Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFC 272: Kid vs Hogan
Date: Mar 29, 2017

#R1##TD#
Jho drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jho wants to get up but he can't break Scott's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Scott keeping full guard, as Jho tries to pass.
Jho throws a big elbow that misses.
Scott wants to stand and escape but Jho is having none of it.
Jho throws an elbow that misses. Scott uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jho's guard. Nice move by Scott!#REVB#
Scott has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jho is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jho wants to stand and escape but Scott is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jho is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Scott wants to get up but he can't break Jho's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jho wants to stand up but Scott is controlling him.
Scott wants to stand but Jho is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jho walks into a stiff left hand from Scott.
Jho shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Scott eats them both and turns towards Jho to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#
It looks like Maximus Scott has been cut.#TD#
Jho closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Scott did well to prevent Jho getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jho prevents Scott from standing back up. #T2##SUB#
Jho seems to be working for a kimura but Scott defends the submission attempt.
Jho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
Scott on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Scott tries to kick Jho off but Jho keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Scott keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Scott defending well though. #T3##SUB#
Jho is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Scott still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Scott has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #SU2#
Scott stands up and beckons Jho to his feet. #TD#
Jho closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Scott pushes Jho away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jho gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SU#
Jho decides to stand back up.
Maximus Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jho moves away from the strike by Scott.
A telegraphed right hand from Scott misses the target.
Scott throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jho on the side of the head. #T4##TD#
Jho is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Scott's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Scott knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Scott is trying to stand up here but Jho is controlling him well. #SUB#
Jho is looking for a kimura here.
Jho missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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 Devil Jho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maximus Scott's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jho tries for a takedown but Scott sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Scott misses.
Scott misses with a straight left.
Devil Jho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jho fails with a takedown attempt.
Jho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jho went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Jho shoots in and gets a takedown into Scott's guard.
Jho with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jho.
Scott wants to get back to his feet but Jho is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Jho controlling from the top position.
Devil Jho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jho stands up over Scott, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Scott is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jho is controlling him.
Jho wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jho lands a glancing blow to the side of Scott's head.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jho shoots in for a takedown but Scott shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devil Jho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott misses with a hook.
Jho went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Jho has Scott up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Scott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Jho rushes Scott and presses him up against the cage.
Scott stops a takedown attempt from Jho. #BC#
Jho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scott throws a looping overhand right but Jho ducks down to avoid it.
Maximus Scott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jho looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Scott is fending him off so far but Jho persists. Nope, Scott circles away and we're back to standing.
Scott keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Jho clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Scott is trying to break the clinch but Jho has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
A short right from Jho on the inside.
Jho wants a takedown.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jho.
Jho tries a body shot but Scott blocks it.
Scott wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Scott wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jho leaning against his opponent. #TD#
Jho manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Scott has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jho is proving hard to escape from.
Jho trying to control the position. #T4#
Jho has a closed guard, preventing Scott from standing up.
Scott postures up.
Scott being controlled here momentarily.
Jho is looking to stand up but Scott isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jho keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devil Jho dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Scott's cut.
That's time! Jho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Scott lands a nice shot that snaps Jho's head back. #CL#
Jho rushes Scott and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jho will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Scott up against the cage.#TD#
Jho tightens his grip and picks Scott up, before dumping him to the ground. Scott manages to land in guard.
Scott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jho postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jho stops Scott from standing up.
Jho throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Jho postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jho trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jho wants to stand but Scott has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jho stops Scott from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Scott misses with a straight right.
Jho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jho plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Scott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jho swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2##TD#
Jho feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jho stops Scott from standing up.
Scott avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jho not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Scott wants to get back to his feet but Jho passes into half guard.
Jho wants to control but Scott is keeping him busy.
Scott pushes Jho off looking to stand but Jho dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD#
Jho drives through with a takedown into guard.
Scott can't keep his opponent in guard - Jho advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jho in particular looking to stall.
Scott is looking to escape.
Jho wants to pass the guard but Scott is defending well.
Maximus Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scott can do to turn this around?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jho lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Jho keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Scott wants to get back to his feet.
Jho throwing shots but Scott is blocking nicely.
Jho wants to take a breather but Scott is having none of it.
Jho stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Devil Jho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Scott sprawls and moves away.
Scott thuds his right hand into Jho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Scott rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Jho moves into the clinch.
