Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AEW 11
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Rider's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mutou under the eye.
Rider rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rider takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Midnight Rider has been cut.#CL#
Mutou instigates a clinch.
Rider working aggressively here.
Mutou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Mutou.
Rider throws a punch but it's blocked by Mutou.
Rider throws a head punch that misses.
Mutou tries a body shot but Rider blocks it.
Mutou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Rider.
Rider throws a head punch that misses.
Rider misses with some punches.
Mutou blocks an uppercut.
Mutou throws a punch but it's blocked by Rider.
Rider misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rider's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mutou scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rider working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Mutou.
Rider tries to work over Mutou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rider scores with a shot to the side of Mutou's head. #T1#
Mutou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mutou cracks Rider with a nice body shot.
Rider misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Mutou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Rider.
Rider throws out a loose jab but Mutou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mutou swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mutou misses with an uppercut.
Mutou takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mutou throws an overhand right that lands on Rider's shoulder, as Rider tries to avoid the shot.
Mutou scores with a punch to the head.
Rider moves out of range as Mutou strikes.
Mutou scores with a nice right hand.
Mutou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rider's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mutou connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rider scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Mutou throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Rider.
Rider connects with the punch.
Rider throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rider with a jab.
Mutou defending well as Rider loads up on a big left hand.
Rider throws out a loose jab but Mutou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mutou misses with an uppercut. Rider saw that one coming.
Rider keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mutou.
A telegraphed right hand from Rider misses the target.
Rider loads up on a big right hand but Mutou slips the punch.
Mutou swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mutou is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mutou lands with a good body shot.
Mutou moves in looking to clinch but Rider pushes him off.
Mutou scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Mutou throws a hook but Rider avoids it easily.
Mutou takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mutou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mutou looks to land a right hand but Rider moved out of range.
Rider is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rider misses with an uppercut. Mutou saw that one coming.#CL#
Mutou moves into range and clinches up with Rider.
Rider lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rider throws a punch but it's blocked by Mutou.
Rider lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Rider.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mutou.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mutou.
Mutou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rider blocks a body shot from Mutou.
Rider prevents Mutou from breaking the clinch.
Rider lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Mutou manages to break the clinch. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rider misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for Mutou.
Mutou just misses with a punch to the body.
Mutou on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rider keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mutou.
Rider connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#
Mutou is rocked!
Rider sizes up Mutou with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oh Mutou is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rider throws a monster overhand right that drops Mutou! Rider follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Midnight Rider!
Midnight Rider took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: AEM 4
Date: May 31, 2019

#R1#
Mutou looks to land a combination but Lombard avoids it well.
Lombard lands with a hook. Mutou tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lombard.
Lombard scores with a spinning back kick!
Lombard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Hank Lombard has been cut.
Mutou 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.
Mutou looks to land a right hand but Lombard moved out of range.
Mutou lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lombard circles away quickly and effectively.
Lombard is looking to counter punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mutou takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lombard defending well as Mutou loads up on a big left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sloppy strikes from Mutou. Those never looked like landing.
Lombard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mutou is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Mutou misses.
Lombard staying out of range there.
Mutou misses with a looping left.
Mutou misses with a hook.
Lombard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IFA: Performance Institute in the buildup to the fight.
Donk. Lombard catches Mutou right on the button with a cross.
Lombard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#
Mutou is rocked!
Lombard cracks Mutou with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Mutou falls to his knees and Lombard doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Lombard!
After winning the bout, Hank Lombard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Mutou lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Alen Zalac has been cut.
Zalac looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mutou throws a right hand that Zalac ducks under and follows up with a left that Zalac also avoids with ease.
Zalac doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mutou drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Zalac's head, knocking him out cold! Mutou is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keiji Mutou!
Keiji Mutou seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2019

#R1#
Ellison Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Mutou swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mutou circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Mutou darts in and clinches Ellison Jr up against the cage.#BC#
Mutou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mutou lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ellison Jr looks for a takedown but Mutou sprawls well.
Ellison Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Mutou on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ellison Jr tries to clinch but Mutou is having none of it.
Mutou smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ellison Jr slips a straight right by Mutou.
Ellison Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Mutou shakes him off and moves away.
Mutou misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mutou scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ellison Jr tries to clinch but Mutou moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellison Jr with a poor takedown
letting Mutou counter with a right hand.
Keiji Mutou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Ellison Jr.
Ellison Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Mutou.#T1##KD#
Mutou drops Ellison Jr with a right and a left! Mutou comes rushing in but Ellison Jr regains his composure and manages to keep Mutou in guard. #ROC#
Ellison Jr is rocked!
Mutou is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ellison Jr is still in real trouble! Can Mutou finish him?
Mutou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ellison Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mutou landing some decent shots from guard.
Mutou works over Ellison Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Mutou gets to his feet and stands over Ellison Jr, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Ellison Jr felt that one! Mutou unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Ellison Jr from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keiji Mutou!
An out of breath Keiji Mutou thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Anthony Ellison Jr had this to say: 'we'll get him next time'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2019

#R1#
Mutou will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bobaszewski throws a head kick that half lands.
Mutou has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Bobaszewski.
Mutou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bobaszewski manages to avoid it.
Bobaszewski slips a jab and a cross from Mutou.
Mutou throws a right hand that misses
and Bobaszewski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Bobaszewski clinches.
Mutou managing to block the knees to the body from Bobaszewski.
Mutou managing to block the knees to the body from Bobaszewski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bobaszewski prevents Mutou from breaking the clinch.
Mutou has Bobaszewski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bobaszewski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mutou blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mutou tries to work over Bobaszewski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bobaszewski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Mutou as the two fighters clinch.
Mutou is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bobaszewski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mutou backwards. #T1#
Mutou pushes Bobaszewski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bobaszewski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bobaszewski misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Mutou breaks the clinch.
Bobaszewski throws an off balance right hand
and Mutou counters with a nice body shot.
Bobaszewski misses with a head kick.
Mutou circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bobaszewski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bobaszewski fails to land with a series of punches.
Bobaszewski misses with a series of wild punches.
Mutou shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bobaszewski eats them both and turns towards Mutou to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#
It looks like Krzysztof Bobaszewski has been cut.
Bobaszewski dodges the punch combination from Mutou.
Mutou lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bobaszewski circles away quickly and effectively.
Mutou misses with a double jab. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bobaszewski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bobaszewski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mutou circles away quickly and effectively.
Decent striking displayed by Bobaszewski there.
Mutou misses with an uppercut.
Bobaszewski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mutou takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
No joy there for Bobaszewski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mutou takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bobaszewski misses with a few strikes there.
Bobaszewski throws a right hand that Mutou ducks under and follows up with a left that Mutou also avoids with ease.
Mutou rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bobaszewski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bobaszewski unleashes a big counter combination but Mutou bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mutou catches Bobaszewski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mutou lands a glancing blow to the side of Bobaszewski's head.
Bobaszewski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mutou throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bobaszewski.
Mutou looks to land a left hand but Bobaszewski moved out of range nicely.#T3#
A left lands for Bobaszewski.
Mutou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mutou throws a hook but Bobaszewski blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Mutou. Those never looked like landing.
Bobaszewski throws a counter combo.
Bobaszewski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Bobaszewski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bobaszewski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bobaszewski takes a shot to the head.
Mutou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Mutou jumps guard and drags Bobaszewski to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bobaszewski wants to control from the top but Mutou keeps moving.
Bobaszewski throws an elbow that misses. Mutou uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bobaszewski's guard. Nice move by Mutou!#REVR#
Mutou wants to control from the top but Bobaszewski keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mutou working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Mutou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Mutou throws a sloppy strike and Bobaszewski has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Mutou is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Bobaszewski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Krzysztof Bobaszewski!
A victorious Krzysztof Bobaszewski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2019

#R1#
Mutou misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Mutou - just one landing.
Mutou scores with a nice right hand.
Bangsit walks into a straight right hand from Mutou.
Bangsit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mutou sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mutou throws a hook but Bangsit avoids it easily.
Bangsit misses with a takedown attempt - Mutou sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mutou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bangsit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Bangsit counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mutou won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Bangsit swings around for an armbar but Mutou sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bangsit's guard.#SUB#
Mutou has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bangsit to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mutou is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bangsit pulls down on the head and he's put Mutou to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andy Bangsit!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2019

#R1#
Steward slips a jab and a cross from Mutou.
Steward looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steward tries a head kick but it misses.
Steward uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mutou.
Mutou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steward misses with an uppercut. Mutou saw that one coming.
Steward thuds a left hand into Mutou's body.
Steward takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Mutou instigates a clinch. #TD#
Mutou lands a takedown into guard.
Mutou working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mutou stopping the sweep attempt from Steward.
Mutou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mutou is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Holding Cell that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mutou controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mutou throws a big right hand that misses.
Mutou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steward works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Steward has Mutou pulled in close to control his posture.
Mutou throws a big elbow that misses.
Mutou is in close to Steward's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Steward working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mutou.
Mutou slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mutou working some strikes from top position.
Mutou postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mutou is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Mutou lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mutou trying to control but Steward is working from the bottom.
Mutou 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.
Mutou is looking to work some ground and pound but Steward has wrist control.
Mutou throwing strikes but missing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mutou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steward can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mutou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Mutou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mutou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mutou engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mutou postures up and lands a big shot to Steward's brow.
Mutou throws a big right hand that misses.
Mutou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mutou passes Steward's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mutou thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Steward really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mutou. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Mutou thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mutou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Steward is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mutou jumps into side control!
Mutou working the ground and pound from side control.
Steward takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The strikes coming from Mutou are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steward is letting Mutou control him for a moment.
Steward is looking to regain half guard here but Mutou keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mutou lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keiji Mutou dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Steward looks to score with a jab to the body but Mutou is just out of range.
Keiji Mutou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steward swings for the body but Mutou moves out of range.
Steward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mutou moves away.
Steward tried to score with a low kick but Mutou checks it.
Steward is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mutou.#CUT#
It looks like Steve Steward has been cut.
Mutou connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mutou blocks a jab.#TD#
Mutou scores with a takedown into Steward's guard.
Mutou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mutou working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Steward's head.
Mutou showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Mutou makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mutou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mutou's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mutou with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Steward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mutou's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Mutou and sends Steward crashing to the mat! Mutou follows him down to the mat - Steward regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Mutou thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mutou landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#
Steward is rocked!
Mutou lands a big elbow - Steward is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Mutou!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keiji Mutou!
Keiji Mutou spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Trash Fights 21(205 structure)
Date: Mar 03, 2019

#R1#
Mutou takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Karamyenyan just misses with a punch to the body.
Mutou swings for the body but Karamyenyan moves out of range. #CL#
Mutou instigates a clinch.
Karamyenyan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mutou lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karamyenyan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mutou backwards.
Mutou stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karamyenyan tries to work over Mutou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mutou dodges an elbow strike from Karamyenyan.
Karamyenyan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mutou dodges an elbow strike from Karamyenyan.
Mutou blocks an elbow strike from Karamyenyan.
Mutou avoids the elbow strike from Karamyenyan, against the cage.
Mutou blocks an uppercut.
Karamyenyan blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mutou.
Karamyenyan misses with an elbow over the top.
Mutou lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karamyenyan lands a nice elbow.
Mutou jumps guard but Karamyenyan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Karamyenyan tries a body shot but Mutou blocks it.
Mutou blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Karamyenyan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mutou's brow.
Mutou tries to break free but Karamyenyan pushes him back against the cage.
Mutou manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mutou.
Karamyenyan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mutou misses with a body punch.
Mutou lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD2#
Karamyenyan wants the takedown. Mutou is fighting it off but Karamyenyan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mutou's guard against the cage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karamyenyan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Karamyenyan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mutou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karamyenyan 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. #T2#
Mutou has control of Karamyenyan's left arm, preventing Karamyenyan from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karamyenyan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mutou is trying to keep Karamyenyan in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karamyenyan stopping the sweep attempt from Mutou.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mutou keeps the fight on the outside.
Mutou appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Karamyenyan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karamyenyan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mutou momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mutou misses with a double jab.
Mutou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karamyenyan is looking for the big counter here.
Mutou looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Karamyenyan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T3#
Mutou is not content to let Karamyenyan control the position.
Karamyenyan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mutou is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Holding Cell that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mutou is looking to improve his position.
Mutou trying to hold on to Karamyenyan's head to control him but Karamyenyan postures up. #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.
Mutou manages to get to full guard.
Karamyenyan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Karamyenyan throwing strikes from guard but Mutou blocks nicely.
Karamyenyan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mutou wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vahan Karamyenyan dominated that round.
That's time! Mutou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Karamyenyan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mutou.
Mutou moves out of range as Karamyenyan throws a body kick.
Karamyenyan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mutou throws a right and a left that Karamyenyan avoids nicely.
Karamyenyan moves forwards but Mutou connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#
It looks like Vahan Karamyenyan has been cut.
Karamyenyan throws a head kick that misses.
Mutou throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mutou rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karamyenyan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karamyenyan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mutou defends well and Karamyenyan ends up having to push Mutou into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mutou is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Keiji Mutou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mutou lands a nice hook to Karamyenyan's body. Karamyenyan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Karamyenyan scoring well with a low kick there.
Keiji Mutou is winning the standup battle so far.
Karamyenyan needs to keep his hands up - Mutou had a free shot at his head there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mutou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karamyenyan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Karamyenyan throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Mutou counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Karamyenyan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mutou is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Karamyenyan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Karamyenyan.#SUB2#
Karamyenyan working for a triangle but Mutou defends it easily. #SUB2#
Karamyenyan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vahan Karamyenyan has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Mutou avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Karamyenyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mutou lands a couple of elbows.
Mutou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karamyenyan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mutou is in close to Karamyenyan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Karamyenyan has momentary wrist control but Mutou slips an elbow through the middle.
Mutou is stalling in the full guard.
Mutou postures up. #T3#
Karamyenyan keeping moving, preventing Mutou from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karamyenyan is on top in guard. #REVB#
Karamyenyan won't allow Mutou to sweep him here.
Karamyenyan postures up and lands a big shot to Mutou's brow.
Karamyenyan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mutou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mutou keeping moving, preventing Karamyenyan from controlling successfully.
Mutou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Karamyenyan wants to control from the top but Mutou keeps moving.
Karamyenyan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Karamyenyan wants to control from the top but Mutou keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Karamyenyan moves out of range of the strikes.
Mutou keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mutou scores with a nice head shot.
Karamyenyan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keiji Mutou dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vahan Karamyenyan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mutou throws a hook but Karamyenyan blocks it.
Mutou missing with a left hand there. Karamyenyan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mutou misses with a looping right.
Karamyenyan lands a front kick.
Mutou throws a hook to the side of Karamyenyan's head but Karamyenyan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mutou throws a shot from downtown. Karamyenyan moves away and avoids it.
Mutou misses with a two punch combination.
Mutou takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mutou shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Karamyenyan eats them both and turns towards Mutou to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#KD2#
Karamyenyan drops Mutou with a left right combo! Karamyenyan follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC2#
Mutou is rocked!
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!#SUB2#
Karamyenyan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mutou has escaped the position, nice work there.
Oh Mutou is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karamyenyan trying to control the action but Mutou is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mutou takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T1#
Mutou tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karamyenyan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mutou keeps working.
Mutou seems to have got his legs back now.
Mutou is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Karamyenyan off and has taken his back!
Will Mutou go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
What can Karamyenyan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Karamyenyan trying to control the position but Mutou manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Karamyenyan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mutou trying to control momentarily. #T2#
Mutou is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Mutou gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Mutou gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Mutou apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Mutou misses with a series of wild punches.
Karamyenyan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Karamyenyan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mutou takes a swing at Karamyenyan's ribcage but misses.
Karamyenyan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mutou moves in looking to clinch but Karamyenyan pushes him off.
Karamyenyan throws a big counter head kick but Mutou avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Karamyenyan clinches up with Mutou and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Mutou breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Karamyenyan. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mutou throws a poor cross that misses
and Karamyenyan counters with a thumping low kick.
Mutou throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Karamyenyan clobbers Mutou with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mutou tests Karamyenyan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good exchange - Mutou coming out on top.
Karamyenyan tries to clinch there but Mutou circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karamyenyan.
Mutou uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mutou moves out of range of the body kick from Karamyenyan.
Mutou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mutou tries to bum rush Karamyenyan with a series of wild strikes but Karamyenyan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mutou misses with a two punch combination.
Karamyenyan with the counter takedown but Mutou avoids it easily.
Karamyenyan feints and then cracks Mutou's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mutou down.
Karamyenyan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mutou looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
Mutou doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Mutou misses with a series of wild punches.
Karamyenyan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Karamyenyan lands with a nice body kick.
Nice body kick there by Karamyenyan.#CL2#
Karamyenyan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Mutou manages to break the clinch.
Mutou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karamyenyan throws a head kick that Mutou semi-blocks.
Karamyenyan is looking to slow Mutou down with leg kicks.
Karamyenyan lands a leg kick that knocks Mutou off balance momentarily.
Karamyenyan lands with a nice body kick.
Mutou takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Karamyenyan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mutou to the ground. Karamyenyan is now in Mutou's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vahan Karamyenyan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karamyenyan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2019

