Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEC 475
Date: Oct 07, 2016

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Player.
Player misses the jab.
Gary Player seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Player lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Il Sung at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Player misses.
Player bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Player chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Il Sung has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Player finds it's way round the side to connect with Il Sung's head.
Player throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Il Sung's head.
Il Sung takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Player throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Player misses with a body shot.
Player lands with a shot to the body.
Player misses with an uppercut.
Il Sung changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Il Sung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Player manages to avoid it.
Player connects with a crisp jab.
Player scores with a head kick.
A low kick from Player misses #TD#
and Il Sung counters with a single leg into guard. Player didn't expect that.
Il Sung pushing down on Player's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Player regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Player is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Il Sung is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Player is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Player avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Player controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Player in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Il Sung looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Player landing with the ground and pound.
Player trying to control the position from guard on top but Il Sung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Player lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Il Sung is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Player wants to stand and escape but instead Il Sung has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Il Sung lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Il Sung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Player is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Il Sung trying to control but Player is working from the bottom.
Il Sung won't allow Player to sweep him here.
Player trying to control the position.
We've been hearing that Il Sung has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Il Sung is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Player tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Il Sung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Player swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Il Sung trying to control the position from guard on top but Player is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Il Sung wants to pass the guard but Player is keeping the position.
Il Sung content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Il Sung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Player swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Il Sung stopping the sweep attempt from Player.
Il Sung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Player swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Il Sung accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Player trying to control the position.
Il Sung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Player is keeping the position for now.
Il Sung preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Il Sung working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Player's head.
Il Sung stands up over Player, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Player tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Il Sung accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gary Player will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Player keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Player tries to counter with a clinch but Il Sung shakes him off and moves away.
Player tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Il Sung was well out of range. Poor timing from Player.
Gary Player seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Il Sung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Player steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Il Sung.
Player misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Player.
Player throws a leg kick but Il Sung sees it coming and moves out of range.
Il Sung throws a body punch but Player moves out of range.
As Il Sung backs off Player throws a huge counter combo but Il Sung manages to avoid it all.
Player connects with an inside leg kick.
Player's corner calls for a 1-2. Player obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Player has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Player throws a looping overhand right but Il Sung ducks down to avoid it.
Il Sung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Player manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Il Sung bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Player's head.
Player misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice cross by Player.
A low kick from Player misses #TD#
and Il Sung counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Player!
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!
Il Sung trying to control the action but Player is working from the bottom. #T1#
Player takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Player tries to buck Il Sung off but Il Sung is having none of it.
Il Sung lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Il Sung passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Player! #SUB#
Il Sung is working for a guillotine from mount but Player frees his head quite easily.
Il Sung has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Il Sung moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Player has worked his arm free - good work by Player!
Il Sung lands some shots froms side control.
Player tries to bench press Il Sung off him but Il Sung keeps the position.
Player struggling a bit here.#T2##SUB#
Il Sung looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Player struggling a bit here.
Player sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Il Sung is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Player tries to roll over but Il Sung keeps him under control.
Player is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Il Sung is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Player sees it coming and defends easily.
Player is looking to get back to full guard here but Il Sung has managed to pass to side control instead.
Il Sung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Player keeps working. #SUB#
Il Sung swings around for an armbar but Player sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Il Sung's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Player's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Player lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Il Sung being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Il Sung is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Player wants to control from the top but Il Sung keeps moving.
Player postures up.
Il Sung keeping moving, preventing Player from controlling successfully.
Player slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Il Sung working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Player doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Player manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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 Kim Il Sung will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Il Sung slips a straight right by Player.
Il Sung feinted with a counter takedown.
Player finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Il Sung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Player.
Player works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Il Sung takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Il Sung comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Il Sung just misses with a punch to the body.
Il Sung jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Player scores with a jab to the jaw.
Il Sung scores with a body shot.
Player moves out of range as Il Sung strikes.
Player throws a looping overhand right but Il Sung ducks down to avoid it.
Player throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Il Sung on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Player throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Il Sung feinted with a counter takedown.
Player throws an overhand right that lands on Il Sung's shoulder, as Il Sung tries to avoid the shot.
Il Sung attempts a counter takedown but Player avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Player throws a sloppy head kick and Il Sung moves out of range easily.
Jab from Player.
Il Sung misses with a wild combination.
Il Sung is looking to wear down Player with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Player swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Player lands with a thumping leg kick.
Il Sung takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Il Sung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Il Sung ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Il Sung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Player.
Player is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A swing and a miss from Player.
Il Sung attempts a counter takedown but Player avoids it well and moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Il Sung checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Player misses #TD#
and Il Sung counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Il Sung working over Player with some ground and pound. Player looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Player makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Player.#T2#
Il Sung tries to free his leg and advance position but Player is retaining full guard.
Il Sung won't allow Player to sweep him here.
Il Sung pushes down on Player's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Player works his way to full guard. Good work.
Il Sung advances to half guard. #SUB#
Il Sung is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Il Sung seems to be working for a kimura but Player defends the submission attempt.
Player is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Il Sung is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3##SUB#
Il Sung is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Il Sung working over Player with some ground and pound. Player looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Player is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Il Sung there.
