Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: MMMA Fright Night 7
Date: Jun 27, 2018

#R1#
Hays is looking to clinch.
Hays avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Maynard gets tackled into the cage by Hays. Hays maintains the clinch.
Maynard misses with a body punch.
Hays tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maynard .
Still in the clinch, Hays scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maynard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Maynard jumps guard and drags Hays to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Maynard keeping moving, preventing Hays from controlling successfully.
Hays sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maynard 's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Maynard looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Maynard 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Maynard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hays pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Hays tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Maynard misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hays tries to pass to full mount but Maynard defends it.
Maynard is pressing down on Hays's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hays trying to control the position from guard on top but Maynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hays content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Maynard has locked up a guillotine! Maynard 's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Hays is holding on here and Maynard must be using up a lot of energy. Hays has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Maynard gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gray Maynard !
A victorious Gray Maynard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GC 218
Date: Jun 20, 2018

#R1#
Nazaryan lands with a kick to the ribs. #CL2#
Churchill moves into the clinch.
Nazaryan blocks a body shot from Churchill.
Churchill misses with a hook to the ribs.
Churchill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Churchill.
A short left from Nazaryan.
A short right from Churchill on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Churchill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan blocks an uppercut.
Nazaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Churchill blocking some punches.
Churchill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Churchill.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazaryan prevents a body shot from Churchill.
Churchill scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Churchill.
Nazaryan lands a hook that snaps the head of Churchill backwards.
Nazaryan blocks an uppercut.
Churchill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan cracks Churchill with a nice body shot.#T1#
Churchill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Churchill gets through Nazaryan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nazaryan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Churchill lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Churchill misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazaryan.
Churchill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nazaryan lands with a short shot to the head.
Nazaryan cracks Churchill with a nice body shot.
Nazaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Churchill backwards.
Churchill can't find room to land a body shot as Nazaryan controls the action.
Churchill blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Churchill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nazaryan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Nazaryan as the two fighters clinch.
Nazaryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Churchill controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Churchill.
Nazaryan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nazaryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nazaryan misses with a body punch. #T2#
Churchill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan blocks a body shot from Churchill.
Nazaryan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Churchill blocking some punches.
Nazaryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Churchill's elbow.
Churchill has a couple of punches blocked by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Churchill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Churchill takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Churchill.
Churchill misses with the head strike.
Nazaryan lands a body punch.
Churchill looks winded!
Churchill lands with a short shot to the head.
Churchill can't find room to land a body shot as Nazaryan controls the action.
Churchill throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Churchill backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#
Churchill is rocked!
Nazaryan tries to throw a body punch but Churchill avoids it by throwing Nazaryan back against the cage.
Churchill is still on wobbly legs! Can Nazaryan finish him?
Nazaryan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Nazaryan on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nazaryan.#T3#
Churchill misses with a hook to the ribs.
Churchill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Churchill takes a shot to the head.
Nazaryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Churchill's elbow.
Nazaryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Nazaryan.
Churchill throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
Churchill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazaryan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Churchill backwards.
Churchill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nazaryan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Nazaryan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazaryan cracks Churchill with a nice body shot.
Nazaryan unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Churchill! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Nazaryan is unloading with more strikes now! Churchill drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vrej Nazaryan!
Vrej Nazaryan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.

Event: CEFC 292
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Bitch! misses with a right hand #TD#
and Fo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bitch! is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Fo 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! Bitch! is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tung Fo!
Tung Fo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DUEL#161 Bushiri vs Von Ketler
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Kinshaw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Picker.
Larson Picker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kinshaw swings widly with a right hand
and Picker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Picker wants to clinch up but Kinshaw keeps it at a distance.
Kinshaw misses with a hook. Picker ducked under it nicely.
Kinshaw connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Larson Picker has been cut.
Picker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Picker looks to score with a jab to the body but Kinshaw is just out of range.
A jab from Picker finds it's way through Kinshaw's defenses.
Kinshaw scores with a nice right hand.
Picker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kinshaw tries a low kick but Picker avoids it.
Picker throws a shot to the body.
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!
Picker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kinshaw moves away.
Picker throws a big shot that misses.
Kinshaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Picker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kinshaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Kinshaw there.
Kinshaw throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Picker's head.#T1#
Kinshaw throws a head kick but Picker moves out of range.
Kinshaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Picker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kinshaw throws a shot from downtown. Picker moves away and avoids it.
Kinshaw lands a body shot.
Kinshaw lands a body shot.
Picker tries to clinch up but Kinshaw circles away and keeps his distance.
Picker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kinshaw.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kinshaw. Picker shrugs it off though.
We've been informed that Kinshaw has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kinshaw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Picker.
Kinshaw throws a big counter head kick but Picker avoids it with no problem.
Kinshaw with a hook.
Kinshaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Kinshaw throws a shot from downtown. Picker moves away and avoids it.
Picker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kinshaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Picker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kinshaw cracks Picker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Picker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kinshaw.
Picker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kinshaws jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kinshaw needs to keep his hands up - Picker had a free shot at his head there.
Picker missing with a left hand there. Kinshaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Picker throws a series of punches but Kinshaw avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot by Kinshaw.
Kinshaw scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kinshaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Picker is looking to clinch but Kinshaw is avoiding it.
Kinshaw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Picker.
As Kinshaw looks to move away, Picker throws a big counter combo but Kinshaw just gets out of the way.
A combination from Picker does no damage.
Picker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw throws a quick inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Kinshaw.
Some wild striking there from Picker. #T3#
Kinshaw scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kinshaw throws a nice inside leg kick.
Picker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kinshaw throws a sloppy head kick and Picker moves out of range easily.
Picker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kinshaw circles away quickly and effectively.
Kinshaw with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Kinshaw.
Kinshaw lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kinshaw throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kinshaw feints and then cracks Picker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Picker down.
Kinshaw connects with a jab.
Kinshaw keeps the fight on the outside.
Kinshaw takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Picker blocks a jab.#T4#
Kinshaw scoring well with a low kick there.
Kinshaw jabs at Picker's body.
Picker moves out of range of the body kick from Kinshaw.
Picker is looking to clinch but Kinshaw is avoiding it.
It seemed like Kinshaw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kinshaw clobbers Picker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Picker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Picker throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Picker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kinshaw.
Picker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Picker throws a series of punches but Kinshaw moves out of range.
Kinshaw throws a hook but Picker blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Picker throws a looping overhand right but Kinshaw ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Kinshaw does no damage.
Kinshaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Kinshaw is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Picker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A good leg kick by Kinshaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karter Kinshaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Larson Picker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Picker checks a low kick from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw lands with a kick to the ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kinshaw.
It looked like Picker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kinshaw lands with a nice body punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Kinshaw. That snapped Picker's head back.
Picker throws a series of punches but Kinshaw avoids them all with ease.
Kinshaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kinshaw lands a head shot.
Picker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kinshaw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Picker misses with a wild body shot.
Kinshaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinshaw misses with a looping left.
Picker connects with a crisp jab.
Kinshaw lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Picker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Picker is looking to clinch but Kinshaw is avoiding it. #T1#
Kinshaw throws a shot to the body.
Kinshaw throws a leg kick which misses Picker's front leg but catches the back leg as Picker tries to avoid it.
Picker throws a big shot that misses.
Kinshaw looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Picker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Kinshaw misses.
Kinshaw's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Picker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kinshaw scrambles back to his feet.
A solid body kick from Kinshaw.
Picker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Picker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Picker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kinshaw's hands.
Picker scores with a nice head shot.
Picker connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kinshaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Picker.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Picker might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A combination from Picker does no damage.
Kinshaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Picker throws a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Picker.
Picker moves out of range as Kinshaw throws a body kick.
Picker misses with a body shot.
Kinshaw is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Picker with a body shot.
Kinshaw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Picker avoids the head kick by Kinshaw.
Picker misses with a straight left.
Picker throws a poor cross that misses
and Kinshaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Picker throws an overhand right that lands on Kinshaw's shoulder, as Kinshaw tries to avoid the shot.
Picker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Picker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Picker blocks a head kick by Kinshaw.
Picker blocks the body kick.
Picker blocks the body kick.
Kinshaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Picker moves away.#T3#
A left lands for Kinshaw.
Picker misses with a hook
and Kinshaw counters with an inside leg kick.
Kinshaw gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Picker.
Picker ducks under a wild hook from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw punishes Picker's body with a nice straight punch.
Kinshaw thumps Picker with a low kick.
Picker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kinshaw on the side of the head.
Picker looks to score with a jab to the body but Kinshaw is just out of range.
Picker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kinshaw.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Picker connects with the punch.
Kinshaw tries a low kick but Picker avoids it.
Picker throws a jab when Kinshaw was well out of range.
Kinshaw throws a series of punches but Picker moves out of range.
Picker takes a swing at Kinshaw's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kinshaw scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Picker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Picker jabs Kinshaw right on the nose. Kinshaw blinks but takes it well.
Picker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kinshaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Picker wants to clinch up but Kinshaw keeps it at a distance.
Karter Kinshaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kinshaw lands with a nice body punch.
Kinshaw throws a head kick that misses.
Kinshaw throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kinshaw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Picker checks a leg kick nicely.
Kinshaw takes a swing at Picker's ribcage but misses.
Kinshaw misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kinshaw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kinshaw staying out of range there.
Picker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kinshaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karter Kinshaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Larson Picker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Picker tries to clinch up.
Picker lands an overhand right.#ROC#
Kinshaw is rocked!
Kinshaw slips a jab and a cross from Picker.
Kinshaw throws a looping overhand right but Picker ducks down to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kinshaw.
Kinshaw fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Picker.
Kinshaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Kinshaw misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kinshaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kinshaw throws a hook but Picker blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kinshaw misses the target.
Kinshaw takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picker throws out a loose jab but Kinshaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Picker misses with a hook. Kinshaw ducked under it nicely.
Kinshaw uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kinshaw throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Picker misses with a hook. Kinshaw ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Kinshaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Picker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Picker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Picker is looking to clinch.
Picker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kinshaw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Picker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kinshaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Picker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kinshaw has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kinshaw there as he acknowledges the shot.
Picker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kinshaw ducks under a wild hook from Picker.
Kinshaw connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kinshaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Picker misses with an uppercut
and Picker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Kinshaw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Picker.
Kinshaw slips under a jab from Picker.
Picker throws a combination that misses
and Kinshaw counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kinshaw ducks under a wild hook from Picker.