Scott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2#
Scott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice combination there by Jho.

And that's the end of the fight!
Devil Jho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jho, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devil Jho!
During a confident post fight interview, Devil Jho thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Maximus Scott stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well, that didn't go as planned!'.

Event: OFC 265: Rockin vs Santos
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Jho misses with a straight right.
Jho tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kessler swivels and escapes.#CL#
Kessler rushes Jho and presses him up against the cage.
Kessler lands a shoulder strike.
Jho effectively controlling the action here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kessler.
Kessler trying to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Jho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jho tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kessler defends well and Jho ends up having to push Kessler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kessler throws a wild body kick that Jho sees coming a mile off.
Jho wants to counter with a clinch but Kessler pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kessler is looking to clinch but Jho is avoiding it.
Jho throws a fast counter high kick but Kessler manages to duck under it in time.
Kessler dodges the punch combination from Jho. #CL#
Kessler gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Kessler utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jho pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kessler lands a body shot.
Jho looks winded!
Kessler tries to work over Jho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kessler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jho's elbow.
Kessler landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kessler unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice body punch from Kessler - that landed with a thud.
Kessler is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kessler misses with a knee strike.
Kessler scores with a shot to the side of Jho's head.
Kessler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jho takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Kessler.
Jho takes a knee to the side of the body. #T2#
Kessler crunches a lovely knee into Jho's ribcage.
Kessler has Jho pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kessler.
Jho tries to pull guard but Kessler holds him up against the cage and eventually Jho drops back down to his feet.
Johann Kessler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devil Jho.
Kessler stops a takedown attempt from Jho.
Kessler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kessler lands a nice shot to the body.
Kessler lands with a left to the head.
Kessler pushes Jho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kessler lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Kessler.
Kessler crunches a lovely knee into Jho's ribcage.
Kessler lands with a left to the head.
Kessler lands with a short shot to the head.
Kessler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jhos head.
Kessler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jho takes a knee to the side of the body. #T3#
Kessler lands a knee to the body.
Jho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jho avoiding damage as Kessler throws knees to the body.
Kessler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kessler lands with a light punch inside.
Kessler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice left hand lands by Kessler.
Jho takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Kessler.
Kessler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Kessler - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Kessler.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kessler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kessler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jho has had enough of the clinch but Kessler keeps him there for the moment.
Jho throws a punch but it's blocked by Kessler.
Jho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kessler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jho's elbow. #T4#
Kessler misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Kessler.
Kessler stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kessler unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A left hand lands to the body for Kessler.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kessler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kessler struggles to land a body shot inside as Jho controls his hands.
Kessler struggles to land a body shot inside as Jho controls his hands.
Kessler lands a left hand.
Kessler has Jho pushed against the cage.
Jho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kessler smiles and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kessler scores with a body shot.
Kessler throws a series of punches but Jho avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johann Kessler 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#
Kessler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kessler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kessler is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jho.
Kessler lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jho will feel that in the morning.#CL#
Kessler has managed to clinch.
Kessler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kessler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jho's elbow.
Good body shot from Kessler.
Kessler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kessler can't find room to land a body shot as Jho controls the action.
Kessler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jho or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kessler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kessler landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kessler is working Jho over against the cage.
Kessler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jho is breathing heavily.
Jho being controlled against the cage.
Kessler lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Kessler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kessler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kessler lands a body punch.
Kessler lands a shot to the body.
Johann Kessler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kessler connects with a knee to the head.
Kessler digs a right hand underneath Jho's ribcage. Jho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kessler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jho backwards.
Kessler is pushing Jho up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A body shot lands from Kessler.
Kessler lands a nice uppercut.
Kessler lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Kessler lands with a short shot to the head.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the head but Jho blocks with his arms.
Jho is trying to break the clinch but Kessler has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kessler.
Kessler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jho can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kessler misses with a body punch.
Kessler lands a nice knee to the body.
Kessler tries a body shot but Jho blocks it.
Kessler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kessler pushes Jho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kessler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kessler dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kessler - that landed with a thud.
Kessler misses with a knee strike.
Kessler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Kessler.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kessler. #T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kessler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kessler smiles and moves away.
Nice shot by Kessler.#CL2#
Jho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kessler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kessler gets through Jho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kessler works on Jho's body with a couple of short punches.
