Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: FC PPV 3
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
MacLeod with a jab.
MacLeod fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacLeod throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kanno.
MacLeod takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
MacLeod lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kanno tries to clinch but MacLeod is having none of it.
MacLeod avoids the body shot from Kanno.
MacLeod lands a body shot.
MacLeod slips a straight right by Kanno.
Kanno slips under a jab from MacLeod.
MacLeod misses with the combination.
Kanno let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
MacLeod misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Kanno misses.
Kanno scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kanno ducks under a wild hook from MacLeod.
MacLeod throws an off balance right hand
and Kanno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacLeod on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
MacLeod scores with a shot to the body.
Kanno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacLeod.
MacLeod was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Kanno gets tackled into the ropes by MacLeod. MacLeod maintains the clinch.
A short uppercut from MacLeod.
Kanno looking to slow down the pace here.
Kanno throws a punch but it's blocked by MacLeod.
Kanno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacLeod.
MacLeod scores with a shot to the side of Kanno's head.
MacLeod is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
MacLeod stalling the fight.
MacLeod takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
Kanno lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MacLeod.
Kanno lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from MacLeod.
MacLeod lands with a short shot to the head.
Kanno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacLeods head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kanno missing with knees to the body.
MacLeod avoiding damage as Kanno throws knees to the body.
Kanno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacLeod avoids it.
A short body shot lands from MacLeod as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, MacLeod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kanno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacLeod.
MacLeod scores with a shoulder strike.
MacLeod lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kanno tries to circle away but MacLeod has him pinned against the ropes.
Kanno tries to land a knee to the head but MacLeod blocks with his arms.
Kanno has had enough of the clinch but MacLeod keeps him there for the moment.
Still in the clinch, MacLeod scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on MacLeod - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A bit of stalling here from MacLeod.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacLeod lands a shoulder strike.
Kanno has a couple of punches blocked by MacLeod.
MacLeod lands a shoulder strike.
Kanno tries to land knees in the clinch but MacLeod avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor MacLeod dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kanno swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kanno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacLeod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kanno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kanno appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kanno slips a jab and a cross from MacLeod.
Kanno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kanno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacLeod.
Kanno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacLeod at a distance.
MacLeod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kanno scores with a sloppy right hand. MacLeod should have avoided that one. #CL#
MacLeod gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
MacLeod is trying to maintain a safe position but Kanno gets an underhook and turns MacLeod into the ropes.
MacLeod lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kanno tries to break free but MacLeod pushes him back against the ropes.
Connor MacLeod has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kanno backwards.
MacLeod scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kanno working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MacLeod.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by MacLeod.
A shot in the inside from MacLeod. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kanno pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
MacLeod just leaning against Kanno, taking a breather.
MacLeod looking to slow down the pace here.
MacLeod lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for MacLeod.
MacLeod content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kanno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacLeod avoids it.
MacLeod blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacLeod.
A nice left hand lands by MacLeod.
MacLeod lands with a light punch inside.
MacLeod prevents Kanno from breaking the clinch.
Kanno is trying to break free.
Kanno creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
MacLeod working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kanno pushes off an throws an elbow but MacLeod leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
MacLeod pushes Kanno back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
MacLeod lands a left hand.
MacLeod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MacLeod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacLeod pushes Kanno back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kanno swings wildly with an uppercut but MacLeod uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacLeod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kanno backwards.
Kanno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacLeod is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kanno can do to turn this around?
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, MacLeod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kanno is trying to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kanno tries to land a knee to the head but MacLeod blocks with his arms.
MacLeod stalling against the ropes.
Kanno throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
MacLeod scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kanno creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kanno is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacLeod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor MacLeod dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kanno throws a hook but MacLeod avoids it easily.
Mikami Kanno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kanno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacLeod.
Kanno appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
MacLeod takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
MacLeod lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kanno circles away quickly and effectively.
Kanno jabs MacLeod to the body, keeping him at a distance.
MacLeod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
MacLeod rushes Kanno and presses him up against the ropes.
MacLeod is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
MacLeod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanno tries to throw a body punch but MacLeod avoids it by throwing Kanno back against the ropes.
Kanno is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kanno misses with an elbow over the top.
Kanno lands an elbow inside.
MacLeod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
MacLeod blocks the elbow strike. #T1#
A short right from MacLeod.
MacLeod scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kanno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacLeod blocks the elbow strike.
MacLeod keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kanno's efforts to push away.
Kanno misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod blocking some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from MacLeod.
MacLeod lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
MacLeod on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kanno tries to land knees in the clinch but MacLeod avoids the damage to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kanno.
Kanno lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kanno tries a body shot but MacLeod blocks it.
MacLeod lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MacLeod keeps control of Kanno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kanno throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MacLeod blocks it with crossed arms.
Kanno can't find room to land a body shot as MacLeod controls the action. #T2#
MacLeod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
MacLeod dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from MacLeod.
MacLeod avoids the elbow strike from Kanno, against the ropes.
A short uppercut from MacLeod.
MacLeod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kanno backwards.
MacLeod lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Kanno breaks from the clinch.
Kanno lands a jab.
MacLeod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kanno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kanno loads up on a big right hand but MacLeod slips the punch.
Kanno just misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod throws a big counter combination but Kanno scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kanno misses with a head kick.
MacLeod takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
MacLeod scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

And that's the end of the fight!
Connor MacLeod showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacLeod has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: FC 144:
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Evans throws a leg kick but MacLeod sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2#
MacLeod moves into range and clinches up with Evans.
MacLeod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacLeod working aggressively here. #BC#
Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacLeod tries to clinch up but Evans circles away and keeps his distance.
MacLeod connects with a jab.
Evans lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
Evans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from MacLeod misses its intended target.
Evans staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans throws a head kick that misses
and MacLeod counters with a nice body shot.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacLeod moves away.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Evans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Evans's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Evans duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacLeod changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
MacLeod has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Evans.
MacLeod punishes Evans's body with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Evans.
MacLeod lands a jab to Evans's midsection.
Evans connects with a good right hand that stumbles MacLeod. MacLeod circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Evans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
MacLeod throws a nice looking combination but Evans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Evans slips under a jab from MacLeod.
Evans lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Evans throws a head kick that MacLeod semi-blocks.
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!#CL2#
MacLeod forces Evans back against the ropes and clinches.
MacLeod throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans.
MacLeod throws a head punch that misses.
Evans blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Evans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Evans misses with a straight left.
Evans slips a straight right by MacLeod.
Evans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacLeod.#KD#
Evans scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops MacLeod to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
MacLeod lands a glancing blow to the side of Evans's head.
MacLeod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Evans.
Evans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Evans tries to work over MacLeod's front leg with a kick but MacLeod checks it.
MacLeod throws out a counter right but Evans avoids it with no problem.#CL#
MacLeod gets tackled into the ropes by Evans. Evans maintains the clinch.
MacLeod is trying to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Evans as MacLeod tries to tie him up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans tries to break the clinch but MacLeod is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Evans should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Evans tries to land a leg kick but MacLeod saw it coming and moves away.
Evans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacLeod lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
MacLeod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
MacLeod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacLeod showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Evans.
MacLeod swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacLeod takes one on the button.
Evans misses with a few strikes there.
MacLeod lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
MacLeod throws a poor cross that misses
and Evans counters with a left and a right that stings MacLeod.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans blocks a jab.
MacLeod dodges the punch combination from Evans.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
MacLeod throws a sloppy body shot
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacLeod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Evans is looking for a counter combo.
Dai Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacLeod swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
MacLeod avoids the head kick by Evans.
Evans throws a series of punches but MacLeod moves out of range.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from MacLeod.
MacLeod staying out of range there.
MacLeod misses with a few strikes there.
MacLeod takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Evans.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Evans - that will leave a mark!
Evans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacLeod can do to turn this around?
MacLeod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Evans is looking to counter with head kicks.
MacLeod avoids the head kick by Evans.
MacLeod will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
MacLeod 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacLeod thows a left - swing and a miss!
Evans misses with an uppercut
and MacLeod counters with a stiff right hand.
MacLeod thows a left - swing and a miss!
Evans throws a lazy body kick
and MacLeod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacLeod misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - MacLeod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Evans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Evans fails to land with a series of punches.
Evans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacLeod.
MacLeod misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans looks to throw the jab but MacLeod is out of range.
Evans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Evans lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Evans dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Evans throws a leg kick
and MacLeod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Evans throws a head kick but MacLeod moves out of range.
Evans throws a hook but MacLeod blocks it.
MacLeod takes a head kick and keeps coming.
MacLeod misses with a double jab. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
MacLeod throws a head punch that misses.
MacLeod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Evans manages to break the clinch.
Evans throws a head kick that half lands.
Evans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacLeod.
MacLeod's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Evans connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! MacLeod scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Evans 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.
MacLeod works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Evans moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Evans does no damage.
MacLeod takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
MacLeod is looking for the big counter here.
Evans throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Evans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacLeod.
A left lands for MacLeod.
MacLeod tries to clinch but Evans moves out of range.
It looked like Evans was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from MacLeod.
MacLeod just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Evans finds it's way through MacLeod's defenses.
Evans lands an overhand right.
Evans scores with a jab to the head.
MacLeod looks to clinch
and Evans counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#
MacLeod is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacLeod loads up on a big right hand but Evans slips the punch.
MacLeod is still on wobbly legs! Can Evans finish him?#T2#
Evans falls off balance throwing a combination
and MacLeod counters with a nice uppercut.
Dai Evans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Evans throws a right and a left that MacLeod avoids nicely.
MacLeod seems to have recovered his senses.
Evans misses with an uppercut.
Evans lands a high kick!
Evans moves out of range as MacLeod strikes.
Evans is looking to slow MacLeod down with leg kicks.
MacLeod wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
As MacLeod looks to move away, Evans throws a big counter combo but MacLeod just gets out of the way.
MacLeod fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacLeod moves out of range of the body kick from Evans.
MacLeod throws a hook to the side of Evans's head but Evans sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Evans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacLeod.
A jab from MacLeod misses.
Connor MacLeod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evans scores with a sloppy right hand. MacLeod should have avoided that one.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: FC 142:Redemption!
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Bravo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slow jab from MacLeod misses its intended target.
MacLeod misses with a right hand
and Bravo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MacLeod on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
Bravo Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bravo throws a hook to the side of MacLeod's head but MacLeod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bravo slips under a jab from MacLeod.
Bravo just misses with a punch to the body.
Bravo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bravo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bravo swings for the body but MacLeod moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bravo. MacLeod does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacLeod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bravo manages to avoid it.