Player is looking to control Il Sung's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Player avoid being mounted?
Il Sung tries to pass the half guard into mount. Player knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kim Il Sung overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Player tries to roll over but Il Sung keeps him under control.#T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Il Sung connects with a nice short shot to Player's temple.
Il Sung tries to pass the half guard into mount. Player knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Player tries to get to full guard but Il Sung has control of the leg.
Player keeps trying to improve his position.
Player is still trying to improve position.
Il Sung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Player keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kim Il Sung.
I think Il Sung has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: CEC 470
Date: Sep 09, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Portier takes the fight into the clinch.
Portier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Player throws a head punch that misses.
Portier lands with a right to the head.
Player lands a hook to the side of the head.
Player throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Portiers head.
Portier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Portier tries to throw a body punch but Player avoids it by throwing Portier back against the cage.
Player misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Player breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Player tries to land a leg kick but Portier saw it coming and moves away.
We've been informed that Portier 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.
Portier jabs Player right on the nose. Player blinks but takes it well.
Portier misses with an uppercut.
Portier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Player paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Portier looks to land a combination. Player sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Player connects with a good right hand that stumbles Portier. Portier circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Player looks to land a right hand but Portier moved out of range.
Portier thumps Player with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Portier.
Portier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Player.
Portier scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Portier scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Player misses the shot to the body.
Portier throws a solid leg kick but Player takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Portier.
Player tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Portier manages to circle out of the way.
Portier tries to clinch up but Player circles away and keeps his distance.
Portier throws a leg kick that misses.
Portier throws a chopping leg kick but Player manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Linkin Portier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Player fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Player blocks a jab.
Player tries to land a leg kick but Portier saw it coming and moves away.
A good leg kick by Player.
Portier staying out of range there.
Portier throws a hook but Player blocks it.
Player is looking to chop away at Portier's legs. #CL#
Player takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Portier.
Portier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Portier. #T2#
Player lands a body punch in the clinch.
Portier gets through Player's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Portier blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Portier scores with a hook to the body.
Portier gets through Player's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Player takes a shot to the head.
Portier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Portier keeps control of Player as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Player misses with the head strike.
Player misses with some punches.
Portier swings wildly with an uppercut but Player uses good head movement to avoid it.
Player lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Portier.
Player misses with a short punch on the inside.
Player blocking some punches.
Portier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Player backwards.
Portier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Portier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Players head.
A nice left hand lands by Portier. #T3#
Portier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Portier is leaning against Player and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Player is breathing heavily.
Portier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Player backwards.
Portier struggles to land a body shot inside as Player controls his hands.
Player swings wildly with an uppercut but Portier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Portier blocking some punches.
Portier misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Player breaks the clinch.
Nice body punch from Portier.
Portier ducks under a wild hook from Player.
Player pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Portier sizes up Player with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Player showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Portier.
Player's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Portier connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Player scrambles back to his feet.
Player scores with a crisp jab that stopped Portier in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Player finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T4##CL2#
Portier closes the distance and pushes Player back into the cage.#BC#
Player escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Player lands a really nice looking cross but Portier seems unphased.
Player looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Portier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Player circles away quickly and effectively.
Portier just misses with a punch to the body.
Player is looking to land body kicks.
Portier misses with a straight left.
Portier moves out of range as Player strikes.
Player throws a low kick but it's checked well by Portier.
Player moves out of range of the strikes.
Portier defending well as Player loads up on a big left hand.
Player jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Player throws a low kick but it's checked well by Portier.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Portier just misses with a punch to the body.
Player wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Portier moves out of range as Player throws a body kick.
Player throws a looping overhand right but Portier ducks down to avoid it.
Portier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Portier misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Linkin Portier dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Portier connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Portier lands with a straight right. Player didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Player takes the fight into the clinch.
Portier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Portier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Portier - that landed with a thud.
Portier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Portier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Portier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Portier lands a shot to the body.
Portier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Player's elbow.
Portier lands a right hand.
Portier lands a left hand.
Player throws a punch but it's blocked by Portier.
Portier digs a right hand underneath Player's ribcage. Player let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Player throws a punch but it's blocked by Portier.
Portier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Player backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Portier lands with a left to the head.
Player has had enough of the clinch but Portier keeps him there for the moment.
Portier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Portier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Portier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Player's elbow.
Portier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Linkin Portier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Portier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Portier tries to throw a body punch but Player avoids it by throwing Portier back against the cage.
Player prevents a body shot from Portier.
Portier pushes Player back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Portier misses with some punches. #BC#
Player escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Portier checks the leg kick.
Portier cracks the inside of Player's front leg.
Player throws a jab but it's blocked by Portier.
Player scores with a jab to the head.
Portier uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Player has time to react.
Portier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Portier moves in looking to clinch but Player pushes him off.
Player ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid leg kick lands there for Portier.
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!
Player throws a leg kick
and Portier counters with a three punch combo that has Player backing up. Player nods at Portier to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
Portier misses with a few strikes there.
Player misses with a looping left.
Player misses with a hook. Portier ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Player darts in and clinches Portier up against the cage.