#R1##KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Mutou and sends Winfield crashing to the mat! Mutou follows him down to the mat - Winfield regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Winfield is holding on to half guard well.
Winfield avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mutou.
Mutou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mutou seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mutou misses with a head shot. Winfield uses the momentum to regain guard.
Winfield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mutou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mutou throwing strikes but missing.
Mutou told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mutou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Mutou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Winfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mutou tries to free his leg and advance position but Winfield is retaining full guard.
Mutou throwing strikes but missing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mutou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Winfield changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mutou tries to avoid it but Winfield manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mutou to the ground. Mutou escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mutou scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Winfield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mutou. #T2#
Mutou looks to throw the jab but Winfield is out of range. #CL#
Winfield gets a clinch.
Winfield blocks a body shot from Mutou. #TD#
Winfield gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mutou regains guard.
Winfield won't allow Mutou to sweep him here.
Winfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Winfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Mutou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mutou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Winfield manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Winfield has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mutou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Winfield preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Winfield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Winfield keeping moving, preventing Mutou from controlling successfully.
Winfield wants to stand and escape but Mutou is having none of it.
Mutou throws a big right hand that misses.
Winfield is controlling Mutou's posture.
Mutou throws a big right hand that misses.
Winfield knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mutou on the ground.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Winfield keeping moving, preventing Mutou from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mutou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Mutou looks to move away, Winfield throws a big counter combo but Mutou just gets out of the way.
Mutou lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Winfield at a distance.
Mutou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Mutou forces Winfield back against the cage and clinches.
Mutou jumps guard but Winfield stands there with Mutou around his waist. Mutou gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Mutou manages to pull guard.
Mutou is trying to control the position but Winfield postures up.
Winfield throwing strikes from guard but Mutou blocks nicely.
Winfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mutou works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keiji Mutou dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Winfield fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mutou, pushing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Winfield scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Mutou pulls Winfield into guard.
Winfield preventing the sweep.
Mutou is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mutou has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Winfield is in close to Mutou's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Winfield being controlled here momentarily.
Mutou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winfield controls Mutou momentarily but Mutou frees himself.
Winfield keeping moving, preventing Mutou from controlling successfully. #T1#
Mutou throws a big right hand that misses.
Winfield utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mutou postures up in Winfield's guard and throws a big left but Winfield blocks it.
Mutou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mutou postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Keiji Mutou has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mutou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mutou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Winfield is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mutou with a nice head shot there.
Mutou trying to control but Winfield is working from the bottom.
Mutou throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Winfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mutou moves away.
Winfield takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Winfield closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Mutou manages to break the clinch.
Mutou misses with a series of wild punches.
Winfield throwing a counter right hand but Mutou manages to avoid it.#T3#
Winfield 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.
Mutou takes a jab right on the kisser.
Keiji Mutou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mutou misses with a jab, cross combination.
Keiji Mutou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mutou closes the distance and clinches up with Winfield, looking for a takedown. Mutou pushes Winfield against the cage but Winfield circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Winfield fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mutou to the ground. Winfield is now in Mutou's guard.
Mutou keeping moving, preventing Winfield from controlling successfully.
Winfield is working Mutou over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mutou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Winfield throws a big right hand that misses.
Winfield lands a couple of digs.
Winfield throws a strike but Mutou rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mutou trying to control but Winfield is working from the bottom. #T4#
Winfield controlling Mutou's posture.
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!
Mutou throws a big right hand that misses.
Mutou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mutou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Winfield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mutou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Winfield is trying to keep Mutou in close.
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 Jules Winfield will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Mutou looks to land a right hand but Winfield moved out of range.#TD#
Winfield decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Winfield throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Winfield thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mutou slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Winfield postures up in Mutou's guard and throws a big left but Mutou blocks it.
Mutou wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Winfield is looking to work some ground and pound but Mutou has wrist control.
Winfield lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou is controlling Winfield's posture.
Winfield trying to control but Mutou is working from the bottom.
Winfield postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Winfield is fighting to break Mutou's control of his arms but Mutou is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Winfield preventing the sweep.
Mutou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Winfield makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Winfield scoring with some ground and pound.
Mutou wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mutou is on top in guard. #REVB#
Mutou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mutou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mutou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mutou throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Mutou postures up in Winfield's guard and throws a big left but Winfield blocks it.
Winfield seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mutou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Winfield keeping moving, preventing Mutou from controlling successfully.
Winfield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Winfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winfield wants to stand but Mutou is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Mutou throws a combination that misses
and Winfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Winfield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mutou.
Mutou scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Mutou misses.
As Mutou tries to get set, Winfield tries to push him back and clinch up but Mutou manages to avoid the attempt.
Winfield tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mutou swivels and escapes.
Mutou throws a series of punches but Winfield avoids them all with ease.
Mutou throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Mutou looks to move away, Winfield throws a big counter combo but Mutou just gets out of the way.
Mutou throws an off balance right hand
letting Winfield counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from Mutou misses.
Mutou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mutou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winfield.
Winfield is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Winfield ducks under a wild hook from Mutou.
A counter left hand to the body from Winfield misses its target.
Mutou swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Winfield counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winfield is trying to drag Mutou to the mat but Mutou just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mutou misses with the head strike.
Winfield drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mutou gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jules Winfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Mutou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winfield dodges the punch combination from Mutou.
A telegraphed right hand from Mutou misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keiji Mutou.
I think Mutou has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keiji Mutou!
Our winner, Keiji Mutou, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Jules Winfield spoke after the fight, saying 'Cash me ousside, how bow dah'.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 146
Date: Jan 24, 2019

#R1#
Mutou misses with a double jab #KD2#
and Smith counters with a head kick that drops Mutou to the mat! Mutou scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Mutou throws a body shot but no joy.
Mutou swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mutou misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#
Mutou is rocked!
Mutou throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mutou moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Mike Smith has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mutou with a jab.
No joy there for Mutou, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Mutou. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mutou.
Mutou misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Mutou stalling in the clinch.
Mutou tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1##BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mutou misses with a wild combination.
Mutou ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Mutou throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Mutou takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Smith rushes Mutou and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Mutou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mutou 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.
Mutou connects with a combination that backs up Smith into the cage. Mutou lands a flurry of punches that gets past Smith's guard. Smith is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Mutou bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keiji Mutou!
After winning the bout, Keiji Mutou thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEFC 324
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Reilly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mutou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reilly.
Mutou was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Reilly misses with a hook. Mutou ducked under it nicely.
A good leg kick by Reilly.
Reilly lands with a shot to the body.
Mutou misses with a shot to the body
enabling Reilly to counter with a crisp jab.
Reilly lands a jab to the nose.
Mutou swings for the body but Reilly moves out of range.
Reilly throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Mutou counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reilly tries to buck Mutou off but Mutou is having none of it.
Reilly can't do much from the bottom here.
Mutou landing strikes.
Reilly gets back to half guard.#T1#
Reilly tries to get to full guard but Mutou has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reilly preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mutou is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Reilly tries to roll over but Mutou keeps him under control.
Mutou looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Reilly tries to roll over but Mutou keeps him under control.
Reilly regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Mutou postures up.
Mutou trying to control but Reilly is working from the bottom.
Reilly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reilly is controlling Mutou's posture.
Mutou keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reilly's head.
Mutou preventing the sweep.
Mutou throws a big right hand that misses.
Reilly has momentary wrist control but Mutou slips an elbow through the middle.
Reilly controls Mutou momentarily but Mutou frees himself. #T3#
Mutou scoring with some ground and pound.
Mutou wants to control from the top but Reilly keeps moving.
Mutou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mutou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reilly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mutou connects with a couple of short punches.
Mutou tries to free his leg and advance position but Reilly is retaining full guard.
Reilly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mutou trying to control but Reilly is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Reilly is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Mutou with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mutou connects with a couple of short punches.
Mutou is fighting to break Reilly's control of his arms but Reilly is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Reilly controls Mutou momentarily but Mutou frees himself.
Reilly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mutou. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reilly utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mutou scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reilly working a defensive guard but Mutou passes into half guard.
Reilly tries to roll over but Mutou keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keiji Mutou dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mutou lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Reilly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mutou moves forwards but Reilly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mutou fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch but Mutou swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mutou fails to land with a series of punches.
Keiji Mutou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mutou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reilly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reilly.
Reilly looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mutou seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mutou shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reilly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mutou throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T1#
Reilly cracks the inside of Mutou's front leg.
Mike Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reilly punishes Mutou's body with a nice straight punch.
Mutou looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Reilly clinches with his opponent.
Reilly lands with a left to the head.
Mutou working aggressively here.
Reilly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mutou scores with a shoulder strike.
Mutou lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Reilly.
Mutou trying to stall but Reilly improves his position. #BC#
Mutou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mutou scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mutou has time to react.#T2#
Reilly scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Reilly gets a clinch.
A short right from Reilly.
Reilly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mutou is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reilly to keep the fight standing.
Reilly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mutou scores with a shoulder strike.
Mutou misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reilly.
Reilly blocking some punches.
Mutou throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Reilly.
Mutou fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Mutou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reilly tries to throw a body punch but Mutou avoids it by throwing Reilly back against the cage.
Mutou misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Reilly.
Reilly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mike Reilly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Reilly.
Mutou misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Mutou prevents a body shot from Reilly.
Reilly working aggressively here.
Mutou lands with a left to the head.
Mutou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reilly tries to throw a body punch but Mutou avoids it by throwing Reilly back against the cage. #TD#
Mutou decides to pull guard.
Reilly content to stall in guard here.
Mutou pulls Reilly in close to prevent any damage.
Keiji Mutou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reilly preventing the sweep.
Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Mutou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Mutou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mutou pulls Reilly in close to prevent any damage.
Reilly postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mutou doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Reilly to counter with a crisp jab.
Reilly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mutou throws a big counter combination but Reilly scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Reilly connects with a leg kick. Mutou looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Reilly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mutou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mutou darts in looking for a takedown but Reilly gets double underhooks and turns Mutou into the cage.
Reilly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mutou throws a nice looking combination but Reilly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reilly let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mutou throws a looping overhand right but Reilly ducks down to avoid it.
Mutou just misses with a punch to the body.
Mutou doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mutou closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mike Reilly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reilly wants to clinch up but Mutou keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Reilly.#KD2#
Reilly sends Mutou crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Reilly is motioning to the referee to let Mutou up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Mutou is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reilly shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Mutou takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Reilly sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Mutou bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Reilly!
A relieved looking Mike Reilly thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 143
Date: Dec 19, 2018

#R1#
Mutou lands an overhand right.
Mutou throws a body punch but Laoka moves out of range.
Mutou misses with a wild combination.
Laoka steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Mutou checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A counter left hand to the body from Mutou misses its target.
A big left from Laoka misses.
Mutou tries to counter with a takedown but Laoka is quick to defend against it.
Mutou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mutou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laoka.
Laoka walks into a left hand.
Mutou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Laoka as he avoids it easily.
Laoka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mutou. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou misses the shot to the body.
Laoka jabs Mutou right on the nose. Mutou blinks but takes it well.
Mutou just misses with a punch to the body.
Laoka lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mutou lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Laoka backs up against the cage. #T1#
Mutou takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Laoka is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mutou.
Laoka misses with a looping left.
Mutou on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laoka. Laoka obviously looking to wear him down.
Mutou misses the body punch
and Laoka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mutou checks the leg kick.
Mutou went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mutou takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Laoka connects with a looping right hand.
Laoka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mutou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laoka looks to throw a body kick
and Mutou counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Mutou.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mutou. Laoka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laoka jabs at Mutou's body.
Mutou misses with the combination. #T2#
Laoka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mutou. That did some damage!
Mutou stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laoka.#CL#
Mutou has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mutou throws a punch but it's blocked by Laoka.
Mutou lands with a short shot to the head.
Laoka tries to work over Mutou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mutou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laoka misses with a knee to the head.
Mutou can't break the clinch.
Mutou misses with a body punch. #TD#
Mutou drags the fight down to the ground.
Mutou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laoka's guard. #REVR#
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Laoka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mutou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Mutou looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mutou stops Laoka from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Laoka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mutou postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Laoka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mutou is in close to Laoka's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Laoka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mutou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mutou works over Laoka with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Laoka has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mutou is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Laoka.
Mutou has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Laoka after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Laoka.
Mutou struggles to land a body shot inside as Laoka controls his hands. #BC#
Mutou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Laoka rushes Mutou and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Laoka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mutou tries to stall but Laoka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Laoka tries to throw a body punch but Mutou avoids it by throwing Laoka back against the cage.
Laoka is pressed up against the cage. Mutou has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Laoka down to the mat. Laoka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Mutou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laoka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mutou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Katsu Laoka will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Laoka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mutou.
Laoka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laoka.
Mutou looks to land a left hand but Laoka moved out of range nicely.
Mutou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laoka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laoka stuffs the takedown.
Laoka throws a right and a left that Mutou avoids nicely.
Mutou was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Mutou looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Laoka wants to stand and escape but Mutou is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laoka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Laoka keeping full guard, as Mutou tries to pass. #T1#
Laoka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Laoka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mutou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mutou content to stall in guard here.
Mutou throwing strikes from guard but Laoka blocks nicely.
Mutou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mutou is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Laoka throws a solid leg kick but Mutou takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Laoka.
Mutou takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
The fighters circling - Laoka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laoka swings widly with a right hand
and Mutou counters with a nice body shot.
Laoka cracks Mutou with an open hand slap.
A low kick from Laoka misses #TD#
and Mutou counters with a single leg into guard. Laoka didn't expect that.
Mutou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laoka is keeping the position for now.
Mutou lands a couple of digs.
Mutou throws a strike but Laoka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mutou seems keen to control Laoka's posture.
Mutou wants to sweep here but Laoka controlling him for the moment.
Mutou looking to control. #T3#
Mutou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mutou postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Laoka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mutou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mutou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Laoka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mutou landing some decent shots from guard.
Mutou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4##ES2#
Laoka pushes Mutou off and gets back to his feet.
Keiji Mutou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Laoka misses the target.
Mutou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mutou is looking to wear down Laoka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Laoka connects with a leg kick. Mutou looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Both fighters circling a little - Laoka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mutou.
Mutou ducks under a wild hook from Laoka.
As Laoka looks to move away, Mutou throws a big counter combo but Laoka just gets out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mutou misses with a series of wild punches.
Laoka dodges the punch combination from Mutou.
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 Keiji Mutou will probably get the nod.
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#
Laoka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mutou takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL#
Mutou clinches with his opponent.
Mutou is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Laoka is keeping busy.
Laoka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mutou.
Laoka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mutou's face.
Laoka lands a nice uppercut.
Laoka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Laoka obliges.
Mutou tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Laoka smiles and moves away.
Mutou takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laoka scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mutou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laoka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laoka throws out a counter right but Mutou avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Laoka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Katsu Laoka seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Laoka darts in and clinches Mutou up against the cage.
Mutou prevents a body shot from Laoka.
Laoka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Laoka lands a hook that snaps the head of Mutou backwards.
Laoka misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Laoka.
Nice body punch from Laoka.
A shot in the inside from Laoka.
Mutou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laoka cracks Mutou with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Laoka as the two fighters clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Laoka obliges.
Laoka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Laoka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Laoka. #ROC2#
Mutou is rocked!
Laoka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laoka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mutou backwards.
Oh Mutou is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laoka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mutou in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T2#
A short right from Laoka on the inside.
Laoka lands a shot to the body.
Laoka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Laoka connects with a knee to the head.
Laoka working the clinch nicely. Mutou is working for position but Laoka cracks him with a big knee to the head! Mutou crumples up against the cage and Laoka lands two more shots before the ref can save Mutou! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Katsu Laoka!
After the fight, Katsu Laoka was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 241
Date: Nov 28, 2018