Bravo misses with a right hand
and MacLeod counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab by Bravo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacLeod lands a nice shot that snaps Bravo's head back.
MacLeod throws a series of punches but Bravo moves out of range.
MacLeod jabs Bravo right on the nose. Bravo blinks but takes it well.
MacLeod drops his hands momentarily and Bravo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#
MacLeod is rocked!
Bravo slips a jab from MacLeod.
Oh MacLeod is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
MacLeod wants to clinch up but Bravo keeps it at a distance.
MacLeod seems to have got his legs back now.
Bravo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bravo throws a looping overhand right but MacLeod ducks down to avoid it.
Bravo moves away from the strike by MacLeod.
Bravo lands a nice looking body shot.
MacLeod changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bravo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacLeod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Bravo. Beautiful body shot.
Bravo throws a good cross that connects.
Bravo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bravo lands with a nice body kick.
MacLeod checks a leg kick nicely.
MacLeod connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bravo dodges the punch combination from MacLeod.
Bravo and MacLeod are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Bravo throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking MacLeod into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Bravo knows it - he's on the ropes flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bravo Bravo!

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

#R1#
Van Steyne slips a straight right by MacLeod.
Nice defenses there by Van Steyne.
MacLeod fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Steyne connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circle momentarily. MacLeod darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
MacLeod smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
MacLeod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Steyne.
Van Steyne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to MacLeod's calf.
MacLeod misses with a looping left.
Van Steyne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacLeod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Steyne feints and then cracks MacLeod's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacLeod down.
Van Steyne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacLeod throws out the jab.
MacLeod checks the leg kick.
MacLeod stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Steyne.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacLeod has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Steyne.
MacLeod swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Steyne.
MacLeod doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Steyne circles away.
Van Steyne wants to counter with a clinch but MacLeod pushes him away.#T1#
Van Steyne tries a low kick but MacLeod avoids it.
MacLeod on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Van Steyne fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Van Steyne misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Van Steyne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Steyne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
MacLeod was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MacLeod punishes Van Steyne's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Steyne is looking to score with low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Steyne.
Van Steyne throws a body punch but MacLeod moves out of range.
MacLeod was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Steyne ducks under a wild hook from MacLeod.
We've been informed that Van Steyne 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.
MacLeod getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Steyne throws a push kick but MacLeod slaps the foot to one side.
A bone on bone clash there as MacLeod blocks the leg kick.
Van Steyne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Steyne connects with an inside leg kick.
MacLeod blocks a leg kick.#T2#
MacLeod blocks a leg kick.
Van Steyne 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.
Van Steyne thows a leg kick but MacLeod checks it #CL#
and MacLeod counters by moving into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#BC2#
Van Steyne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacLeod connects with a nice looking jab.
Van Steyne misses with a hook. MacLeod ducked under it nicely.
Van Steyne jabs MacLeod to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Steyne throws a front kick aimed at MacLeod's knee but MacLeod avoids it well.
MacLeod lands with a cross.
Van Steyne thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Steyne misses with a low kick as MacLeod jumps back.
MacLeod throwing a counter right hand but Van Steyne manages to avoid it.
A cross from MacLeod lands.
MacLeod tries to clinch but Van Steyne moves out of range. #CL#
MacLeod moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but André Van Steyne 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#
A swing and a miss from Van Steyne.
Van Steyne looks to throw the jab but MacLeod is out of range.
MacLeod takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Steyne throws a body punch but MacLeod moves out of range.
Van Steyne throws a leg kick but MacLeod checks it.
Van Steyne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Steyne digs a good body shot into MacLeod's ribs.
MacLeod moves into range and connects with a jab.
Van Steyne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt MacLeod.
MacLeod needs to keep his hands up - Van Steyne had a free shot at his head there.
Van Steyne throws a poor cross that misses
letting MacLeod counter with a right hand.
Van Steyne avoids the body shot from MacLeod.
Van Steyne replies with a solid counter kick to the body but MacLeod blocks it well.
MacLeod lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Steyne misses with a leg kick
and MacLeod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Steyne 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 MacLeod has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from MacLeod and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
MacLeod throws a looping overhand right but Van Steyne ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Van Steyne misses with a body shot
and MacLeod counters with a series of strikes. Van Steyne will be more careful next time no doubt.
MacLeod is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by MacLeod.
André Van Steyne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Steyne throws a leg kick
and MacLeod counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Steyne throws a jab when MacLeod was well out of range.
MacLeod lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
MacLeod is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Steyne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacLeod connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
MacLeod is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
MacLeod lands a nice looking body shot.
MacLeod takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
MacLeod fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the body from Van Steyne misses
and MacLeod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A good leg kick by Van Steyne.
MacLeod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Steyne staying out of range there.
MacLeod sets himself, and Van Steyne steps forward looking for the clinch! MacLeod avoids it this time.
Van Steyne throws a sloppy head kick and MacLeod moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Van Steyne pushes MacLeod up against the ropes in a clinch.#T2#
MacLeod is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from MacLeod.
MacLeod takes a shot to the head.
MacLeod blocking some punches.
Van Steyne throws a head punch that misses.
MacLeod scores with a shoulder strike.
MacLeod trying to stall but Van Steyne improves his position.
A short uppercut from Van Steyne. #BC2#
Van Steyne breaks from the clinch.
Van Steyne misses the shot to the body.
Van Steyne throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Steyne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Steyne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacLeod has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
MacLeod wants to clinch.
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 Connor MacLeod 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.
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Van Steyne misses the target.
Van Steyne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacLeod.
MacLeod tries to clinch there but Van Steyne circles away.
Van Steyne tried to score with a low kick but MacLeod checks it.
MacLeod tries to clinch up.
MacLeod slips a jab from Van Steyne.
Van Steyne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Steyne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacLeod manages to avoid it.
Van Steyne tries to clinch up.
Van Steyne scores with a decent looking hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Steyne misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod misses with a wild body shot.
Van Steyne thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacLeod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Steyne.
MacLeod getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
MacLeod slips under a jab.#T1#
Van Steyne lands a jab to MacLeod's midsection.
Van Steyne scores with a jab to the jaw.
Van Steyne throws a hook but MacLeod avoids it easily.
MacLeod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Steyne.
MacLeod moves away from the strike by Van Steyne.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Steyne. MacLeod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Van Steyne.
Van Steyne tries to work over MacLeod's front leg with a kick but MacLeod checks it.
Van Steyne misses with the body kick
and Van Steyne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Steyne scoring well with a low kick there.
A shot to the liver by MacLeod. Beautiful body shot.
Van Steyne lands a glancing blow to the side of MacLeod's head.
MacLeod stalks Van Steyne and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Van Steyne's face. Van Steyne staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as MacLeod blocks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from MacLeod misses its target.
MacLeod on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Steyne. Van Steyne obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
A big right from Van Steyne misses.
MacLeod scores with the left hand. Van Steyne knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Steyne lands a nice hook to MacLeod's body. MacLeod takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
André Van Steyne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Steyne tries to land a leg kick but MacLeod saw it coming and moves away.
Van Steyne walks into a jab.
Van Steyne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
MacLeod moves out of range of the body kick from Van Steyne.
MacLeod misses with a double jab. #CL#
MacLeod closes the distance and clinches.
Van Steyne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
MacLeod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Steyne blocks an uppercut.
MacLeod lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Van Steyne - that landed with a thud.
Van Steyne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

André Van Steyne really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Van Steyne tries to move into range but MacLeod moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Van Steyne tries to land a front kick but MacLeod steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Steyne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van Steyne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling MacLeod to score with a decent uppercut.
MacLeod thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Steyne throws a big counter head kick but MacLeod avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Van Steyne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2#
Van Steyne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Steyne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Steyne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Steyne.
MacLeod on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Van Steyne just misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Steyne is just out of range.
Van Steyne raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Van Steyne moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacLeod has Van Steyne pressed against the ropes.
Van Steyne misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
MacLeod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Steyne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Steyne stalling in the clinch but MacLeod improves position.
MacLeod blocks a body shot from Van Steyne.
Van Steyne blocks a body shot from MacLeod.
Van Steyne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Steyne tries to throw a body punch but MacLeod avoids it by throwing Van Steyne back against the ropes.
MacLeod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MacLeod has a couple of punches blocked by Van Steyne.
Van Steyne throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Van Steyne.
Van Steyne works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Steyne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
MacLeod struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Steyne controls his hands.
MacLeod fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
MacLeod can't find room to land a body shot as Van Steyne controls the action.
Van Steyne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacLeod backwards.
Van Steyne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Steyne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacLeod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Van Steyne.
Van Steyne blocks a body shot from MacLeod.
Van Steyne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacLeod throws a head punch that misses.
Van Steyne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
MacLeod misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Van Steyne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacLeod blocks a body shot from Van Steyne.
Come on MacLeod - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Van Steyne lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Van Steyne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

André Van Steyne dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Van Steyne slips a straight right by MacLeod.
André Van Steyne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Steyne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Steyne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Steyne.
Van Steyne throws a leg kick that misses.
Van Steyne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
MacLeod doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Steyne circles away.
Van Steyne cracks a nice hook into MacLeod's ribs.
MacLeod takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Van Steyne misses with a leg kick
and MacLeod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Steyne connects with a right hand. MacLeod shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Van Steyne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Van Steyne scores with a leg kick.
Van Steyne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Van Steyne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Steyne throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
MacLeod throws a hook but Van Steyne avoids it easily.
Van Steyne flicks out a counter leg kick but MacLeod steps away.
MacLeod misses with a double jab
and MacLeod takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacLeod looks to land a right hand but Van Steyne moved out of range.
Van Steyne tried to score with a low kick but MacLeod checks it.
Van Steyne throws a low kick but MacLeod moves out of range easily.
Van Steyne throws a jab but it's blocked by MacLeod. #CL2#
Van Steyne moves into range and clinches up with MacLeod.
MacLeod working aggressively here.
Van Steyne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Steyne blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
Van Steyne blocks an uppercut.
Van Steyne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
MacLeod misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacLeod.
André Van Steyne seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Steyne cracks MacLeod with a nice body shot.
Van Steyne blocking some punches.
Van Steyne prevents a body shot from MacLeod.
Connor MacLeod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Steyne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 46:50
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 45:50

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

Event: EFFA 192
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
MacLeod ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Master ducks under a wild hook from MacLeod.
Master keeps MacLeod at a distance using the push kick.
MacLeod scores with a decent looking hook.
Master moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
MacLeod throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
MacLeod tries to keep at a distance but Master has taken the fight into the clinch.