Kinshaw throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL#
Picker closes the distance and clinches.
Kinshaw works on Picker's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Kinshaw - that landed with a thud.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Picker lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Kinshaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kinshaw lands with a nice combination. Picker backs away looking to recover.
Kinshaw with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kinshaw lands a nice looking body shot.
Picker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Picker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Picker. Those never looked like landing.
Picker throws a right hand that misses
and Kinshaw counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Picker misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Kinshaw misses the target.
Picker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Picker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kinshaw tries to move into range but Picker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Picker missing with a left hand there. Kinshaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Picker does no damage.
A slow jab from Picker misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kinshaw.
Picker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kinshaw under the eye.
Picker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kinshaw replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Picker blocks it well.
Picker throws a jab but it's blocked by Kinshaw. #T4#
Picker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kinshaw on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Picker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Picker fails to land with a series of punches.
Kinshaw fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Picker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kinshaw.
Picker throwing a counter right hand but Kinshaw manages to avoid it.
Kinshaw misses with a body punch
enabling Picker to counter with a crisp jab.
Kinshaw scores with a nice right hand.
Kinshaw has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Picker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kinshaw.
Kinshaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Picker moves away.
Larson Picker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kinshaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Picker.
Picker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kinshaw moves away.
Picker misses with a body shot.
Kinshaw works Picker's body with a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karter Kinshaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kinshaw 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karter Kinshaw!

Event: DUEL#160
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
McGuire Jr looks to land a combination but Rahman avoids it well.
Rahman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rahman throws a big shot that misses.
Rahman throws a looping overhand right but McGuire Jr ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Rahman off the cage and back into range.
Rahman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ralph McGuire Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahman swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr 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.
McGuire Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rahman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McGuire Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Rahman circles away.
McGuire Jr throws out a loose jab but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Rahman misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman throws a head kick that misses
and McGuire Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGuire Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahman moves away.
Rahman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Rahman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahman scores with a push kick.
McGuire Jr throws a right and a left that Rahman avoids nicely. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGuire Jr.
Nice defenses there by McGuire Jr.
Rahman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rahman misses with a low kick.
Rahman swings for the body but McGuire Jr moves out of range. #CL2#
McGuire Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rahman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGuire Jr misses with a body punch. #BC2#
McGuire Jr manages to break the clinch.
Mujibur Rahman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rahman throws a low kick, looking for McGuire Jr's leg but McGuire Jr calmly moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by McGuire Jr there.
McGuire Jr misses with a straight right.
McGuire Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rahman.#CL2#
McGuire Jr rushes Rahman and presses him up against the cage.
McGuire Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Rahman jumps guard but McGuire Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
McGuire Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman pushes off an throws an elbow but McGuire Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#
Rahman is rocked!
McGuire Jr throws a big uppercut that drops Rahman! More strikes from McGuire Jr and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rahman lies dazed against the cage as McGuire Jr celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralph McGuire Jr!
Ralph McGuire Jr gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Mujibur Rahman had this to say: 'Nekst time mi cut you, cut you baaad!'.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 225
Date: May 31, 2018

#R1#
Face shoots in but no luck this time.
Face throws a lazy head kick
and Shipman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shipman moves out of range as Face strikes.
Face avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Shipman.#TD#
Shipman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Shipman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shipman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shipman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shipman winds up and cracks Face with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shipman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Shipman is looking for a kimura but Face is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shipman to get the leverage.
Shipman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Face's head.
Shipman moves into full mount! Face won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shipman with a couple of short strikes.#T1##SUB#
Shipman moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Face has worked his arm free - good work by Face!
Face regains half guard, as Shipman was trying to land strikes.
Face regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Shipman.
Shipman throws a strike but Face rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Shipman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Face's guard. #REVR#
Shipman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Shipman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Face looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Face looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Face! #REVB#
Shipman avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Face. #T2#
Shipman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Face wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Shipman is right now.
Shipman is not content to let Face control the position.
Face working away.
Shipman is looking to regain half guard here but Face keeps moving and retains side control.
Shipman is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Face is controlling him well.
Face landing a few strikes. #T3#
Shipman manages to get back to half guard.
Face thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shipman's head.
Shipman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Face sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shipman defending well though.
Face lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shipman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Face is working away from the top position though.
Shipman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Face is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Face missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Face takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Face throws a strike but Shipman avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Face postures up and lands a big shot to Shipman's brow.
Face cracks Shipman with a solid left hand.
Face throws a big right hand that misses.
Face throwing strikes from guard but Shipman blocks nicely.
Face postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Face throws an elbow that misses. Shipman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Face's guard. Nice move by Shipman!#REVR#
Face has Shipman pulled in close to control his posture.
Shipman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shipman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Face works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Face working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shipman.
Shipman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shipman throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Shipman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Face dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Face trying to control the position from guard on top but Shipman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Shipman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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 Harold Shipman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Face throws an off balance right hand #TD#
so Shipman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shipman is looking to work some ground and pound but Face has wrist control.
Shipman throws a big right hand that misses.
Shipman preventing the sweep.
Shipman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shipman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shipman preventing the sweep.
Shipman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shipman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shipman pushes down on Face's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shipman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shipman throws a strike but Face avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shipman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shipman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES2#
Face wriggles free and stands up.
Shipman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Face manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Face. Those never looked like landing.
Shipman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Face pinned against the cage. Face gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Shipman drives through with a takedown into Face's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shipman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Face works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shipman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shipman throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Shipman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Face preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Face controlling Shipman's posture.
Harold Shipman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shipman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shipman throws a strike but Face rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Face with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Face trying to control but Shipman is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Shipman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Face gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Face scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3##SUB#
Shipman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Face with a flurry of punches that miss.
Face wants to control from the top but Shipman keeps moving.
Shipman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Face avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Face throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Face keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shipman's head.
Face working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Face keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shipman's head.
Face throwing strikes from guard but Shipman blocks nicely.
Shipman is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Face throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Face avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Face lands a couple of digs.
Face trying to control the position from guard on top but Shipman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shit Face is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Face misses with the body kick
and Shipman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shipman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Face momentarily. #CL#
Shipman gets a clinch. #BC2#
Face's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Shipman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Shipman tries to clinch but Face is having none of it.
Face misses with a low kick.
Face tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shipman fails with a takedown attempt.
Face jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Face rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shipman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shipman moves out of range as Face strikes.
Face looks to land a right hand but Shipman moved out of range.
A jab from Face misses.
Shit Face seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipman cracks Face with a good jab.
Shipman slips a jab from Face.
Face misses the shot to the body.
Shipman defending well as Face loads up on a big left hand.
Shipman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Shipman connects with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Face misses. #CL#
Shipman pushes Face up against the cage in a clinch.
Face stalling in the clinch.
Shipman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Face avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Face misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shipman wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Shipman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Face tries to throw a body punch but Shipman avoids it by throwing Face back against the cage.
Shipman wants to take the fight to the mat but Face manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shipman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Face gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shipman is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Face.
Face avoiding damage.
Face throws a punch but it's blocked by Shipman. #T2#
Shipman tries to score a body lock takedown but Face shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Face misses with some punches.
Shipman is trying to drag Face to the mat but Face just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shipman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shipman is trying to drag Face to the mat but Face just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shipman tries for a takedown but Face manages to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shipman as Face tries to tie him up.
Face throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shipmans head.
Shipman can't get the takedown.
Shipman blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Face stalling in the clinch but Shipman improves position.
Face is working Shipman over against the cage.
Face is pressed up against the cage. Shipman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Face down to the mat. Face avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shipman misses with a takedown attempt
and Face makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Face tries to clinch
and Shipman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shit Face has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Face ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shipman moves away.
Face throws a low kick but Shipman avoids it.
Shipman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harold Shipman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shipman fails to land the takedown.
Face rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shipman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Face tries to clinch but Shipman moves away
enabling Shipman to counter with a crisp jab.
Face misses with a straight right.
Face gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shipman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Shipman lands with an overhand left.
Face throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shipman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shipman.
Shipman misses with a takedown attempt - Face sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Face moves to clinch but Shipman breaks away
and Shipman counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Shipman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shipman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Face throws Shipman to one side and escapes!
Face misses with a body shot
and Shipman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shipman scores with a decent looking hook.
Face throws a combination that misses
and Shipman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shit Face comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shipman 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Shipman!
During a confident post fight interview, Harold Shipman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DUEL#158 Kuchar vs Ajax
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Pearson is looking to land body kicks.
As Pearson tries to get set, Obama tries to push him back and clinch up but Pearson manages to avoid the attempt.
Obama throws a series of punches but Pearson avoids them all with ease.
Pearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Obama keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've been told by Obama's head coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pearson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Obama staying out of range there.#CL#
Obama instigates a clinch.
Pearson blocking some punches.
Pearson takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Obama is trying to trip Pearson. He has hold of a leg but Pearson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Obama persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pearson wants to stand and escape but Obama is having none of it.
Pearson keeping full guard, as Obama tries to pass.
Obama advances position into side control!#SUB#
Obama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pearson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Obama prevents Pearson from escaping the position.#SUB#
Obama tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Obama has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Obama wants to control but Pearson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Obama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pearson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Obama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pearson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Obama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Obama swings around for an armbar but Pearson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Obama's guard.#T3#
Obama wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Obama working for submissions but it's allowed Pearson to get to half guard. #SU2#
Pearson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Johnny Pearson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pearson.
Obama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Obama has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pearson misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Pearson scores a nice knee to the body.
Obama has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pearson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obama.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pearson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Pearson trying to land knees to the body.
Pearson can't find room to land a body shot as Obama controls the action.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Pearson - that landed with a thud.
Pearson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Obama.
Obama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obama scores with a nice hook to the head.
Obama working aggressively here.
Pearson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Obama in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Pearson.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obama avoiding damage as Pearson throws knees to the body.
Obama lands a nice shot to the body.
Obama tries to work over Pearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama prevents a body shot from Pearson.
Pearson throws an elbow but it misses.
Pearson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Obama is defending well for now.
A short right from Obama on the inside.
Obama takes a shot to the head.
Obama tries to work over Pearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pearson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Obama or not.
Obama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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 Barack Obama will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pearson tries to land a front kick but Obama steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Pearson looks to move away, Obama throws a big counter combo but Pearson just gets out of the way.
Pearson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pearson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pearson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Obama shoots in for a takedown but Pearson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Obama sets himself, and Pearson steps forward looking for the clinch! Obama avoids it this time.
