown but Cruz circles away easily
and Cruz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz throws a nice looking combination but Blake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blake attempts a counter takedown but Cruz avoids it well and moves away.
Cruz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC2#
Blake is rocked!
Cruz cracks Blake with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Blake tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Cruz pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Blake is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominick Bidon Cruz!

 

Event: KONFLIKT XVI     
Date:   Jul 14, 2018
#R1#
Van Roosmalen misses with a wild combination.
Van Roosmalen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Grind Time [ *Double Elite Coaches] in the buildup to the fight.
Van Roosmalen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kid tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Van Roosmalen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kid shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Roosmalen tries to sprawl out of it but Kid keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Roosmalen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Van Roosmalen lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Roosmalen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kid throws out a counter right but Van Roosmalen avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Van Roosmalen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Roosmalen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kid finds it's way round the side to connect with Van Roosmalen's head.
Van Roosmalen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kid defending well as Van Roosmalen loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Kid misses.
A punch lands to the side of Kid 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kid blocks a head kick by Van Roosmalen.
Van Roosmalen throws a head kick that misses.
Kid blocks a head kick by Van Roosmalen.
Van Roosmalen missing with a left hand there. Kid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Van Roosmalen throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Kid counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Kid thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Roosmalen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kid advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Kid looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Van Roosmalen is not content to let Kid control the position.
Kid lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
Van Roosmalen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kid asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Van Roosmalen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #SUB2#
Kid looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Van Roosmalen is trying to buck Kid off.
The referee asks Kid politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kid prefers to stall for the moment though.
Van Roosmalen is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
Kid looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kid working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Kid wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van Roosmalen, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Kid tries for a kimura but Van Roosmalen is defending well. #SUB2#
Kid is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Van Roosmalen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kid looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Disco Kid dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Van Roosmalen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Roosmalen tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Kid with that takedown attempt.
Kid connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Roosmalen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kid's head.
Van Roosmalen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bidon Van Roosmalen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kid jabs Van Roosmalen right on the nose. Van Roosmalen blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Van Roosmalen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Roosmalen tries a head kick but it misses.
Kid feints the counter takedown.
Kid closes the distance and clinches up with Van Roosmalen, looking for a takedown. Kid pushes Van Roosmalen against the cage but Van Roosmalen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kid has a takedown stuffed.
Bidon Van Roosmalen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Disco Kid.
Van Roosmalen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kid tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Van Roosmalen defends well and Kid ends up having to push Van Roosmalen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Van Roosmalen moves away from the strike by Kid.
Van Roosmalen throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
so Kid counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kid missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Kid forces his way into half guard.
Kid keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Disco Kid has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Kid seems to be looking for submissions.
Van Roosmalen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kid on the ground.#SUB2#
Kid seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Kid is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Kid is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Van Roosmalen wants to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB2#
Kid is trying to work for a kimura but Van Roosmalen is defending well.
Kid thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Van Roosmalen's head.
Van Roosmalen is trying to stand back up but Kid is controlling him
Kid is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Kid is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Van Roosmalen is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Disco Kid!
An out of breath Disco Kid thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: BFF 25: Obermueller vs. Kemp     
Date:   Jul 07, 2018
#R1#
Cruz misses with a right hand
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cruz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cruz misses the jab.
Cruz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruz 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.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Cruz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
Diaz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cruz's calf.
Diaz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cruz's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz cracks the inside of Cruz's front leg.
Cruz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diaz.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cruz lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased. #T1#
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cruz.
Cruz misses with a leg kick
and Diaz counters with an outside leg kick.
Diaz lands a glancing blow to the side of Cruz's head.
The fighters circling - Cruz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diaz.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Diaz throws a head kick that half lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cruz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cruz swings widly with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a low kick, right behind Cruz 's knee.
A head kick misses from Diaz.
Diaz lands a nice looking body kick.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruz.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Diaz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cruz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice uppercut there from Cruz.
Diaz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cruz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cruz is looking to chop away at Diaz's legs.