#R1#
Smith walks into a jab.
Mutou shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Mutou.
Mutou misses with a straight right.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith throws a head kick that Mutou semi-blocks.
Mutou scores with a nice right hand.
Smith throws a series of punches but Mutou avoids them all with ease.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mutou swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mutou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
A punch lands to the side of Mutou 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mutou's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mutou's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Smith backs off Mutou throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mutou gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mutou closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mutou.
Mutou avoids the head kick by Smith.
Mutou takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC#
Mutou is rocked!
Mutou darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Mutou. Those never looked like landing.
Smith throws a counter high kick but Mutou was just alert enough to avoid it.
Smith tries to clinch there but Mutou circles away.
Smith moves away from the strike by Mutou.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Mutou listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mutou lands an overhand right.
Mutou just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Mutou misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mutou.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mike Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mutou misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Mutou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith misses with a head kick. #T3#
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mutou throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Mutou.
A cross from Smith lands.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Mutou blocks a head kick by Smith.
Mutou tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mutou somewhat.
Mutou fails to land the takedown.
Mike Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Mutou.#KD#
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Mutou tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Mutou back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mutou is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Mutou taking a breather.
Mutou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith stalling against the cage.
Mutou tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Mutou drops his hands momentarily and Smith needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Mutou just on the top of the head. Mutou drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Mutou - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mike Smith!
After the big win, Mike Smith made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Mutou closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Winfield tries to improve position but can't.
Mutou scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mutou lands a nice forearm strike.
Mutou wants to control but Winfield is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou staying calm.#T1#
Mutou postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mutou has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sloppy strikes there by Mutou.
Winfield is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mutou is controlling him well.
Winfield tries to improve position but can't.
Mutou controlling the position.
Mutou trying to control the position but Winfield is working away.
Winfield taking a bit of punishment here - Mutou scoring with strikes. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mutou scoring with punches and elbows.
Winfield is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mutou asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Winfield tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mutou wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The strikes coming from Mutou are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Winfield takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mutou creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Winfield is letting Mutou control him for a moment. #T3#
Winfield struggling a bit here.
Mutou with the ground and pound but Winfield regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Mutou is taking a breather. Winfield says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Winfield avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mutou.
Mutou missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mutou scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mutou looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nice strikes from Mutou there.
Mutou wants to pass to mount but Winfield is defending the position.
Mutou seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Winfield does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Winfield on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mutou thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Winfield's head.
Mutou working the head and body with strikes.
Winfield avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mutou.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keiji Mutou dominated that round.
That's time! Winfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mutou tries for a takedown but Winfield circles away easily
letting Winfield counter with a right hand.
Winfield looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mutou is fending him off so far but Winfield persists. Nope, Mutou circles away and we're back to standing.
Mutou throws out a counter right but Winfield avoids it with no problem.
Winfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mutou.
Mutou drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Winfield defends it well.
Mutou dives in for a single leg takedown but Winfield sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Mutou dives in and scores a takedown into Winfield's guard.
Mutou slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou works over Winfield with some ground and pound from guard.
Mutou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Mutou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Winfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mutou stands up over Winfield, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mutou is working Winfield over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Winfield has momentary wrist control but Mutou slips an elbow through the middle.
Keiji Mutou has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mutou throws a strike but Winfield rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Mutou wants to sweep here but Winfield controlling him for the moment.
Mutou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mutou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winfield is looking to stand up but Mutou isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Mutou trying to control but Winfield is working from the bottom.
Mutou postures up and lands a big shot to Winfield's brow.
Winfield is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mutou is trying to control but can't.
Mutou tries to get to full guard but Winfield has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mutou manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mutou trying to keep a closed guard but Winfield is proving a slippery customer.
Winfield won't allow Mutou to sweep him here. #T3#
Mutou utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Winfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Mutou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winfield won't allow Mutou to sweep him here.
Winfield throwing strikes but missing.
Mutou is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mutou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mutou takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Winfield taking some punishment here, with Mutou in his half guard.
Mutou missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mutou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winfield keeps working. #T4#
Mutou lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Winfield blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mutou.
Mutou thows a huge punch but Winfield dodges it nicely.
Winfield won't allow Mutou to pass to mount.
Mutou lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Winfield moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mutou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keiji Mutou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Winfield closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mutou's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mutou is on top in guard. #REVB#
Mutou chips away with some ground and pound.
Mutou throws a big right hand that misses.
Mutou throws an elbow that misses. Winfield uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mutou's guard. Nice move by Winfield!#REVR#
Winfield throwing strikes from guard but Mutou blocks nicely.
Winfield throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Winfield's guard. #REVB#
Winfield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Winfield is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Winfield working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mutou.
Mutou is working Winfield over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Winfield working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mutou.
Mutou throwing strikes from guard but Winfield blocks nicely.
Winfield knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mutou on the ground.
Mutou throws an elbow that misses. Winfield uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mutou's guard. Nice move by Winfield!#REVR#
Mutou wants to sweep here but Winfield controlling him for the moment.
Mutou working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Winfield stopping the sweep attempt from Mutou.
Mutou is trying to control the position but Winfield postures up.
Winfield stopping the sweep attempt from Mutou.
Winfield lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Winfield wants to pass the guard but Mutou is keeping the position.
Winfield throwing strikes from guard but Mutou blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mutou is on top in guard. #REVB#
Mutou throws an elbow that misses. Winfield uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mutou's guard. Nice move by Winfield!#REVR#
Winfield throws an elbow that misses. Mutou uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Winfield's guard. Nice move by Mutou!#REVB##T3#
Mutou throws an elbow that misses. Winfield uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mutou's guard. Nice move by Winfield!#REVR#
Mutou tries to strike from the bottom.
Winfield throwing strikes but missing.
Mutou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mutou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Winfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Mutou is retaining full guard.
Mutou utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mutou avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Winfield has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Winfield won't allow Mutou to sweep him here.
Winfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mutou works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Winfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mutou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Keiji Mutou is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Mutou is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Winfield throws an elbow that misses. Mutou uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Winfield's guard. Nice move by Mutou!#REVB#
Winfield wants to sweep but no luck.
Jules Winfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mutou is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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 Jules Winfield.
I think Mutou has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keiji Mutou!
After winning the bout, Keiji Mutou thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jules Winfield spoke after the fight, saying 'Cash me ousside, how bow dah'.

Event: CEC 617
Date: Sep 26, 2018

#R1#
Shota throws an overhand right that lands on Mutou's shoulder, as Mutou tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Mutou's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Adrian Shota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shota misses the body punch #TD2#
and Mutou counters with a single leg into guard. Shota didn't expect that.
Shota keeping moving, preventing Mutou from controlling successfully.
Mutou stops Shota from standing up. #ES#
Shota has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mutou has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Shota working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Shota fails to land.
Mutou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Shota.
Mutou lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shota misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Shota breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mutou blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Shota misses with an uppercut.
Mutou avoids the body shot from Shota.
Shota misses the jab.
Mutou is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shota misses with a looping right.
Mutou fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shota comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shota with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shota misses with an uppercut
and Mutou counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shota bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mutou's head.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body.
Shota 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.
Shota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mutou moves away.
Shota throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Mutou counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES#
Shota pushes Mutou off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Shota ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Mutou throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shota throws a shot from downtown. Mutou moves away and avoids it.
Mutou defending well as Shota loads up on a big left hand.
Mutou tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shota swings for the body but Mutou moves out of range.
Shota lands a right hook to the body.
Mutou moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shota misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Mutou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shota lands a jab to the nose.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mutou.
Shota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mutou fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shota swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mutou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Mutou takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mutou displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body.
Mutou is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Mutou shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mutou prevents Shota from standing back up.
Mutou lands with a punch from half guard. #ES#
Shota has one foot on Mutou's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mutou was well out of range. Poor timing from Shota.
Shota circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mutou takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Mutou fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Adrian Shota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Mutou.
Shota scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shota misses with a wild body shot.
Shota showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mutou.
Mutou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shota shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mutou looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shota lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shota thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mutou.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shota. Mutou does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Shota 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##TD2#
Mutou fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shota sprawls well initially but Mutou persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shota pushes Mutou off looking to stand but Mutou dives back in and keeps control.
Shota is looking to get back to is feet but Mutou passes into side control.
Shota is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mutou works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Shota is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mutou has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mutou landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota wants to get back to his feet.
Mutou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shota keeps working.
Mutou working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T1#
Mutou in side control, throwing shots but Shota defends.
Mutou is putting a hurting on Shota here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mutou is putting a hurting on Shota here, landing some big shots from side control.
Shota is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mutou asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Mutou seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Shota avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mutou.
Mutou lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Shota knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mutou on the ground.
Mutou tries to score with some ground and pound. Shota controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2##ES#
Shota sneaks out the side door and pushes Mutou away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Adrian Shota is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shota looks to score with a jab to the body but Mutou is just out of range.
Shota throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Mutou counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shota won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shota pushes Mutou away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mutou gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mutou scoring with punches and elbows.
Shota is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Mutou lands a nice forearm strike.
Shota is pushing Mutou's head away, looking to escape. Mutou manages to hold on to the position though.
Mutou landing a few strikes.
Mutou trying to control the position but Shota is working away.
Keiji Mutou has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mutou misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T3#
Mutou in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Shota is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mutou asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Mutou misses with the ground and pound.
Shota takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mutou is looking to take a break and control but Shota is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shota wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mutou tries to score with some ground and pound. Shota controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mutou misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mutou scoring with punches and elbows.
Mutou in side control, throwing shots but Shota defends.
Mutou is working Shota over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mutou working the head with strikes.
Mutou postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Shota wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ground and pound from Mutou seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mutou is working Shota over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keiji Mutou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mutou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mutou misses with a series of wild punches.
Shota lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shota misses the jab.
Shota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mutou ducks under a wild hook from Shota.
Shota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mutou tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mutou misses the jab.
Shota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou scores with a sloppy right hand. Shota should have avoided that one.
Shota takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shota throws a hook but Mutou blocks it.
Mutou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shota.
Shota wants to land a leg kick but Mutou is out of range. #T1#
Shota connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shota thows a leg kick but Mutou checks it
and Mutou counters with a stiff right hand.
Mutou fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab by Shota.
Shota throws a hook but Mutou avoids it easily.
Shota throws a big shot that misses.
Mutou looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shota throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shota misses with a hook to the body
enabling Mutou to counter with a crisp jab.
Mutou slips under a jab.
Mutou lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mutou scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shota attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shota is looking to wear down Mutou with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mutou misses with a series of wild punches.
Mutou misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Mutou throws a body shot but no joy.
Shota was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shota misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shota lands with a shot to the body.
Shota connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shota tries to score with a low kick but Mutou moves his leg out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Shota misses the target.
Mutou throws a right hand that Shota ducks under and follows up with a left that Shota also avoids with ease.
Mutou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shota defends well and Mutou ends up having to push Shota into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shota thumps Mutou with a low kick.
Shota throws a solid leg kick but Mutou takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shota.
Mutou looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shota tried to counter with a leg kick but Mutou avoided it.
Shota looks to land a left hand but Mutou moved out of range nicely.
Mutou scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A big right from Mutou misses. #T3#
Shota wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shota throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shota lands with a nice body punch.
Shota scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mutou fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shota misses with a shot to the body
and Mutou counters with a two punch combo.
Shota lands a nice looking body shot.
Shota lands the left hand.
Mutou misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Adrian Shota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Mutou.
Mutou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shota cracks the inside of Mutou's front leg. #CL2#
Mutou closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Shota pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shota looks to score with a jab to the body but Mutou is just out of range.
Shota misses with a looping left.
Shota jabs Mutou to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mutou works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mutou swinging wildly here.
Mutou walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shota uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mutou slips under a jab.
Shota stuffs the takedown.
Shota misses with a lunging right hand
and Mutou counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mutou moves forwards but Shota connects with a nice, crisp jab.