Kessler stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kessler struggles to land a body shot inside as Jho controls his hands. #T4#
Kessler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jho backwards.
Jho can't get the takedown.
A short body shot lands from Kessler as the two fighters clinch.
Kessler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kessler throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jho is trying to pull guard but Kessler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Johann Kessler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devil Jho.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kessler lands a good knee to the midsection. Jho won't want to take too many of those.
Kessler lands an uppercut.
Kessler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jho.
Nice body punch from Kessler - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kessler.
Nice body punch from Kessler - that landed with a thud.
Kessler lands a body shot.
Kessler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jho backwards.
Kessler misses with a punch to the body.
Kessler connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Devil Jho has been cut.
Kessler unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jho lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kessler lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johann Kessler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Devil Jho's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Jho gets tackled into the cage by Kessler. Kessler maintains the clinch.
Kessler lands with a short shot to the head.
Jho struggles to land a body shot inside as Kessler controls his hands.
Kessler is leaning against Jho and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kessler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jho. #BC2#
Jho manages to break the clinch.
Jho closes the distance and clinches up with Kessler, looking for a takedown. Jho pushes Kessler against the cage but Kessler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johann Kessler is winning the standup battle so far.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jho crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kessler - the referee stops the clock and Jho gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kessler. Jho manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
No joy there for Kessler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Kessler.
Jho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kessler struggles to land a body shot inside as Jho controls his hands.
Kessler can't find room to land a body shot as Jho controls the action. #T1#
Kessler misses with a body punch.
Kessler misses with a punch to the body.
Kessler presses Jho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kessler misses with a body punch.
A short right from Jho.
Kessler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kessler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jho or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Kessler.
Kessler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kessler lands a shot to the body.
Kessler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kessler can't find room to land a body shot as Jho controls the action.
Jho tries to pull guard but Kessler won't allow it.
Johann Kessler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devil Jho.
Jho takes a shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kessler lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Kessler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jho backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kessler lands an uppercut.
Kessler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jho fails to pull guard.
Jho taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Kessler.
Kessler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jho backwards.
Kessler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Kessler. #ROC#
Jho is rocked!
Kessler is leaning against Jho and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jho is still on wobbly legs! Can Kessler finish him?
Jho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kessler lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kessler.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kessler cracks Jho with a nice body shot.
Jho seems to have recovered his senses.
Kessler lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Kessler tries a knee to the head but Jho blocks it.
Kessler lands a good knee to the midsection. Jho won't want to take too many of those.
A short uppercut from Kessler.
Kessler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jho's elbow.
Nice body punch from Kessler - that landed with a thud.
Kessler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kessler landing knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Kessler.
Kessler digs a right hand into Jho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jho's gas tank.
Kessler scores with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Kessler.
Jho takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jho takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Kessler.
Kessler lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Kessler. #T4#
Kessler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kessler scores a nice knee to the body.
Kessler lands a body punch.
Devil Jho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short uppercut from Kessler.
Nice body punch from Kessler.
Nice body punch from Kessler - that landed with a thud.
Kessler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jho misses with a body punch.
Jho looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kessler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jho backwards.
Kessler lands a hook that snaps the head of Jho backwards.
A short right from Kessler.
Kessler jerks Jho's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Jho drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Kessler goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Kessler because Jho was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Johann Kessler!
Johann Kessler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Devil Jho spoke after the fight, saying 'You win some, you lose some. I took the fight on because I am a warrior. It was a risk, but if you are a true fighter, you risk everything when the chance arrives.'.

Event: OFC 257: Ingram vs Rockin
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Jho clinches with his opponent.
Hunter has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hunter misses with a punch to the body.
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Jho.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hunter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jho tries to break the clinch but Hunter is controlling the position.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunter.
Hunter tries to work over Jho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jho is trying to pull guard but Hunter has him pressed against the cage.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Jho looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jho jumps guard but Hunter stands there with Jho around his waist. Jho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Jho gets control of Hunter's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jho will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hunter throwing strikes from guard but Jho blocks nicely.
Hunter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jho swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Hunter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hunter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jho trying to control the position.
Jho keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Hunter stopping the sweep attempt from Jho.
Hunter postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hunter slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jho doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hunter 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.#T2#
Jho is pulling down on Hunter's head. It's preventing any offense from Hunter, at least for the moment.