Pearson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#KD#
Obama drops Pearson with a left right combo! Obama follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC#
Pearson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Obama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pearson, who protects the arm well.
Pearson is still in real trouble! Can Obama finish him?#SUB#
Obama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Obama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Obama trying to control the position but Pearson is working away. #SUB#
Obama tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Obama has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Obama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pearson is pushing Obama's head away, looking to escape. Obama manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Obama is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Pearson is trying to escape and Obama transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Pearson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Obama! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barack Obama!
Barack Obama managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$), into his post fight interview.

Event: DUEL#158 Kuchar vs Ajax
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Fagaro takes one to the chin there.
Picker misses with a right hand
and Fagaro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fagaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Picker.
Fagaro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice shot by Picker.
Fagaro looks for a takedown but Picker sprawls well.
Picker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fagaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Picker throws out the jab.
Fagaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Picker.
Picker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fagaro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice combination there by Picker.
Picker throws a series of punches but Fagaro avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Picker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fagaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Picker.
Picker throws a body punch but Fagaro moves out of range.
Picker misses with a body shot
and Fagaro counters with a stiff right hand.
Fagaro sizes up Picker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Picker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fagaro.
Fagaro tests Picker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fagaro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Picker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Picker misses.
Picker's corner calls for a 1-2. Picker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Picker.
Fagaro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Picker misses with a hook #TD2#
and Fagaro counters with a shoot takedown. Picker fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Picker is looking to stand up but Fagaro isn't so interested in that idea.
Fagaro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Fagaro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Picker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Picker has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T2##SU#
Picker stands and steps away. Fagaro gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A punch combination from Picker misses.
Fagaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Picker.
Picker tries to clinch up.#KD#
Picker drops Fagaro with a beautiful combination! Fagaro stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Picker is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Fagaro is rocked!
Fagaro misses with a wild body shot.
Fagaro is still on wobbly legs! Can Picker finish him?
Nice body punch from Picker.
Picker lands an uppercut, right on the button! Fagaro tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Larson Picker!
A pretty intense looking Larson Picker took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
The defeated Don Fagaro had this to say: 'I hope he stubs his toe getting out of the cage!'.

Event: DUEL155
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Hauser tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Hauser.
Hauser has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McGuire Jr is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGuire Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hauser has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hauser and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hauser! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hauser. McGuire Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hauser slips under a jab.
Hauser slips a jab from McGuire Jr.
Hauser misses with a wild body shot.
Hauser goes for a double leg but McGuire Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGuire Jr continues to drive forward.
Hauser swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Conrad Hauser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hauser is looking to chop away at McGuire Jr's legs.
Hauser fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McGuire Jr misses with a straight right.
Hauser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire Jr manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from McGuire Jr misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Hauser as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Ralph McGuire Jr has been cut.
McGuire Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hauser.
Hauser showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hauser manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Hauser wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hauser feints and then cracks McGuire Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGuire Jr down.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hauser or perhaps it was just good defense by McGuire Jr, which made it look bad.
A slow jab from Hauser misses its intended target.
McGuire Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Hauser swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hauser on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGuire Jr misses with a straight left.
Hauser slips a jab and a cross from McGuire Jr.
Hauser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire Jr manages to avoid it.
McGuire Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hauser.
Jab from McGuire Jr.#CUT#
It looks like Conrad Hauser has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hauser tried to score with a low kick but McGuire Jr checks it.
Hauser motions for McGuire Jr to come forward. Hauser throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Hauser throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from McGuire Jr misses its target.
Hauser lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hauser takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Hauser takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGuire Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGuire Jr looks to land a left hand but Hauser moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Hauser misses the target.
Hauser scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
McGuire Jr instigates a clinch.
McGuire Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
McGuire Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hauser. That's going to slow McGuire Jr down.
McGuire Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hauser just misses with a punch to the body.
Hauser cracks a nice hook into McGuire Jr's ribs.#TD#
McGuire Jr closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hauser's guard.
Hauser bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGuire Jr's guard. #REVB#
Hauser stays in close to McGuire Jr's body and controls the position.
McGuire Jr wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Hauser wants to get up but he can't break McGuire Jr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hauser trying to control but McGuire Jr is working from the bottom.
McGuire Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hauser is one step ahead there.
Hauser pushing down on McGuire Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Hauser is looking for a kimura but McGuire Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hauser to get the leverage.
Hauser trying to mount his opponent but McGuire Jr defends it.
Hauser trying to control the action but McGuire Jr is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGuire Jr is looking to improve his position.
McGuire Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McGuire Jr being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Hauser drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hauser jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McGuire Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hauser is trying to maintain the position but McGuire Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Conrad Hauser will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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##TD#
McGuire Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hauser is trying to get back to full guard.
McGuire Jr working over Hauser with some ground and pound. Hauser looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McGuire Jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hauser is trying to stand back up but McGuire Jr is controlling him
McGuire Jr working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Hauser is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hauser has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGuire Jr is working away from the top position though.
McGuire Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ralph McGuire Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
McGuire Jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hauser tries to roll over but McGuire Jr keeps him under control.
Hauser moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McGuire Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Hauser.
Hauser preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGuire Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
McGuire Jr wants to pass the guard but Hauser is keeping the position.
McGuire Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
McGuire Jr looking to pass the guard.
Hauser avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hauser is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGuire Jr is fighting to break Hauser's control of his arms but Hauser is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McGuire Jr is in close to Hauser's body, working some short punches and elbows.#CUT#
That has opened up Conrad Hauser's cut even more.
McGuire Jr postures up. #SUB2#
McGuire Jr stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Hauser has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! McGuire Jr manages to get his head free but now Hauser has transitioned to an armbar! McGuire Jr grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Hauser! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Conrad Hauser!
Conrad Hauser thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEFC 289
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Fo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burgundy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burgundy wants it to stay on the feet.
Burgundy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Burgundy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Burgundy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burgundy tries to avoid it but Fo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burgundy to the ground. Burgundy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ron Burgundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tung Fo.
Burgundy throws a lazy right hand but Fo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burgundy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fo blocks a jab.
Fo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burgundy is fending him off so far but Fo persists. Nope, Burgundy circles away and we're back to standing.
Fo misses with a takedown attempt - Burgundy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Burgundy.
Fo misses with a takedown attempt
and Burgundy counters with a nice uppercut.
Burgundy throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Fo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Fo is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Fo seems to be looking for submissions. #T1##SUB2#
Fo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Burgundy trying to control but Fo postures up. #SUB#
Burgundy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fo pulls his head out easily.
Burgundy is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Fo is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Fo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burgundy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fo. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Fo is working for a submission of some sort.
Burgundy tries to get to full guard but Fo has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Fo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burgundy is just riding it out for now. Fo eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fo seems to be looking for submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Fo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burgundy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fo.
Burgundy tries to get to full guard but Fo has control of the leg.
Burgundy is in trouble now - Fo has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Fo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Burgundy is now in Fo's guard. A big mistake from Fo there, giving up the dominant position!
Fo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fo keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Fo working for submissions but it's allowed Burgundy to get to half guard. #T4#
Burgundy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fo tries to roll over but Burgundy keeps him under control.
Fo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fo is pressing down on Burgundy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Burgundy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burgundy has managed to get both his arms back between Fo's legs - danger averted.
Burgundy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Burgundy stands and steps away. Fo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Fo looks to move away, Burgundy throws a big counter combo but Fo just gets out of the way.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Burgundy counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Tung Fo has been cut.
Burgundy throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Fo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fo. #ES#
Burgundy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Burgundy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tung Fo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Fo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Burgundy defends it nicely.
Fo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Burgundy sprawls well. Burgundy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fo gets slowly back to his feet.
Fo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Burgundy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ron Burgundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tung Fo.
Burgundy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burgundy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fo can do to turn this around?
Fo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Fo backs away, Burgundy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Burgundy lands with a nice body punch.
Fo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fo is breathing heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Burgundy as he connects with a hook.#ROC#
Fo is rocked!
Burgundy fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Fo out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ron Burgundy!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ron Burgundy waved his t-shirt featuring Spartan Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: MMMA 76 Night of Champions 5
Date: May 13, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Harrass darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Harrass sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dall defending well though.
Harrass not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Harrass is keen to just control but Dall is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harrass is looking to take a break and control but Dall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrass is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Harrass is pressing down on Dall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dall is holding on for now.
Harrass trying to control from half guard but Dall is working away. #T1#
Harrass not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Harrass controlling the action here.
Harrass prevents Dall from improving his position.
Harrass throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Harrass tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Harrass is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Harrass prevents Dall from improving his position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dall.
Dall is pulling down on Harrass's head to control his posture.
Dall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Harrass from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Harrass fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dall lands a nice shot to the body.
Harrass takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dall lands a nice hook to Harrass's body. Harrass takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Harrass loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.#TD2#
Harrass looking to score a takedown here. Dall is defending well but Harrass drives through and ends up in Dall's guard.
Dall looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
We've been hearing good reports from Dall's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Harrass missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harrass is looking to work some ground and pound but Dall has wrist control.#SUB#
Harrass got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harrass has managed to get both his arms back between Dall's legs - danger averted.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Harrass from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dall working for a triangle but Harrass defends it easily.
Harrass loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harrass preventing the sweep.
Harrass pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dall is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harrass doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harrass manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dall controls Harrass momentarily but Harrass frees himself.
Harrass wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving. #SUB#
Dall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Dall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Phil Harrass will probably get the nod.
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#
Dall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Harrass tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dall tries to clinch up.
Nice takedown defense from Harrass. No joy for Dall on that attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dall or perhaps it was just good defense by Harrass, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryzen Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by Harrass - just one landing.
Dall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harrass.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dall. That's going to slow Harrass down.
Nice sprawl there from Dall as Harrass shoots in.
Dall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Harrass pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dall back to the cage. Harrass follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Harrass swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dall attempts a counter takedown but Harrass avoids it well and moves away.
Ryzen Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harrass misses with a combination #TD#
and Dall counters with a nice double leg into side control. Harrass won't be happy with that.
Harrass manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrass wants to improve his position but Dall is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Dall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harrass is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Harrass looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dall is one step ahead there.
Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harrass swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at VEGAS Top Team [$699/week] inform us that Harrass has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dall won't allow Harrass to sweep him here.
Harrass keeping full guard, as Dall tries to pass.
Dall stopping the sweep attempt from Harrass.#T3#
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Harrass is retaining full guard.