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 Adrian Shota.
I think Shota has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Shota!
Adrian Shota really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that King of Fists logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: CEC 612
Date: Sep 05, 2018

#R1#
Reznick lands a head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Mutou. That snapped Reznick's head back.
Reznick lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mutou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reznick.
Mutou misses with a left hand
and Reznick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mutou throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reznick counters with a slapping leg kick.
Reznick cracks Mutou with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reznick thuds his right hand into Mutou's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reznick misses with a wild body shot.
Mutou feints the counter takedown.
A combination from Mutou does no damage.
Reznick misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mutou misses the shot to the body.
Reznick tries to land a front kick but Mutou steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mutou misses the shot to the body.
Reznick seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mutou tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mutou missing with a left hand there. Reznick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reznick avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Reznick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good standup being displayed there by Mutou as he connects with a hook.
Mutou throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reznick counters with a nice body shot.
Reznick jabs Mutou to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reznick lands a lovely overhand right.
Reznick is looking to land body kicks.
Reznick is looking to slow Mutou down with leg kicks.
Reznick moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Reznick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mutou throws a right hand that Reznick ducks under and follows up with a left that Reznick also avoids with ease.
Mutou takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reznick lands a right hook to the body.
Reznick works the jab nicely.
Reznick throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Reznick has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reznick there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mutou doesn't manage to clinch there - Reznick circles away. #T2#
Reznick lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mutou takes a step back to recover. #CL#
Reznick has managed to clinch.
Mutou misses with a punch to the body.
Mutou is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Reznick is defending well.
Mutou fails to pull guard.
Reznick lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mutou or not.
Mutou stalling in the clinch but Reznick improves position.
Mutou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reznick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reznick scores with a shot to the side of Mutou's head.
Reznick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reznick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mutou backwards.
Mutou fails to pull guard.
Trevor Reznick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Mutou.#BC2#
Mutou breaks the clinch.
Reznick scores with a shot to the body.
Reznick connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A left and a right from Mutou both land. Nice combination. #T3#
Mutou takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good standup being displayed there by Mutou as he connects with a hook.
Reznick misses with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Reznick.
Reznick is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Reznick lands with a straight right. Mutou didn't see that one coming.
Mutou takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mutou takes a jab right on the kisser.
Left hook, right uppercut from Reznick.
Reznick feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mutou's calf.
Reznick connects with a right hand. Mutou shakes it off.#ROC#
Mutou is rocked!
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!
Mutou takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mutou is still on wobbly legs! Can Reznick finish him?
Mutou throws a right hand that Reznick ducks under and follows up with a left that Reznick also avoids with ease.
Mutou's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reznick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reznick changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reznick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mutou switches off momentarily and Reznick cracks him with a monster right hand! Mutou topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Reznick dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Reznick!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trevor Reznick!
Trevor Reznick decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: CEC 605
Date: Aug 01, 2018

#R1#
Mutou moves out of range of the strikes.
Eliasson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mutou.
Mutou scores with a sloppy right hand. Eliasson should have avoided that one.
Eliasson throws a body shot but no joy.
Mutou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eliasson misses with a lunging right hand
and Mutou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mutou cracks Eliasson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mutou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eliasson.
Eliasson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Mutou misses
enabling Eliasson to counter with a crisp jab.
Eliasson moves away from the strike by Mutou.
A nice combination there by Mutou.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eliasson moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Eliasson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mutou misses with a combination
and Eliasson counters with a two punch combo.
Mutou walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Eliasson loads up on a big right hand but Mutou slips the punch.
Mutou lands a nice hook to Eliasson's body. Eliasson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mutou.#CUT2#
It looks like Erland Eliasson has been cut.
Mutou throws a combination. Eliasson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!#TD2#
Mutou darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Eliasson has one foot on Mutou's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Keiji Mutou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Eliasson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mutou bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mutou lands an overhand right.
Mutou scores with a hook to the body. Eliasson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Eliasson with a jab.
Mutou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eliasson manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Eliasson misses the target.
Eliasson just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Mutou. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Eliasson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mutou throws a body punch but Eliasson moves out of range.
It looked like Eliasson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mutou.#CL2#
Eliasson tries to keep at a distance but Mutou has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mutou fails to pull guard. #T3##BC#
Eliasson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eliasson misses with a hook.
Mutou shoots in but no luck this time.
Eliasson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mutou was well out of range. Poor timing from Eliasson.
Mutou unleashes a big counter combination but Eliasson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Eliasson ducks under a wild hook from Mutou.
Eliasson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eliasson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eliasson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eliasson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mutou to score with a decent uppercut.
A combination from Mutou does no damage.
Mutou misses with an uppercut
and Eliasson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mutou thinking.
Mutou misses with a shot to the body
and Eliasson counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Eliasson closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Mutou! Eliasson dives in looking to finish! Mutou is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erland Eliasson!
Erland Eliasson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 599
Date: Jul 04, 2018

#R1#
Gravity throws a leg kick that misses.
Mutou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gravity cracks Mutou with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gravity 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.
Gravity jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mutou is looking to clinch but Gravity is avoiding it.
Mutou fails to land the takedown.
Mutou fails to land with a series of punches.
A shot to the liver by Gravity. Beautiful body shot.
Mutou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gravity sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mutou throws a nice looking combination but Gravity bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gravity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mutou was well out of range. Poor timing from Gravity.
Gravity throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mutou misses the shot to the body.
Gravity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mutou.
Mutou displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gravity. #T1#
Mutou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Mutou moves into the clinch successfully.
Gravity being controlled against the cage.
Mutou lands with a light punch inside.
Gravity lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mutou looking for a takedown. #BC#
Mutou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gravity scores with the left hand. Mutou knows he should have avoided that one.
Gravity scores with a hook to the body. Mutou takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gravity paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mutou looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gravity is fending him off so far but Mutou persists. Nope, Gravity circles away and we're back to standing.
Gravity counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Mutou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gravity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Gravity misses.
Mutou throws a body punch but Gravity moves out of range.
Gravity throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Mutou.
Mutou throws a body punch but Gravity moves out of range.
Mutou is looking to wear down Gravity with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mutou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mutou lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mutou takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mutou takes a swing at Gravity's ribcage but misses.
Gravity was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gravity walks into a jab.
Mutou takes a swing at Gravity's ribcage but misses.
Gravity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mutou.
Mutou throws a jab but it's blocked by Gravity.
Mutou's corner calls for a 1-2. Mutou obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mutou paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gravity scores with a head kick. Mutou tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gravity loads up on a big right hand but Mutou slips the punch.
Gravity jabs at Mutou's body.#T3#
Gravity doesn't manage to clinch there - Mutou circles away.
Gravity lands a head shot.
Gravity pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Mutou clinches up with Gravity and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Mutou manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gravity is fighting to break Mutou's control of his arms but Mutou is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gravity wants to pass the guard but Mutou is keeping the position.
Gravity loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gravity lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mutou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gravity manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mutou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Mutou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gravity keeping moving, preventing Mutou from controlling successfully.
Gravity lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gravity trying to control but Mutou is working from the bottom.
Mutou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mutou is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Holding Cell that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Gravity chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mutou wants to sweep here but Gravity controlling him for the moment.
Gravity throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mutou works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gary Gravity will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mutou just misses with a punch to the body.
Gravity slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mutou takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gravity or perhaps it was just good defense by Mutou, which made it look bad.
Gravity misses with an uppercut. Mutou saw that one coming.
Mutou swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mutou lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mutou throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gravity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mutou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gravity sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mutou fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravity is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Mutou rushes Gravity and presses him up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Gravity.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mutou misses with the head strike.
Gravity lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Mutou avoiding damage.
Gravity throws a punch but it's blocked by Mutou.
Mutou is trying to stall.
Gravity tries to work over Mutou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Gravity fails to land.
A short right from Gravity on the inside.
Mutou lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gravity backwards.
Mutou tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Gravity pulls guard.
Gravity manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mutou manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Gravity pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mutou is keeping the position for now.
Mutou wants to sweep here but Gravity controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Mutou keeping moving, preventing Gravity from controlling successfully.
Mutou preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mutou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gravity's guard. #REVR#
Mutou wants to control from the top but Gravity keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mutou not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gravity is controlling Mutou's posture.
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Gravity is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Mutou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gravity keeping moving, preventing Mutou from controlling successfully.
Mutou throws a big elbow that misses.
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Gravity is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mutou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gravity swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mutou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mutou keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gravity's head.#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.
Mutou is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gravity 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.
Mutou wants to control from the top but Gravity keeps moving.
Mutou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gravity throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mutou escapes and throws Gravity's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mutou connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gravity some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gary Gravity will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Mutou lands a jab.
Mutou misses with a lunging right hand
and Gravity makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mutou really felt that one!
Mutou looks to score with a jab to the body but Gravity is just out of range.
Mutou takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gravity lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mutou's sensitive parts.
Gravity takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mutou just misses with a punch to the body.
Mutou looks to land a left hand but Gravity moved out of range nicely.
Mutou misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mutou lands a nice shot to the body.
Gravity shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mutou as he avoids it easily.
Mutou feinted with a counter takedown.
Mutou thuds his right hand into Gravity's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gravity takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mutou tries to clinch up.
Mutou doesn't manage to clinch there - Gravity circles away. #T1#
Mutou looks for a takedown but Gravity sprawls well.
Gravity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mutou misses with a wild body shot.
Gravity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mutou was well out of range. Poor timing from Gravity.
Gravity bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mutou stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gravity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mutou. Gravity does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Gravity coming out on top.
Mutou takes a swing at Gravity's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Gravity was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gravity lands with a nice body punch.
Gravity shoots in for a double leg but Mutou sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mutou appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mutou lunges at Gravity with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gravity's hand.
Mutou misses with a straight left. #T2#
Mutou takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gravity scores with a sloppy right hand. Mutou should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Gravity looking to score a takedown here. Mutou is defending well but Gravity drives through and ends up in Mutou's guard.
Gravity postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mutou has his hands on Gravity's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mutou keeping full guard, as Gravity tries to pass.
Gravity trying to control the position from guard on top but Mutou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mutou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gravity is one step ahead there. #T3#
Gravity trying to control the position from guard on top but Mutou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mutou looking to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gravity throws the left hand but Mutou avoids the punch easily.
Mutou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gravity was well out of range. Poor timing from Mutou.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mutou. Gravity does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mutou swinging wildly here.
Gravity throws a combination that misses
and Mutou counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gravity tries to clinch up.
Keiji Mutou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gary Gravity is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Mutou missing with a left hand there. Gravity was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Gravity.
Mutou steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gravity. That one must have hurt.
Mutou comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mutou misses with a wild body shot.
Mutou just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gravity! But no joy.
Gravity connects with a right hand. Mutou shakes it off.#CL#
Mutou closes the distance and pushes Gravity back into the cage.
Mutou lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gravity backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mutou tries to pull guard but Gravity forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Keiji Mutou has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD#
Mutou gets control of Gravity's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mutou will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Keiji Mutou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mutou 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.
Mutou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gravity manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#

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 Keiji Mutou.
I think Gravity has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Keiji Mutou!
Keiji Mutou very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: CEC 590
Date: May 23, 2018

#R1#
Fitzsimmons shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mutou scores with a sloppy right hand. Fitzsimmons should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Mutou throws a jab when Fitzsimmons was well out of range.
Mutou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a lovely overhand right.
Fitzsimmons scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick
enabling Mutou to counter with a crisp jab.
Fitzsimmons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mutou takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mutou connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab from Fitzsimmons.
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!
Fitzsimmons paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mutou.
Fitzsimmons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mutou.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mutou!
A right-left combo lands from Mutou.
Mutou slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy right hand. Mutou should have avoided that one.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
Mutou throws a lazy right hand but Fitzsimmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Mutou lands.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. #T1#
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab.
Mutou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons motions for Mutou to come forward. Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mutou misses with a wild body shot.
Mutou throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mutou has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mutou gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fitzsimmons.
Good exchange - Mutou coming out on top.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mutou fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fitzsimmons with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mutou has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fitzsimmons.
Mutou takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
No luck for Mutou with that takedown attempt.
Mutou lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mutou.
Mutou tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mutou throws a series of strikes that have Fitzsimmons backpedaling.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range as Mutou strikes.
Fitzsimmons scoring well with a low kick there.
Mutou lands a head shot.
Jim Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mutou or perhaps it was just good defense by Fitzsimmons, which made it look bad.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Mutou.
Fitzsimmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mutou. That did some damage!
Fitzsimmons feints and then cracks Mutou's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mutou down.
Mutou takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fitzsimmons looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fitzsimmons is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mutou is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mutou 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.
Mutou takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
Mutou throws a hook but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Fitzsimmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Mutou looks to land a right hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range.
Fitzsimmons slaps away a takedown attempt from Mutou, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A big right from Mutou misses.
Mutou walks into a straight right hand from Fitzsimmons.
Mutou on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons obviously looking to wear him down.
Fitzsimmons keeps the fight on the outside.
Fitzsimmons lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mutou throws a lazy uppercut
and Fitzsimmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck for Mutou with that takedown attempt.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice strike.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
Mutou with the counter takedown but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
A combination from Mutou does no damage.
Mutou on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mutou bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mutou with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Fitzsimmons to counter with a crisp jab.
Fitzsimmons connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Mutou blocks a head kick by Fitzsimmons.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mutou! But no joy.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fitzsimmons lands a head shot.
Mutou goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mutou blocks a jab.
Mutou lands a nice hook to Fitzsimmons's body. Fitzsimmons takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mutou swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Mutou's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice defenses there by Fitzsimmons.
Mutou rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitzsimmons moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook. Mutou ducked under it nicely.
Mutou ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Mutou looks to throw the jab but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
Fitzsimmons is looking to slow Mutou down with leg kicks.
Mutou misses with a straight left.
It looked like Fitzsimmons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mutou has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mutou there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Mutou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mutou swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mutou blocks a jab.
Mutou works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good shot there by Mutou.
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 Jim Fitzsimmons will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mutou works Fitzsimmons's body with a nice hook.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick but Mutou moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mutou throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzsimmons dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mutou jumps guard but Fitzsimmons turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mutou lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mutou creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mutou is looking to break free of the clinch but Fitzsimmons has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Mutou.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mutou backwards.
Mutou blocks a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Mutou is struggling to control the position.
Fitzsimmons misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Mutou blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands with a left to the head.
Mutou can't get the takedown.
Mutou lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Mutou wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mutou tries to pull guard but Fitzsimmons forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Mutou.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mutou lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons working aggressively here. #BC2#
Mutou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzsimmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mutou. That did some damage!
Mutou throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons lands with a hook. Mutou tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fitzsimmons scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mutou takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mutou lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mutou.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons throws a chopping leg kick but Mutou manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fitzsimmons delivers a nice body kick.
Mutou moves in looking to clinch but Fitzsimmons pushes him off.
Fitzsimmons jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but Mutou sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mutou connects with a single shot there.
Fitzsimmons looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fitzsimmons connects with a single shot there.
Mutou tests Fitzsimmons's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mutou throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Mutou.
Fitzsimmons keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fitzsimmons wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mutou has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mutou takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mutou moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Nice shot by Fitzsimmons.
Mutou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mutou cracks Fitzsimmons with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons cracks the inside of Mutou's front leg.
Fitzsimmons leaves Mutou with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jim Fitzsimmons is winning the standup battle so far.
Mutou throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Mutou 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mutou has time to react.
Mutou lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mutou darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mutou blocks a jab.
And Mutou tries to counter it with a takedown but Fitzsimmons pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A head kick from Fitzsimmons lands but Mutou takes it in his stride. #ROC#
Mutou is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons throws a shot to the body.
Mutou is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzsimmons finish him?
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Mutou seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Mutou looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab.
Mutou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fitzsimmons is looking to counter the offense by Mutou and move into the clinch.
Mutou is breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Mutou.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab. Mutou acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mutou moves in looking to clinch but Fitzsimmons pushes him off.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mutou on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice right hand.
Fitzsimmons moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mutou scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mutou stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fitzsimmons getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Mutou as he checks the leg kick.
Mutou tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzsimmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fitzsimmons avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Fitzsimmons dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fitzsimmons tests Mutou's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mutou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fitzsimmons defends well and Mutou ends up having to push Fitzsimmons into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mutou manages to circle out of the way.
Fitzsimmons cracks Mutou with a good jab.
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook.
Fitzsimmons moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mutou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzsimmons.
Mutou changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mutou digs a good body shot into Fitzsimmons's ribs.
Fitzsimmons thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mutou if he has to take too many more of those.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target. #CL2#
Mutou gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Mutou.
Fitzsimmons leaning against his opponent.
Mutou can't break the clinch.
Mutou tries to throw a body punch but Fitzsimmons avoids it by throwing Mutou back against the cage.
Mutou misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand.
Mutou manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T1#
Mutou has Fitzsimmons pushed against the cage.
Mutou continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Fitzsimmons working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fitzsimmons is pressed up against the cage. Mutou has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fitzsimmons down to the mat. Fitzsimmons avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A combination from Mutou does no damage.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mutou dives in for a single leg takedown but Fitzsimmons sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Mutou.
Mutou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fitzsimmons connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mutou looks to land a combination but Fitzsimmons avoids it well.
Fitzsimmons lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mutou slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fitzsimmons walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Mutou drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Fitzsimmons swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Mutou's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Fitzsimmons!
Jim Fitzsimmons decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: CEC 582
Date: Apr 18, 2018