Hunter works over Jho with some ground and pound from guard.
Hunter lands a couple of digs.
Jho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunter is in close to Jho's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Jho keeps moving.
Hunter throws a strike but Jho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Jho throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Jho preventing the sweep.
Jho wants to stand but Hunter has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hunter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jho chips away with some ground and pound.
Jho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunter has control of Jho's left arm, preventing Jho from doing any damage.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Jho from controlling successfully.
Hunter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jho is one step ahead there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#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.
Hunter is working hard here to advance position.
Jho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Hunter as Jho shoots in.
Hunter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jay Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devil Jho.
Jho ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
Jho is looking to clinch but Hunter is avoiding it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice body kick there by Hunter.
Jay Hunter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jho throws a sloppy head kick and Hunter moves out of range easily.
Hunter throws a right and a left that Jho avoids nicely.
And Jho tries to counter it with a takedown but Hunter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Hunter dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hunter scores with a head kick.
Jho throws a head kick but Hunter moves out of range.
It looked like Hunter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hunter keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunter thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jho misses with a takedown
and Hunter counters with a series of strikes. Jho will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jho tries to clinch but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter misses with a few strikes there.
Jho wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jho looks to land a combination but Hunter avoids it well.
Hunter is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hunter pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Jho shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jay Hunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunter misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Jho shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hunter manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hunter wants to get back to his feet but Jho passes into half guard. #REVR#
Jho looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hunter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Hunter is trying to stand back up but Jho is controlling him
Hunter is positioning himself well to prevent Jho advancing to mount.
Hunter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Jho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunter keeps working.
Jho thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hunter trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Jho looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jho prevents Hunter from improving his position.
Hunter wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hunter throws a sloppy head kick
and Jho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Devil Jho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jho throws a sloppy head kick and Hunter moves out of range easily.
Jho shoots in looking for a takedown. Hunter tries to sprawl out of it but Jho keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hunter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jay Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devil Jho.#T4#
Jho looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jho fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jho backs up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick from Hunter lands but Jho takes it in his stride.
Jho lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Hunter dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Jho closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hunter to the mat! Hunter manages to get full guard.
Jho wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Jho trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hunter manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Jho is trying to control the position but Hunter postures up.
Hunter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hunter scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hunter is looking to work some ground and pound but Jho has wrist control.
Hunter won't allow Jho to get back to his feet.
Jho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunter's guard. #REVB##T1#
Hunter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jho is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jho throws a big elbow that misses.
Jho won't allow Hunter to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Jho drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hunter dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Hunter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jho looking for a sweep. Not yet Jho, not yet.
Hunter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hunter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jho can do to turn this around?
Jho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunter is one step ahead there.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Jho keeps moving.
Hunter postures up and lands a big shot to Jho's brow.
Hunter lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jho working a defensive guard here.
Jho working a defensive guard but Hunter manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hunter has control of an arm but Jho manages to advance to Hunter's back!#T3#
Hunter just trying to survive but Jho is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Devil Jho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jay Hunter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Jho is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Hunter with him. Hunter is trying to defend but Jho has an arm under the chin now! Hunter grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Devil Jho!
After winning the bout, Devil Jho 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#
Jho takes one on the button.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jho lands with a slapping head kick.
Devil Jho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jho.
Jho looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Jho moves out of range as Sackett strikes.
Sackett throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jho. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jho throws a combination. Sackett tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sackett has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jho takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#
It looks like Devil Jho has been cut.
Jho takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Sackett forces Jho back against the cage and clinches.
Sackett is pressed up against the cage. Jho has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sackett down to the mat. Sackett avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jho fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sackett on the side of the head.
Sackett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jho fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sackett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jho takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Jho shoots in but no luck this time.
Jho misses with a kick to the body.
Jho misses with a body kick.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sackett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jho.
Sackett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
An inside leg kick lands from Jho.
Sackett stuns Jho with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jho takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sackett scores with a punch to the head.
Sackett tests Jho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
and Sackett counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Jho! He's just covering up as Sackett starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Galloway Sackett!
A very excited looking Galloway Sackett made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CEC 456
Date: Jul 06, 2016

#R1##CL#
Gatame fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jho, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Gatame drags the fight down to the ground.
Jho won't allow Gatame to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gatame wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gatame is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jho trying to control but Gatame is working from the bottom.