MacLeod lands with a short shot to the head.
Master creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacLeod's defenses.
I was talking to Master's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
MacLeod swings wildly with an uppercut but Master uses good head movement to avoid it.
Master scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Master scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacLeod on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Master lands with a left to the head.
Master throws a knee to the head but misses.
Master scores with a shot to the side of MacLeod's head.
Master misses with an elbow over the top.
MacLeod misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacLeod prevents a body shot from Master. #T1#
Master lands an elbow just above MacLeod 's eye.
Master tries a body shot but MacLeod blocks it.
Master misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from MacLeod.
MacLeod managing to block the knees to the body from Master.
A short uppercut from Master.
Master utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Master looking to slow down the pace here.
MacLeod throws a punch but it's blocked by Master.
Master blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Master lands a body shot in the clinch.
Master missing with knees to the body.
Master struggles to land a body shot inside as MacLeod controls his hands.
MacLeod misses with the head strike.
Master prevents a body shot from MacLeod.
Come on Master - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Master lands an uppercut.#T2#
A short right from MacLeod.
MacLeod misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Master misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacLeod.
A short uppercut from Master.
MacLeod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Master just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacLeod's brow.
Master struggles to land a body shot inside as MacLeod controls his hands.
Master blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacLeod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacLeod is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Master stalling in the clinch but MacLeod improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacLeod.
MacLeod struggles to land a body shot inside as Master controls his hands.
MacLeod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Master scores with a nice hook to the head.
Master is leaning against MacLeod and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
MacLeod wants to stall.
MacLeod stalling in the clinch but Master improves position. #T3#
Master lands a hook that snaps the head of MacLeod backwards.
MacLeod takes an elbow to the forehead.
Master scores with a hook to the body.
Master scores a nice knee to the body.
Master lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Master.
Master working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Master goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacLeod takes a knee to the side of the body.
MacLeod looks winded!
MacLeod misses with a punch on the inside.
MacLeod throws a head punch that misses.
MacLeod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Master missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Master.
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!
Master lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacLeod takes an elbow to the forehead.
Master taking a breather.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Master. #T4#
Master lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Master - that landed with a thud.
Master lands a good knee to the midsection. MacLeod won't want to take too many of those.
Master works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Master can't find room to land a body shot as MacLeod controls the action.
MacLeod takes an elbow to the temple.
Master doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Master lands an elbow inside that MacLeod shrugs off.
Master misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacLeod.
MacLeod takes an elbow to the forehead.
Master working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Master scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Master can't find room to land a body shot as MacLeod controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Master doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacLeod wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from MacLeod fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kung Fu Master dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jab from Master.
Nice jab there from Master. #CL#
Master closes the distance and clinches.
Master is trying to maintain a safe position but MacLeod gets an underhook and turns Master into the ropes.
Master working MacLeod over with knees to the body.
MacLeod avoiding damage as Master throws knees to the body.
Master lands a body punch.
MacLeod looking to stall.
MacLeod misses with some punches.
Master scores with a shoulder strike.
Master lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Master lands an elbow inside that MacLeod shrugs off.
Master unloads a knee to the mid-section. MacLeod lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Master crunches a lovely knee into MacLeod's ribcage.
MacLeod is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Master is keeping busy.
MacLeod is breathing heavily.
Master digs a right hand into MacLeod's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MacLeod's gas tank.
Master misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacLeod. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacLeod.
MacLeod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from MacLeod fails to land.
Master using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Master landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Master leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Master unloads a knee to the mid-section. MacLeod lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Master.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Master.
Knees in the clinch landing for Master.
Master working MacLeod over with knees to the body.
Master lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Master.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Master lands a body shot in the clinch.
Master lands a good knee to the midsection. MacLeod won't want to take too many of those.
Master lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Master tries to land a knee to the head but MacLeod blocks with his arms.
Master can't find room to land a body shot as MacLeod controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Master.
Master lands a knee to the body.
Master works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Master lands a hook that snaps the head of MacLeod backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Master.
MacLeod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacLeod misses with some punches.
Kung Fu Master has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Master scores with a nice hook to the head.
Master creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacLeod's defenses.
Master blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Master lands an elbow inside.
Master lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #ROC#
MacLeod is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Connor MacLeod's cut even more.
A body shot lands from Master.
MacLeod is still on wobbly legs! Can Master finish him?
A nice left hand lands by Master. #T3#
A short left from Master.
Master putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has MacLeod in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Master lands an uppercut.
MacLeod takes an elbow to the forehead.
A shot in the inside from Master.
MacLeod takes a knee to the side of the body.
Master lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacLeod backwards.
Master lands with a light punch inside.
MacLeod misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Master.
Master breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks MacLeod with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! MacLeod looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. MacLeod get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kung Fu Master!
A pretty intense looking Kung Fu Master took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: EFFA 190
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
MacLeod lands a right hook to the body.
MacLeod misses with an uppercut. Loso saw that one coming.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Loso digs a right hand into MacLeod's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MacLeod's gas tank.
Loso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacLeod throws a punch but it's blocked by Loso.
Loso tries to throw a body punch but MacLeod avoids it by throwing Loso back against the ropes.
MacLeod throws a head punch that misses.
Loso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacLeod tries to throw a body punch but Loso avoids it by throwing MacLeod back against the ropes.
MacLeod stalling in the clinch but Loso improves position.
Loso 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Loso misses with a punch to the body.
Loso digs a right hand underneath MacLeod's ribcage. MacLeod let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Loso.
Loso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
MacLeod blocking some punches.
MacLeod is trying to maintain a safe position but Loso gets an underhook and turns MacLeod into the ropes.
Loso working aggressively here.
MacLeod swings wildly with an uppercut but Loso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loso blocks an uppercut.
MacLeod is trying to maintain a safe position but Loso gets an underhook and turns MacLeod into the ropes.
MacLeod prevents a body shot from Loso.
A shot in the inside from Loso.
MacLeod throws a head punch that misses.
Loso lands with a right to the head.
Loso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Loso misses with a punch on the inside.
MacLeod is looking to control Loso's arms but Loso gets an underhook and turns him. Now MacLeod has his back to the ropes.
MacLeod misses with the head strike.
Loso can't find room to land a body shot as MacLeod controls the action. #T2#
Loso throws a punch but it's blocked by MacLeod.
Loso misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacLeod.
MacLeod misses with some punches.
MacLeod is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Loso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Loso tries a body shot but MacLeod blocks it.
Loso lands a body shot.
Loso works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Loso lands a body punch in the clinch.
MacLeod is trying to maintain a safe position but Loso gets an underhook and turns MacLeod into the ropes.
MacLeod throws a head punch that misses.
Loso misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Loso.
Loso scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Loso fails to land. #T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Loso lands with a light punch inside.
Loso presses MacLeod against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
MacLeod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacLeod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Loso trying to land knees to the body.
Loso misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Loso.
MacLeod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacLeod tries to work over Loso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from MacLeod - that landed with a thud.
Loso throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, MacLeod scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
MacLeod trying to stall but Loso improves his position.
MacLeod working aggressively here.
MacLeod working aggressively here.
Loso misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Loso.
Loso prevents a body shot from MacLeod.
MacLeod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Loso lands a left hand.
Loso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loso scores with a shoulder strike.
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 right handed body shot lands from Loso.
Loso struggles to land a body shot inside as MacLeod controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Loso.
Loso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
MacLeod misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Loso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kabu Loso dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Loso works the jab nicely.
Loso keeps the fight on the outside.
MacLeod uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Loso has time to react.
Loso misses with a body shot
and MacLeod counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacLeod smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Loso, right into the meat.
Loso slips a jab from MacLeod.
Loso wants to clinch up but MacLeod keeps it at a distance.
Loso ducks under a wild hook from MacLeod.
Loso lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Loso has MacLeod up against the ropes in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MacLeod stalling in the clinch but Loso improves position.
Loso lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loso tries to work over MacLeod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacLeod looking to stall.
MacLeod has a couple of punches blocked by Loso. #T1#
MacLeod misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacLeod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Loso.
Loso crunches a lovely knee into MacLeod's ribcage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacLeod.
MacLeod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Loso backwards.
Loso blocks a body shot from MacLeod.
Still in the clinch, Loso scores with a nice short uppercut.
Loso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Loso is working MacLeod over against the ropes.
Loso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacLeod can do to turn this around?
A short right from Loso.
Nice body punch from Loso - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Loso scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Loso throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from MacLeod fails to land.
MacLeod is trying to stall.
Loso lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Loso throws an elbow but it misses.
MacLeod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacLeod swings wildly with an uppercut but Loso uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacLeod can't find room to land a body shot as Loso controls the action.
MacLeod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacLeod tries to work over Loso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Loso struggles to land a body shot inside as MacLeod controls his hands.
MacLeod tries to work over Loso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Loso.
MacLeod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kabu Loso has scored more points in the clinch so far.
MacLeod scores with a shot to the side of Loso's head.
Loso gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MacLeod has a couple of punches blocked by Loso.
MacLeod is trying to maintain a safe position but Loso gets an underhook and turns MacLeod into the ropes.
MacLeod tries to throw a body punch but Loso avoids it by throwing MacLeod back against the ropes.
MacLeod swings wildly with an uppercut but Loso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loso misses with an elbow over the top.
Loso lands an uppercut.
MacLeod misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacLeod is looking to control Loso's arms but Loso gets an underhook and turns him. Now MacLeod has his back to the ropes.
MacLeod misses with some punches.
Loso digs a right hand into MacLeod's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MacLeod's gas tank.
MacLeod throws a punch but it's blocked by Loso. #T4#
Loso is working MacLeod over against the ropes.
MacLeod misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Loso.
Loso lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loso lands a body punch.
Loso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MacLeod.
MacLeod misses with the head strike.
Loso blocking some punches.
Loso misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacLeod stalling in the clinch but Loso improves position.
Loso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Loso as MacLeod tries to tie him up.
MacLeod trying to stall but Loso improves his position.
MacLeod is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Loso tries a body shot but MacLeod blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kabu Loso dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Loso clinches.
MacLeod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacLeod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacLeod throws a punch but it's blocked by Loso.
MacLeod tries to stall but Loso uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knees to the body from Loso.
Loso digs a right hand underneath MacLeod's ribcage. MacLeod let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Loso scores with a hook to the body.
Loso scores with a shoulder strike.
Loso working some nice short punches in the clinch.
MacLeod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Loso backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loso prevents a body shot from MacLeod.
Loso prevents a body shot from MacLeod.
MacLeod misses with some punches.