#R1#
Mutou shoots in and drives through. Shota sprawls well.
Mutou slips under a jab from Shota.
Mutou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shota.
Mutou changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shota tries to avoid it but Mutou manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shota to the ground. Shota escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Mutou gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Mutou manages to pull guard.
Mutou pulls Shota in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shota is looking to stand up but Mutou won't let him.
Shota preventing the sweep.
Shota must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mutou's guard.
Mutou seems keen to control Shota's posture.
Shota really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mutou. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mutou wants to sweep here but Shota controlling him for the moment. #T1##SU2#
Shota stands up from Mutou's guard - Shota perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Mutou shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shota blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mutou.
Shota taking some punishment here, with Mutou in his half guard.
Mutou is trying to control the action in half guard but Shota is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Mutou.
Mutou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shota is trying to stand back up but Mutou is controlling him #T2#
Mutou thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shota's head.
Mutou is trying to control the action in half guard but Shota is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shota blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mutou.
Shota avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mutou.
Mutou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Mutou.
Shota told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mutou is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shota wants to get back to his feet.
Shota is staying active underneath Mutou, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mutou missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Mutou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shota keeps working.
Shota wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mutou displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mutou has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shota.
Mutou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Mutou shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mutou looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mutou prevents Shota from getting back to his feet.
Mutou is working Shota over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shota is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mutou is controlling him. #T4#
Mutou trying to control but Shota is working from the bottom.
Mutou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shota is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mutou wants to control from the top but Shota keeps moving.
Mutou is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Holding Cell that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mutou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shota works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mutou throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mutou stops Shota from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mutou connects with a crisp jab.
Shota comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Mutou darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keiji Mutou dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Shota throws out a loose jab but Mutou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shota 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.
Shota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mutou feinted with a counter takedown.
Shota takes a swing at Mutou's ribcage but misses.
Shota tries to move into range but Mutou moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mutou lands with a good body shot.
Shota takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice straight punches there by Shota. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shota.
Mutou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shota can do to turn this around?
Mutou shoots in but Shota avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shota throws a low kick but Mutou moves out of range easily.
Shota looks to score with a jab to the body but Mutou is just out of range.#CL#
Shota gets tackled into the cage by Mutou. Mutou maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shota.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shota prevents a body shot from Mutou.
Shota can't find room to land a body shot as Mutou controls the action.
Shota misses with a punch on the inside.
Mutou misses with some punches.
Shota lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mutou backwards. #T1#
Good body shot from Shota.
Shota stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD#
Mutou ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mutou no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2#
Shota stands up from Mutou's guard - Shota perhaps looking for a knockout. #KD2#
Shota lands a big right hand that sends Mutou crashing to the mat! Shota stays standing though and waves Mutou back to his feet!#ROC2#
Mutou is rocked!
Mutou switches off momentarily and Shota cracks him with a monster right hand! Mutou topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Shota dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Shota!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adrian Shota!
Adrian Shota really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that King of Fists logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: CEC 573
Date: Mar 07, 2018

#R1#
Mutou misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Thrym to counter with a crisp jab.
Mutou throws a nice looking combination but Thrym bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mutou scores with a nice strike.
Mutou scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Thrym.
Mutou jabs Thrym to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mutou looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thrym takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mutou gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thrym connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thrym tries to close the distance and clinch but Mutou swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mutou throws out a powerful jab.
Thrym needs to keep his hands up - Mutou had a free shot at his head there.
Mutou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thrym.
Mutou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thrym moves away.
Thrym feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mutou walks into a straight right hand from Thrym.
Thrym has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Mutou throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thrym stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Mutou closes the distance and clinches.
Mutou is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mutou tries to work over Thrym's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thrym just leaning against Mutou, taking a breather.
Thrym working aggressively here.
Thrym lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thrym being controlled against the cage.
Thrym lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Mutou jumps guard and drags Thrym to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mutou has a closed guard, preventing Thrym from standing up.
Thrym with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mutou looking for a sweep. Not yet Mutou, not yet.
Thrym passes Mutou's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thrym trying to control from Mutou's half guard. Mutou has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
Thrym's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thrym wants to get up but he can't break Mutou's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mutou wants to sweep but no luck.
Thrym's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thrym cracks Mutou with a solid left hand.
Thrym tries to stand but Mutou is controlling from the bottom.
Mutou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thrym working a defensive guard here.
Mutou trying to control but Thrym is working from the bottom. #T3#
Mutou is in close to Thrym's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thrym looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thrym keeping moving, preventing Mutou from controlling successfully.
Thrym working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mutou.
Mutou won't allow Thrym to sweep him here.
Mutou is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mutou told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Thrym wants to stand and escape but Mutou is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mutou is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thrym rather than just go for the knockout.
Good leg kick by Thrym there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mutou avoids the body shot from Thrym. #T4#
Mutou swinging wildly here.
Thrym went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Keiji Mutou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mutou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thrym with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mutou to score with a decent uppercut.
Thrym dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mutou. That did some damage!
Mutou misses with a combination
and Thrym counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A big right from Mutou misses.
Thrym throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mutou misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rung Thrym has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Mutou.
Mutou tries for a takedown but Thrym sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thrym throws out a leg kick but Mutou moves out of range and Thrym only half commits.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrym lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thrym slips a straight right by Mutou.
Thrym slips under a jab.
Mutou throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thrym counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keiji Mutou dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mutou on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thrym lands a lovely overhand right.
Thrym is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mutou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thrym walks into a jab.
Thrym feints and then cracks Mutou's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mutou down.
Mutou gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thrym counters with a leg kick.
Mutou on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thrym uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mutou.
Mutou fails with the takedown.
Mutou scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thrym looks to land a body kick but Mutou moved away.
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!
Mutou on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thrym throws a low kick, looking for Mutou's leg but Mutou calmly moves out of range.
Mutou misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Mutou cracks Thrym with a good jab.
Mutou misses with an uppercut
and Thrym counters with a two punch combo.
Thrym scores with the left hand. Mutou knows he should have avoided that one.
Mutou blocks a leg kick.
Mutou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thrym.
Mutou with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thrym to score with a decent uppercut.
Mutou goes for a double leg but Thrym avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thrym continues to drive forward.
Rung Thrym has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Mutou.
Jab by Thrym.
Thrym feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mutous jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab by Thrym.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mutou throws a hook to the side of Thrym's head but Thrym sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mutou struggles to land a body shot inside as Thrym controls his hands.
Thrym is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mutou lands a shot to the body.
Thrym lands a body punch.
Thrym lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mutou or not. #T2#
Mutou tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thrym just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thrym stalls.
Thrym throws a punch but it's blocked by Mutou.
Mutou lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Thrym pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Thrym. No joy for Mutou on that attempt.
Thrym feints and then cracks Mutou's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mutou down.
Mutou takes a swing at Thrym's ribcage but misses.
Thrym connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mutou. Mutou circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thrym is looking to clinch.
Mutou takes a swing at Thrym's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Thrym was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mutou.
Thrym connects with a body shot.
Mutou swats away the attempt to clinch by Thrym.
The crowd cheers as Thrym lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mutou doesn't seem phased though.
Rung Thrym is winning the standup battle so far.
Mutou misses with a straight right. #T3#
Mutou misses with a hook
and Thrym counters with an outside leg kick.
Thrym keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thrym moves in looking to clinch but Mutou pushes him off.
Thrym keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thrym went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Some wild striking there from Thrym.
Mutou walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thrym slips under a jab from Mutou.
Thrym lands with a slapping head kick.
Thrym wants to clinch up but Mutou keeps it at a distance.
Thrym moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mutou darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mutou darts in looking for a takedown but Thrym gets double underhooks and turns Mutou into the cage. #T4#
Jab, jab by Mutou - just one landing.
Mutou throws a nice looking combination but Thrym bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrym tries to clinch up.
Mutou's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thrym fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mutou has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thrym swats away the attempt to clinch by Mutou.
Mutou shoots in for a double leg but Thrym sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thrym thinks about countering with a head kick.
Thrym tried to score with a low kick but Mutou checks it.
A punch combination from Mutou misses.
Thrym swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thrym throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mutou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thrym was well out of range. Poor timing from Mutou.#CL2#
Mutou rushes Thrym and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mutou taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Thrym misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mutou drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thrym gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Thrym breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rung Thrym dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thrym fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mutou.
Thrym tries to clinch up.
Mutou feints the counter takedown.
Mutou with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thrym to score with a decent uppercut.
Thrym lands a jab to the nose.
Thrym uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mutou has time to react.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mutou is defended easily by Thrym.
Thrym throws a chopping leg kick but Mutou manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thrym is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mutou can do to turn this around?
Mutou on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Thrym instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Mutou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thrym connects with a body shot that sends Mutou's belly button to the back.
Mutou closes the distance but Thrym moves to the side
and Thrym counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mutou shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thrym counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Thrym thuds his right hand into Mutou's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thrym.
Thrym takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mutou has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mutou throws a poor cross that misses
and Thrym counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thrym lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Thrym has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thrym doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mutou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thrym lands a nice uppercut.
Mutou tries to circle away but Thrym has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Mutou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mutou tries to move into range but Thrym moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mutou.
Mutou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thrym as he avoids it easily.
Rung Thrym has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Mutou.
Mutou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mutou takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Mutou on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thrym tries to clinch up but Mutou circles away and keeps his distance.
Mutou throws an off balance right hand
and Thrym counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thrym scores with a nice head shot.
Thrym swats away the attempt to clinch by Mutou.
Mutou tries to clinch there but Thrym circles away.
Thrym dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mutou throws a shot from downtown. Thrym moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Thrym misses the target.
Thrym is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mutou dives in and grabs Thrym's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thrym pushes down on Mutou's head and hops out.
Mutou throws a shot from downtown. Thrym moves away and avoids it.
Thrym throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mutou's head.
Mutou throws a poor cross that misses
and Thrym counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T3#
Thrym scores with a sloppy right hand. Mutou should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Mutou clinches up against the cage.
Thrym slows down the pace here.
Mutou tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Thrym breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Thrym coming out on top.
Mutou fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mutou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mutou checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mutou looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thrym just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thrym. That's going to slow Mutou down.
Thrym tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mutou drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thrym defends it well.
Thrym stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thrym wants it to stay on the feet.
Thrym feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mutou tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thrym swivels and escapes.
Mutou tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thrym scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mutou doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Thrym tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mutou manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mutou closes the distance and clinches up with Thrym, looking for a takedown. Mutou pushes Thrym against the cage but Thrym circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mutou misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thrym connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mutou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thrym throwing a counter right hand but Mutou manages to avoid it.
Thrym scores with a hook.
Mutou looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mutou on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mutou throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thrym.
Thrym throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mutou is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mutou avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Thrym fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mutou, pushing him back against the cage.
Thrym lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mutou backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Thrym breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thrym bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mutou's head backwards.
Mutou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rung Thrym showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thrym has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rung Thrym!
Our winner, Rung Thrym, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: AD517
Date: Jan 07, 2018