Cruz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cruz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diaz counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Diaz thumps Cruz with a low kick.#T4#
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
Diaz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cruz if he has to take too many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Diaz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cruz's head.
Diaz lands a nice looking body kick.
Diaz scores with a nice body kick.
Cruz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diaz slips under a jab from Cruz.#T5#
Cruz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
Cruz throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz cracks the inside of Cruz's front leg.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Diaz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cruz avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diaz, right into the meat.
Diaz throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range. #T6#
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cruz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz slips a jab from Cruz.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cruz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diaz thows a leg kick but Cruz checks it
and Cruz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick.
Cruz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cruz throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz flicks out a counter leg kick but Cruz steps away.
Cruz misses with a left hand
and Diaz counters with an inside leg kick. #T7#
Diaz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diaz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Diaz. Cruz shrugs it off though.
Diaz slips a jab from Cruz.
Diaz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cruz's sensitive parts.
Diaz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cruz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Cruz throws a lazy uppercut
and Diaz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cruz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T8#
Cruz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
A jab from Cruz misses.
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz looks for the body kick but Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz connects with an inside leg kick.
Diaz scores with a leg kick.
Cruz drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T9#
Cruz lands a jab to the head.
Diaz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cruz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Diaz.
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Cruz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cruz throws an off balance right hand
and Diaz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JoJo Diaz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R2#
Cruz blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Diaz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cruz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Cruz looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Cruz's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Cruz scores with a jab to the body.
JoJo Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a low kick, right behind Cruz 's knee.
Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Cruz misses with a combination
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Cruz throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Cruz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.
Cruz stuns Diaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cruz looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cruz circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz blocks a low kick nicely.
Diaz checks the leg kick.#T2#
Cruz misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow Cruz down.
Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
A big right from Cruz misses.
Cruz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz counters with a thumping low kick.
Cruz throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Cruz misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A chopping leg kick lands by Diaz.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Dominick Bidon Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Diaz throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a low kick, right behind Cruz 's knee.
Cruz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diaz, right into the meat.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick
and Cruz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by Cruz.
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cruz misses with a looping left.
Cruz backing away here, and Diaz unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Diaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cruz thuds his right hand into Diaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cruz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diaz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
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!
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cruz's head.
Cruz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz fakes the leg kick and cracks Cruz in the body.
Cruz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Diaz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T5#
Diaz lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz thuds his right hand into Diaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diaz.
Cruz misses with a straight right.
Diaz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Diaz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Diaz connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC2#
Cruz is rocked!#T6#
and Diaz counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Cruz! He's just covering up as Diaz starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JoJo Diaz!

 

Event: KONFLIKT XIV     
Date:   Jul 07, 2018
#R1#
Dillashaw misses with a series of wild punches.
Horder drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Horder shoots in for a takedown but Dillashaw shows good takedown defense.
Dillashaw was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Horder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dillashaw seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Horder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dillashaw.
Dillashaw stuffs the takedown.
Tj Bidon Dillashaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koby Horder.
Horder fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw throws an overhand right that lands on Horder's shoulder, as Horder tries to avoid the shot.
Horder dives in for a single leg takedown but Dillashaw sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Dillashaw wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dillashaw looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Horder feints the counter takedown.#T1##TD2#
Horder closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dillashaw quickly recovers to half guard.
Horder controlling the action here.
Dillashaw 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.
Dillashaw tries to kick Horder off in order to stand up. Horder Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Dillashaw wants to get back to his feet but Horder drags him back down.
Dillashaw is letting Horder control him for a moment.
Dillashaw is pushing Horder's head away, looking to escape. Horder manages to hold on to the position though.
Horder controlling the position. #T2#
Dillashaw tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Horder trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dillashaw doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Horder has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Dillashaw is in real trouble here. Horder gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Dillashaw is tapping out! Horder wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Koby Horder!

 

 
 
 
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