Portier misses with a punch on the inside.
Player scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Portier. #BC#
Player escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Portier takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Portier.
A short right from Portier on the inside.
Player makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Portier working aggressively here.
Portier tries to throw a body punch but Player avoids it by throwing Portier back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Portier.
Portier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Player is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Portier throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Player misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Player is trying to break free.
Portier cracks Player with a nice body shot.
Portier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Player backwards.
Portier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Player backwards.
Portier lands with a right to the head.
Portier tries to work over Player's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Player can't break the clinch.
Portier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Portier gets through Player's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Portier misses with a punch to the body.
Portier cracks Player with a nice body shot.
Player throws a punch but it's blocked by Portier.
Portier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Portier lands with a short shot to the head.
Portier lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Portier.
Portier lands a body punch in the clinch.
Portier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Players head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Portier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Portier tries to throw a body punch but Player avoids it by throwing Portier back against the cage.
Portier can't find room to land a body shot as Player controls the action.
Portier lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Player is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Portier.
Oh Player is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Player's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Portier lands a shot to the body.
Player struggles to land a body shot inside as Portier controls his hands.
Player takes a shot to the head.
Portier lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Player to his knees! Portier keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Linkin Portier!
After winning the bout, Linkin Portier thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEC 463
Date: Aug 10, 2016

#R1#
Player misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Player darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fighter throws a hook but Player blocks it.
Fighter misses with a series of wild punches.
Fighter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Player's hands.
Player avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fighter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Player takes one to the side of the head.
Fighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fighter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fighter just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Player tenderised Fighter's leg. Fighter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Player connects with a solid leg kick.
Fighter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Player closes the distance and clinches.
Player misses with some punches.
Player misses with the head strike.
Fighter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Player walks away with a smile on his face. Fighter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Fighter throws a lazy right hand but Player sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gary Player is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fighter just misses with a punch to the body.
Fighter misses the body punch #CL#
and Player counters by moving into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fighter lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Player.
Player stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fighter misses with a punch to the body.
Fighter tries a body shot but Player blocks it.
Fighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fighter lands a body shot.
Fighter tries for a takedown but Player manages to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Player.
Player misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Fighter.
Fighter has Player pushed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Player. #T2#
Fighter blocks an uppercut.
Player lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fighter blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Player breaks from the clinch.
Player scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Player takes a jab right on the kisser.
Player tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fighter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Player - that will leave a mark!
Fighter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Player circles away quickly and effectively.
Fighter fails with the takedown#CL#
and Player moves into the clinch.
Gary Player has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Point Fighter.
Player lands with a short shot to the head.
Player misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Player's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fighter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Player under the eye.
A nice leg kick lands there from Player.
Fighter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fighter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Player tries a head kick but it misses.
Good work by Fighter as he checks the leg kick.
Fighter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fighter blocks a low kick nicely.
Fighter throws a sloppy body shot
and Player counters with an outside leg kick.
Player rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fighter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Player lands with a straight right. Fighter didn't see that one coming.
Fighter misses the shot to the body.
Player throws a hook to the side of Fighter's head but Fighter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fighter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Player connects with a leg kick. Fighter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Player lands with a cross.
A lazy left from Player finds it's target.
Fighter shoots in for a takedown but Player shows good takedown defense.
Player seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
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!
Player tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Player misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Fighter tries to counter it with a takedown but Player pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Player finds it's way through Fighter's defenses.
Point Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Fighter throws a looping overhand right but Player ducks down to avoid it.
Player tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fighter manages to circle out of the way.
Player attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Player sizes up Fighter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Player moves away.
Player uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fighter.
The fighters circling - Fighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Player lands a head shot.
Player clobbers Fighter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Player has closed the distance and engaged Fighter in a clinch. #TD2#
Fighter manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Fighter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Fighter has his foot on Player's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Player works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Fighter has his foot on Player's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Player works his way back into a safe position though.
Player trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Player dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Player keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gary Player is winning the standup battle so far.
Fighter swings for the body but Player moves out of range.
Player seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Player looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Player is looking to land body kicks.
Player tries to score with a low kick but Fighter moves his leg out of the way.
Fighter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Player pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fighter scores with a nice right hand.
Fighter slips a straight right by Player.
It seemed like Fighter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Player.
Fighter shoots in for a double leg but Player sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Player.
Player is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fighter can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter swings for the body but Player moves out of range.
Fighter swings for the body but Player moves out of range.
Player fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fighter checks it well.
A cross from Fighter lands.
Fighter with a hook.
Fighter darts in looking for a takedown but Player gets double underhooks and turns Fighter into the cage. #T1#
Player misses with a wild combination.
Fighter throws a body punch but Player moves out of range.
Fighter with a hook.
Player takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Player connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Player closes the distance and clinches.
Gary Player has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fighter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Player breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Player tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fighter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter dives in for a single leg takedown but Player sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gary Player has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Point Fighter.
Fighter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Player throws out a leg kick but Fighter moves out of range and Player only half commits.
Player connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fighter misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Fighter does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter avoids the body shot from Player. #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Player.
An inside leg kick from Player misses.
Fighter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Player circles away.