#R1#
A combination from Tyson does no damage.
Tyson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mutou shoots in for a double leg but Tyson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mutou misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Tyson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mutou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyson throws out the jab.
Mutou attempts a counter takedown but Tyson avoids it well and moves away.
Mutou changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mutou misses with a hook to the body
and as Mutou loses concentration momentarily, Tyson counters with a picture perfect head kick! Mutou goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mike Tyson!
Our winner, Mike Tyson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: AD512
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Mutou misses with a looping left.
Mutou misses with a left hand
and Mutou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Judea swinging wildly here. #TD#
Mutou shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mutou showed some decent athleticism there.
Mutou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mutou not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Judea slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judea can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mutou controls the pace.
Mutou preventing the sweep. #T1#
Mutou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mutou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Judea works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Judea being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mutou won't allow Judea to sweep him here.
Mutou throwing strikes from guard but Judea blocks nicely.
Mutou lands a couple of elbows.
Mutou is working Judea over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mutou works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mutou 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#
Mutou thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Judea's head.
Judea is not content to let Mutou control the position.
Mutou controlling the action here.
Mutou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mutou definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mutou throwing shots but Judea is blocking nicely.
Mutou passes to side control.
Mutou postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T3#
Mutou lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mutou is trying to ground and pound but Judea uses the momentary lack of control by Mutou to regain half guard.
Judea tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mutou has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Mutou lands a big elbow.
Mutou raining down shots from the mount!
Mutou throws some wild stikes that Judea manages to avoid easily. #T4#
Judea keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mutou looking to ground and pound but Judea is blocking nicely.
Mutou cracks Judea with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mutou misses with a head shot.
Mutou throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mutou controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mutou is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keiji Mutou dominated that round.
That's time! Mutou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Judea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mutou.
Judea lands a nice looking body shot.
Mutou misses with a series of wild punches.
Mutou misses with a looping right.
Mutou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Judea.
Mutou is trying hard to land a takedown here. Judea sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mutou tries to clinch but Judea moves out of range.
Judea flicks out a counter leg kick but Mutou steps away.
Judea throws a shot from downtown. Mutou moves away and avoids it.
Mutou 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.
Judea throws a right hand that misses
and Mutou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mutou takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Judea misses the shot to the body.
Mutou appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Keiji Mutou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Judea slips under a jab from Mutou.
Mutou swings for the body but Judea moves out of range.
Judea moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Judea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mutou tries to counter with a takedown but Judea is quick to defend against it.
Mutou slips a jab from Judea.#T1#
Mutou shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Judea cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mutou shoots in looking for a takedown. Judea tries to sprawl out of it but Mutou keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Judea manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Mutou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mutou shoots in but Judea avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Judea fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mutou shoots in but Judea avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mutou takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Judea connects with a body shot that sends Mutou's belly button to the back.
Mutou throws a jab when Judea was well out of range.
Mutou takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mutou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judea thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Judea scores with the left hand. Mutou knows he should have avoided that one.
Stan Judea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mutou scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mutou misses with a lunging right hand
and Judea counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mutou's jab looks to have found its range, popping Judea under the eye.
Mutou loads up on a big right hand but Judea slips the punch.
Mutou fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mutou lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Judea circles away quickly and effectively.
A big right from Judea misses.
Mutou wants to clinch.
Mutou throws a right and a left that both miss.
Judea on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Judea lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Judea misses its intended target.
Judea chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Judea connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Mutou blocks the leg kick.
Judea throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mutou has a takedown stuffed.
Judea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mutou.
Judea throws a leg kick which misses Mutou's front leg but catches the back leg as Mutou tries to avoid it.
Judea lands a nice hook to Mutou's body. Mutou takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Judea swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Judea throws a shot from downtown. Mutou moves away and avoids it.
Judea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mutou.
Judea connects with the punch.
Mutou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judea. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Judea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mutou misses with a series of wild punches.
Mutou misses with a double jab
and Judea counters with a nice body kick. #T4#
Mutou gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mutou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Judea was well out of range. Poor timing from Mutou.
Mutou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judea.
Mutou looks to land a combination but Judea avoids it well.
Mutou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Judea moves away.
Judea with a jab.
Mutou fails with a takedown attempt.
Stan Judea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mutou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Judea looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Judea takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mutou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judea.
Mutou will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mutou swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Judea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Judea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mutou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Judea paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Judea.
Mutou tries to counter with a takedown but Judea is quick to defend against it.
Mutou wants to clinch but Judea slips to the side
and Judea counters with a left to the body.
Judea keeps Mutou at a distance using the push kick.
Mutou just misses with a punch to the body.
Judea looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Judea lands a high kick!
Judea throws a head kick that misses
and Mutou counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Mutou does it's job there.
Mutou scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Judea punishes Mutou's body with a nice straight punch.
Mutou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judea cracks Mutou with a good jab.
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!
Mutou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Judea was well out of range. Poor timing from Mutou.#TD#
Judea gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mutou trying to control but Judea is working from the bottom. #T1#
Mutou postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mutou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mutou trying to control but Judea is working from the bottom.
Mutou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mutou lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Judea 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.
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Judea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mutou makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mutou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Keiji Mutou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Judea is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mutou throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mutou wants to control from the top but Judea keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mutou shoots in for a takedown but Judea shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mutou fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Mutou. That snapped Judea's head back. #T3#
Mutou shoots in looking for a takedown. Judea tries to sprawl out of it but Mutou keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Judea manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Mutou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mutou goes for a double leg but Judea avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Judea continues to drive forward.
Mutou shoots and misses
and Judea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Judea just misses with a punch to the body.
Mutou throws an off balance right hand
and Judea counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mutou takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Judea dodges the punch combination from Mutou.
Judea keeps Mutou at a distance using the push kick.
Mutou takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Judea throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mutou takes a swing at Judea's ribcage but misses.
Judea scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Judea lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Judea attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mutou takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mutou throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mutou changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Judea tries to avoid it but Mutou manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Judea to the ground. Judea escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mutou misses with a body shot
and Judea counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Judea bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mutou's head backwards.
Judea lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice sprawl there from Judea as Mutou shoots in.
Judea feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mutous jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slow jab from Judea misses its intended target.
Judea moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Judea avoids the body shot from Mutou.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Judea, right into the meat.
Judea throws a shot to the body.
Mutou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Judea manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Judea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Judea has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Judea!
A very excited looking Stan Judea 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: AD505
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1#
Mutou throws an off balance right hand
and Marfaker counters with a straight right hand.
Marfaker misses with a wild body shot.
Keiji Mutou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Marfaker misses #TD2#
and Mutou counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mutou advances to mount.
Marfaker blocking the ground and pound.
Marfaker is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Mutou scoring with strikes but Marfaker is staying in there.
Mutou with good strikes from the mount here!
Marfaker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mutou thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mutou in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Marfaker wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mutou. #T1#
Mutou trying to control but Marfaker is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mutou throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Marfaker because Mutou loaded up on that one.
Mutou scoring with strikes but Marfaker is staying in there.
A nice elbow there by Mutou.
Mutou looking to ground and pound but Marfaker is blocking nicely.
Mutou pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mutou looking to finish Marfaker with some ground and pound. This is bad for Marfaker!
Marfaker is in a horrible position here. Mutou smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #CUT2#
It looks like Juan Marfaker has been cut.#T2#
Mutou dominating with strikes here.
Mutou lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mutou misses with a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mutou tries to control but Marfaker wriggling away.
Mutou raining down shots from the mount!
Mutou unloads with some shots from mount but Marfaker bucks and avoids them well.
Mutou tries to control but Marfaker wriggling away.
Marfaker in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T3#
Mutou lands a couple of good shots and Marfaker has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC2#
Marfaker is rocked!
Marfaker covers up after that shot from Mutou.
Oh Marfaker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marfaker covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Mutou scores with punches and elbows.
Mutou lands a series of strikes from the back and Marfaker goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keiji Mutou!
Keiji Mutou really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: AD501
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
Mutou misses with a right hand
and Kaepernick counters with a straight right hand.
Kaepernick misses with a series of wild punches.
Kaepernick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaepernick avoids the body shot from Mutou.
Kaepernick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mutou tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kaepernick swivels and escapes.
A countering left hand to the body from Kaepernick misses.
Mutou lands a nice looking body shot.
Kaepernick jabs Mutou to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mutou scores with the left hand. Kaepernick knows he should have avoided that one. #TD#
Kaepernick gets caught napping as Mutou dives in and scores a takedown. Kaepernick manages to retain guard.
Kaepernick is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mutou dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVB#
Mutou throws an elbow but Kaepernick slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kaepernick is looking to regain half guard here but Mutou keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Kaepernick avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mutou.
Kaepernick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mutou is looking to take a break and control but Kaepernick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaepernick is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Kaepernick managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mutou. #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.
Mutou throws a strike aimed at the side of Kaepernick's head but Kaepernick avoids it well.
Mutou trying to control the action but Kaepernick is working from the bottom.
Mutou is really struggling to control Kaepernick but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mutou advances to full mount.
Mutou is landing with some decent strikes but Kaepernick is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mutou throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T3#
Mutou tries to control but Kaepernick wriggling away.
Mutou controlling the pace for now.
Kaepernick is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mutou lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mutou punching from mount but Kaepernick doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mutou trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mutou controlling from the full mount.
Mutou looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T4#
Mutou lands a nice shot to the head.
Kaepernick is bucking up trying to escape but Mutou cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mutou working Kaepernick over with strikes here.
Mutou punishing his opponent with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaepernick sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mutou not doing much here.
Mutou thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kaepernick's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keiji Mutou dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mutou fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mutou catches Kaepernick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kaepernick lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kaepernick looks to land a right hand but Mutou moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Mutou misses its target.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaepernick misses the target.
A jab from Mutou does it's job there.
Mutou takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kaepernick looks to score with a jab to the body but Mutou is just out of range.
Kaepernick scores with a nice head shot.#KD#
Mutou drops Kaepernick with a right and a left! Mutou comes rushing in but Kaepernick regains his composure and manages to keep Mutou in guard. #CUT#
It looks like Colin Kaepernick has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mutou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mutou is looking to work some ground and pound but Kaepernick has wrist control.
Keiji Mutou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mutou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaepernick is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Kaepernick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mutou is one step ahead there.
Mutou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaepernick is trying to keep Mutou in close.
Mutou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mutou stands up over Kaepernick, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mutou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mutou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mutou preventing the sweep.
Mutou being controlled here momentarily.
Mutou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mutou trying to control but Kaepernick is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#KD#
Mutou throws a left that rocks Kaepernick and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Mutou dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Kaepernick regain composure!
Kaepernick prevents Mutou from improving position.
Check out the look on Mutou's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T3#
Mutou cracks Kaepernick with a big elbow.
Mutou tries to score with some ground and pound. Kaepernick controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mutou works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mutou 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.
Mutou cracks Kaepernick with a big right hand but Kaepernick just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mutou looks up at the clock and then as Kaepernick takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mutou smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kaepernick taking a bit of punishment here - Mutou scoring with strikes.
Mutou working the ground and pound.
Kaepernick is not content to let Mutou control the position. #T4#
Mutou happy to just control the position for now.
Mutou is working Kaepernick over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kaepernick dodges the ground and pound from Mutou.
Mutou cracks Kaepernick with a big right hand but Kaepernick just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mutou throws an elbow but Kaepernick slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keiji Mutou dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Colin Kaepernick's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kaepernick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mutou avoids the body shot from Kaepernick.
Mutou connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Keiji Mutou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mutou just misses with a punch to the body.
Mutou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaepernick.
Mutou tries to counter with a takedown but Kaepernick is quick to defend against it.
Kaepernick misses with a wild body shot.
Mutou throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kaepernick counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mutou goes for a double leg but Kaepernick avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kaepernick continues to drive forward.
Kaepernick appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Kaepernick 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kaepernick slaps away a takedown attempt from Mutou, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou lands with a right hand.
Mutou fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Mutou. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaepernick. Mutou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaepernick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mutou scores with the left hand. Kaepernick knows he should have avoided that one.
Mutou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kaepernick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looks like Mutou has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mutou misses with a wild combination.
Kaepernick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mutou lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaepernick circles away quickly and effectively.
Mutou doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kaepernick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kaepernick misses with a hook. Mutou ducked under it nicely.
Kaepernick connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mutou. Mutou circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Colin Kaepernick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaepernick scores with a hook to the body. Mutou takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mutou misses with a hook. Kaepernick ducked under it nicely.
Colin Kaepernick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mutou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mutou throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kaepernick's waist but Kaepernick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mutou off to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mutou dives in and grabs Kaepernick's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kaepernick pushes down on Mutou's head and hops out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mutou misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kaepernick! But no joy.
Mutou lands with an overhand left.
Mutou misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kaepernick appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mutou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mutou takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mutou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaepernick.
Kaepernick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kaepernick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mutou looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Mutou looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mutou throwing strikes from guard but Kaepernick blocks nicely. #T3#
Mutou postures up in Kaepernick's guard and throws a big left but Kaepernick blocks it.
Mutou won't allow Kaepernick to sweep him here.
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaepernick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mutou throws a big right hand that misses.
Mutou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mutou's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mutou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mutou with a nice head shot there.
Keiji Mutou is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mutou sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Mutou throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kaepernick was covering up waiting for the punch and Mutou finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mutou trying to control but Kaepernick is working from the bottom.
Mutou throws a big right hand that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keiji Mutou!
Keiji Mutou gave a mention to Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: AD495: Left Leg Cemetery
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Po tries to clinch but Mutou is having none of it.
Mutou avoids the head kick by Po .
Po lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mutou throws a jab but it's blocked by Po . #CL#
Po rushes Mutou and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mutou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mutou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Po 's elbow.
Po working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Mutou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mutou works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mutou listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Po showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mutou.
Mutou keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Mutou cracks Po with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Po tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Mutou pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Po is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keiji Mutou!
Keiji Mutou took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: AD484: Abnormal Rhythm
Date: Sep 17, 2017

#R1#
Blaster throws out a loose jab but Mutou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaster throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fighters circling - Mutou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mutou misses with a looping left.
Blaster looks to land a left hand but Mutou moved out of range nicely.
Mutou attempts a counter takedown but Blaster avoids it well and moves away.
Mutou drops his hands momentarily and Blaster takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mutou throws a poor cross that misses
and Blaster counters with a straight right hand.
Mutou cracks Blaster with an open hand slap.
Blaster scores with a nice strike.
Mutou connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#
It looks like Master Blaster has been cut.
Blaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mutou shoots for a takedown but Blaster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blaster throws a head kick that Mutou semi-blocks.
Mutou takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A left lands for Blaster.
Nice body punch from Blaster.
Blaster takes one to the side of the head.
Blaster walks into a left hand.
Blaster 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.
Blaster jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Mutou feints and as Blaster raises his hands in defense, Mutou changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T1#
Blaster is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mutou tries to free his leg and advance position but Blaster is retaining full guard.
Blaster is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mutou is controlling him.
Mutou is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Holding Cell that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mutou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES2#
Blaster scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mutou scores with a hook to the body. Blaster takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mutou throws out a powerful jab.
Mutou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blaster throws out the jab.
Blaster throws a nice inside leg kick.
Master Blaster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blaster darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mutou looks to land a combination but Blaster avoids it well. #T2#
Mutou gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blaster connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaster misses with an uppercut. Mutou saw that one coming.
Blaster throws the kick towards the body but Mutou avoids it.
Mutou half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mutou tries to bum rush Blaster with a series of wild strikes but Blaster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mutou takes a swing at Blaster's ribcage but misses.
Mutou misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Mutou gets a double leg takedown into Blaster's guard.
Mutou 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.
Blaster is looking to stand up but Mutou isn't so interested in that idea.
Mutou trying to control but Blaster is working from the bottom.
Mutou lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Mutou keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blaster's head.
Mutou stands up over Blaster, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mutou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blaster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blaster wants to stand up but Mutou is controlling him.
Blaster utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mutou passes into half guard.
Mutou trying to control the action but Blaster is working from the bottom.
Blaster tries to kick Mutou off in order to stand up. Mutou Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #ES2#
Blaster sneaks out the side door and pushes Mutou away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Mutou throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blaster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mutou will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Blaster throws a low kick, looking for Mutou's leg but Mutou calmly moves out of range.
Mutou 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.
Mutou shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blaster defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Mutou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mutou keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mutou avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mutou just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blaster! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaster throws a push kick but Mutou slaps the foot to one side.
Nice defenses there by Mutou.
Nice straight punches there by Blaster. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blaster.
Mutou moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blaster stuffs the takedown.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mutou.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Blaster enables Mutou to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Blaster manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mutou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mutou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Master Blaster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Master Blaster's cut.
That's time! Mutou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Blaster tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mutou is able to avoid easily.
Blaster throws a body punch but Mutou moves out of range.
Good exchange - Blaster coming out on top.
Mutou lands the left hand.
Mutou 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.
The fighters circling - Mutou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blaster turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mutou scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blaster in his tracks.
Blaster scores with a nice body kick.
Mutou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blaster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mutou throws a series of punches but Blaster moves out of range.
A jab from Mutou misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mutou ducks right into an uppercut from Blaster.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mutou is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blaster sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mutou looks to land a left hand but Blaster moved out of range nicely.
Blaster connects with a single shot there.
Mutou's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blaster under the eye.
A big right from Mutou misses.
Blaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Mutou checks the leg kick.
Mutou misses with a double jab.
Mutou dives in and grabs Blaster's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blaster pushes down on Mutou's head and hops out.
Mutou swings for the body but Blaster moves out of range.
Blaster lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blaster throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice sprawl there from Blaster as Mutou shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Mutou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaster throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mutou on the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blaster.
Mutou lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blaster circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Mutou shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blaster wants to stand but Mutou is controlling the position.
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!#T2#
Mutou distracts Blaster with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mutou wants to control from the top but Blaster keeps moving.
Mutou throwing strikes from guard but Blaster blocks nicely.
Mutou makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Blaster wants to get back to his feet but Mutou is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Blaster is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A short right from Blaster on the inside.
Blaster misses with some punches.
Blaster takes a shot to the head.
Blaster misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Mutou has clasped his hands together around Blaster's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Blaster pushes Mutou away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mutou gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
Blaster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mutou. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mutou moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mutou prevents Blaster from escaping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Blaster. Mutou shrugs it off though.
Blaster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mutou.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blaster swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mutou.
Blaster cracks the inside of Mutou's front leg.
Blaster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blaster tried to score with a low kick but Mutou checks it.
Mutou slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Blaster.
Master Blaster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mutou just misses with a punch to the body.
Blaster cracks the inside of Mutou's front leg.
Blaster lands with a right hand.
Blaster drops his hands momentarily and Mutou takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Mutou blocks the leg kick.
Blaster throws a head kick but Mutou moves out of range.
Mutou is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mutou blocks a head kick by Blaster.
Mutou looks to land a combination. Blaster sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#
That has opened up Master Blaster's cut even more.
A low kick from Blaster misses #TD#
and Mutou decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blaster's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mutou with a nice head shot there.
Blaster keeping moving, preventing Mutou from controlling successfully.
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 Keiji Mutou will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Master Blaster's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Mutou scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mutou rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blaster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Blaster responds with a good body kick, but Mutou manages to step out the way in time.
Blaster thumps Mutou with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Mutou blocks the leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mutou.
Mutou takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mutou misses with an uppercut.
Blaster is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mutou with a body shot.
Blaster slips a straight right by Mutou.
Blaster misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mutou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blaster steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mutou.
Mutou 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.
Mutou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaster.
Mutou shoots in but Blaster avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Mutou blocks the low kick.
Mutou with a poor takedown
and Blaster counters with a good low kick that Mutou was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Mutou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blaster misses with a double jab.
Blaster stuffs the takedown attempt from Mutou. Mutou gets slowly back to his feet.
Blaster jabs Mutou to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mutou looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaster is just out of range.
Blaster scores with a jab.
Mutou darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blaster punishes Mutou's body with a nice straight punch.
Blaster cracks the inside of Mutou's front leg.
Mutou throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blaster.
Mutou fails to land with a series of punches.
Mutou misses with a series of wild punches.
Blaster lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mutou takes a swing at Blaster's ribcage but misses.
Blaster with a jab.
Mutou has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blaster.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Blaster - that will leave a mark!
Mutou throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blaster's waist but Blaster gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mutou off to one side.
Blaster ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blaster swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mutou.
Blaster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blaster connects with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Blaster.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blaster.
Blaster throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mutou misses with an uppercut
and Blaster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mutou changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blaster scores with a spinning back kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blaster. #T3#
Mutou misses with a body shot
and Blaster counters with a leg kick.
Mutou misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Blaster gets a clinch.
Blaster throws a head punch that misses.
Blaster lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Blaster scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Mutou is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Mutou. #TD#
Mutou manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Blaster is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blaster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Blaster sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Blaster preventing the sweep.
Mutou is working hard here to advance position.
Keiji Mutou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blaster trying to control but Mutou is working from the bottom.
Blaster wants to stand but Mutou is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blaster pushes Mutou away with a front kick.
Blaster lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blaster misses with an attempted mid kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Master Blaster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blaster has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Master Blaster!
Master Blaster managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