Dall is looking to pass into half guard but Harrass pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Harrass is in guard.#REVB#
Harrass wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
Harrass distracts Dall with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harrass is one step ahead there.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Harrass from controlling successfully.
Dall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harrass's guard. #REVR#
Dall advances position into side control!#T4#
Harrass manages to get back to half guard.
Dall moves into full mount! Harrass won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Dall jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Harrass is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Harrass and Dall has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB#
Dall tries for a kimura but Harrass is defending well. #SUB#
Dall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harrass has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Harrass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dall moves out of range of the leg kick from Harrass.
Harrass avoids the head kick by Dall.
Ryzen Dall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Dall closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Harrass to the mat! Harrass manages to get full guard.
Harrass is trying to keep Dall in close.
Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harrass swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dall passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Dall is trying to get an arm triangle but Harrass is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrass gets back to half guard.
Ryzen Dall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB#
Dall seems to be looking for submissions.
Harrass has his hands clasped together around Dall's back. He's all about the action.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Harrass is defending well. #SUB#
Dall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dall uses his free foot to push down on Harrass's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Harrass. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Harrass is looking to improve his position but Dall isn't that keen on the idea.
Harrass holds on to Dall around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Dall wants to take Harrass's back but he can't do it this time.
Dall is working hard here to advance position.#T3##SUB#
Dall is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Harrass has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Harrass!
Harrass chips away with some ground and pound.
Phil Harrass is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Dall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harrass is aware though and is defending well.
Harrass wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
Harrass is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Dall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harrass is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Harrass avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dall looking for a sweep. Not yet Dall, not yet. #SUB#
Harrass avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dall is trying to control the position from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryzen Dall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Harrass 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Phil Harrass!
A less than humble Phil Harrass misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: DUEL#152 Picker vs Kuchar
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1##TD#
Von Ketler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Obama was covering up waiting for the punch and Von Ketler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Von Ketler advances to half guard.
Von Ketler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obama has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Von Ketler is working away from the top position though.
Von Ketler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Obama is doing well to control the position and prevent Von Ketler from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Von Ketler seems to be looking for submissions.
Von Ketler prevents Obama from improving his position.
Von Ketler slips a nice elbow through Obama's hands, connecting with Obama's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Obama.
Obama wants to sweep but no luck.
Von Ketler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Von Ketler is in close to Obama's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Von Ketler with a nice head shot there.
Von Ketler passes into half guard.
Obama wants to get back to full guard.
Von Ketler trying to pass the guard but Obama defending well.
Nice strikes from Von Ketler there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Ketler tries to pass to full mount but Obama defends it.
Von Ketler lands strikes from half guard.
Von Ketler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Obama is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Von Ketler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Von Ketler's back!#SUB2#
Obama patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Von Ketler is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Midnight MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Obama is persistently looking for the submission but Von Ketler is defending it well.
Obama controlling well, preventing Von Ketler from escaping the position. #T2#
Von Ketler manages to reverse the position and now he's in Obama's guard. Nice work there by Von Ketler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obama can't keep his opponent in guard - Von Ketler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Obama on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Obama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Obama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Von Ketler lands with a punch from half guard.
Von Ketler slips a nice elbow through Obama's hands, connecting with Obama's forehead.
Von Ketler lands strikes from half guard.
Von Ketler scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Obama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Von Ketler wants to pass to mount but Obama is defending the position. #T3#
Obama is looking to improve his position.
Von Ketler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Von Ketler working Obama over with strikes.
Von Ketler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Obama gets full guard.
Von Ketler trying to control the position from guard on top but Obama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Ketler working some strikes from top position.
Von Ketler wants to pass the guard but Obama is keeping the position.
Von Ketler pushing down on Obama's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Von Ketler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Von Ketler working over Obama with some ground and pound. Obama looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Von Ketler lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Obama manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Von Ketler postures up.
Von Ketler wants to stand and escape but instead Obama has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Von Ketler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Obama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obama works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Von Ketler tries to roll over but Obama keeps him under control.
Von Ketler moves into full guard.
Von Ketler keeping full guard, as Obama tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler dominated that round.
That's time! Von Ketler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Obama takes the fight into the clinch.
Von Ketler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Von Ketler misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Obama.
A right hook to the body lands for Obama.
Von Ketler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Barack Obama has been cut.
Obama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Von Ketler.
Von Ketler lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Von Ketler fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Ketler.
Obama blocks a body shot from Von Ketler.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Von Ketler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Obama's brow.
Obama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Ketler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Ketler.
Obama blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Ketler's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Obama. #T1#
Von Ketler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Obama fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Von Ketler lands a nice shot that snaps Obama's head back.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Obama takes the fight into the clinch.
Von Ketler lands an uppercut.
Von Ketler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obama avoids a wild elbow strike from Von Ketler.
Obama blocks a body shot from Von Ketler.
Obama has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Von Ketler after a bit of a struggle.
Von Ketler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama blocking some punches.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Ketler misses with the head strike.
Von Ketler throws an elbow but it misses.
Von Ketler blocking some punches.
Obama is pressed up against the cage. Von Ketler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Obama down to the mat. Obama avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2#
Von Ketler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obama was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Ketler.
Obama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von Ketler paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Obama forces Von Ketler back against the cage and clinches.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obama avoids the elbow strike from Von Ketler, against the cage.
Von Ketler lands a body punch.
Obama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Von Ketler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Von Ketler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Eksem Von Ketler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barack Obama.
A right hook to the body lands for Obama.
Obama dodges an elbow strike from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Obama can do to turn this around?
A short left from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler tries to stall but Obama uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice body punch from Obama - that landed with a thud.
Von Ketler lands an elbow inside that Obama shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Von Ketler throws an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Obama is trying to trip Von Ketler. He has hold of a leg but Von Ketler is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Obama persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Obama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Ketler is keeping the position for now.
Von Ketler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Von Ketler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Obama's head.
Von Ketler connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Von Ketler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Von Ketler stands and throws Obama's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Von Ketler grinds an elbow into Obama's temple.
Von Ketler working the head with strikes.
Eksem Von Ketler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Obama is looking to reverse the position.
Von Ketler wants to control but Obama is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Von Ketler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Von Ketler connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Obama some visible discomfort.
Obama is looking to regain half guard here but Von Ketler keeps moving and retains side control.
Von Ketler wants to control but Obama is keeping him busy.
Obama is looking to reverse the position.
Check out the look on Von Ketler's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #SUB#
Von Ketler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Von Ketler wants to control for a moment but Obama uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Obama trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Barack Obama's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Von Ketler throws a lazy uppercut
and Obama counters with a straight right hand.
Obama doesn't manage to clinch there - Von Ketler circles away.
Obama plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD2#
Obama drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Obama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Ketler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Von Ketler keeping moving, preventing Obama from controlling successfully.
Obama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Ketler is keeping the position for now.
Obama trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Ketler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Von Ketler keeping moving, preventing Obama from controlling successfully. #T1#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Von Ketler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Obama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Von Ketler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Obama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Von Ketler passes into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Von Ketler connects with a nice short shot to Obama's temple.
Von Ketler working Obama over with strikes. #T2#
Von Ketler wants to pass to mount but Obama is defending the position.
Von Ketler slips a nice elbow through Obama's hands, connecting with Obama's forehead.
Von Ketler drops an elbow to the side of Obama's head.
Ground and pound from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler wants to free his trapped foot but Obama is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Obama on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Obama is not content to let Von Ketler control the position.
Obama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Obama on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Obama moves into full guard. #T3#
Obama is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Von Ketler trying to control the position from guard on top but Obama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Ketler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Von Ketler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Von Ketler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Von Ketler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Obama is trying to keep Von Ketler in close.
Obama has momentary wrist control but Von Ketler slips an elbow through the middle.
Von Ketler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Von Ketler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Obama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Obama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Von Ketler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Obama is looking to take a break and control but Von Ketler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Von Ketler won't allow Obama to pass to mount.
Von Ketler wants to improve his position but Obama is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obama is looking to advance position but Von Ketler won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Eksem Von Ketler did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Barack Obama's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Von Ketler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Von Ketler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Obama displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Obama can pounce on him.
Von Ketler misses with a right hand
and Von Ketler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Von Ketler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Von Ketler tries to clinch but Obama moves out of range.
Obama misses with a takedown
enabling Von Ketler to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obama. Von Ketler does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Von Ketler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Obama is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
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!
Von Ketler is looking to take a break and control but Obama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Obama sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Von Ketler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Obama with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Von Ketler seems to be working for a kimura but Obama defends the submission attempt.
Von Ketler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Von Ketler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Obama's head.
Obama tries to roll over but Von Ketler keeps him under control.
Obama gets back to full guard.
Obama trying to control the position.
Obama has momentary wrist control but Von Ketler slips an elbow through the middle.
Obama wants to sweep here but Von Ketler controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Obama has a closed guard, preventing Von Ketler from standing up.
Obama can't keep his opponent in guard - Von Ketler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Von Ketler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Obama keeps working.
Obama wants to control but Von Ketler is keeping busy.
Von Ketler lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Von Ketler.
Obama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Obama.
Obama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Von Ketler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Von Ketler forces his way into half guard.
Von Ketler working over Obama with some ground and pound. Obama looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Obama is pressing down on Von Ketler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Obama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Von Ketler's guard. #REVB#
Von Ketler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Von Ketler keeping moving, preventing Obama from controlling successfully.
Obama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Ketler is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Von Ketler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Obama is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Von Ketler is trying to hold Obama in close to prevent damage but Obama has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Obama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Von Ketler moves into full guard.
Obama is looking to pass into half guard but Von Ketler pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Von Ketler is in guard.#REVR#
Von Ketler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Von Ketler lands a couple of elbows.
Von Ketler landing some decent shots from guard.
Von Ketler would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Obama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Von Ketler is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler had his way with Barack Obama in that round.
The cut man is working on Barack Obama's cut.
That's time! 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.
#R5#
Obama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Von Ketler has time to react.
Obama tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Ketler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Obama shoots for a takedown but Von Ketler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Von Ketler seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Obama thuds his right hand into Von Ketler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Von Ketler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obama was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Ketler.#TD2#
Obama shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Von Ketler napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Von Ketler sneaks out the side door and pushes Obama away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obama scores with a jab to the jaw.
Von Ketler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Obama tries to avoid it but Von Ketler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Obama to the ground. Obama escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Von Ketler moves into the clinch.