Player uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fighter has time to react.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Player.
Fighter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Player is fending him off so far but Fighter persists. Nope, Player circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fighter. Player does a little dance to reset his feet.
Player lands a jab.
Fighter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Player tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fighter thuds a left hand into Player's body.
Fighter throws an overhand right that lands on Player's shoulder, as Player tries to avoid the shot.
Fighter connects with a looping right hand.
Fighter takes one to the side of the head.
Fighter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Player wants to clinch.#T3#
Player misses with a double jab.
Fighter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Player. Player obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice uppercut lands for Player. That snapped Fighter's head back.
Fighter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Player throws a low kick but Fighter avoids it.
Player wants to clinch up but Fighter keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fighter. Player does a little dance to reset his feet.
Player doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Player throws a jab but it's blocked by Fighter. #TD2#
Fighter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fighter lands a few punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fighter is putting a hurting on Player here, landing some big shots from side control.
Player is looking to regain half guard here but Fighter keeps moving and retains side control.
Fighter scoring with punches from side control. #T4#
Player sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fighter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fighter is looking to take a break and control but Player is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Player is trying to control but can't.
Fighter is taking a breather. Player says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fighter connects with a nice short shot to Player's temple.
Fighter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Player trying to control here.
Player is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Player on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Point Fighter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from Player misses its intended target.
Fighter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Player tries to avoid it but Fighter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Player to the ground. Player escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fighter misses with a two punch combination.
Fighter lands a slapping body shot.
Player is looking to slow Fighter down with leg kicks.
Player swings for the body but Fighter moves out of range.
Fighter lands an overhand right.
Player doesn't manage to clinch there - Fighter circles away.
Fighter moves out of range of the body kick from Player.
Player takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Player looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fighter takes one on the button.
Fighter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Player connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fighter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fighter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Player manages to avoid it.#T1#
Fighter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fighter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fighter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Player defends well and Fighter ends up having to push Player into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gary Player has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Point Fighter.
Player connects with a jab.
Player cracks Fighter with a good jab.
Fighter avoids the body shot from Player.
Player keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fighter with a nice cross.
Player throws a solid leg kick but Fighter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Player.
Player throws a series of punches but Fighter avoids them all with ease.
Fighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Player manages to avoid it.
Player misses with an uppercut. Fighter saw that one coming.
Player takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Player lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Player was well out of range. Poor timing from Fighter.
Player tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fighter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Player throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
Fighter scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fighter!
Fighter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Player goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fighter feints the counter takedown.
Fighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Player.
Player lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Player fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fighter.
Fighter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Player tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fighter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fighter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Fighter closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Player did well to prevent Fighter getting side control.
Fighter working over Player with some ground and pound. Player looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Player trying to control here.
Fighter winds up and cracks Player with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3##SUB2#
Fighter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fighter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Player is looking for a sweep. Fighter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Player has hold of Fighter's hands but Fighter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Player is staying active underneath Fighter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Player keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Player has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fighter is working away from the top position though.
Fighter working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Fighter wants to control but Player is keeping him busy.
Player is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fighter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fighter's back!
Fighter tries to escape the position.
Player avoiding Fighter 's attempts to control his hands.
Player scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Player is landing with strikes. Fighter can't take much more of this.
Player struggling to keep hold of the position.
Player is hanging on to Fighter's back as he tries to escape.
Fighter looking very determined here, making life difficult for Player.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gary Player.
I think Player has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: CEC 454
Date: Jun 30, 2016

#R1#
Kullervo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Player bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Player lands a really nice looking cross but Kullervo seems unphased.
Kullervo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Player.
Player bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Player lands with an overhand left.
Kullervo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Player lands with a slapping head kick.
Kullervo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kullervo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Player eats them both and turns towards Kullervo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Player looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kullervo throws a body punch but Player moves out of range.
Kullervo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kullervo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Player.
Kullervo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Player scores with a body shot.
Kullervo misses with a body shot.
Kullervo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Player lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Kullervo does it's job there.#T1#
Player takes one to the chin there.
Player tries a head kick but it misses.
Kullervo misses with a wild combination.
Kullervo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Player throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kullervo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kullervo throws a body punch but Player moves out of range.
Player throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kullervo moves away from the strike by Player.
Kullervo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Player paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kullervo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Player avoids the body shot from Kullervo.
Player uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kullervo.
Kullervo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Player. Player obviously looking to wear him down.
Kullervo throws a right hand that misses
and Player counters with a big head kick but Kullervo shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Player there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T2#
Kullervo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Player was well out of range. Poor timing from Kullervo.
Kullervo slips a jab from Player.
Kullervo ducks under a wild hook from Player.
Kullervo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kullervo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Player swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Player blocks a jab.
Player lands a really nice looking cross but Kullervo seems unphased.
Player connects with a solid leg kick.
Player throws a jab when Kullervo was well out of range.
Kullervo connects with a body shot that sends Player's belly button to the back.
Player fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kullervo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice cross by Player.
Player slips a jab and a cross from Kullervo.
Player thumps Kullervo with a low kick.
Kullervo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kullervo lands with an uppercut that bounces Player off the cage and back into range.