Event: Syn 536 - Maleficium
Date: Jul 21, 2017

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Pedro.#TD#
Pedro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mutou trying to hold on to Pedro's head to control him but Pedro postures up.
Pedro trying to control the action but Mutou is working from the bottom.
Mutou 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.
Mutou blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pedro.
Pedro wants to free his trapped foot but Mutou is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Pedro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mutou controlling the position for now.
Pedro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mutou slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pedro won't allow Mutou to sweep him here.
Mutou keeps trying to improve his position.
Mutou trying to control the position here.
Pedro stopping the sweep attempt from Mutou.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mutou is on top in guard. #REVB#
Mutou keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pedro's head.
Pedro working a defensive guard here.
Pedro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mutou's guard. #REVR#
Pedro stopping the sweep attempt from Mutou.
Mutou trying to control the position.
Mutou pulls Pedro in close to his closed guard and prevents Pedro from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Mutou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pedro trying to control but Mutou is working from the bottom.
Mutou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pedro is one step ahead there.
Pedro stands up over Mutou, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pedro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mutou 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.
Pedro is working Mutou over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pedro is fighting to break Mutou's control of his arms but Mutou is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mutou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Pedro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mutou scoring with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mutou slips nicely into half guard.
Pedro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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 George Pedro will probably get the nod.
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#
Mutou lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mutou misses with a body shot.
Pedro misses with a hook. Mutou ducked under it nicely.
Pedro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pedro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mutou slips a straight right by Pedro.
Mutou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Mutou.
Mutou slips a jab from Pedro.
A big left from Mutou misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Mutou as he connects with a hook.
Mutou punishes Pedro's body with a nice straight punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pedro, right into the meat.
Mutou misses with a takedown attempt - Pedro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pedro takes a swing at Mutou's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Mutou. Beautiful body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pedro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pedro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mutou as he jumps to the side.
The crowd cheers as Pedro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mutou doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Mutou cracks Pedro with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2#
Mutou drives through with a takedown into Pedro's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mutou throws a strike but Pedro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Mutou keeping moving, preventing Pedro from controlling successfully.
Mutou 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.
Pedro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pedro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
George Pedro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pedro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mutou wants to sweep here but Pedro controlling him for the moment.
Mutou controlling Pedro's posture. #T2#
Mutou's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pedro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mutou is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mutou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mutou looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pedro puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pedro is trying to control. Mutou wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Mutou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mutou on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pedro is keen to just control but Mutou is a slippery customer.
Pedro slips a nice elbow through Mutou's hands, connecting with Mutou's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pedro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pedro working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pedro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mutou slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mutou is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mutou is keen to just control but Pedro is a slippery customer.#T4#
Pedro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mutou.
Pedro is trying to get back to full guard.
Mutou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pedro defending well though.
Mutou throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mutou is pressing down on Pedro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pedro is holding on for now.
Mutou thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pedro gets full guard.
Mutou is working Pedro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pedro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mutou landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Keiji Mutou will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Pedro closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mutou quickly recovers to half guard.
Mutou preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mutou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pedro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pedro slips a nice elbow through Mutou's hands, connecting with Mutou's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou trying to get back to full guard but Pedro takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Pedro raining down hammerfists from mount.
Pedro landing shots from mount. #T1#
Pedro cracks Mutou with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #ROC#
Mutou is rocked!
Mutou tries to hold on but Pedro postures up.
Pedro looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mutou is still in real trouble! Can Pedro finish him?
Mutou takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pedro with the ground and pound from mount.
Pedro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pedro landing punches.
Mutou is trying desperately to improve position.
Mutou tries to lock up and control but Pedro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mutou seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Mutou sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ground and pound from Pedro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mutou is trying to maintain the position but Pedro is very close to passing his half guard.
Pedro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pedro stalling.
Mutou moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mutou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pedro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Mutou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pedro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mutou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pedro scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pedro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mutou's head.
Mutou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pedro throwing strikes from guard but Mutou blocks nicely.
Pedro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mutou works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Pedro is working Mutou over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mutou is trying to control the position but Pedro postures up.
Mutou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pedro manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Mutou working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pedro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mutou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pedro is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Pedro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mutou can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mutou stopping the sweep attempt from Pedro.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Pedro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pedro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Pedro!

Event: Syn 533 - Idiosyncratic
Date: Jul 07, 2017

#R1#
Mutou throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kakoullis on the side of the head.
Kakoullis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mutou just misses with a punch to the body.
Mutou slips under a jab from Kakoullis.
Mutou swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kakoullis throws a low kick but Mutou avoids it.
Kakoullis missing with a left hand there. Mutou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kakoullis delivers a nice body kick.
Mutou takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big left from Kakoullis misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kakoullis.
Mutou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kakoullis.
Mutou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis catches Mutou with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mutou throws a lazy right hand but Kakoullis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
The fighters circle, before Kakoullis throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Mutou's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Kakoullis lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Sotiris Kakoullis!
During a confident post fight interview, Sotiris Kakoullis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Syn 529 - Gravity
Date: Jun 09, 2017

#R1#
Mutou slips a jab from Pandahammer.
Mutou throws an overhand right that lands on Pandahammer's shoulder, as Pandahammer tries to avoid the shot.
Mutou fails with a takedown attempt.
Mutou shoots in looking for a takedown. Pandahammer tries to sprawl out of it but Mutou keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pandahammer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mutou takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandahammer scores with a jab. Mutou acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A swing and a miss from Mutou.
Pandahammer has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mutou is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1#
Mutou staying out of range there.
Pandahammer cracks Mutou with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pandahammer lands with a hook. Mutou tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pandahammer misses with a wild body shot.
Mutou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mutou looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mutou bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pandahammer's head backwards.
Pandahammer tries to work over Mutou's front leg with a kick but Mutou checks it.
Pandahammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mutou manages to avoid it.
Mutou is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Grigol Pandahammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pandahammer takes one to the side of the head.
Mutou shoots in for a takedown but Pandahammer shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Mutou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pandahammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Pandahammer misses.
It looked like Mutou wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Pandahammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mutou.
Nice shot lands for Mutou.
Mutou misses with a hook. Pandahammer ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pandahammer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mutou scores with a decent looking hook.
Mutou takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A shot to the body from Pandahammer misses #TD#
and Mutou counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pandahammer!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pandahammer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pandahammer wants to control but Mutou postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mutou lands a few punches from side control.#T3#
Mutou trying to control the position but Pandahammer is working away.
Mutou tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mutou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pandahammer keeps working.
Pandahammer wants to control but Mutou postures up.
Pandahammer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mutou working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mutou trying to control the position but Pandahammer is working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Mutou.
Mutou working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Pandahammer defending against the ground and pound. #T4#
Mutou in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pandahammer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mutou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pandahammer defending well though.
Nice strikes from Mutou there.
Mutou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mutou looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pandahammer is looking for a sweep. Mutou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Mutou.
Pandahammer is not content to let Mutou control the position.
Mutou trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keiji Mutou dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A shot to the body from Mutou misses
and Pandahammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grigol Pandahammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mutou scores with a body shot.
Pandahammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Pandahammer lands with a shot to the body.
Pandahammer throws a right hand that misses
letting Mutou counter with a right hand.
Mutou looks to throw the jab but Pandahammer is out of range.
Pandahammer missing with a left hand there. Mutou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pandahammer defending well as Mutou loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandahammer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pandahammer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mutou throws an overhand right that lands on Pandahammer's shoulder, as Pandahammer tries to avoid the shot.
Mutou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pandahammer can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Pandahammer. Mutou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pandahammer throws the left hand but Mutou avoids the punch easily.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mutou.
Mutou shoots in for a double leg but Pandahammer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pandahammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mutou was well out of range. Poor timing from Pandahammer.
Mutou drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pandahammer sprawls and moves away.
Mutou connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pandahammer walks into a stiff left hand from Mutou.
Pandahammer throws a looping overhand right but Mutou ducks down to avoid it.
Pandahammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mutou was well out of range. Poor timing from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer throws a jab but it's blocked by Mutou.
Mutou drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pandahammer sprawls and moves away.
Mutou connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pandahammer momentarily.
Pandahammer scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Nice shot by Mutou.
Mutou shoots for a double leg takedown but Pandahammer sprawls well. He's pushed Mutou's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Mutou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pandahammer slaps away a takedown attempt from Mutou, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Pandahammer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pandahammer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Mutou catches Pandahammer right on the button with a cross.
Mutou connects with a body shot that sends Pandahammer's belly button to the back.
Mutou throws a good cross that connects.
Mutou uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pandahammer has time to react.
Mutou has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pandahammer.
Mutou misses with a looping right.#T3#
Mutou needs to keep his hands up - Pandahammer had a free shot at his head there.
Pandahammer misses with an uppercut.
Mutou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pandahammer as he avoids it easily.
Pandahammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mutou looks to score with a jab to the body but Pandahammer is just out of range.
Pandahammer cracks Mutou with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pandahammer throws a body punch but Mutou moves out of range.
Mutou slips a straight right by Pandahammer.
Mutou takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mutou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mutou tries for a takedown but Pandahammer circles away easily
enabling Pandahammer to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Pandahammer scores with a jab.
Mutou closes the distance and clinches up with Pandahammer, looking for a takedown. Mutou pushes Pandahammer against the cage but Pandahammer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pandahammer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pandahammer throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Mutou counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pandahammer!
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!
Mutou throws an elbow but Pandahammer slips to the side and avoids it well.
Pandahammer wants to control but Mutou postures up.
Mutou working the ground and pound.
Mutou 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.
Pandahammer is trying to buck Mutou off.
Mutou with the ground and pound but Pandahammer regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Mutou drops an elbow to the side of Pandahammer's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Grigol Pandahammer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Pandahammer throws a big shot that misses.
Mutou throws a body punch but Pandahammer moves out of range.
Pandahammer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pandahammer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Mutou darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pandahammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mutou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mutou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Mutou.
Mutou working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Pandahammer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pandahammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pandahammer trying to keep a closed guard but Mutou is proving a slippery customer.
Mutou throwing strikes but missing.
Mutou lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Pandahammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mutou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pandahammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mutou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Pandahammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mutou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pandahammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mutou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mutou is looking to work some ground and pound but Pandahammer has wrist control.
Mutou wants to control from the top but Pandahammer keeps moving.
Pandahammer keeping full guard, as Mutou tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pandahammer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pandahammer wants it to stay on the feet.
Mutou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pandahammer! But no joy.
Mutou misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Pandahammer counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
Pandahammer misses with the head strike.
Mutou is trying to pull guard but Pandahammer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pandahammer tries a body shot but Mutou blocks it.
Mutou taking a breather.
Mutou trying to stall but Pandahammer improves his position.
Mutou fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Pandahammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grigol Pandahammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Mutou.
Pandahammer throws a hook but Mutou avoids it easily.
Mutou shoots in for a takedown but Pandahammer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Mutou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mutou moves out of range as Pandahammer strikes.
Pandahammer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pandahammer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Pandahammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mutou manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer throws a nice looking combination but Mutou bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pandahammer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A shot to the liver by Mutou. Beautiful body shot.
Mutou misses the jab.
Pandahammer staying out of range there.
Pandahammer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pandahammer throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big left from Pandahammer misses.
Pandahammer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pandahammer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Keiji Mutou did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Pandahammer lands a jab to the nose.
Pandahammer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pandahammer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pandahammer moves out of range as Mutou strikes.
Pandahammer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mutou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It seemed like Pandahammer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pandahammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mutou was well out of range. Poor timing from Pandahammer.
Mutou misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou misses with an uppercut
and Pandahammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Mutou shoots in but Pandahammer avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Mutou misses the jab.
Pandahammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mutou changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pandahammer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pandahammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mutou.
Pandahammer scores with a sloppy right hand. Mutou should have avoided that one.
Mutou staying out of range there.
Pandahammer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Mutou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mutou missing with a left hand there. Pandahammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mutou connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pandahammer throws a leg kick but Mutou checks it. #T2#
Pandahammer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mutou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mutou takes one to the side of the head.
Pandahammer takes one to the side of the head.
A big left from Pandahammer misses.
Mutou drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pandahammer sprawls and moves away.
Nice cross by Mutou.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mutou misses with a hook to the body
enabling Pandahammer to counter with a crisp jab.
Pandahammer is looking to land body kicks.
Mutou drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pandahammer sprawls and moves away.
Nice shot by Pandahammer.
Mutou throws a sloppy body shot
and Pandahammer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Pandahammer with a nice cross.
Pandahammer lands a jab to the head. #ROC2#
Mutou is rocked!
Pandahammer clobbers Mutou with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oh Mutou is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mutou swings for the body but Pandahammer moves out of range.
Pandahammer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pandahammer cracks Mutou with a good jab.
Mutou throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pandahammer's waist but Pandahammer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mutou off to one side.
Pandahammer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pandahammer closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Mutou! Pandahammer dives in looking to finish! Mutou is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grigol Pandahammer!
Grigol Pandahammer thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 525 - Judgement
Date: May 19, 2017