Obama working aggressively here.
Von Ketler blocking some punches.
Obama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Von Ketler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Von Ketler throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Von Ketler pushes off an throws an elbow but Obama leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Von Ketler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Obamas head.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Obama.
A short uppercut from Von Ketler.
Obama keeps control of Von Ketler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Eksem Von Ketler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Von Ketler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD#
Von Ketler gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Obama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Von Ketler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Obama with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Von Ketler working over Obama with some ground and pound. Obama looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Obama is trying to control but can't.
Obama is looking to improve his position.
Von Ketler working over Obama with some ground and pound. Obama looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Ketler prevents Obama from improving his position.#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Von Ketler lands a nice short elbow.
Von Ketler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Von Ketler lands a nice short elbow.
Obama is trying to maintain the position but Von Ketler is very close to passing his half guard.
Obama has a hand on Von Ketler's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Von Ketler takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Obama is trying desperately to improve position.
Von Ketler cracks Obama with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T3#
Von Ketler with good strikes from the mount here!
Von Ketler lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Obama hang on?#ROC#
Obama is rocked!
Von Ketler postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Obama in real trouble here! The ref calls for Obama to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eksem Von Ketler!
Eksem Von Ketler retains his bantamweight title!
Eksem Von Ketler made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: DUEL#152 Picker vs Kuchar
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Kuchar tries to land a leg kick but Picker saw it coming and moves away.
Picker moves out of range as Kuchar strikes.
Kuchar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#
It looks like Larson Picker has been cut.
Kuchar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#
It looks like Matt Kuchar has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kuchar.
Kuchar throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Picker's head.
Donk. Picker catches Kuchar right on the button with a cross.
Picker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kuchar. Kuchar obviously looking to wear him down.
Kuchar throws a series of punches but Picker moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuchar, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Picker.
Kuchar tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Picker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuchar cracks Picker with a good jab.
Picker 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.
Kuchar motions for Picker to come forward. Kuchar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Kuchar gets tackled into the cage by Picker. Picker maintains the clinch.
Kuchar can't find room to land a body shot as Picker controls the action.
Picker working aggressively here.
Kuchar lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Kuchar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Picker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Picker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Picker.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kuchar.
Kuchar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kuchar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Picker swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuchar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Picker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuchar blocks an uppercut.
Kuchar lands a hook that snaps the head of Picker backwards.
Picker has a couple of punches blocked by Kuchar.
Kuchar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Picker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Picker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Picker has a couple of punches blocked by Kuchar.
Picker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Picker fails to land. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Picker throws a head punch that misses.
Kuchar blocking some punches.
Kuchar missing with knees to the body.
Picker lands a nice uppercut.
Kuchar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Picker throws a head punch that misses.
Picker misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuchar.
Picker misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuchar lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Picker.
Picker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuchar throws an elbow but it misses.
Picker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kuchar lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Picker fails to land.
Picker swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuchar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuchar missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Kuchar throws a head punch that misses.
Kuchar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Picker misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuchar.
A shot in the inside from Kuchar.
A head punch on the inside from Picker fails to land.
Kuchar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuchar lands a body shot.
Kuchar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kuchar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Picker misses with some punches.
Kuchar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Kuchar.
Kuchar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuchar gets through Picker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Picker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Picker fails to land.
Kuchar misses with a knee to the head.
Kuchar lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Picker lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuchar backwards. #T4#
Picker has had enough of the clinch but Kuchar keeps him there for the moment.
Kuchar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuchar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Picker lands with a right to the head.
Kuchar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuchar lands a shoulder strike.
Kuchar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuchar lands an elbow inside.
Picker throws a head punch that misses.
Kuchar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Picker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Kuchar.
Picker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuchar backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuchar.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuchar blocking some punches.
Picker misses with the head strike.
Picker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Picker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Picker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Matt Kuchar will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kuchar! Picker is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Kuchar!
Matt Kuchar thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#708 Goodman v Verama
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Churchill fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Genia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Churchill walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Churchill throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Genia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Genia looks to score with a jab to the body but Churchill is just out of range.
Churchill throws a shot from downtown. Genia moves away and avoids it.
Genia looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Churchill checks a leg kick.
Churchill tries to clinch but Genia moves out of range. #CL2#
Churchill moves into the clinch.
Genia lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Churchill.
Churchill lands a left hand that snaps the head of Genia backwards.
Churchill has a couple of punches blocked by Genia. #BC#
Genia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Genia throws a body shot but no joy.
Churchill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Genia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Churchill.
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!
Genia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Churchill on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Genia. Genia obviously looking to wear him down.
Genia feints and then cracks Churchill's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Churchill down.
Churchill missing with a left hand there. Genia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Genia finds it's way through Churchill's defenses. #T1#
Churchill moves in looking to clinch but Genia pushes him off.
Genia 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.
Churchill wants to clinch.
Churchill wants to clinch.
Churchill tries to score with a low kick but Genia moves his leg out of the way.
Genia throws a solid leg kick but Churchill takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Genia.
Churchill wants to clinch
and Genia makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Churchill pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A left lands for Churchill.
Churchill ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Churchill tries to clinch up.
Churchill cracks Genia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Genia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Genia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Churchill. #T2#
Genia misses with a low kick as Churchill jumps back.
Genia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Churchill throws the kick towards the body but Genia avoids it.
Genia needs to keep his hands up - Churchill had a free shot at his head 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!
Genia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Churchill.
Genia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Churchill is able to avoid easily.
Churchill checks a leg kick nicely.
Churchill tries to clinch but Genia moves away
and Genia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Churchill thinking.
Churchill blocks a leg kick.
Genia throws a head kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Churchill blocks the leg kick.
Churchill plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Genia lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Churchill takes the fight into the clinch.
Genia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Genia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Churchill bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
A low kick from Genia misses
and Churchill counters with a nice uppercut.
Churchill closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Genia to counter with a crisp jab.
Genia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Churchill ducks under a wild hook from Genia.
A head kick misses from Genia.
Churchill comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Churchill scores with a hook.
Genia misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Genia.
Genia throws a body shot but no joy.
Genia throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Churchill has Genia up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Genia breaks the clinch.
Churchill smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Genia 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. #T4#
Churchill cracks Genia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Genia is looking to wear down Churchill with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Genia thumps Churchill with a low kick.
Churchill throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Genia on the side of the head. #ROC2#
Genia is rocked!
Churchill is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Genia had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A low kick from Genia is predictable there
and Churchill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Genia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Churchill moves in looking to clinch but Genia pushes him off.
Churchill wants to clinch.
Genia throws a leg kick which misses Churchill's front leg but catches the back leg as Churchill tries to avoid it.
Genia seems to have got his legs back now.
Churchill looks to land a combination. Genia sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Genia misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Genia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Churchill's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Churchill moves in looking to clinch but Genia pushes him off.
Genia throws a leg kick
and Churchill counters with a good, hard body kick but Genia shrugs it off.
Churchill catches Genia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Winston Churchill will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Genia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Churchill manages to avoid it.
Churchill throws a lazy head kick
and Genia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Churchill cracks Genia with an open hand slap.
Genia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Genia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Genia.
Churchill tries to clinch but Genia moves out of range.
Genia misses the shot to the body.
Churchill swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Winston Churchill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Churchill turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Genia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Churchill's head.
Genia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Churchill takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Churchill.
Churchill getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Genia lands a jab to the nose.
Genia throws a leg kick but Churchill checks it.
Churchill lands a glancing blow to the side of Genia's head.#T1#
Churchill takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC#
Churchill is rocked!
Churchill lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Churchill is still on wobbly legs! Can Genia finish him?
Genia blocks a head kick by Churchill.
Churchill seems to have recovered his senses.
Churchill tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Churchill fails with an attempt to clinch.
Genia throws a head kick that misses.
Genia dips to his left and cracks Churchill with an uppercut!
Churchill tries to clinch but Genia is having none of it.
Genia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Churchill paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Genia throws the kick towards the body but Churchill avoids it.
Churchill feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Genias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Churchill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Genia.
Churchill moves into range and connects with a jab.
Genia throws a leg kick but Churchill moved away.
Genia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Churchill.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Genia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheers as Genia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Churchill doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Churchill is looking to clinch.
Churchill tries to clinch up but Genia circles away and keeps his distance.
Churchill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Genia was well out of range. Poor timing from Churchill.
Genia throws a leg kick but Churchill sees it coming and moves out of range.
Churchill tries to clinch
and Genia counters with a leg kick.
Churchill wants to clinch up but Genia keeps it at a distance.
Churchill fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Genia on the side of the head.
Churchill swings widly with a right hand
and Genia counters with a good low kick that Churchill was not able to check.
Genia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Genia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Churchill has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Churchill tries to close the distance and clinch but Genia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Genia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donk. Churchill catches Genia right on the button with a cross.
Genia digs a good hook to Churchill's body.
Genia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Churchill to counter with a crisp jab.
Genia looks to throw a body kick#CL2#
and Churchill counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Churchill. #T3#
Genia is trying to break the clinch but Churchill is controlling him.
Genia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Churchill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Churchill keeps control of Genia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Genia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Genia misses with a low kick.
Genia is looking to score with low kicks.
Good leg kick by Churchill there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Genia misses the body punch
and Churchill counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Genia drops his hands momentarily and Churchill takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Churchill scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Churchill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Genia misses with a head kick.
Churchill connects with a crisp jab.
Churchill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Genia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Genia keeps the fight on the outside.
Churchill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Genia was well out of range. Poor timing from Churchill.
Churchill misses with a looping left.
Churchill tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Churchill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Churchill wants to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Churchill throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Genia on the side of the head.
Genia throws a low kick but Churchill avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Churchill.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Genia throws a looping overhand right but Churchill ducks down to avoid it.
Genia throws a head kick that misses.
Churchill wants to counter the offense by Genia and move into the clinch position.
Churchill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Genia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Genia lands a nice hook to Churchill's body. Churchill takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Will Genia will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Churchill thumps Genia with a low kick.
Will Genia is winning the standup battle so far.
Genia throws a low kick but Churchill avoids it.
Genia swats away the attempt to clinch by Churchill.
A big right from Churchill misses.
Genia thinks about countering with a head kick.
Churchill misses with a hook. Genia ducked under it nicely.
Genia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Genia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Churchill's sensitive parts.
Genia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Genia misses with a wild body shot.
Churchill moves in looking to clinch but Genia pushes him off.