Gatame is pulling down on Jho's head. It's preventing any offense from Jho, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1##CL#
Gatame closes the distance and pushes Jho back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gatame fails to land. #TD2#
Jho manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gatame showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gatame passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gatame creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jho struggling a bit here.#T2#
Jho is not content to let Gatame control the position.
Jho is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jho is trying to escape the position but Gatame is controlling the position.
Gatame cracks Jho with a big right hand but Jho just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jho is looking for a sweep.
Jho being controlled for a moment.
Gatame gets to mount! Jho was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Jho tries to reverse the position but Gatame maintains control.
Gatame has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jho's face.
Gatame putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jho is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gatame pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jho is desperately trying to improve his position but Gatame has a good base and remains in mount.
Gatame is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gatame looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jho is desperately trying to improve his position but Gatame has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Gatame raining down shots from the mount!
Gatame content just to control the position here.
Jho is bucking up trying to escape but Gatame cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jho is trying to escape the mount.
Gatame trying to control but Jho is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juji Gatame dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gatame.
Gatame was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jho looks to land a right hand but Gatame moved out of range.
A slow jab from Jho misses its intended target.
Jho throws a hook but Gatame blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Gatame tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gatame stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gatame shoots in looking for a takedown but Jho manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gatame's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jho walks into a stiff left hand from Gatame.
Gatame lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Gatame looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jho controlling the position for now.
Jho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Juji Gatame overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Gatame trying to control the position from guard on top but Jho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Jho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jho wants to sweep but no luck.
Gatame not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jho looking to control.
Jho being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Jho is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Jho has an active guard here but Gatame has managed to pass into half guard.
Jho wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gatame sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jho regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gatame is one step ahead there.
Jho keeps trying to improve his position.
Gatame's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gatame landing some decent shots from guard.
Jho is looking to sweep but instead, Gatame has passed into half guard. #T3#
Jho is pressing down on Gatame's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jho is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gatame forces his way into half guard.
Gatame 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.
Ground and pound from Gatame.
Gatame 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.
Jho trying to control but Gatame postures up.
Jho works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gatame sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jho's guard. #T4#
Jho is looking to improve his position.
Jho has hold of Gatame's hands but Gatame slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jho is trying to maintain the position but Gatame is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Gatame is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gatame seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jho for as long as he can get away with.
Gatame 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gatame controlling the action here.
Jho is refusing to be controlled, as Gatame sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juji Gatame dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Jho cracks Gatame with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gatame keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gatame throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Jho tries to counter it with a takedown but Gatame pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gatame misses with a body shot.
Gatame misses with a body shot.
Jho lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jho throws a hook to the side of Gatame's head but Gatame sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gatame looks to score with a jab to the body but Jho is just out of range.
Gatame has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gatame there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gatame.
A swing and a miss from Gatame.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatame fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gatame avoids the body shot from Jho.
Gatame is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jho can do to turn this around?
Gatame ducks under a wild hook from Jho.
Gatame misses with a straight right.
Jho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gatame manages to avoid it.
Gatame is looking for a counter combo.
Gatame throws a shot from downtown. Jho moves away and avoids it.#T1#
No joy there for Jho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gatame looks for a takedown but Jho sprawls well.
Jho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gatame works over Jho's head and body with a nice combination.
Gatame throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gatame scores with a jab to the head.
Gatame on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jho scores with the left hand. Gatame knows he should have avoided that one.
Jho is looking to score with low kicks.
Gatame feinted with a counter takedown.
Jho throws a leg kick that misses.
Gatame thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gatame misses with a looping right.
Gatame looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gatame misses the shot to the body.
Jho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gatame.
Jho swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gatame counters with a nice body shot.
Jho throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gatame shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jho pinned against the cage. Jho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And Jho tries to counter it with a takedown but Gatame pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juji Gatame. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gatame takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gatame moves away.
Devil Jho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Gatame.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gatame.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gatame.
Jho lands with an uppercut that bounces Gatame off the cage and back into range.
Gatame cracks Jho with an open hand slap.#T3#
Jho throws a good cross that connects.
Jho throws a shot to the body.
Gatame fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jho manages to avoid it.
Gatame misses with an uppercut. Jho saw that one coming.
Jho slips under a jab.
Gatame scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD#
Gatame shoots in and bounces Jho off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gatame is one step ahead there.