Loso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Loso tries to throw a body punch but MacLeod avoids it by throwing Loso back against the ropes. #T1#
Loso misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod trying to control the position but instead, Loso has worked for underhooks and has pushed MacLeod into the ropes.
MacLeod throws a punch but it's blocked by Loso.
Loso lands a nice shot to the body.
MacLeod lands with a right to the head.
Loso misses with the head strike.
Loso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Loso.
MacLeod is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, Loso scores with a nice short uppercut.
Loso swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Loso as MacLeod tries to tie him up.
MacLeod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Loso lands with a left to the head.
Loso lands with a short shot to the head.
MacLeod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Loso lands with a light punch inside.
MacLeod working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Loso.
A head punch on the inside from MacLeod fails to land.
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!
MacLeod misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from MacLeod.
Loso can't find room to land a body shot as MacLeod controls the action.
Loso is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Loso misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Loso lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from MacLeod fails to land.
Loso lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacLeod trying to stall but Loso improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from MacLeod fails to land.
Loso can't find room to land a body shot as MacLeod controls the action.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
MacLeod looking to stall.
MacLeod trying to control the position but instead, Loso has worked for underhooks and has pushed MacLeod into the ropes.
MacLeod seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from MacLeod.
Loso misses with the head strike. #T4#
Loso misses with a punch on the inside.
Loso working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Loso blocking some punches.
MacLeod throws a punch but it's blocked by Loso.
MacLeod misses with a punch on the inside.
MacLeod throws a punch but it's blocked by Loso.
MacLeod swings wildly with an uppercut but Loso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loso throws a punch but it's blocked by MacLeod.
Loso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Loso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Loso working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Connor MacLeod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kabu Loso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacLeod is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kabu Loso!
An out of breath Kabu Loso thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EFFA 189
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
TooTin dodges the punch combination from MacLeod.
TooTin fakes the leg kick and cracks MacLeod in the body.
MacLeod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from TooTin.
Good standup being displayed there by MacLeod as he connects with a hook.
MacLeod throws a right and a left that TooTin avoids nicely.
TooTin takes one to the side of the head.
TooTin tries to bum rush MacLeod with a series of wild strikes but MacLeod uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
MacLeod moves into the clinch successfully.
TooTin misses with some punches.
MacLeod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
TooTin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
TooTin cracks MacLeod with a nice body shot.
TooTin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for TooTin.
MacLeod tries to work over TooTin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
MacLeod lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
MacLeod misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacLeod lands a shoulder strike.
TooTin working aggressively here.
MacLeod blocks a body shot from TooTin.
TooTin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacLeod's elbow.
TooTin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
TooTin tries to throw a body punch but MacLeod avoids it by throwing TooTin back against the ropes.
MacLeod throws a punch but it's blocked by TooTin.
MacLeod misses with a hook from the clinch.
TooTin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for MacLeod to work.
TooTin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
TooTin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacLeod lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacLeod lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
TooTin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacLeod working some nice short punches in the clinch.
TooTin throws a head punch that misses.
TooTin tries to work over MacLeod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from TooTin.
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!
TooTin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
TooTin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MacLeod is stalling here.
A short left from TooTin.
MacLeod misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacLeod effectively controlling the action here.
MacLeod dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
MacLeod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
TooTin swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
TooTin misses with the head strike.
MacLeod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
TooTin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
TooTin scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacLeod.
TooTin pushes MacLeod back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
TooTin is trying to force a seperation but MacLeod has the dominant position.
A short body shot lands from MacLeod as the two fighters clinch.
MacLeod blocks an uppercut.
TooTin tries a body shot but MacLeod blocks it.
MacLeod taking a breather.
A short right from TooTin.
TooTin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacLeod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacLeod tries to stall but TooTin uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T4#
Stalling in the clinch from MacLeod.
MacLeod prevents a body shot from TooTin.
TooTin being controlled against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, TooTin throws an elbow but misses.
MacLeod blocks an uppercut.
MacLeod manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
MacLeod misses with some punches.
TooTin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacLeod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacLeod lands with a light punch inside.
MacLeod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of TooTin backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
TooTin working MacLeod over with knees to the body.
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 Connor MacLeod will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
TooTin tries a head kick but it misses.
MacLeod works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
MacLeod pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces TooTin back to the ropes. MacLeod follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
MacLeod throws a lazy uppercut
and TooTin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacLeod misses with a series of wild punches.
MacLeod misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacLeod misses with a hook. TooTin ducked under it nicely.
MacLeod takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
TooTin clobbers MacLeod with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
MacLeod uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacLeod takes a shot right to the bread basket.
TooTin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
MacLeod takes a swing at TooTin's ribcage but misses. #CL#
MacLeod closes the distance and clinches.
TooTin lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1##BC2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
TooTin breaks from the clinch.
MacLeod connects with a looping right hand.
TooTin feints and then cracks MacLeod's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacLeod down.
MacLeod throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
TooTin misses with a two punch combination.
MacLeod appears to be looking for a big counter.
Connor MacLeod is winning the standup battle so far.
TooTin lands a jab.
TooTin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacLeod.
MacLeod misses with an uppercut.
Das TooTin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacLeod moves out of range as TooTin throws a body kick.
TooTin tries a head kick but it misses.
TooTin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and MacLeod counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps TooTin thinking.
MacLeod looks to land a left hand but TooTin moved out of range nicely.
TooTin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacLeod moves out of range of the leg kick from TooTin.
MacLeod went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A jab lands there for MacLeod.
Nice body kick there by TooTin.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by MacLeod.
MacLeod connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
MacLeod jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
TooTin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
TooTin tries to keep at a distance but MacLeod has taken the fight into the clinch.
MacLeod blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, MacLeod scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacLeod lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from MacLeod on the inside.
TooTin letting MacLeod take a breather here.
A right handed body shot lands from MacLeod.
MacLeod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by TooTin. #T3#
A short right from MacLeod.
TooTin tries to work over MacLeod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from MacLeod on the inside.
TooTin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacLeod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacLeod throws a punch but it's blocked by TooTin.
MacLeod taking a breather.
TooTin misses with an elbow over the top.
MacLeod blocks an elbow strike.
TooTin lands a hook to the side of the head.
TooTin can't find room to land a body shot as MacLeod controls the action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
MacLeod is looking to control TooTin's arms but TooTin gets an underhook and turns him. Now MacLeod has his back to the ropes.
MacLeod blocks an uppercut. #T4#
TooTin is trying to break free.
TooTin tries to throw a body punch but MacLeod avoids it by throwing TooTin back against the ropes.
TooTin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacLeod is trying to maintain a safe position but TooTin gets an underhook and turns MacLeod into the ropes.
MacLeod misses with a hook from the clinch.
TooTin tries to work over MacLeod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
TooTin pushes MacLeod back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
TooTin is leaning against MacLeod and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
MacLeod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
TooTin is trying to push MacLeod away but MacLeod has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
TooTin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacLeod looking to slow down the pace here.
TooTin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacLeod.
MacLeod working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor MacLeod 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#
MacLeod takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
TooTin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
TooTin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacLeod.
TooTin throws a nice outside leg kick.
A lazy left from MacLeod finds it's target.
TooTin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacLeod swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
MacLeod takes a swing at TooTin's ribcage but misses.
MacLeod bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
TooTin misses the shot to the body.
TooTin digs a good hook to MacLeod's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts MacLeod, as that shot connected. #CL#
MacLeod rushes TooTin and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
MacLeod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacLeod lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
TooTin lands a body punch in the clinch.
MacLeod prevents a body shot from TooTin. #T1#
Still in the clinch, MacLeod scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacLeod lands a left hand that snaps the head of TooTin backwards.
TooTin lands a good knee to the midsection. MacLeod won't want to take too many of those.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacLeod.
MacLeod wants to stall.
MacLeod has TooTin pressed against the ropes, preventing TooTin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
MacLeod misses with a short punch on the inside.
TooTin struggles to land a body shot inside as MacLeod controls his hands.
MacLeod lands a left hand that snaps the head of TooTin backwards.
MacLeod is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
TooTin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for MacLeod.
MacLeod trying to control the position but instead, TooTin has worked for underhooks and has pushed MacLeod into the ropes.#T2#
TooTin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
MacLeod misses with some punches.
MacLeod pushes TooTin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacLeod leaning his opponent against the ropes.
TooTin swings wildly with an uppercut but MacLeod uses good head movement to avoid it.
TooTin misses with some punches.
TooTin blocking some punches.
Good body shot from TooTin.
TooTin misses with some punches.
MacLeod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
MacLeod has TooTin pushed against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
TooTin wants to break free but MacLeod has control.
MacLeod lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacLeod.
MacLeod swings wildly with an uppercut but TooTin uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacLeod blocking some punches.
TooTin misses with a punch to the body.
TooTin misses with a hook to the ribs.
TooTin cracks MacLeod with a nice body shot.
TooTin tries a body shot but MacLeod blocks it.
MacLeod lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacLeod.
MacLeod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Das TooTin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
MacLeod pushes TooTin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacLeod blocks an uppercut.
MacLeod is pushing TooTin up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
MacLeod can't find room to land a body shot as TooTin controls the action.
TooTin misses with a hook from the clinch.
TooTin misses with the head strike.
Connor MacLeod has scored more points in the clinch so far.
MacLeod avoids a wild elbow strike from TooTin.
MacLeod lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
TooTin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
TooTin struggles to land a body shot inside as MacLeod controls his hands.
MacLeod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacLeod tries to stall but TooTin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
TooTin misses with a punch on the inside.
TooTin misses with a hook to the ribs.
TooTin misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Connor MacLeod showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacLeod has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: EFFA 187
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
Loso throws a wild body kick that MacLeod sees coming a mile off.
MacLeod misses the body punch #CL#
and Loso moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, MacLeod scores with a nice short uppercut.
Loso 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.
MacLeod is trying to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Loso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loso lands a hook to the side of the head.
Loso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Loso tries to work over MacLeod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacLeod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loso tries a body shot but MacLeod blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod trying to stall but Loso improves his position.
Loso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacLeod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacLeod wants to stall.
MacLeod is trying to maintain a safe position but Loso gets an underhook and turns MacLeod into the ropes.#T1#
Loso tries a body shot but MacLeod blocks it.
MacLeod is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Loso is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Loso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Loso lands a damaging elbow.
Loso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Loso lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacLeod backwards.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
MacLeod misses with a punch on the inside.
Loso comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
MacLeod is trying to stall. #T2#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Connor MacLeod.
A swing and a miss from MacLeod.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by MacLeod!
MacLeod misses with a two punch combination.