Genia misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Churchill fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Genia on the side of the head.
Churchill slips a jab and a cross from Genia.
Churchill on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Genia misses with a kick to the body #CL2#
and Churchill counters by clinching up.
Churchill keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Genia's efforts to push away.#T1#
Churchill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Churchill keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Genia's efforts to push away.
Genia blocking some punches.
Genia is looking to break free of the clinch but Churchill has double underhooks.
Churchill tries to throw a body punch but Genia avoids it by throwing Churchill back against the cage.
Churchill misses with a hook to the ribs.
Churchill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Churchill lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Churchill has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Genia seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Churchill can turn it around.
A shot in the inside from Churchill.
Nice body punch from Churchill - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Genia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Genia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Churchill tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Genia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Churchill backs away, Genia returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Genia connects with a leg kick. Churchill looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Churchill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Churchill throws an overhand right that lands on Genia's shoulder, as Genia tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Churchill gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Genia is trying to break the clinch but Churchill has him pressed against the cage.
Churchill tries to work over Genia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Genia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Churchill is looking to clinch.
Churchill fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Genia on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Churchill is looking to clinch.
Genia is looking to score with low kicks.
Genia swats away the attempt to clinch by Churchill.
A low kick from Genia misses
and Churchill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Churchill throws a leg kick which misses Genia's front leg but catches the back leg as Genia tries to avoid it.
Churchill moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Churchill misses the body punch
and Genia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Churchill tries to clinch there but Genia circles away.
Genia jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T3#
Churchill lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Churchill tries to close the distance and clinch but Genia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Churchill tries to clinch up
and Genia counters with a slapping leg kick.
Churchill with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Genia tries to keep at a distance but Churchill has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Genia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Genia throws a series of punches but Churchill moves out of range.
Churchill tries to clinch but Genia is having none of it.
Genia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Churchill was well out of range. Poor timing from Genia.
Genia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Churchill checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Genia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Churchill lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Genia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Churchill throws a hook but Genia avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Churchill, as that shot connected.
Churchill moves out of range of the leg kick from Genia.
Genia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Churchill moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Genia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Genia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Genia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Churchill tries to clinch
and Genia counters with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Churchill. Genia shrugs it off though.
Churchill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Genia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Churchill stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Genia.
Churchill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Genia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Genia throws an overhand right that lands on Churchill's shoulder, as Churchill tries to avoid the shot.
Genia is looking to chop away at Churchill's legs.
Genia jabs Churchill to the body, keeping him at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Winston Churchill.
I think Churchill 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winston Churchill!
Winston Churchill thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 224
Date: May 10, 2018

#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shipman. #ES2#
Komaroff bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Komaroff goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shipman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shipman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Shipman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shipman throws a series of punches but Komaroff avoids them all with ease.
Komaroff takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shipman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Komaroff counters with a leg kick.
Shipman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Komaroff.
Komaroff shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shipman defends it nicely.
Shipman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Shipman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Komaroff is controlling Shipman's posture.
Komaroff throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T1#
Shipman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Komaroff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shipman throwing strikes but missing.
Shipman throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shipman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Komaroff looking for a sweep. Not yet Komaroff, not yet.
Komaroff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shipman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Shipman controlling Komaroff's posture.
Komaroff throws an elbow that misses. Shipman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Komaroff's guard. Nice move by Shipman!#REVR#
Komaroff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Komaroff has momentary wrist control but Shipman slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Shipman preventing the sweep.
Komaroff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shipman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Komaroff working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shipman's head.
Komaroff throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Shipman working for a triangle but Komaroff defends it easily. #SUB#
Shipman looking for a guillotine here but Komaroff defends easily.
Komaroff keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shipman's head.
Komaroff stands up over Shipman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Komaroff is working Shipman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Komaroff works over Shipman with some ground and pound from guard.
Shipman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shipman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Komaroff connects with a couple of short punches.
Komaroff is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Komaroff looking to sit in guard and control but Shipman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Shipman lands a couple of digs.
Komaroff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shipman.
Shipman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shipman preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shipman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Komaroff holds on and takes a little breather.
Shipman stands up over Komaroff, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shipman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shipman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Komaroff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Shipman preventing the sweep.
Shipman lands a couple of digs.
Komaroff has momentary wrist control but Shipman slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Komaroff lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Komaroff throwing strikes from guard but Shipman blocks nicely.
Komaroff lands a couple of digs.
Komaroff wants to control from the top but Shipman keeps moving.
Shipman wants to stand up but Komaroff is controlling him.
Komaroff postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Komaroff stops Shipman from standing up. #SUB#
Shipman is looking for a triangle but Komaroff pushes his legs off easily.
Shipman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Komaroff manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
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 Harold Shipman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Komaroff with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Komaroff stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2#
Shipman is rocked!
Komaroff cracks Shipman's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Shipman slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Komaroff can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasili Komaroff!
Vasili Komaroff looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'IM THE FUCKING CHAMPION! GIVE ME ANYBODY AND I WILL KILL THEM LIKE I JUST KILLED GAULTIER'.

Event: CEFC 287
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Fo closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Dancing Buddha circles away.
As Fo backs off The Dancing Buddha throws a huge counter combo but Fo manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Fo feints and as The Dancing Buddha raises his hands in defense, Fo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fo is working hard here to advance position.
The Dancing Buddha managing to control the position.
Fo is pushing down on The Dancing Buddha's leg trying to pass to half guard. The Dancing Buddha is fighting to maintain full guard but Fo has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Fo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but The Dancing Buddha sees it coming and defends easily.
The Dancing Buddha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Fo trying to pass the guard but The Dancing Buddha defending well. #SUB#
Fo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, The Dancing Buddha has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fo is thwarting The Dancing Buddha's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Fo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Dancing Buddha defends it well.
Fo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for The Dancing Buddha!
The Dancing Buddha is looking to get to half guard.#T2##SUB#
Fo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But The Dancing Buddha has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from The Dancing Buddha!
Fo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fo wants to improve his position but instead The Dancing Buddha has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Fo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The Dancing Buddha sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fo defending well though.
Fo is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3##SUB#
Fo working for a triangle but The Dancing Buddha defends it easily.
Fo wants to improve his position but instead The Dancing Buddha has moved into half guard.
Fo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Fo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The Dancing Buddha wants to free his trapped foot but Fo is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Fo actively working from the bottom here.
Fo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fo.#SUB#
Fo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Dancing Buddha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Dancing Buddha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB#
Fo has an active guard here but The Dancing Buddha has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
The Dancing Buddha is looking for a kimura but Fo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Dancing Buddha to get the leverage.
The Dancing Buddha wants to take a breather but Fo is having none of it.
Fo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fo is refusing to be controlled, as The Dancing Buddha sits in half guard.
The Dancing Buddha keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Dancing Buddha missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fo tries to get to full guard but The Dancing Buddha has control of the leg. #SUB#
Fo looking for submissions off his back.
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 Tung Fo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Fo dives in and grabs The Dancing Buddha's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Dancing Buddha pushes down on Fo's head and hops out.
Fo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Dancing Buddha swivels and escapes.
Fo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tung Fo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Dancing Buddha scores with a nice head shot.
The Dancing Buddha misses with a body shot.
Fo avoids the body shot from The Dancing Buddha. #CL#
Fo gets a clinch.
Fo tries to pull guard but The Dancing Buddha won't allow it.
Fo jumps guard but The Dancing Buddha turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The Dancing Buddha taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as The Dancing Buddha walks away with a smile on his face. Fo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Fo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Fo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1##SUB#
Fo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, The Dancing Buddha rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fo's guard! Nice work there by The Dancing Buddha!
The Dancing Buddha 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.
Fo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Dancing Buddha. #SUB#
Fo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Dancing Buddha is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The Dancing Buddha wants to control from the top but Fo keeps moving.
The Dancing Buddha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
The Dancing Buddha is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The Dancing Buddha is continuing to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fo is on top in guard. #REVR#
Fo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Dancing Buddha has control of Fo's left arm, preventing Fo from doing any damage.
The Dancing Buddha keeping full guard, as Fo tries to pass.
The Dancing Buddha tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Fo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fo forces his way into half guard.
The Dancing Buddha moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Fo drops back, looking for a kneebar! The Dancing Buddha looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. The Dancing Buddha looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from The Dancing Buddha! #REVB#
Fo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on The Dancing Buddha's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fo is staying active underneath The Dancing Buddha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The Dancing Buddha looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Fo tries to free his leg and advance position but The Dancing Buddha is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Fo drops back, looking for a kneebar! The Dancing Buddha looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. The Dancing Buddha looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from The Dancing Buddha! #REVB#
Fo is trying to get back to half guard.
Fo trying to remain calm as The Dancing Buddha controls from the top position.
The Dancing Buddha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fo keeps working.
Fo is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fo is trying to work for a sweep but The Dancing Buddha has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zorba The Dancing Buddha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fo fails with the takedown
and Fo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fo has his takedown stuffed
and The Dancing Buddha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Dancing Buddha looks to land a left hand but Fo moved out of range nicely.
Fo shoots and misses
and The Dancing Buddha counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tung Fo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Dancing Buddha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Fo gets the takedown into side control.
The Dancing Buddha tries to improve position but can't.
Tung Fo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Fo tries for a kimura but The Dancing Buddha is defending well.
The Dancing Buddha struggling a bit here.#T1##SUB#
Fo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Dancing Buddha has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fo working away.
The Dancing Buddha is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Fo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Fo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The Dancing Buddha is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Fo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, The Dancing Buddha has managed to free his arm - good work.
The Dancing Buddha moves into full guard.
The Dancing Buddha working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Fo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! The Dancing Buddha is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fo, into his guard. #REVB#
Fo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3##SUB#
Fo has gone for a leg lock! The Dancing Buddha slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fo's guard.#REVB#
The Dancing Buddha preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Fo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Dancing Buddha with a nice head shot there.
The Dancing Buddha looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fo is looking to sweep but instead, The Dancing Buddha has passed into half guard.
Fo is trying to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB2#
The Dancing Buddha is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fo is just riding it out for now. The Dancing Buddha eventually gives up the hold.
Fo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of The Dancing Buddha's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take The Dancing Buddha's back!#SUB#
Fo is persistently looking for the submission but The Dancing Buddha is defending it well. #SUB#
Fo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but The Dancing Buddha has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
The Dancing Buddha showing good submission defense here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zorba The Dancing Buddha.