Juji Gatame is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Jho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gatame defends well.
Gatame controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Gatame has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gatame.

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 Juji Gatame.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gatame, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CEC 446
Date: May 20, 2016

#R1#
Jho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Hayes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hayes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hayes's guard. #REVR#
Hayes looking for a sweep. Not yet Hayes, not yet.
Jho sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jho slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hayes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hayes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Jho landing some decent shots from guard.
Jho wants to pass the guard but Hayes is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Hayes looking for a guillotine here but Jho defends easily.
Jho controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hayes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jho trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jho looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hayes is controlling Jho's posture.
Hayes keeping full guard, as Jho tries to pass.
Jho trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hayes misses with a takedown attempt - Jho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jho is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Jho throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jho feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hayess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hayes staying out of range there.
Hayes's corner calls for a 1-2. Hayes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hayes tries to avoid it but Jho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hayes to the ground. Hayes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Jho checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jho with a jab.#TD#
Jho shoots in and gets a takedown into Hayes's guard.
Jho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hayes keeping full guard, as Jho tries to pass.
Jho trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hayes keeping moving, preventing Jho from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Hayes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hayes keeping moving, preventing Jho from controlling successfully.
Hayes trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jho is looking to advance position but Hayes has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hayes prevents Jho from getting the reversal.
Hayes manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jho to take his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Devil Jho will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nice shot by Hayes.#CUT2#
It looks like Devil Jho has been cut.
Hayes throws a jab but it's blocked by Jho.
Jho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hayes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jho.
Jho throws a chopping leg kick but Hayes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hayes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jho swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jho scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jho connects with a nice looking jab.
Hayes slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Hayes misses.
Jho slips a jab and a cross from Hayes.
Jho lands with a good body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Hayes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayes misses with a few strikes there.
Jho throws out a powerful jab.
Jho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Jho backs off Hayes throws a huge counter combo but Jho manages to avoid it all.
Hayes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jho circles away quickly and effectively.
Hayes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Jho gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hayes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Hayes misses.
Devil Jho is winning the standup battle so far.
Hayes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A punch combination from Jho misses.
Jho misses with a wild combination.
Michael Hayes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jho throws an overhand right that lands on Hayes's shoulder, as Hayes tries to avoid the shot.
Devil Jho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A lazy left from Hayes finds it's target.
Jho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jho throws a hook to the side of Hayes's head but Hayes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hayes misses with a series of wild punches.
Jho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hayes scores with the left hand. Jho knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Jho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hayes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hayes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jho just misses with a punch to the body.
Hayes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Hayes misses.
Jho lands with a cross.
Hayes throws a leg kick but Jho sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hayes ducks right into an uppercut from Jho.
Jho misses with an uppercut.
Hayes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hayes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hayes moves out of range of the strikes.
Hayes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jho.
Hayes swinging wildly here.
Jho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hayes ducks under a wild hook from Jho.#T3#
A head kick misses from Jho.
Nice uppercut lands for Jho. That snapped Hayes's head back.
Jho is looking to chop away at Hayes's legs.
Hayes throws an overhand right that lands on Jho's shoulder, as Jho tries to avoid the shot.
Jho slips a jab and a cross from Hayes.
Jho throws an overhand right that lands on Hayes's shoulder, as Hayes tries to avoid the shot.
Hayes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jho.
Jho misses with a wild body shot.
Hayes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hayes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jho checks it well.
Jho tries to counter with a takedown but Hayes is quick to defend against it.
Jho lands with a right hand.
Jho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hayes moves away.
Jho is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hayes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jho finds it's way round the side to connect with Hayes's head.
Jho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hayes.
Jho attempts a counter takedown but Hayes avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Hayes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayes slips a straight right by Jho.
Hayes flicks out a counter leg kick but Jho steps away.
Jho slips a straight right by Hayes.
Hayes missing with a left hand there. Jho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jho tries a head kick but it misses.
Hayes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jho throws a nice looking combination but Hayes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hayes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jho moves out of range as Hayes strikes.
Hayes missing with a left hand there. Jho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hayes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jho.
Hayes fails to land with a series of punches.
Jho feinted with a counter takedown.
Hayes throws a body punch but Jho moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hayes circles away quickly and effectively.
Hayes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jho closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hayes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jho.