Kullervo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Player pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kullervo is out of range and Player settles back down. #T3#
Player keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #KD#
Kullervo throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Player stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Kullervo follows into mount! #ROC#
Player is rocked!
Player bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Player wants to control from the top but Kullervo keeps moving. #SUB#
Kullervo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Player is aware though and is defending well.
Player looking to sit in guard and control but Kullervo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kullervo stopping the sweep attempt from Player.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kullervo tries to free his leg and advance position but Player is retaining full guard.
Player with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Kullervo can't handle though.
Kullervo won't allow Player to sweep him here.
Player is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Kullervo looking to pass the guard.
Player controls Kullervo momentarily but Kullervo frees himself.
Player is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kullervo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Player swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Player tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Kullervo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Player avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Player steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kullervo.
Player lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Player.
Kullervo digs a good body shot into Player's ribs.
Player moves out of range as Kullervo strikes.
Kullervo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kullervo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kullervo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Players jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Player scores with a nice strike.
Player looks to throw the jab but Kullervo is out of range.
Kullervo slips a jab from Player.
Kullervo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL#
Kullervo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Player fails to land.
Kullervo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kullervo.
Player wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kullervo has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kullervo.
Kullervo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kullervo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Players head. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Kullervo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kullervo.
Kullervo misses with a body punch.
Kullervo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kullervo working aggressively here.
Kullervo scores with a shot to the side of Player's head. #BC2#
Player escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kullervo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Player keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kullervo throws a series of punches but Player avoids them all with ease.
Kullervo slips a jab from Player.
Kullervo takes a swing at Player's ribcage but misses.
Kullervo throws a hook but Player blocks it.
Kullervo misses the shot to the body.
Kullervo blocks the body kick.
Kullervo checks a leg kick nicely.
Donk. Kullervo catches Player right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Player scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Player fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kullervo misses with an uppercut.
Kullervo misses with an uppercut.
Player throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Player lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Player throws a leg kick but Kullervo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kullervo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Kullervo takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Kullervo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kullervo tries to clinch there but Player circles away. #KD#
Kullervo knocks Player to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#CUT#
It looks like Gary Player has been cut.
Player is trying to improve his position.
Kullervo working away.
Player gets back to half guard.#T3#
Player is looking to improve his position.
Kullervo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Kullervo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Player is just riding it out for now. Kullervo eventually gives up the hold.
Player makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Player.
Player controls Kullervo momentarily but Kullervo frees himself. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Player wants to sweep here but Kullervo controlling him for the moment.
Player striking off his back but it's not causing Kullervo any problems.
Kullervo pushes down on Player's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kullervo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Player is squirming around, avoiding Kullervo's attempts to control the action.
Kullervo controlling from mount.
Player has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Player tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Kullervo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gary Player's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kullervo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kullervo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kullervo throws a head kick that misses.
Player takes one to the side of the head.
Kullervo avoids the head kick by Player.
Kullervo takes a swing at Player's ribcage but misses.
Player defending well as Kullervo loads up on a big left hand.
Player scores with a kick to the body.
Evil Kullervo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Player lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kullervo takes a step back to recover.
Kullervo slips a jab from Player.
Kullervo throws a body punch but Player moves out of range.
Player cracks Kullervo with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kullervo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Player moves away.
Kullervo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Player misses with a left hand #CL#
and Kullervo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Player manages to break the clinch.
Player misses with an uppercut. Kullervo saw that one coming.#T1#
Kullervo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kullervo.
Kullervo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Player misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Kullervo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Player tries to counter by closing the distance.
Player drops his hands momentarily and Kullervo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kullervo throws an overhand right that lands on Player's shoulder, as Player tries to avoid the shot.
Player throws a looping overhand right but Kullervo ducks down to avoid it.
Player uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kullervo.
Kullervo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kullervo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Player.
Kullervo slips a straight right by Player.
Kullervo misses with an uppercut.
Kullervo tries to clinch there but Player circles away.
Player fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kullervo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kullervo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kullervo throws an off balance right hand
and Player cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kullervo misses with a straight right.
Kullervo misses with a hook. Player ducked under it nicely.
Kullervo misses with a series of wild punches.
Kullervo scores with a sloppy right hand. Player should have avoided that one.
Player ducks under a wild hook from Kullervo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Player.
Player bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Player avoids the head kick by Kullervo.
Player ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kullervo moves away.
Kullervo just misses with a punch to the body.
Player tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kullervo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Player counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kullervo thinking.
Kullervo scores with a jab to the body.
Player throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kullervo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Player chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Player tries to land a leg kick but Kullervo saw it coming and moves away.
Player connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Player misses with a leg kick
and Kullervo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Player lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kullervo misses with a looping left.
Player drops his hands momentarily and Kullervo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kullervo fails with an attempt to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Player.
Kullervo is looking to clinch but Player is avoiding it.
Player avoids the head kick by Kullervo.
Player misses with a low kick.
Kullervo misses with a hook. Player ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Kullervo misses.
Player changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kullervo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kullervo walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Player scores with a jab. Kullervo acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Player motions for Kullervo to come forward. Player throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Player tenderised Kullervo's leg. Kullervo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kullervo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kullervo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Player moves away.