MacLeod fakes a head shot and lands one 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!
A nice leg kick lands there from Loso.
MacLeod takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Loso pushes MacLeod up against the ropes in a clinch.
Loso scores with a nice hook to the head.
MacLeod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Loso lands a hook to the side of the head.
Loso working some nice short punches in the clinch.
MacLeod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loso's elbow.
A short uppercut from Loso.
Loso blocks a body shot from MacLeod.
MacLeod misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacLeod.
MacLeod can't find room to land a body shot as Loso controls the action. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Loso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Loso lands a shot to the body.
Loso using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Loso creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacLeod's defenses.
Loso working aggressively here.
MacLeod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacLeod has a couple of punches blocked by Loso.
Loso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loso blocks a body shot from MacLeod.
MacLeod avoids a wild elbow strike from Loso.
Loso lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacLeod backwards.
MacLeod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacLeod swings wildly with an uppercut but Loso uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Loso.
Loso blocking some punches. #T4#
Loso's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Loso lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loso lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacLeod backwards.
MacLeod trying to stall but Loso improves his position.
MacLeod blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Loso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Loso tries to work over MacLeod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Loso.
Loso lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Loso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacLeod backwards.
MacLeod misses with the head strike.
MacLeod lands a shoulder strike.
MacLeod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Loso gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MacLeod misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kabu Loso dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
MacLeod looks to land a right hand but Loso moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Loso misses the target.
Loso slips under a jab from MacLeod.
MacLeod misses with a two punch combination.
MacLeod tries to clinch but Loso moves out of range.
Loso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacLeod can do to turn this around?
Loso wants to clinch up but MacLeod keeps it at a distance.
MacLeod tries to clinch but Loso moves away
and Loso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Loso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacLeod.
Loso is looking to score with low kicks.
MacLeod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loso wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
MacLeod missing with a left hand there. Loso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacLeod misses with an uppercut. Loso saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod takes a swing at Loso's ribcage but misses.
MacLeod jabs Loso to the body, keeping him at a distance.
MacLeod tries to clinch but Loso moves out of range.
MacLeod darts in trying to clinch
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Loso counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Loso.
MacLeod takes a swing at Loso's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from MacLeod.
Loso is looking to counter the offense by MacLeod and move into the clinch.
MacLeod tries to close the distance and clinch but Loso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacLeod slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kabu Loso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Loso throws a wild body kick that MacLeod sees coming a mile off.
MacLeod misses with a looping right.
MacLeod avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacLeod throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Loso makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Loso feints and then cracks MacLeod's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacLeod down.
MacLeod throws a good cross that connects.
MacLeod scores with a body shot.
Loso misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like MacLeod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Connor MacLeod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacLeod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacLeod thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Loso thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on MacLeod if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loso throws an off balance right hand
and MacLeod counters with a one-two to the body.
MacLeod thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacLeod misses with a lunging right hand
and MacLeod takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Loso shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Loso connects with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loso. MacLeod does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacLeod connects with a jab.
MacLeod lands a nice hook to Loso's body. Loso takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
MacLeod looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Loso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacLeod throws out the jab.
Loso doesn't manage to clinch there - MacLeod circles away.
MacLeod looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A bone on bone clash there as MacLeod blocks the leg kick. #T3#
MacLeod fails to land with a series of punches.
Loso wants to clinch up but MacLeod keeps it at a distance.
Loso takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Loso has managed to clinch.
Loso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacLeod backwards.
Loso misses with some punches.
Loso lands an elbow just above MacLeod 's eye.
MacLeod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacLeod misses with the head strike.
Loso blocking some punches.
Loso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacLeod backwards.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Loso throws an elbow but misses.
MacLeod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Loso backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Loso.
Loso lands a body punch. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loso working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Loso.
Loso gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Loso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacLeod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees to the body from Loso.
MacLeod throws a head punch that misses.
Kabu Loso has scored more points in the clinch so far.
MacLeod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacLeod is trying to stall.
Loso tries a body shot but MacLeod blocks it.
A short right from Loso.
Loso lands a hook to the side of the head.
Loso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Loso blocking some punches.
MacLeod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Kabu Loso will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Loso lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacLeod's sensitive parts.
Loso has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from MacLeod finds it's way round the side to connect with Loso's head.
Nice shot by MacLeod.
Loso lands with an uppercut that bounces MacLeod off the ropes and back into range.
MacLeod looks to land a right hand but Loso moved out of range.#CL#
Loso closes the distance and clinches.
Loso lands with a short shot to the head.
Loso softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Loso fails to land.
MacLeod tries to stall but Loso uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
MacLeod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Loso misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Loso is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacLeod blocks an uppercut.
Loso cracks MacLeod with a nice body shot.#T1#
MacLeod misses with a punch on the inside.
Loso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from MacLeod.
Loso blocking some punches.
Loso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacLeod backwards.
Loso softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
MacLeod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacLeod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Loso lands a left hand.
Loso misses with a hook from the clinch.
Loso lands with a left to the head.
MacLeod takes a shot to the head.
Loso blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
MacLeod tries to work over Loso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacLeod misses with some punches. #T2#
Loso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacLeod backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Loso.
Loso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacLeod backwards. #ROC#
MacLeod is rocked!
A short right from Loso on the inside.
MacLeod is still on wobbly legs! Can Loso finish him?
Loso creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacLeod's defenses.
Loso lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Loso.
Loso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Loso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MacLeod.
MacLeod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Loso cracks MacLeod with a big elbow, right in the eye socket! MacLeod drops to his knees in obvious pain! The referee starts the count but it's plainly obvious that MacLeod isn't going to get back to his feet. The referee counts none the less and Loso struts around the mat, safe in the knowledge that this one is over. A big win for Loso!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Kabu Loso!
An out of breath Kabu Loso thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EFFA 185
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Arboleda moves in looking to clinch but MacLeod pushes him off.
A combination from Arboleda does no damage.
Nice body kick there by Arboleda.#CL#
Arboleda closes the distance and clinches.
Arboleda blocks an uppercut.
MacLeod lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arboleda.
Arboleda lands a nice elbow.
Arboleda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arboleda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MacLeod prevents a body shot from Arboleda.
MacLeod blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Arboleda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacLeod avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
MacLeod is looking to control Arboleda's arms but Arboleda gets an underhook and turns him. Now MacLeod has his back to the ropes.
MacLeod presses Arboleda against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Arboleda stalling in the clinch but MacLeod improves position.
MacLeod scores with a shot to the side of Arboleda's head.
MacLeod presses Arboleda against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacLeod taking a breather.
MacLeod throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Arboleda's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
MacLeod blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MacLeod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards.
MacLeod is looking to control Arboleda's arms but Arboleda gets an underhook and turns him. Now MacLeod has his back to the ropes.
Arboleda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacLeod misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacLeod lands a hook that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards.
MacLeod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacLeod blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Arboleda lands an elbow inside that MacLeod shrugs off.
Arboleda taking a breather.
Arboleda misses with a knee strike.
Arboleda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arboleda misses with an elbow over the top.
MacLeod lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arboleda has MacLeod pushed against the ropes.
Arboleda lands a damaging elbow.
Arboleda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
MacLeod lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arboleda lands an elbow that stopped MacLeod in his tracks for a moment.
MacLeod works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by MacLeod as Arboleda tries to tie him up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacLeod.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
MacLeod is looking to control Arboleda's arms but Arboleda gets an underhook and turns him. Now MacLeod has his back to the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
MacLeod is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Arboleda has denied him.
MacLeod throws a head punch that misses.
MacLeod managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
MacLeod on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arboleda is looking to control MacLeod's arms but MacLeod gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arboleda has his back to the ropes.
Arboleda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacLeod.
MacLeod avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
MacLeod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arboleda unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A head punch on the inside from MacLeod fails to land. #T3#
Arboleda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
MacLeod is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
MacLeod throws a head punch that misses.
MacLeod lands a left hand.
Arboleda lands a left hand.
MacLeod working aggressively here.
MacLeod makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
MacLeod lands a hook that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards.
Arboleda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacLeod.
Arboleda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
MacLeod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arboleda lands a hook that snaps the head of MacLeod backwards.
Arboleda trying to stall but MacLeod improves his position.
MacLeod avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Arboleda looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Arboleda tries a knee to the head but MacLeod blocks it. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacLeod on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacLeod avoids it.
Arboleda lands an elbow just above MacLeod 's eye.
MacLeod throws a punch but it's blocked by Arboleda.
Arboleda lands a knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, MacLeod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
MacLeod lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Arboleda misses with a body punch.
MacLeod lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Arboleda as MacLeod tries to tie him up.
Arboleda is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
MacLeod working aggressively here.
Arboleda unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arboleda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacLeod's elbow.
Arboleda creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacLeod's defenses.
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 Humberto Manuel Arboleda will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
MacLeod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arboleda throws a head kick that misses
and MacLeod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but MacLeod paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Arboleda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
MacLeod misses with a wild combination.
Arboleda tries to counter by clinching up but MacLeod breaks away and moves out of range.
Arboleda slips a straight right by MacLeod.
MacLeod bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arboleda's head.
Arboleda tries to clinch up but MacLeod circles away and keeps his distance.
Arboleda tries to clinch up.
MacLeod throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arboleda darts in trying to clinch
and MacLeod counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
MacLeod closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
MacLeod blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MacLeod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacLeod on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacLeod works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Arboleda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Arboleda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacLeod stalling in the clinch but Arboleda improves position.
MacLeod lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Arboleda.
MacLeod has a couple of punches blocked by Arboleda.
Arboleda is looking to control MacLeod's arms but MacLeod gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arboleda has his back to the ropes.
Arboleda working aggressively here.
MacLeod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacLeod avoids it.
Arboleda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but MacLeod has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
MacLeod lands a nice uppercut.
Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. MacLeod is defending well for now.
MacLeod slows down the pace here.
Arboleda lands a nice knee to the body. #T2#
MacLeod trying to stall but Arboleda improves his position.
MacLeod tries a body shot but Arboleda blocks it.
Arboleda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacLeod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacLeod stalling in the clinch but Arboleda improves position.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacLeod avoids it.
MacLeod has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A short uppercut from Arboleda.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Arboleda.
MacLeod is looking to control Arboleda's arms but Arboleda gets an underhook and turns him. Now MacLeod has his back to the ropes.
MacLeod working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Arboleda.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice elbow from Arboleda.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Arboleda. #CUT#
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
Arboleda landing knees to the body.
Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but MacLeod avoids the damage to the body.
MacLeod scores with a nice hook to the head.