Jho looks to score with a jab to the body but Hayes is just out of range.
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 Devil Jho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Devil Jho's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hayes throws a combination. Jho tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hayes's hands.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hayes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jho throws a looping overhand right but Hayes ducks down to avoid it.
Jho slips a jab and a cross from Hayes.
Hayes moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Hayes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hayes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hayes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hayes throws a big shot that misses.
Jho throws a body shot but no joy.
Jho looks to land a left hand but Hayes moved out of range nicely.
Jho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hayes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hayes leaves Jho with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayes scores with a hook.#T1#
Hayes lands with a right hand.
Jho cracks Hayes with a good jab.
Hayes blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice shot lands for Hayes.
Jho misses with a looping right.
Hayes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jho looks for the body kick but Hayes saw that one coming.
Jho checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Jho gets caught flat footed, as Hayes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hayes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Jho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hayes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jho swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Hayes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jho works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Jho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hayes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Hayes trying to control but Jho is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Michael Hayes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hayes ducks under a wild hook from Jho.
Jho scores with a nice strike.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hayes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jho has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jho and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd cheers as Jho lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hayes doesn't seem phased though.
Jho feints and then cracks Hayes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hayes down.
Hayes misses with a few strikes there.
Jho goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jho throws a combination that misses
and Hayes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jho scores with a body shot.
Jho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hayes dives in for a single leg takedown but Jho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hayes at a distance.
Jho throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Hayes counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jho is trying to control Hayes's posture but Hayes avoids it. #T4#
Jho gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hayes is working away from the top position though.
Hayes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Hayes wants to work for an arm triangle but Jho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hayes slips a nice elbow through Jho's hands, connecting with Jho's forehead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Hayes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jho 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devil Jho!

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#
Jho scores with a punch to the head.
Jho looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Machado throws a looping overhand right but Jho ducks down to avoid it.
Jho feints the counter takedown.
Machado checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Machado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jho scores with a nice strike.
Jho misses with a body shot.
Machado lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jho lands a nice leg kick that just misses Machado's sensitive parts.
Jho throws a series of punches but Machado avoids them all with ease.
Machado misses with a straight right.
Machado fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machado throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Jho is predictable there #CL#
and Machado moves into the clinch.
Jho avoids the elbow strike from Machado, against the cage.
Jho is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Machado is keeping busy.
Jho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jho wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machado has him pressed against the cage.
Jho has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machado is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Machado looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Machado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Eliézer Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devil Jho.
Machado prevents a body shot from Jho.
Jho jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machado walks away with a smile on his face. Jho gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.#CL#
Machado moves into the clinch successfully.
Machado lands a shoulder strike.
Machado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Machado has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Machado scores with a shot to the side of Jho's head.
Machado digs a right hand underneath Jho's ribcage. Jho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machado smiles and moves away.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Jho is just out of range.
Jho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Machado paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Machado chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jho can pounce on him.
Jho thows a leg kick but Machado checks it #CL#
and Machado counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jho dodges an elbow strike from Machado.
Jho goes for a takedown attempt but Machado pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Eliézer Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Jho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Jho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jho tries a low kick but Machado avoids it.
Jho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jho throws a sloppy head kick and Machado moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jho clobbers Machado with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Jho is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Machado.#CUT#
It looks like Devil Jho has been cut.
Good work by Machado as he checks the leg kick.
Machado scores with the left hand. Jho knows he should have avoided that one.
Machado blocks the body kick. #T3#
Jho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jho.
Jho lands a nice shot to the body.
Jho walks into a jab.
Machado scores with a sloppy right hand. Jho should have avoided that one.
Jho thuds his shin into the meat of Machado's side.
Machado wants to clinch.
Jho finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A punch combination from Jho misses.
Jho misses with a body shot.
Machado seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jho connects with a solid leg kick.
Machado tests Jho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jho looks to land a combination but Machado avoids it well.
Machado is looking to counter the offense by Jho and move into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jho tries to bum rush Machado with a series of wild strikes but Machado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machado lands a really nice looking cross but Jho seems unphased. #T4##CL#
Machado closes the distance and clinches.
Machado throws an elbow that misses.
Jho blocks an elbow strike.
Jho jumps guard but Machado turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Jho controls the action.
Jho wants to get back to striking at distance but Machado won't allow it.