Kullervo lands with a nice body punch.
Player lands a head kick. Kullervo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kullervo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kullervo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kullervo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kullervo misses the jab.
A big left from Kullervo misses.
Kullervo misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kullervo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kullervo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gary Player has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Player takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evil Kullervo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kullervo 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evil Kullervo!
A determined Evil Kullervo didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: CEC 446
Date: May 20, 2016

#R1#
Conte missing with a left hand there. Player was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Conte tests Player's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Player throws a nice head kick!
Conte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Conte throws a wild body kick that Player sees coming a mile off.
Conte just misses with a punch to the body.
Player steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Conte.
Conte wants to clinch.
Giorgio Conte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conte jabs Player right on the nose. Player blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Player catches Conte with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Conte.
Player bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Player with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Conte to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Player has a takedown stuffed.
Giorgio Conte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Conte ducks under a wild hook from Player.
And Conte responds with a good body kick, but Player manages to step out the way in time.
Player lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Conte is looking to slow Player down with leg kicks.
Conte throws a hook but Player blocks it.
Player chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Conte throws out a leg kick but Player moves out of range and Conte only half commits.
Player throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Player is trying hard to land a takedown here. Conte sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Player tries a head kick but it misses.
Conte throws a body punch but Player moves out of range.
Conte is looking to clinch but Player is avoiding it.
Player waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Conte.
Conte connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Player uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Conte.
Player lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Player. #T2#
Player keeps the fight on the outside.
Player seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Player misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Player.
Good work by Conte as he checks the leg kick.
Player looks to land a left hand but Conte moved out of range nicely.
Conte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Player can pounce on him.
Player uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Conte.
A leg kick checked by Player.
Conte misses with a looping left.
Conte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Player can pounce on him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Conte.
Conte throws a leg kick but Player sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Conte slips a jab from Player.
Player misses with an uppercut.
Player checks the leg kick nicely there.
Conte moves in looking to clinch but Player pushes him off.
Player moves away from the strike by Conte. #T3##CL2#
Conte closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Player wants to break the clinch but can't.
Conte lands a body punch.
Conte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Player is looking to break free of the clinch but Conte has double underhooks.
Conte connects with a nasty looking knee right to Player's face.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Conte.
Good body shot from Player.
Conte lands a body punch.
Conte scores with a shot to the side of Player's head.
Conte misses with the head strike.
Conte throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Player blocks it with crossed arms.
Player lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Conte breaks from the clinch.
Conte finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Conte throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Conte checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conte lands a body shot. #CL2#
Conte has closed the distance and engaged Player in a clinch.
Conte swings wildly with an uppercut but Player uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Conte struggles to land a body shot inside as Player controls his hands.
Player avoiding damage as Conte throws knees to the body. #BC#
Player breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Conte slips a jab from Player.
Conte slips a straight right by Player.
No luck for Player with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Player. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Player shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Conte defends it nicely.
Conte takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giorgio Conte dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Player lands with a thumping leg kick.
Player uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Conte.
Conte throws a body punch but Player moves out of range.
Player seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Conte lands with a cross.
Conte slips a straight right by Player.#TD#
Player decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Conte is not content to let Player control the position.
Player uses his free foot to push down on Conte's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Conte.
Player lands a couple of good shots and Conte has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Player is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Player gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Player gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Player apologises and we restart here on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Player takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Conte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Player moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Player darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Player tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Conte is able to avoid easily.
Conte looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Conte throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Player scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Conte tries to clinch but Player moves out of range.
Player lands with a right hand.
Conte throws a body punch but Player moves out of range.
Conte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Player throws out the jab.
Conte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Conte misses with an uppercut.
Player looks to land a body kick but Conte moved away.
Player lands a leg kick that knocks Conte off balance momentarily.
Conte tries to work over Player's front leg with a kick but Player checks it.
Player moves out of range as Conte throws a body kick.
Player sizes up Conte with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Conte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Player on the side of the head.
Player shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Conte as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Conte blocks a head kick by Player.
Conte walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Player misses the shot to the body.
Conte takes a swing at Player's ribcage but misses.
Conte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Player circles away quickly and effectively.
Conte missing with a left hand there. Player was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Player looks to land a right hand but Conte moved out of range.
Conte let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Conte misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Conte.
Player tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Conte manages to circle out of the way.
Conte is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Player scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Conte trying to control here. #T3#
Player lands strikes from half guard.
Player wants to lay and pray for a moment but Conte keeps working.
Player throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Conte keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Player working the head and body with strikes.
Conte is trying to get back to full guard.
Player not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Player working the head and body with strikes.
Conte blocking the ground and pound attempt from Player.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Player is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Player works his way into side control.
Player cracks Conte with a big right hand but Conte just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Conte's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Player working the head and body with strikes.
Player is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Player 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#
Conte misses with a hook. Player ducked under it nicely.
Conte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Player is looking to counter the offense by Conte and move into the clinch.
Conte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Player.
As Player backs off Conte throws a huge counter combo but Player manages to avoid it all.
Conte moves out of range of the leg kick from Player.