I think The Dancing Buddha 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Zorba The Dancing Buddha!
Zorba The Dancing Buddha very nearly forgot to thank HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: DFN#44 Picker vs Fagaro
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Fagaro takes one to the chin there.
Picker looks to throw the jab but Fagaro is out of range.
Fagaro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Picker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Picker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fagaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fagaro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fagaro throws a series of punches but Picker avoids them all with ease.
Picker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fagaro manages to avoid it.
Picker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fagaro tries to move into range but Picker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fagaro misses with a left hand
and Picker counters with a left to the body.
Picker misses with a hook. Fagaro ducked under it nicely.
Picker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fagaro throws a shot to the body.
Picker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fagaro throws out a counter right but Picker avoids it with no problem.
Picker misses with a straight left.
Fagaro dodges the punch combination from Picker.
Fagaro missing with a left hand there. Picker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Picker misses with a hook.#T1#
Fagaro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Picker counters with a straight right hand.
Fagaro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Picker at a distance.
Fagaro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Picker is fending him off so far but Fagaro persists. Nope, Picker circles away and we're back to standing.
Picker lands an overhand right.
Picker avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Fagaro scores with a takedown into Picker's guard.#ES#
Picker pushes Fagaro off and scrambles back to his feet.
Larson Picker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Picker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Picker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Picker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Picker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fagaro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Picker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Picker swings wildly with an uppercut but Fagaro uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Picker misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Picker.
Picker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Picker throws a head punch that misses.
Fagaro blocking some punches.
Fagaro tries for a takedown but Picker manages to get underhooks.
Larson Picker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Fagaro.
A head punch on the inside from Picker fails to land.
Picker gets through Fagaro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Picker misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Picker fails to land. #TD2#
Fagaro works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
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.
Fagaro works over Picker with some ground and pound from guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Picker manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fagaro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Picker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Picker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fagaro is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fagaro looking for a takedown.
Fagaro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Picker fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T3#
Fagaro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fagaro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fagaro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Picker clinches up against the cage.
Fagaro blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Picker.
Fagaro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Picker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fagaro blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Picker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fagaro misses with a hook. Picker ducked under it nicely.
Fagaro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fagaro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Fagaro rushes Picker and presses him up against the cage.
Fagaro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Picker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right from Picker on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Picker. #T4#
Picker lands with a light punch inside.
Fagaro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fagaro blocking some punches.
Picker gets underhooks to prevent Fagaro's takedown attempt.
Picker lands with a left to the head.
Picker has a couple of punches blocked by Fagaro.
Fagaro has Picker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Picker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Picker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fagaro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Larson Picker has been cut.
A jab from Fagaro misses.
Fagaro shoots in for a takedown but Picker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Picker. Those never looked like landing.
As Picker backs off Fagaro throws a huge counter combo but Picker manages to avoid it all.
Picker scores with the left hand. Fagaro knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fagaro defending well as Picker loads up on a big left hand.
Picker misses with a hook.
Fagaro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Picker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Picker lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larson Picker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Larson Picker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Picker scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#
Fagaro is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Picker lands with a right that hurts Fagaro. Fagaro looks to clinch but Picker throws a short knee that drops Fagaro. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Larson Picker!
Larson Picker got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
The defeated Don Fagaro had this to say: 'I hope he stubs his toe getting out of the cage!'.

Event: MMMA 74 Kelly vs Highjack
Date: Apr 29, 2018

#R1#
Hays doesn't manage to clinch there - Bonney circles away.
Bonney throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bonney throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Hays closes the distance and pushes Bonney back into the cage.
Hays lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bonney landing knees to the body.
Bonney lands a hook that snaps the head of Hays backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hays creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bonney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hays fails to land.
Bonney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hays scores with a shoulder strike.
Hays has a couple of punches blocked by Bonney.
Bonney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hays misses with the head strike.
Bonney wants to break free but Hays has control.
Hays lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonney or not.
Hays goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1##BC#
Bonney breaks the clinch.
Hays throws a hook but Bonney avoids it easily.
Hays wants to clinch.
Hays is looking to clinch but Bonney is avoiding it.
Bonney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hays. Bonney does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Hays.
Hays tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bonney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
William Henry Bonney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hays avoids the head kick by Bonney.
Bonney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bonney takes a swing at Hays's ribcage but misses.
We've been informed that Hays has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hays!
Bonney turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bonney throws a body kick that misses.
Bonney looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bonney throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hays avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Hays moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bonney throws a right hand that Hays ducks under and follows up with a left that Hays also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hays tries to clinch up.
Decent striking displayed by Bonney there.
Bonney fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hays attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice combination there by Bonney.
Bonney stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hays.
Bonney jabs Hays right on the nose. Hays blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Hays clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Hays scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hays throws a head punch that misses.
Bonney drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hays gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hays lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Hays has a couple of punches blocked by Bonney. #TD#
Bonney turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bonney manages to end up in side control.
Hays is not content to let Bonney control the position.
Hays is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bonney is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hays will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hays is looking for a sweep.
Hays being controlled for a moment.
Hays is not content to let Bonney control the position. #T4#
Bonney is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hays is looking for a sweep.
Bonney is looking to take a break and control but Hays is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Hays's face as Bonney controls the position.
Hays is looking for a sweep.
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 William Henry Bonney will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bonney attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bonney.
William Henry Bonney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bonney throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hays pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hays lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hays walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bonney looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hays.
Bonney blocks a head kick by Hays.
Hays lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bonney checks a leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hays in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bonney tries a head kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bonney scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hays takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hays throws a push kick but Bonney slaps the foot to one side.
Hays has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hays there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bonney lands a high kick!
Bonney lands a really nice looking cross but Hays seems unphased.
Bonney just misses with a punch to the body.
Hays wants to counter with a clinch but Bonney pushes him away.
Bonney bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hays's head.
Bonney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hays can do to turn this around?#T1#
Hays misses with an attempted mid kick.
Decent striking displayed by Bonney there.
Bonney cracks Hays with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Bonney.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bonney.
Hays throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Hays moves into the clinch.
Hays lands with a light punch inside.
Bonney misses with a body punch.
Hays goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonney drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hays pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hays throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bonney connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hays's hands.
Bonney works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bonney goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hays looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hays blocks the body kick.
Hays is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Bonney throws a shot from downtown. Hays moves away and avoids it.
Hays ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonney moves away.
Hays takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bonney walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hays checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bonney swings for the body but Hays moves out of range.
Hays lands a head shot.
Bonney thuds a left hand into Hays's body.#CL2#
Hays clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hays - that landed with a thud.
Bonney tries a body shot but Hays blocks it.
Bonney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Hays.
Hays lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bonney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hays misses with the head strike.
Hays digs a right hand underneath Bonney's ribcage. Bonney let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hays tries to throw a body punch but Bonney avoids it by throwing Hays back against the cage. #T3#
Hays swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonney uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Bonney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bonney looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Micah Hays is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonney throws a right and a left that Hays avoids nicely.
Hays connects with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Bonney.
Hays throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bonney scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hays walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bonney checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hays tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bonney drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hays sprawls and moves away.
Bonney connects with a body shot that sends Hays's belly button to the back.
Bonney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hays.
Bonney is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hays lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonney circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Hays misses.
Hays fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bonney.
Hays checks the leg kick.
Bonney lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Bonney does no damage.
Hays throws a low kick but Bonney moves out of range easily.
Hays looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonney is just out of range.
Hays fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bonney scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hays ducks under a wild hook from Bonney.
Bonney backing away here, and Hays unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bonney.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Henry Bonney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hays connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bonney. Bonney circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bonney lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hays at a distance.
Hays fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Bonney gets tackled into the cage by Hays. Hays maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hays has a couple of punches blocked by Bonney. #BC#
Bonney breaks the clinch.
Hays throws a lazy right hand but Bonney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hays connects with a leg kick. Bonney looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Henry Bonney dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hays fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hays stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bonney throws a leg kick but Hays checks it.
Bonney scores with a hook.
Hays throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bonney is looking to land body kicks.
Bonney wants to land a leg kick but Hays is out of range. #CL2#
Hays gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Bonney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bonney swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hays.
William Henry Bonney is winning the standup battle so far.
Bonney connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hays. Hays circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonney. Hays does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonney throws a lazy right hand but Hays sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A good leg kick by Bonney.
Bonney connects with a body shot that sends Hays's belly button to the back.
Hays pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Bonney was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hays tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bonney is looking for a counter combo.
Bonney moves forwards but Hays connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bonney connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hays momentarily. #T1#
Bonney slips under a jab.
Hays checks a low kick from Bonney.
An inside leg kick lands from Bonney.
Hays will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bonney misses the jab.
Hays lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice defenses there by Hays.
Bonney lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hays scores with a leg kick.
Hays throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bonney throws a head kick but Hays moves out of range.
Hays avoids the head kick by Bonney.
Hays appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bonney moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bonney takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Some wild striking there from Bonney.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Bonney gets tackled into the cage by Hays. Hays maintains the clinch. #T2#
Bonney struggles to land a body shot inside as Hays controls his hands.
Hays misses with some punches.
Bonney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hays backwards.
Hays lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Bonney manages to break the clinch.
Hays takes one to the chin there.
Hays throws a lazy right hand but Bonney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hays lands with a nice body punch.
Hays with a hook.
That kick from Bonney tenderised Hays's leg. Hays is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bonney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hays was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonney.
Hays tries to clinch up but Bonney circles away and keeps his distance.
Bonney throws a hook but Hays avoids it easily.#CL2#
Hays has taken the fight to the clinch.
A body shot lands from Hays.
Bonney is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hays fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Hays fails to land.
Hays swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonney blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hays tries to work over Bonney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hays fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hays tries a body shot but Bonney blocks it.
Hays swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hays cracks Bonney with a nice body shot.
Micah Hays seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hays lands a nice uppercut.
Hays gets through Bonney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hays lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Bonney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hays lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
Hays lands an uppercut.#BC#
Bonney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hays pushes Bonney up against the cage in a clinch.
Hays lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonney goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hays prevents it.
A short uppercut from Hays.
Bonney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Bonney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Micah Hays has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hays throws the kick towards the body but Bonney avoids it.
Hays scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bonney connects with a solid leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Bonney. Those never looked like landing.
Bonney sets himself, and Hays steps forward looking for the clinch! Bonney avoids it this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Micah Hays.