Jho is trying to pull guard but Machado has him pressed against the cage.
Jho has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Machado avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machado.
Machado lands an elbow just above Jho 's eye. #TD2#
Jho jumps into guard, dragging Machado to the mat.
Machado showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Jho looking for a guillotine here but Machado defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eliézer Machado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devil Jho's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Machado avoids the head kick by Jho. #CL#
Machado clinches up with Jho and pushes him back against the cage.
Machado lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Machado just stands there and leans against the cage.
Eliézer Machado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Machado is leaning against Jho and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jho tries to pull guard but Machado holds him up against the cage and eventually Jho drops back down to his feet.
Jho is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Machado to keep the fight standing.
Eliézer Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devil Jho.
Jho jumps guard but Machado stands there with Jho around his waist. Jho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Machado lands an elbow inside that Jho shrugs off.
Jho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Machado just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Jho jumps into guard, dragging Machado to the mat.
Machado content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Machado has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Jho looking for a guillotine here but Machado defends easily.
Jho can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Machado controls the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Machado swings for the body but Jho moves out of range.
Machado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good exchange - Machado coming out on top.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jho can do to turn this around?
Machado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jho cracks the inside of Machado's front leg.
The fighters circling - Jho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Devil Jho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jho misses with a looping left.
Jho throws a head kick that misses.
Jho is looking to score with low kicks.
Machado is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Machado doesn't manage to clinch there - Jho circles away.
Jho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Machado avoids the head kick by Jho.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jho.
Jho looks for a takedown but Machado sprawls well.
Jho misses with a looping right.
Jho lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Machado blocks a head kick by Jho. #T3#
Jho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jho is breathing heavily.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Machado gets a clinch.
Jho goes for a takedown attempt but Machado pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Machado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machado.
Jho tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jho throws a series of punches but Machado avoids them all with ease.
Machado misses with a hook. Jho ducked under it nicely.
Jho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Machado throws a body punch but Jho moves out of range.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Machado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Jho counters with a single leg into guard. Machado didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Jho wants to pass the guard but Machado is keeping the position.
Jho trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Machado is pulling down on Jho's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jho is looking to advance position but Machado has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Machado controlling the pace for now.
Jho is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eliézer Machado dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Devil Jho's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Machado checks a low kick from Jho.
Jho misses with a wild body shot.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jho.
Machado is looking to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jho.
Jho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Machado misses.
Machado lands an overhand right.
Machado tries to clinch there but Jho circles away.
A slow jab from Jho misses its intended target.
Machado throws out a powerful jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machado looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jho.
Machado is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Jho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jho scores with a one two! Machado had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1#
Jho fails to land with a series of punches.
Jho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Jho.
Machado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Machado has Jho up against the cage in a clinch.
Jho changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Machado fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jho throws a leg kick which misses Machado's front leg but catches the back leg as Machado tries to avoid it.
Jho walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Machado checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheers as Machado lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jho doesn't seem phased though.
Jho throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
Jho takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Machado tests Jho's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Machado has managed to clinch.
Machado misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machado smiles and moves away.
Jho lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jho misses with a kick to the body.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jho manages to avoid it.
Jho slips under a jab from Machado.
Machado lands a two punch combo.
Machado lands with a hook. Jho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jho tries to move into range but Machado moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Machado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jho throws a head kick that misses.
Machado moves out of range of the strikes.
Jho tries to work over Machado's front leg with a kick but Machado checks it.
Jho lands a body shot.
Machado fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Nice cross by Machado.
Jho lands the left hand.
Machado lands a nice shot to the body.
Jho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Machado closes the distance and pushes Jho back into the cage.
Machado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jho is trying to pull guard but Machado has him pressed against the cage.
Eliézer Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devil Jho.
Jho wants to get back to striking at distance but Machado won't allow it.
Machado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jho blocks a body shot from Machado.
Jho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machado smiles and moves away.
A big right from Jho misses.
Jho lands with an uppercut that bounces Machado off the cage and back into range.
Machado lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jho loads up on a big right hand but Machado slips the punch.
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!
Machado tries to move into range but Jho moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Machado feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jhos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#
Jho is rocked!
Jho chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jho is still on wobbly legs! Can Machado finish him?
Machado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Machado lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Jho falls backwards - clearly groggy! Machado dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eliézer Machado!
A victorious Eliézer Machado thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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