MacLeod fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Arboleda lands an elbow that stopped MacLeod in his tracks for a moment.
Arboleda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arboleda lands a nice uppercut.
MacLeod stalling the fight.
Arboleda creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacLeod's defenses.
Arboleda blocking some punches.
MacLeod misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Arboleda.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Arboleda as MacLeod tries to tie him up.
MacLeod lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arboleda unloads a knee to the mid-section. MacLeod lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
MacLeod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arboleda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by MacLeod as Arboleda tries to tie him up.
Arboleda looking to throw knees to the head but MacLeod is blocking nicely. #T4#
MacLeod tries to throw a body punch but Arboleda avoids it by throwing MacLeod back against the ropes.
Arboleda wants to stall.
MacLeod working aggressively here.
MacLeod misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arboleda lands an elbow just above MacLeod 's eye.
Arboleda is struggling to control the position.
Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. MacLeod is defending well for now.
A short right from MacLeod.
MacLeod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacLeod stalling in the clinch but Arboleda improves position.
Arboleda tries a knee to the head but MacLeod blocks it.
MacLeod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arboleda's elbow.
Arboleda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacLeod.
MacLeod lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacLeod pushes Arboleda back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Connor MacLeod will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Arboleda clinches up against the ropes.
Arboleda misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
MacLeod blocks a body shot from Arboleda.
MacLeod throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arboledas head.
Arboleda tries a knee to the head but MacLeod blocks it.
Arboleda prevents a body shot from MacLeod.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacLeod avoids it.
MacLeod taking a breather.
MacLeod is trying to stall.
MacLeod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but MacLeod avoids the damage to the body.
MacLeod looking to stall.
Arboleda misses with an elbow strike.
MacLeod scores with a shot to the side of Arboleda's head. #T1#
MacLeod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arboleda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacLeod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Arboleda looking to throw knees to the head but MacLeod is blocking nicely.
MacLeod tries to stall but Arboleda uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knees to the body from Arboleda.
MacLeod gets through Arboleda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from MacLeod.
MacLeod trying to control the position but instead, Arboleda has worked for underhooks and has pushed MacLeod into the ropes.
Arboleda blocks an uppercut.
Arboleda connects with a nasty looking knee right to MacLeod's face.
Arboleda throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Arboleda with a knee to the head.
Arboleda lands an elbow inside.
MacLeod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MacLeod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arboleda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arboleda misses with a punch on the inside.
MacLeod misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacLeod takes an elbow to the temple.
A short body shot lands from MacLeod as the two fighters clinch.
A bit of stalling here from MacLeod.
MacLeod digs a right hand underneath Arboleda's ribcage. Arboleda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
MacLeod scores with a shoulder strike.
MacLeod misses with the head strike.
Arboleda lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Arboleda controlling the action here for a moment.
MacLeod lands a hook that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards.
MacLeod wants to stall.
Arboleda prevents a body shot from MacLeod. #T3#
MacLeod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards.
A short right from MacLeod on the inside.
MacLeod makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arboleda unloads a knee to the mid-section. MacLeod lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
MacLeod is working Arboleda over against the ropes.
MacLeod lands a body punch in the clinch.
Arboleda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
MacLeod struggles to land a body shot inside as Arboleda controls his hands.
Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but MacLeod avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arboleda.
MacLeod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacLeod misses with some punches.
Arboleda lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Arboleda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacLeod.
Arboleda misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacLeod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Arboleda just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacLeod's brow.
MacLeod stalling the fight.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Arboleda just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacLeod's brow.
MacLeod managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
MacLeod is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Arboleda is keeping busy.
Arboleda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but MacLeod has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arboleda blocking some punches.
Arboleda pushes MacLeod back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacLeod.
MacLeod takes a knee right on the jaw!
MacLeod working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
MacLeod misses with a punch on the inside.
Arboleda blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Connor MacLeod.
I think MacLeod 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Connor MacLeod!
Connor MacLeod decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: EFFA 184
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Remoreras throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A left lands for Remoreras.
MacLeod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Remoreras lands a jab to the nose.
Remoreras tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacLeod is looking to counter punch.
Remoreras scores with a nice right hand.
MacLeod doesn't manage to clinch there - Remoreras circles away.
MacLeod tries to close the distance and clinch but Remoreras swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
MacLeod clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Remoreras's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacLeod tries to clinch up but Remoreras circles away and keeps his distance.
MacLeod bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Remoreras thumps MacLeod with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Remoreras swats away the attempt to clinch by MacLeod.
Remoreras let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Remoreras uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacLeod.
MacLeod throws a body shot but no joy.
Remoreras throws a big counter head kick but MacLeod avoids it with no problem.
MacLeod takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Remoreras fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Remoreras uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacLeod.
MacLeod connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Remoreras throws a leg kick but MacLeod sees it coming and moves out of range.
Remoreras fails to land with a series of punches.
MacLeod misses with a straight left.
MacLeod darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Remoreras misses.
Remoreras connects with a body shot.
Remoreras throws a lazy right hand but MacLeod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacLeod has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from MacLeod there as he acknowledges the shot.
MacLeod punishes Remoreras's body with a nice straight punch.
MacLeod slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Remoreras looks to land a right hand but MacLeod moved out of range.
MacLeod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacLeod cracks Remoreras with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
MacLeod throws a lazy uppercut
and Remoreras counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
MacLeod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacLeod misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice defenses there by Remoreras.
Remoreras throws out a loose jab but MacLeod uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacLeod throws out a loose jab but Remoreras uses good head movement to avoid it.
Remoreras misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacLeod swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Remoreras lands a nice looking body shot.
MacLeod takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Remoreras looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Remoreras keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacLeod.
Remoreras misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
MacLeod throws a shot from downtown. Remoreras moves away and avoids it.
Remoreras on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Remoreras walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
MacLeod takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
MacLeod has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Remoreras.#T3#
Jab, jab by Remoreras - just one landing.
Remoreras throws a head kick that half lands.
Remoreras is looking to score with low kicks.
Remoreras throws a jab but it's blocked by MacLeod.
MacLeod lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
MacLeod lands a body shot.
Remoreras throws a sloppy head kick and MacLeod moves out of range easily.
MacLeod went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
MacLeod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacLeod misses with a wild combination.
Markus Remoreras is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Remoreras lands a nice looking body shot.
MacLeod feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Remorerass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Remoreras jabs at MacLeod's body.
Remoreras misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacLeod.
Remoreras lands a nice hook to MacLeod's body. MacLeod takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
A slow jab from MacLeod misses its intended target.
Remoreras lands with a kick to the temple. MacLeod shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
MacLeod on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A clash of legs there as MacLeod blocks the low kick.
Remoreras throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Remoreras misses with a looping right.
Remoreras scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Remoreras tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and MacLeod is able to avoid easily.
MacLeod ducks under a wild hook from Remoreras.
Remoreras takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
MacLeod moves away from the strike by Remoreras.
MacLeod is looking to counter punch.
Remoreras misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacLeod takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Remoreras throws a sloppy head kick and MacLeod moves out of range easily.
MacLeod lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Remoreras at a distance.
Remoreras throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Markus Remoreras dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
MacLeod stalks Remoreras and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Remoreras's face. Remoreras staggers backwards, shaken.
MacLeod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Remoreras.
Remoreras goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Remoreras has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacLeod misses with a body shot.
MacLeod looks to land a left hand but Remoreras moved out of range nicely.
Remoreras fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Remoreras staying out of range there.
Remoreras keeps the fight on the outside.
Remoreras looks to throw the jab but MacLeod is out of range.
Remoreras throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Remoreras misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Remoreras gets tackled into the ropes by MacLeod. MacLeod maintains the clinch.
MacLeod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Remoreras misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Remoreras breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacLeod throws a series of punches but Remoreras avoids them all with ease.
MacLeod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Remoreras swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Remoreras chopping away at his opponent's legs.
MacLeod looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Remoreras takes one to the chin there.#CL#
MacLeod has Remoreras up against the ropes in a clinch.
MacLeod misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Remoreras's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from MacLeod misses.
Remoreras punishes MacLeod's body with a nice straight punch.
Remoreras shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. MacLeod eats them both and turns towards Remoreras to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Remoreras throws a nice outside leg kick.
Remoreras 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.
Remoreras throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Remoreras misses with a low kick.
MacLeod was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Remoreras pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Remoreras moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
MacLeod tries to clinch there but Remoreras circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Remoreras. That's going to slow MacLeod down.
MacLeod misses with a looping right.
MacLeod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Remoreras.
MacLeod throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Remoreras on the side of the head.
Remoreras misses with a straight left.
MacLeod fails to land with a series of punches.
MacLeod fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacLeod tries to close the distance and clinch but Remoreras swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Remoreras pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
MacLeod swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - MacLeod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Remoreras, right into the meat.
MacLeod looks to throw the jab but Remoreras is out of range.
A slow jab from MacLeod misses its intended target.
Nice straight punches there by Remoreras. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Remoreras.#T3#
MacLeod misses with an uppercut. Remoreras saw that one coming.
Remoreras throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Remoreras takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Remoreras tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacLeod looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacLeod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Remoreras was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Remoreras goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
MacLeod slips a jab from Remoreras.
Remoreras takes a swing at MacLeod's ribcage but misses.
Remoreras lands with a slapping head kick.
MacLeod darts in trying to clinch
and Remoreras counters with a head kick. That will keep MacLeod thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Remoreras connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Remoreras connects with a body shot.
Markus Remoreras seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Remoreras throws a body shot but no joy.
MacLeod swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Remoreras moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from MacLeod finds it's target.
MacLeod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Remoreras scores with a crisp jab that stopped MacLeod in his tracks.
MacLeod moves in looking to clinch but Remoreras pushes him off.
Remoreras avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Remoreras let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A slow jab from Remoreras misses its intended target.
MacLeod keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
MacLeod throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Remoreras counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Remoreras feints and then cracks MacLeod's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacLeod down.
MacLeod throws a big shot that misses.
Remoreras lands a nice looking kick to the body. MacLeod takes a step back to recover.
Nice body punch from Remoreras.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Markus Remoreras showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
MacLeod connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
MacLeod scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
MacLeod is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
MacLeod scores with a nice strike.
MacLeod throws a hook to the side of Remoreras's head but Remoreras sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Remoreras lands a head kick. MacLeod smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Remoreras throws a left and a right that both miss
and MacLeod counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Remoreras throws a nice head kick!