A nice inside leg kick there by Player. That's going to slow Conte down.
Conte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Player.
Conte is trying to counter with his kicks.
Player dips to his left and cracks Conte with an uppercut!
Conte throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Player closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Conte is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Player's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Player is taking a breather. Conte says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Player wants to take a breather but Conte is having none of it.
Player throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Player not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Conte is pressing down on Player's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Player sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Player landing with the ground and pound.
Conte keeping moving, preventing Player from controlling successfully.
Player is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Player seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Conte for as long as he can get away with.
Player wants to control from the top but Conte keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Conte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Player tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Conte manages to circle out of the way.
Conte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A clash of legs there as Player blocks the low kick.
Player lands with a straight right. Conte didn't see that one coming.
Conte tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Player misses with an uppercut. Conte saw that one coming.
Conte takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Player fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Conte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Player tries to land a leg kick but Conte saw it coming and moves away.
Player catches Conte with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jab by Conte.
Conte scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Conte darts in and clinches Player up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Player wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Conte has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Player.
Player has Conte pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Conte manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Player wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Player has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Conte after a bit of a struggle.
Conte misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Player.
Conte prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Player. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Conte can't find room to land a body shot as Player controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Conte.
Player is looking to take this one to the mat.
Conte gets through Player's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Conte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Conte.
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!
Player throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Player blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Giorgio Conte seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Conte.
A right handed body shot lands from Player.
Conte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Conte tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Player avoids it.
Player wants to take the fight to the mat but Conte manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Player goes for a takedown in the clinch but Conte prevents it.
Conte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Conte using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Player has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #TD#
Conte is fighting off a takedown attempt but Player is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Conte to the mat. Conte regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Giorgio Conte.
I think Conte 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Giorgio Conte!

Event: CEC 441
Date: Apr 22, 2016

#R1#
Jho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Player looks to land a left hand but Jho moved out of range nicely.
Jho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jho throws the left hand but Player avoids the punch easily.
Jho lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Player scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Player throws a jab but it's blocked by Jho.
A clash of legs there as Player blocks the low kick.
Devil Jho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jho throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Player uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jho.
Jho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jho stuffs the takedown.
Jho tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jho defending well as Player loads up on a big left hand.
Player goes for a double leg but Jho avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jho continues to drive forward.
Jho swings for the body but Player moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Player finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jho avoids the head kick by Player. #T1#
Jho's jab looks to have found its range, popping Player under the eye.
Jab, jab by Jho - just one landing.
Player uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jho.
A jab from Jho misses.
Player is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jho.
Jho throws a solid leg kick but Player takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jho.
The fighters circling - Player throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Player feints and then cracks Jho's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jho down.
That kick from Player tenderised Jho's leg. Jho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Player blocks a low kick nicely.
Jho throws out a leg kick but Player moves out of range and Jho only half commits.
Jho throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jho throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Jho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Player seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Player.
Player avoids the body shot from Jho.
Jho throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Player counters by clinching up.
Player wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Player. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Jho fails to pull guard.
Jho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jho fails to pull guard.
Jho stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Player working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Player working aggressively here.
Jho fails to pull guard.
Jho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch on the inside from Player fails to land. #BC#
Player's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A clash of legs there as Jho blocks the low kick.
Player thuds his shin into the meat of Jho's side.
Player loads up on a big right hand but Jho slips the punch.
Player changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Player fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Player scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Player. #T3#
Jho throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Player moves into the clinch.
Player makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Player's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jho lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Player creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Player.
Jho drops down looking for an ankle pick but Player pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jho throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jho throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Player is looking to counter the offense by Jho and move into the clinch.
Player misses with a head kick.
Player takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Horrible takedown attempt by Player or perhaps it was just good defense by Jho, which made it look bad.
Player dives in for a single leg takedown but Jho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Player misses with an uppercut. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Player lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jho throws a good cross that connects.
Player pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Player scores with a nice head shot.
A lazy left from Player finds it's target.
Jho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Player.
As Jho tries to get set, Player tries to push him back and clinch up but Jho manages to avoid the attempt.
Jho shoots for a double leg takedown but Player sprawls well. He's pushed Jho's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jho misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Jho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jho steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Player. That one must have hurt.
Player avoids a punch combination nicely.
Player lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jho scores with a jab. Player acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
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 Gary Player will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Player uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jho has time to react.
A punch combination from Jho misses.
Player seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Player shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jho sprawls well. Jho wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Player gets slowly back to his feet.
Jho throws out a loose jab but Player uses good head movement to avoid it.
Player dodges the punch combination from Jho.
Jho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Player at a distance.
Player doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Player throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jho takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Player chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crunch! Jho slams his shin into Player's torso.
Jho connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Player lands with a straight right. Jho didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Player throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Devil Jho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Player 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.
Jho misses with a hook.
Player defending well as Jho loads up on a big left hand.
Player fails with the takedown.
Jho with the counter takedown but Player avoids it easily.
Player uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jho.
Jho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Player steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jho. That one must have hurt.
Player scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jho moves away from the strike by Player.