I think Bonney 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Henry Bonney!
William Henry Bonney looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Norman, I told you I would make you famous! But unfortunately for you it means I took your belt! Broken Halo Pride!'.

Event: DUEL#150 Sigit vs Embalmer
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Obama gets tackled into the cage by Killer. Killer maintains the clinch.
Killer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Killer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killer.
A short uppercut from Obama.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Obama wants a takedown but no success here. #TD#
Obama wants the takedown. Killer is fighting it off but Obama persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Killer's guard against the cage.
Obama trying to control but Killer is working from the bottom.
Obama is looking to pass into half guard but Killer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Killer is in guard.#REVB#
Killer won't allow Obama to sweep him here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killer throws an elbow that misses. Obama uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Killer's guard. Nice move by Obama!#REVR#
Obama trying to control but Killer is working from the bottom. #T1#
Obama won't allow Killer to sweep him here.
Killer looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obama is looking to pass into half guard but Killer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Killer is in guard.#REVB#
Killer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Killer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Killer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Obama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Obama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Killer manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Obama wants to pass the guard but Killer is keeping the position.
Killer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Obama is one step ahead there. #T2#
Killer wants to improve his position but instead Obama has moved into half guard.
Killer tries to roll over but Obama keeps him under control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Killer is still trying to improve position.
Obama is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Killer!
Killer has given up his back here. Will Obama look for the submission or keep pounding away?
I really don't envy Killer right now.
Obama gets his hands free as Killer looks to control. #T3#
Killer wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Obama has his arm under Killer's chin here. Game over son! Obama squeezes tightly and Killer is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Barack Obama!
Barack Obama made sure to mention his sponsor, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) in his post fight interview.

Event: DUEL#147 Vee vs Crushman
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Rumble needs to keep his hands up - McGuire Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Rumble throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGuire Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGuire Jr takes one to the chin there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rumble.
Rumble jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rumble dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire Jr throws a series of punches but Rumble avoids them all with ease.
Rumble has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marijuana Gardens in the buildup to the fight.
Rumble fakes the leg kick and cracks McGuire Jr in the body.
McGuire Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Rumble with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Ralph McGuire Jr has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
McGuire Jr pushes Rumble up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rumble.
Rumble stalling in the clinch.
Rumble makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rumble.
A body shot lands from Rumble.
Rumble dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
McGuire Jr has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rumble regains guard immediately. #T1#
McGuire Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rumble is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Rumble escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGuire Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGuire Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McGuire Jr cracks Rumble with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuire Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rumble is trying to control the position but McGuire Jr postures up.
Rumble preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rumble is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SUB#
Rumble has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGuire Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGuire Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGuire Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rumble works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGuire Jr works over Rumble with some ground and pound from guard.
Rumble looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGuire Jr is one step ahead there.
McGuire Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGuire Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rumble is trying to keep McGuire Jr in close.
Rumble preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Rumble has momentary wrist control but McGuire Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
McGuire Jr with a nice head shot there.
McGuire Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Rumble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rumble is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGuire Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Rumble is trying to control the position but McGuire Jr postures up.
McGuire Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rumble utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rumble trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuire Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGuire Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
McGuire Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Rumble is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGuire Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
McGuire Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rumble is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Rumble working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGuire Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGuire Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGuire Jr postures up in Rumble's guard and throws a big left but Rumble blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McGuire Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Rumble is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ralph McGuire Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ralph McGuire Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rumble works the jab nicely.
McGuire Jr has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A leg kick checked by McGuire Jr.
Rumble bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire Jr's head backwards.
McGuire Jr checks a low kick from Rumble.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire Jr! But no joy.
Crunch! Rumble slams his shin into McGuire Jr's torso.
Rumble lands a head shot.
Rumble lands a glancing blow to the side of McGuire Jr's head.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch up.
McGuire Jr jabs Rumble to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Rumble swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ralph McGuire Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#
It looks like Barney Rumble has been cut.
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 good leg kick by McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rumble.
Rumble looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire Jr is just out of range.
McGuire Jr throws out a counter right but Rumble avoids it with no problem.#T1#
McGuire Jr looks to land a combination. Rumble sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McGuire Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rumble attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rumble manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rumble avoids the body shot from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rumble sprawls well. Rumble wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGuire Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Rumble avoids the body shot from McGuire Jr.
An attempted straight right counter from Rumble misses the target.
A jab from Rumble misses.
Rumble digs a good hook to McGuire Jr's body.
McGuire Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rumble's calf.
Rumble throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire Jr's shoulder, as McGuire Jr tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire Jr! But no joy.
McGuire Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Rumble stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rumble wants it to stay on the feet.
That kick from Rumble tenderised McGuire Jr's leg. McGuire Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rumble can pounce on him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rumble, as that shot connected.
McGuire Jr takes one to the chin there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rumble.
Rumble throws a body shot but no joy.
Rumble walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGuire Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rumble is looking to chop away at McGuire Jr's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire Jr. Rumble does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rumble appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rumble attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire Jr throws a right hand that Rumble ducks under and follows up with a left that Rumble also avoids with ease.
McGuire Jr looks to land a combination but Rumble avoids it well.
McGuire Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rumble swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire Jr.#T3#
McGuire Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGuire Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rumble.
McGuire Jr throws out a counter right but Rumble avoids it with no problem.
McGuire Jr misses with a straight right.
Rumble connects with a body shot.
McGuire Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rumble defends well and McGuire Jr ends up having to push Rumble into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barney Rumble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGuire Jr is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Rumble.
McGuire Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuire Jr misses with a body shot.
Rumble swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rumble uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr misses with a body shot.
Rumble lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGuire Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
McGuire Jr wants to clinch but Rumble slips to the side
and Rumble finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McGuire Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
McGuire Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Rumble stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McGuire Jr.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rumble.
Barney Rumble is winning the standup battle so far.
Rumble bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGuire Jr's head.#CUT#
That has opened up Ralph McGuire Jr's cut even more.
McGuire Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rumble can pounce on him.
McGuire Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rumble.
As Rumble backs off McGuire Jr throws a huge counter combo but Rumble manages to avoid it all.
Barney Rumble is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire Jr lands with a cross.
McGuire Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rumble avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
McGuire Jr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rumble looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Rumble sneaks out the side door and pushes McGuire Jr away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barney Rumble dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rumble throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire Jr misses the jab.
McGuire Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Rumble manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rumble misses with a body shot.
It seemed like McGuire Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rumble with a jab.
Rumble throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGuire Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rumble. Rumble circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rumble manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rumble avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rumble pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McGuire Jr back to the cage. Rumble follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McGuire Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Rumble sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rumble fires out a quick counter leg kick but McGuire Jr just manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rumble.
Rumble throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McGuire Jr cracks Rumble with a right hand to the side of the head.
McGuire Jr throws a lazy right hand but Rumble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Rumble with a jab.
McGuire Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire Jr slips under a jab from Rumble.
Rumble showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rumble counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire Jr staying out of range there.
McGuire Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McGuire Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rumble throws out the jab.
Rumble misses the jab.
McGuire Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Rumble is wise to it.
McGuire Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rumble swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
McGuire Jr 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.
Rumble keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rumble finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rumble throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
McGuire Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Rumble tries to sprawl out of it but McGuire Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rumble manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rumble appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rumble chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Rumble throws a leg kick which misses McGuire Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire Jr tries to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rumble buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rumble connects with an inside leg kick.
Rumble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire Jr can do to turn this around?
Rumble is looking to slow McGuire Jr down with leg kicks.
Rumble connects with a solid leg kick.
Rumble throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McGuire Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Rumble takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rumble misses with a low kick.
Rumble misses with a body shot.
McGuire Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
You can see that McGuire Jr has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Rumble misses with a body shot.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch but Rumble moves out of range.
Rumble throws out a leg kick but McGuire Jr moves out of range and Rumble only half commits.
Rumble with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rumble attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rumble throws a solid leg kick but McGuire Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rumble.
McGuire Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barney Rumble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph McGuire Jr.
Rumble blocks a head kick by McGuire Jr.
Rumble lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGuire Jr's sensitive parts. #T4#
A combination from McGuire Jr does no damage.
Rumble slips under a jab.
Rumble fires out a quick counter leg kick but McGuire Jr just manages to avoid it.
Rumble lands a leg kick that knocks McGuire Jr off balance momentarily.
McGuire Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire Jr throws a hook but Rumble blocks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rumble throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rumble counters with a nice low kick that buckles McGuire Jr's knee momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Rumble. That's going to slow McGuire Jr down.
Rumble fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire Jr.
Rumble just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rumble circles away.
Rumble lands a lovely overhand right.
Rumble misses with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barney Rumble showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rumble 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: CEFC 285
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Karter connects with a leg kick. Shipman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shipman fails with a takedown attempt.
Shipman misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Shipman rushes Karter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Karter tries a body shot but Shipman blocks it.
Karter goes for a takedown attempt but Shipman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A jab from Shipman does it's job there.
Shipman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#
It looks like Harold Shipman has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipman darts in looking for a takedown but Karter gets double underhooks and turns Shipman into the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shipman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1##BC#
Karter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shipman throws a good cross that connects.
Karter swings for the body but Shipman moves out of range.
Karter takes one to the chin there.
Shipman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Karter pinned against the cage. Karter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chris Karter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Shipman.
Shipman shoots in for a takedown but Karter shows good takedown defense.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Karter, right into the meat.
Karter lands a body shot.
Shipman throws a good cross that connects.
Shipman moves away from the strike by Karter.
Shipman fails to land the takedown.
Karter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Shipman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shipman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Karter misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shipman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Karter defends well and Shipman ends up having to push Karter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Shipman blocks the leg kick. #CL#
Karter instigates a clinch.
Shipman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Karter after a bit of a struggle.
Karter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shipman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Karter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Karter misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Shipman moves in looking to clinch but Karter pushes him off.
Karter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Shipman clinches with his opponent.
Shipman can't get the takedown.
Karter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karter misses with the head strike.
Karter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shipman looks winded!
Shipman blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Karter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice jab there from Karter. #ROC#
Shipman is rocked!
Shipman shoots and misses #CL#
and Karter moves into the clinch.
Shipman is still on wobbly legs! Can Karter finish him?
Karter creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Shipman's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Shipman drops to his knees and Karter pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Karter!
Chris Karter retains his lightweight title!
Chris Karter looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I piss excellence! Open your mouth Harris and drink my excellence. I want Brophy.'.

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