MacLeod connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
MacLeod throws a hook to the side of Remoreras's head but Remoreras sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Remoreras has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Remoreras there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Remoreras misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from MacLeod misses the target.
Remoreras lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Remoreras uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacLeod.
Remoreras avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Remoreras uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacLeod. #T1#
MacLeod tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Remoreras counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Remoreras turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Remoreras keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacLeod swings for the body but Remoreras moves out of range.
MacLeod throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Remoreras is clearly trying to counter these attacks from MacLeod with a body shot.
MacLeod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Remoreras moves away.
It seemed like Remoreras was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
MacLeod throws a nice looking combination but Remoreras bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Remoreras is looking to slow MacLeod down with leg kicks.
MacLeod throws a series of punches but Remoreras avoids them all with ease.
MacLeod misses with a combination
and Remoreras makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. MacLeod really felt that one!
A combination from MacLeod does no damage.
Remoreras lands with a hook. MacLeod tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Remoreras throws a jab but it's blocked by MacLeod.
Remoreras walks into a straight right hand from MacLeod.
Remoreras fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacLeod has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Remoreras throws a looping overhand right but MacLeod ducks down to avoid it.
MacLeod's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Remoreras connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! MacLeod scrambles back to his feet.
Remoreras scores with the left hand. MacLeod knows he should have avoided that one.
MacLeod throws a looping overhand right but Remoreras ducks down to avoid it.
MacLeod ducks under a wild hook from Remoreras.
Remoreras delivers a nice body kick.
Remoreras takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Remoreras on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Remoreras lands with a shot to the body.
MacLeod throws out a loose jab but Remoreras uses good head movement to avoid it.
Remoreras uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacLeod.
MacLeod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Remoreras moves away.#T3#
Remoreras lands with a straight right. MacLeod didn't see that one coming.
MacLeod takes a kick to the side of the head.
MacLeod scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Remoreras on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
MacLeod will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Remoreras jabs MacLeod right on the nose. MacLeod blinks but takes it well.
A bone on bone clash there as MacLeod blocks the leg kick.
Remoreras motions for MacLeod to come forward. Remoreras throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Remoreras feints a jab promting MacLeod to slip. Remoreras then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. MacLeod slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Remoreras tries a head kick but it misses.
Remoreras takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Remoreras throws a body punch but MacLeod moves out of range.
Remoreras misses with a straight right. #T4#
A slow jab from MacLeod misses its intended target.
Remoreras moves out of range as MacLeod strikes.
Remoreras misses with a body shot.
MacLeod is looking to counter punch.
A jab from MacLeod finds it's way through Remoreras's defenses.
Remoreras missing with a left hand there. MacLeod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Remoreras.
Remoreras feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to MacLeod's calf.
A combination from MacLeod does no damage.
MacLeod needs to keep his hands up - Remoreras had a free shot at his head there.
MacLeod is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Remoreras.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick from Remoreras lands but MacLeod takes it in his stride. #CL#
MacLeod has Remoreras up against the ropes in a clinch.
MacLeod taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Markus Remoreras.
I've got Remoreras 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: EFFA 182
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
De Groot looks for the body kick but MacLeod saw that one coming.
MacLeod tries to clinch up.
De Groot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot lands for MacLeod.
De Groot throws a nice outside leg kick.
MacLeod blocks the body kick. #CL2#
MacLeod closes the distance and clinches.
De Groot blocks a body shot from MacLeod.
MacLeod throws a head punch that misses.
De Groot lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Groot misses with a knee to the head.
De Groot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Groot tries to throw a body punch but MacLeod avoids it by throwing De Groot back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Groot misses with some punches.
MacLeod blocking some punches.
MacLeod looking to stall.
MacLeod lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Groot backwards.
De Groot working aggressively here. #T1#
MacLeod misses with a punch on the inside.
MacLeod misses with the head strike.
De Groot tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MacLeod working some nice short punches in the clinch.
MacLeod is trying to maintain a safe position but De Groot gets an underhook and turns MacLeod into the ropes.
MacLeod wants to stall.
MacLeod makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Groot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacLeod.
De Groot misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacLeod.
MacLeod lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MacLeod looking to stall.
MacLeod taking a breather.
MacLeod is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
MacLeod lands with a short shot to the head.
MacLeod looking to stall. #T2#
De Groot tries a body shot but MacLeod blocks it.
MacLeod has a couple of punches blocked by De Groot.
MacLeod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Groot blocks an uppercut. #BC#
De Groot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Groot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Groot misses with a shot to the body
and MacLeod counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Groot thinking.
MacLeod blocks a head kick by De Groot.
MacLeod scores with a hook to the body. De Groot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Groot is breathing heavily.
De Groot walks into a jab.
De Groot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Groot has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Groot there as he acknowledges the shot.
MacLeod throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MacLeod keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
MacLeod throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karl De Groot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - MacLeod coming out on top.#T3##KD2#
MacLeod lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and De Groot goes down! The ref sends MacLeod to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and De Groot is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
A combination from MacLeod does no damage.
De Groot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacLeod was well out of range. Poor timing from De Groot.
MacLeod tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. De Groot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
MacLeod closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
De Groot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacLeod lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Groot backwards.
MacLeod throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Groot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacLeod.
De Groot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacLeod lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Groot tries a body shot but MacLeod blocks it.
MacLeod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacLeod.
MacLeod lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
De Groot misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacLeod scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#
De Groot is rocked!
MacLeod lands a hook that snaps the head of De Groot backwards.
Oh De Groot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacLeod working some nice short punches in the clinch.
MacLeod creates a bit of distance and cracks De Groot with a big uppercut! De Groot goes down! The referee pushes MacLeod away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will De Groot make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! MacLeod takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Connor MacLeod!
In his post fight interview, Connor MacLeod started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Karl De Groot spoke after the fight, saying 'Lets go one MORE TIME BETCH'.

Event: EFFA 177 - PPV
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
MacLeod fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacLeod misses with a right hand
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a nice leg kick.
MacLeod throws a right and a left that Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoids nicely.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but MacLeod is out of range.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz swings for the body but MacLeod moves out of range.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
MacLeod lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
MacLeod scores with a hook.
MacLeod throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a double jab
and MacLeod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheers as MacLeod lands an impressive looking overhand right. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz doesn't seem phased though.
MacLeod scores with a jab to the body.
MacLeod misses with an uppercut.
MacLeod fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A solid body kick from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
MacLeod looks to throw the jab but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is out of range.
MacLeod throws a shot from downtown. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves away and avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as MacLeod blocks the leg kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz connects with a single shot there.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a hook to the side of MacLeod's head but MacLeod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
MacLeod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz was well out of range. Poor timing from MacLeod.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a combination that misses
letting MacLeod counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz defending well as MacLeod loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacLeod. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacLeod misses with a shot to the body
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a nice uppercut.
MacLeod misses with a straight left. #KD#
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz staggers MacLeod with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! MacLeod looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#ROC#
MacLeod is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
Connor MacLeod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz 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 MacLeod has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from MacLeod and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
MacLeod is still on wobbly legs! Can Washengtoneo Bandairrezz finish him?
Nice shot by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
MacLeod fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacLeod seems to have recovered his senses.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz defending well as MacLeod loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
The fighters circling - Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacLeod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
MacLeod misses with a hook.
It looked like Washengtoneo Bandairrezz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
MacLeod avoids the head kick by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
A big left from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses. #CL2#
MacLeod moves into the clinch.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands with a light punch inside.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a head punch that misses.
MacLeod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
MacLeod misses with a hook. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz ducked under it nicely.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz slips a straight right by MacLeod.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacLeod moves away.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacLeod.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacLeod.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
MacLeod looks to land a left hand but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moved out of range nicely.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking to counter punch.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacLeod misses with a straight left.
MacLeod tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a nice uppercut.
MacLeod looks to throw the jab but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a shot from downtown. MacLeod moves away and avoids it.
MacLeod tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacLeod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacLeod tries to clinch but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves out of range.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands with an overhand left.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
MacLeod tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacLeod throws a left and a right that both miss
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod throws an overhand right that lands on Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's shoulder, as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to avoid the shot.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
MacLeod wants to clinch but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz slips to the side
and MacLeod takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
MacLeod clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacLeod taking a breather.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks a body shot from MacLeod.
MacLeod lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz slows down the pace here.
MacLeod trying to control the position but instead, Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has worked for underhooks and has pushed MacLeod into the ropes.
MacLeod throws a head punch that misses.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacLeod stalling in the clinch.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks a body shot from MacLeod.
MacLeod takes a shot to the head.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacLeod scores with a shoulder strike.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz gets through MacLeod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a right hand.
MacLeod wants to stall.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to throw a body punch but MacLeod avoids it by throwing Washengtoneo Bandairrezz back against the ropes.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has a couple of punches blocked by MacLeod. #BC#
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz breaks from the clinch.
MacLeod misses the shot to the body.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is winning the standup battle so far.
MacLeod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacLeod misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacLeod throws the left hand but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoids the punch easily.
MacLeod misses with a hook
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a thumping low kick.
MacLeod fails to land with a series of punches.
MacLeod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacLeod throws a sloppy body shot
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a stiff right hand.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacLeod can do to turn this around?#T3#
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a low kick.
MacLeod tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz thinks about countering with a head kick.
MacLeod tries to clinch up
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
MacLeod swings widly with a right hand
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
MacLeod throws an off balance right hand
and MacLeod takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for MacLeod, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacLeod. #T4#
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a chopping leg kick but MacLeod manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
MacLeod misses with a jab to the body
letting Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counter with a right hand.
MacLeod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
A little jabbing left from MacLeod on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz slips a jab from MacLeod.
MacLeod misses with an uppercut.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
MacLeod misses the jab.
MacLeod misses with a straight right.
MacLeod fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
It looked like Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacLeod looks to score with a jab to the body but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz slips a straight right by MacLeod.
A slow jab from MacLeod misses its intended target.
It appears Washengtoneo Bandairrezz was looking to counter with a kick there.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a lazy right hand but MacLeod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
MacLeod misses with a lunging right hand
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a good low kick that MacLeod was not able to check.
MacLeod lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
MacLeod tries to clinch
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a stiff right hand.
MacLeod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a right, followed by a huge uppercut that sends MacLeod crashing to the mat! MacLeod is trying to use the ropes to get back to his feet but he's all over the place - the referee has seen enough and has stopped the fight! Washengtoneo Bandairrezz screams with a mixture of joy and relief, whilst celebrating with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz!
As Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Dis guy wuz former champion, and well rounded fighter! But I have so much to prove! I have had my ups and a downs ! But I keep pushing forward man, and look at me now! I'm a choken chickens out in da cage or knockin dem out! Thank you to the guys from Broken Halo!'.