Player looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD#
Player shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jho manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Player scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jho looking for a sweep. Not yet Jho, not yet.
Player working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jho's head.#SUB2#
Jho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Jho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Player is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Jho throws his legs up looking for a submission but Player uses it to pass to side control.
Player content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Player scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jho is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Player's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Jho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Player pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Jho actively working from the bottom here.
Jho wants to improve his position but Player is controlling well.
Player scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jho tries to roll over but Player keeps him under control.
Player is nestled in close to Jho, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Player is stalling here. Jho is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Player seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jho has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Player is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Jho taking a break here but Player is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Jho looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Player tries to roll over but Jho keeps him under control.
Player moves into full guard.
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 Gary Player will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jho keeps Player at a distance using the push kick.
Jho feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Players jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Player closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jho quickly recovers to half guard.
Jho wants to improve his position but Player is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Player is trying to control. Jho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Jho actively working from the bottom here.
Jho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Player looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jho with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Player is looking to take a break and control but Jho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Player is nestled in close to Jho, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Jho moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Player landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Jho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Player gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Player working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jho's head.
Player working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jho's head.
Player lands a couple of digs.
Player stands up over Jho, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jho trying to keep a closed guard but Player is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Jho working for a triangle but Player defends it easily. #T2#
Player wants to control from the top but Jho keeps moving.
Player works over Jho with some ground and pound from guard.
Player stays in close to Jho's body and controls the position.
Player scoring with some ground and pound.
Player controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Player's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Player wants to pass the guard but Jho is keeping the position.
Player pushes down on Jho's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jho keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Player lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Player lands strikes from half guard.
Player seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Player there.
Player wants to control but Jho is keeping him busy.
Jho is looking to improve his position.
Player working Jho over with strikes. #T4##SUB2#
Jho looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Player.
Player seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Player is looking to take a break and control but Jho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jho tries to get to full guard but Player has control of the leg.
Player controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jho is pressing down on Player's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Player showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Player, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CEC 435
Date: Mar 23, 2016

#R1#
Marsden blocks a leg kick.
Marsden catches Player with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marsden tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Marsden has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL2#
Marsden rushes Player and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marsden looking to stall.
Marsden lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marsden prevents a body shot from Player. #TD2#
Marsden tightens his grip and picks Player up, before dumping him to the ground. Player manages to land in guard.
Marsden postures up and lands a big shot to Player's brow.
Marsden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marsden pushing down on Player's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Player taking some punishment here, with Marsden in his half guard.
Marsden is thwarting Player's attempts to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsden is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Player! #T1#
Marsden punishing his opponent with strikes.
Player is desperately trying to improve his position but Marsden has a good base and remains in mount.
Player's coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
BOOM! Marsden connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Marsden landing strikes from the mount and Player is in trouble!
Player taking shots to the head.
Marsden tries to control but Player wriggling away.
Marsden lands a big elbow.
Player taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marsden lands a heavy elbow.
Player regains half guard.
Marsden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Marsden is trying to control the action in half guard but Player is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Player keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Player is looking to improve his position.
Marsden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Player missing with punches from the bottom.
Marsden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Player is trying to control but can't.
Marsden scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Marsden works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Marsden goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Player rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Marsden's guard! Nice work there by Player! #T3##SUB2#
Marsden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Player gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Player trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Marsden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Marsden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Player is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Player wants to control from the top but Marsden keeps moving.
Player postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Player wants to control from the top but Marsden keeps moving.
Player working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Player distracts Marsden with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Player trying to control but Marsden is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Marsden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Player is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Player accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Player lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Marsden dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Marsden throws out a loose jab but Player uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Marsden misses.
Marsden just misses with a punch to the body.
Player misses with a wild body shot.
Player keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Marsden tries to get set, Player tries to push him back and clinch up but Marsden manages to avoid the attempt.
Player feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marsdens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Player on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marsden throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Player counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Player blocks a body shot from Marsden.
Marsden taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Marsden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Player swings wildly with an uppercut but Marsden uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Player breaks from the clinch.
Marsden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marsden misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Player. Beautiful body shot.
Marsden tries to move into range but Player moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marsden takes a jab right on the kisser.
Player misses with a wild body shot.
Marsden throws a body shot but no joy.
Player tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marsden manages to circle out of the way.
Marsden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marsden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Player manages to avoid it.
Marsden scores with a kick to the midsection.
Player tries to work over Marsden's front leg with a kick but Marsden checks it. #TD#
Player shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Marsden is trying to defend but Player finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Marsden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Player.
Player seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Player missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Player trying to control the action but Marsden is working from the bottom.
Player is looking to pass Marsden's guard but actually Marsden recovers to full guard.
Player wants to pass the guard but Marsden is keeping the position.
Player postures up in Marsden's guard and throws a big left but Marsden blocks it.
Marsden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Player is looking to work some ground and pound but Marsden has wrist control.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Player accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Player controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Player stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Marsden has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Player manages to get his head free but now Marsden has transitioned to an armbar! Player grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Marsden! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandon Marsden!
Brandon Marsden took some time post fight to say the following; 'A weakling like you doesn't deserve fists to fight with, now go fade to nothingness!'.

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