Event: EFFA 167
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
MacLeod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As MacLeod backs away, McGuire returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McGuire looks for the body kick but MacLeod saw that one coming.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire throws a hook but MacLeod blocks it.
McGuire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
MacLeod tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McGuire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MacLeod getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGuire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by MacLeod.
McGuire catches MacLeod with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
No joy there for MacLeod, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
McGuire connects with a solid leg kick.
MacLeod tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
MacLeod thuds his right hand into McGuire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire throws a hook but MacLeod avoids it easily.
MacLeod throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
Jab from MacLeod.#T1#
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target.
MacLeod cracks McGuire with a good jab.
McGuire has been working on his boxing with his coaches at River's Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Connor MacLeod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacLeod's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGuire connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! MacLeod scrambles back to his feet.
MacLeod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
MacLeod wants to clinch.
MacLeod tries to clinch up.
MacLeod misses with a straight left.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
MacLeod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire tries to land a front kick but MacLeod steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
MacLeod throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGuire counters with a body kick that stops MacLeod in his tracks momentarily. #CL#
McGuire moves into range and clinches up with MacLeod.
MacLeod blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire. #T2#
MacLeod stalling in the clinch but McGuire improves position.
McGuire landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees to the body from McGuire.
McGuire blocks a body shot from MacLeod.
MacLeod misses with some punches.
McGuire throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MacLeod blocks it with crossed arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacLeod.
MacLeod misses with a body punch.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire tries to work over MacLeod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacLeod lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacLeod was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
MacLeod takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
MacLeod moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
MacLeod is looking for the big counter here.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
MacLeod takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacLeod works over McGuire's head and body with a nice combination.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
MacLeod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
MacLeod throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacLeod misses the body punch
and McGuire counters with an outside leg kick.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire scores with a kick to the body.
MacLeod throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire is looking to counter with a body kick.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
MacLeod appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jab from MacLeod.
McGuire cracks MacLeod with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacLeod misses with a body shot. #T4#
McGuire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by MacLeod.
MacLeod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Jab by McGuire.
McGuire cracks a nice hook into MacLeod's ribs.
MacLeod tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGuire throws a hook but MacLeod avoids it easily.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by MacLeod.
MacLeod fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGuire seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by MacLeod.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zander McGuire dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
MacLeod looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by MacLeod there.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
McGuire connects with a good right hand that stumbles MacLeod. MacLeod circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
McGuire clinches with his opponent.
MacLeod on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacLeod has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
MacLeod's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
MacLeod scores with a hook to the body.
MacLeod misses with some punches. #T1#
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacLeods head.
MacLeod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacLeod tries to stall but McGuire uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McGuire is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
MacLeod misses with the head strike.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacLeod can do to turn this around?#BC#
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
MacLeod connects with a body shot.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. MacLeod looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
MacLeod lands a jab-cross combination.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacLeod.
MacLeod looks to land a combination but McGuire avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire moves away from the strike by MacLeod. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from MacLeod. Those never looked like landing.
MacLeod throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
MacLeod misses with an uppercut
and McGuire finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#CL#
McGuire darts in and clinches MacLeod up against the ropes.
MacLeod pushes McGuire back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by MacLeod.
McGuire scores with a kick to the midsection.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacLeod misses with a left hand
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacLeod avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
MacLeod throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
And McGuire counters with a quick kick to the body but MacLeod blocks it.
MacLeod looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
McGuire tries to counter by clinching up but MacLeod breaks away and moves out of range.
MacLeod fails to land with a series of punches.
McGuire misses the jab.
MacLeod sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
MacLeod moves forwards but McGuire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacLeod.
MacLeod throws a nice looking combination but McGuire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
MacLeod throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
MacLeod lands with a hook. McGuire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacLeod swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGuire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
MacLeod connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacLeod's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGuire under the eye.
The fighters circling - MacLeod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire feints and then cracks MacLeod's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacLeod down.
MacLeod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by MacLeod.
McGuire throws a quick counter kick to the body but MacLeod avoids it.
MacLeod tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacLeod just misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
McGuire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacLeod counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacLeod takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zander McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the body from MacLeod misses #CL#
and McGuire counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
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 Zander McGuire will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacLeod. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from MacLeod. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
MacLeod blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but MacLeod avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the ropes.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGuire lands a right hand.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McGuire taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
McGuire tries a low kick but MacLeod avoids it.
MacLeod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
MacLeod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
MacLeod throws a counter combo.#CL#
McGuire rushes MacLeod and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T1#
Stalling in the clinch from McGuire.
MacLeod lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A hook to the body from McGuire.
MacLeod is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGuire is keeping busy.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as MacLeod controls the action.
MacLeod misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from McGuire.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but MacLeod avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the ropes.
McGuire taking a breather.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire digs a right hand underneath MacLeod's ribcage. MacLeod let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A short right from McGuire.
A short left from McGuire. #T2#
MacLeod wants to stall.
MacLeod looking to stall.
MacLeod is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGuire as MacLeod tries to tie him up.
MacLeod is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and McGuire has denied him.
MacLeod stalling in the clinch but McGuire improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Connor MacLeod.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
Zander McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
MacLeod misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and McGuire counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short uppercut from McGuire.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
MacLeod misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from MacLeod fails to land.
MacLeod misses with the head strike.
MacLeod cracks McGuire with a nice body shot.
MacLeod on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
McGuire landing knees to the body.
MacLeod takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacLeod.
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MacLeod trying to control the position but instead, McGuire has worked for underhooks and has pushed MacLeod into the ropes.#BC#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
MacLeod throws out a powerful jab.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacLeod manages to avoid it.
McGuire thuds his right hand into MacLeod's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McGuire avoids the body shot from MacLeod.
McGuire misses with the body kick
and MacLeod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zander McGuire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacLeod throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from MacLeod.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGuire misses the jab.
MacLeod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McGuire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacLeod. That did some damage!
MacLeod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Connor MacLeod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacLeod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zander McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGuire has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zander McGuire!
An out of breath Zander McGuire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EFFA 163: HW Knockout League 3
Date: May 23, 2016

#R1##CL#
Thawne clinches with his opponent.
Thawne is trying to break the clinch but MacLeod is controlling him.#BC#
Thawne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thawne has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Extreme Training in the buildup to the fight.
Thawne tries to land a front kick but MacLeod steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A left lands for Thawne.
Thawne lands with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.#CL#
Thawne closes the distance and pushes MacLeod back into the ropes.
MacLeod trying to control the position but instead, Thawne has worked for underhooks and has pushed MacLeod into the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thawne as MacLeod tries to tie him up.
MacLeod misses with some punches.
MacLeod fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Thawne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod misses with a wild body shot.
Thawne connects with an inside leg kick.
MacLeod stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
MacLeod ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacLeod tries to clinch there but Thawne circles away.
MacLeod blocks a jab.#T1#
MacLeod scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
MacLeod connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thawne. Thawne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Thawne.
An attempted straight right counter from Thawne misses the target.#CL#
MacLeod tries to keep at a distance but Thawne has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thawne putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has MacLeod in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thawne is trying to push MacLeod away but MacLeod has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Thawne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacLeod lands a nice looking body shot.
Thawne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacLeod 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.
Good standup being displayed there by MacLeod as he connects with a hook.
MacLeod checks a low kick from Thawne.
MacLeod with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacLeod lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thawne slips under a jab.
Thawne tries to work over MacLeod's front leg with a kick but MacLeod checks it.
Thawne lands the left hand.#T2#
Thawne tries to clinch there but MacLeod circles away.
Thawne misses with a leg kick
and MacLeod counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eobard Thawne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thawne throws a leg kick
and MacLeod counters with a right hand to the body.
MacLeod lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from MacLeod misses the target.
MacLeod keeps the fight on the outside.
Thawne misses with a straight right.
MacLeod let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thawne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but MacLeod is out of range.
MacLeod now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
MacLeod is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thawne rather than just go for the knockout.
MacLeod feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thawnes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
MacLeod lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
MacLeod closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Thawne is trying to break the clinch but MacLeod has him pressed against the ropes. #BC#
Thawne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from MacLeod misses the target.
Thawne's corner calls for a 1-2. Thawne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thawne's jab looks to have found its range, popping MacLeod under the eye.
MacLeod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thawne.
Thawne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3##CL#
MacLeod tries to keep at a distance but Thawne has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thawne working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Thawne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thawne scores with a nice body kick.
Donk. MacLeod catches Thawne right on the button with a cross.
A big right from Thawne misses.
Sloppy strikes from MacLeod. Those never looked like landing.
Thawne tries to clinch there but MacLeod circles away.
MacLeod keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
MacLeod's corner calls for a 1-2. MacLeod obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Thawne.
A slow jab from Thawne misses its intended target.
MacLeod connects with a single shot there.
Thawne lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacLeod misses with an uppercut. Thawne saw that one coming.
Thawne on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thawne jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
MacLeod lands with a cross.
MacLeod is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thawne had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Thawne misses with a low kick.
MacLeod throws the left hand but Thawne avoids the punch easily.
Thawne wants to clinch up but MacLeod keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Thawne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC#
Thawne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacLeod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thawne throws a lazy right hand but MacLeod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacLeod keeps the fight on the outside.
MacLeod changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
MacLeod rushes Thawne and presses him up against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thawne.
Thawne has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Thawne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacLeod uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
MacLeod connects with a crisp jab.
MacLeod fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Connor MacLeod will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Thawne. That's going to slow MacLeod down.
Thawne dodges the punch combination from MacLeod.
Thawne connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between MacLeod's hands.
Thawne missing with a left hand there. MacLeod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thawne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thawne throws a poor cross that misses
and MacLeod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thawne wants to clinch up but MacLeod keeps it at a distance.
MacLeod circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thawne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thawne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thawne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
MacLeod throws a looping overhand right but Thawne ducks down to avoid it.
Thawne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacLeod.
MacLeod looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thawne misses with a hook
and Thawne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacLeod checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thawne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacLeod moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from MacLeod finds it's way through Thawne's defenses. #ROC2#
Thawne is rocked!#T1#
Thawne drops his guard momentarily, allowing MacLeod to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Thawne! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! MacLeod takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Connor MacLeod!
Connor MacLeod tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Eobard Thawne had this to say: 'Barry Allen is an asshole! I will kill him one of these days. As for the results of this fight. Fuck that guy. He is a chump. Mark my words: I will kill The Flash!'.

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