#R1#
Mutou circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mutou attempts a counter takedown but Pedro avoids it well and moves away.
Pedro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mutou lands with an overhand left.#TD#
Mutou throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pedro tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mutou is in Pedro's guard.
Pedro keeping full guard, as Mutou tries to pass.
Pedro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mutou landing some decent shots from guard.
Mutou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mutou connects with a couple of short punches.
Mutou will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pedro keeping moving, preventing Mutou from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mutou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mutou is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mutou throwing strikes but missing.
Mutou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pedro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pedro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mutou lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mutou working some strikes from top position.
Mutou engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mutou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pedro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pedro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Nice strikes from Pedro there. #T2#
Pedro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pedro prevents Mutou from improving his position.
Pedro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pedro is thwarting Mutou's attempts to control the position.
Mutou 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.
Pedro is looking to take a break and control but Mutou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mutou keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pedro tries to pass to full mount but Mutou defends it.
Mutou wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Pedro is trying to control. Mutou wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mutou is looking to control Pedro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mutou avoid being mounted?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pedro connects with a nice short shot to Mutou's temple.
Pedro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pedro lands with a punch from half guard.
Mutou keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mutou trying to get back to full guard but Pedro takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mutou tries to lock up and control but Pedro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pedro is landing with some decent strikes but Mutou is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4#
Pedro cracks Mutou with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mutou gets back to half guard.
Pedro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pedro working the head and body with strikes.
Mutou moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mutou is on top in guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pedro trying to control the position.
Mutou stopping the sweep attempt from Pedro.
Mutou slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but George Pedro will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice shot lands for Pedro.
Pedro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mutou slips a jab from Pedro.
A big left from Pedro misses. #CL2#
Pedro clinches with his opponent.
Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
Mutou blocks an uppercut.
Mutou takes a shot to the head.
Pedro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mutou fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pedro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mutou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pedro manages to avoid it.
Pedro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pedro misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedro misses with a straight left.
Pedro throws a hook but Mutou avoids it easily.
Pedro misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Pedro misses.
Pedro moves away from the strike by Mutou.
Pedro is looking to chop away at Mutou's legs.
Mutou attempts a counter takedown but Pedro avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Mutou takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mutou drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pedro lands with an uppercut that bounces Mutou off the cage and back into range.
Mutou fails to land the takedown.
Pedro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mutou on the side of the head.
Mutou lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pedro at a distance.
Pedro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pedro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pedro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mutou stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pedro connects with a looping right hand.
Mutou ducks right into an uppercut from Pedro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mutou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pedro.
Mutou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
George Pedro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pedro scores with a jab. Mutou acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mutou cracks Pedro with a good jab.
Pedro moves out of range as Mutou strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Mutou as Pedro shoots in.
Keiji Mutou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pedro.#T2#
Mutou takes a swing at Pedro's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Mutou does it's job there.
Pedro feints and then cracks Mutou's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mutou down.
Mutou checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pedro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mutou counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pedro thinking.
Mutou connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pedro lands a jab.
Pedro throws a big shot that misses.
Pedro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Pedro gets a double leg takedown into Mutou's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mutou is on top in guard. #REVR#
Mutou preventing the sweep.
Mutou controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Mutou distracts Pedro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mutou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pedro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pedro controls Mutou momentarily but Mutou frees himself.
Mutou is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mutou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pedro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pedro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mutou tries to get to full guard but Pedro has control of the leg. #T4#
Mutou is working hard here to advance position.
Mutou trying to control here.
Mutou is looking to improve his position.
Mutou wants to control but Pedro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pedro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mutou is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Pedro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Mutou cracks a nice hook into Pedro's ribs.
Pedro swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD2#
Pedro fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mutou sprawls well initially but Pedro persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mutou is looking to control Pedro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mutou avoid being mounted?
George Pedro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mutou manages to get to full guard.
Pedro looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pedro manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Pedro keeping moving, preventing Mutou from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing that Mutou has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Mutou working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pedro's head.
Pedro is trying to control the position but Mutou postures up.
Pedro wants to sweep but no luck.
Mutou postures up.
Mutou throws an elbow that misses. Pedro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mutou's guard. Nice move by Pedro!#REVB#
Mutou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mutou looking for a sweep. Not yet Mutou, not yet.
Mutou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pedro is on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Mutou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pedro's guard. #REVR#
Mutou working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mutou makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Pedro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mutou is really struggling to control Pedro but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pedro wants to sweep here but Mutou controlling him for the moment.
Pedro seems keen to control Mutou's posture.
Mutou is working Pedro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Pedro looking for a sweep. Not yet Pedro, not yet.
Pedro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mutou's guard. #REVB#
Mutou preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pedro won't allow Mutou to sweep him here.
Mutou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pedro won't allow Mutou to sweep him here.
Pedro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Pedro stopping the sweep attempt from Mutou.
Pedro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mutou wants to sweep here but Pedro controlling him for the moment.
Mutou is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mutou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pedro is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mutou feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pedros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pedro misses the jab.
Pedro slips under a jab from Mutou.
Mutou slips a straight right by Pedro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but George Pedro just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Mutou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Pedro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mutou stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pedro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mutou was well out of range. Poor timing from Pedro.
Mutou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mutou gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pedro.
Pedro avoids the body shot from Mutou.
Mutou takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pedro throws the kick towards the body but Mutou avoids it.
Mutou is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pedro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mutou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pedro throws a looping overhand right but Mutou ducks down to avoid it.
Pedro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mutou displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pedro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Mutou - just one landing. #TD2#
Pedro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mutou manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mutou wants to sweep here but Pedro controlling him for the moment. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mutou is on top in guard. #REVR#
Pedro trying to control the position.
Pedro keeping moving, preventing Mutou from controlling successfully.
Pedro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pedro is on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Mutou working a defensive guard here.
Pedro lands a couple of digs.
Pedro won't allow Mutou to sweep him here.
Mutou looking to control.
Pedro stopping the sweep attempt from Mutou.
Pedro throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Pedro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mutou's head.
Pedro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mutou wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pedro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pedro throws a leg kick #TD#
and Mutou counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pedro!
Pedro tries to improve position but can't.
Pedro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mutou regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mutou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pedro chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Mutou avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mutou pulls Pedro in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mutou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pedro is one step ahead there.
Pedro trying to control the position from guard on top but Mutou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mutou throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Pedro dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Pedro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch lands to the side of Mutou 's head but he takes it in his stride.
George Pedro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pedro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mutou checks it well. #TD#
Mutou closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pedro to the mat! Pedro manages to get full guard.
Pedro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pedro is trying to keep Mutou in close.
Mutou working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pedro's head.
Mutou trying to control but Pedro is working from the bottom.
Mutou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou lands a couple of elbows.
Mutou is looking to work some ground and pound but Pedro has wrist control.
Pedro is pulling down on Mutou's head. It's preventing any offense from Mutou, at least for the moment.#T1#
Mutou controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mutou throwing strikes but missing.
Pedro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mutou's guard. #REVB#
Pedro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mutou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pedro's guard. #REVR#
Pedro wants to hit a switch here but Mutou passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pedro there!
Mutou lands with some strikes.#T2#
Pedro wants to hold on but Mutou pushes him away.
Mutou with the ground and pound from mount.
Pedro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mutou controlling from the full mount.
Pedro is bucking up trying to escape but Mutou cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Pedro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pedro tries to hold on but Mutou postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mutou scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T3#
Pedro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mutou lands a couple of good shots and Pedro has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mutou scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Pedro felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Pedro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mutou landing with strikes.
Mutou lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Pedro tries to escape but Mutou has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pedro tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mutou with a couple of short strikes.
Pedro is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Pedro is squirming around, avoiding Mutou's attempts to control the action.
Mutou in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pedro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mutou is landing with some decent strikes but Pedro is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mutou lands a big elbow.
Mutou lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mutou can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pedro is looking to escape.
Pedro wants to control but Mutou is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keiji Mutou showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pedro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... George Pedro!
George Pedro is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: Syn 523 - Recovery
Date: May 05, 2017

#R1#
Pedro misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
so Mutou counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mutou postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mutou trying to control but Pedro is working from the bottom.
Pedro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mutou content to stall in guard here.
Mutou throws an elbow that misses. Pedro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mutou's guard. Nice move by Pedro!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pedro is in close to Mutou's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mutou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pedro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Mutou throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mutou throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mutou wants to sweep here but Pedro controlling him for the moment.
Mutou is looking to sweep but instead, Pedro has passed into half guard.
Mutou is trying to get back to full guard.
Pedro is looking to take a break and control but Mutou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mutou wants to improve his position but Pedro is controlling well. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Mutou manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pedro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pedro won't allow Mutou to sweep him here.
Mutou is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pedro lands a couple of elbows.
Mutou 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.
Mutou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pedro's guard. #REVB#
Pedro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pedro is trying to keep Mutou in close. #T3#
Pedro keeping moving, preventing Mutou from controlling successfully.
Mutou showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mutou has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mutou being controlled here momentarily.
Pedro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mutou wants to pass the guard but Pedro is keeping the position.
Pedro trying to keep a closed guard but Mutou is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pedro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pedro is working hard here to advance position.
Mutou is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pedro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mutou sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pedro somewhat.
Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mutou manages to avoid it.
Pedro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mutou swivels and escapes.
Pedro throws a hook to the side of Mutou's head but Mutou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mutou moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mutou shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pedro but Pedro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keiji Mutou dominated that round.
That's time! Pedro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pedro connects with a solid leg kick.
Pedro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mutou.#TD#
Pedro closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mutou's guard.
Pedro stands and throws Mutou's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mutou striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Mutou manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Pedro is working for a kimura but Mutou is defending it quite comfortably.
Mutou 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.
Mutou punching from the bottom. #T1#
Pedro is trying to control. Mutou wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mutou is looking to improve his position.
Pedro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mutou trying to control but Pedro postures up.
Mutou slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mutou 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.
Mutou looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pedro puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mutou gets full guard.
Mutou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pedro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Mutou keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Mutou trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Mutou looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pedro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pedro stopping the sweep attempt from Mutou.
Pedro with a nice head shot there.
Mutou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Pedro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mutou manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Pedro looking to sit in guard and control but Mutou gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pedro looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Mutou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mutou postures up in Pedro's guard and throws a big left but Pedro blocks it.
Mutou is stalling in the full guard.
Pedro pulls Mutou in to control the position.
Mutou with a nice head shot there.
Pedro controlling the position.
Pedro is trying to keep Mutou in close.
Mutou wants to control from the top but Pedro keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pedro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mutou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pedro keeping moving, preventing Mutou from controlling successfully.
Pedro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mutou.
Mutou preventing the sweep.
Pedro trying to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Pedro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mutou connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Pedro dominated that second round.
That's time! Pedro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3##TD2#
Mutou bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mutou working the ground and pound but Pedro is defending the strikes.
Pedro is looking to regain half guard here but Mutou keeps moving and retains side control.
Mutou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pedro keeps working.
Pedro is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mutou working away.#T1#
Pedro parries the strikes from Mutou easily there. Mutou is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pedro to escape.
Mutou scores with a couple of short elbows.
Pedro can't do much from the bottom here.
Mutou creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pedro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mutou wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pedro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mutou tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mutou is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Pedro jumps into side control!#T2#
Mutou is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pedro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mutou works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pedro preventing the sweep.
Mutou is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mutou is trying to control the action in half guard but Pedro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mutou works his foot free and advances to mount.
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!
Pedro gets back to half guard.
Pedro is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Brazilian Elite Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mutou controlling the action here.#T3#
Mutou thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pedro's head.
Mutou missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mutou trying to control the action but Pedro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pedro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pedro holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mutou working over Pedro with some ground and pound. Pedro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mutou throwing shots but Pedro is blocking nicely. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pedro gets back to full guard.
Mutou trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pedro manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Mutou is striking from the bottom but Pedro uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Mutou is trying to get back to full guard.
Mutou trying to get back to full guard but Pedro takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mutou is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pedro working the ground and pound effectively.
Pedro with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Keiji Mutou just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Pedro darts in looking for a takedown but Mutou gets double underhooks and turns Pedro into the cage.
Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mutou.
Pedro tries to clinch but Mutou is having none of it.
Mutou drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pedro defends it well.
Pedro tries to close the distance and clinch but Mutou swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mutou digs a good body shot into Pedro's ribs.
Mutou takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pedro misses with a body shot.
Pedro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Mutou. No joy for Pedro on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mutou tries to sprawl but Pedro drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mutou gets full guard.
Mutou looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pedro puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pedro is keen to just control but Mutou is a slippery customer.
Mutou taking some punishment here, with Pedro in his half guard. #T1#
Pedro slips a nice elbow through Mutou's hands, connecting with Mutou's forehead.
Mutou is looking to improve his position.
Pedro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mutou with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pedro is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mutou manages to get to full guard.
Mutou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mutou is still trying to improve position.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mutou is on top in guard. #REVB#
Mutou postures up in Pedro's guard and throws a big left but Pedro blocks it.
Mutou looking to sit in guard and control but Pedro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mutou looking for a sweep. Not yet Mutou, not yet.
Pedro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mutou is keeping the position for now.
Mutou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pedro is one step ahead there. #T3#
Pedro wants to control from the top but Mutou keeps moving.
Pedro working some strikes from top position.
Mutou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pedro's guard. #REVB#
Pedro is trying to control the position but Mutou postures up.
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Pedro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Mutou postures up.
Pedro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mutou is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
George Pedro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mutou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mutou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mutou scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Pedro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pedro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that George Pedro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Pedro connects with a solid leg kick.
Pedro closes the distance but Mutou moves to the side #TD2#
and Mutou counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mutou thows a huge punch but Pedro dodges it nicely.
Mutou looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pedro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pedro wants to get back to full guard.
Mutou lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedro is looking to improve his position.
Mutou working over Pedro with some ground and pound. Pedro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mutou wants to free his trapped foot but Pedro is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Mutou throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pedro is looking for a sweep. Mutou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mutou looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pedro trying to control but Mutou postures up.
Mutou is keen to just control but Pedro is a slippery customer.
Mutou missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pedro is looking for a sweep. Mutou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mutou not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mutou in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pedro throws a body kick that misses.
Pedro thows a leg kick but Mutou checks it
enabling Mutou to counter with a crisp jab.
Mutou avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mutou throws a body shot but no joy.
Pedro tries to clinch but Mutou moves out of range.
Pedro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Pedro closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mutou quickly recovers to half guard.#T3#
Mutou gets back to full guard.
Pedro trying to control the position from guard on top but Mutou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mutou wants to sweep here but Pedro controlling him for the moment.
Pedro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pedro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pedro preventing the sweep.
Mutou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pedro's guard. #REVB#
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Pedro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pedro pulls Mutou in close to his closed guard and prevents Mutou from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Mutou working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pedro's head.
Mutou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mutou won't allow Pedro to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pedro holds on and takes a little breather.
Pedro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mutou.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mutou lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mutou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pedro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mutou is looking to work some ground and pound but Pedro has wrist control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keiji Mutou!
Keiji Mutou is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Keiji Mutou waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Syn 520 - Nemesis
Date: Apr 14, 2017

#R1#
Mutou moves to clinch but Smith breaks away
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Mutou swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Mutou gets a takedown into half guard.
Smith wants to control but Mutou is keeping busy.
Mutou prevents Smith from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Smith wants to improve his position but Mutou is controlling well. #T1#
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mutou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith trying to control but Mutou postures up.
Smith is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mutou is staying active.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mutou connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
Mutou not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mutou not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mutou controlling the action here.
Mutou misses with a head shot. Smith uses the momentum to regain guard. #T2#
Mutou stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith has Mutou pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith wants to sweep here but Mutou controlling him for the moment.
Mutou lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mutou throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mutou's guard. Nice move by Smith!#REVB##T3#
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Mutou has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mutou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR#
Mutou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mutou wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Mutou scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mutou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mutou 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.#T4#
Smith pulls Mutou in close to prevent any damage.
Mutou postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith controlling Mutou's posture.
Mutou connects with a couple of short punches.
Mutou looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mutou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mutou landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keiji Mutou dominated that round.
That's time! Mutou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mutou shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Mutou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Mutou fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but Mutou persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mutou not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Mutou missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith trying to hold on to Mutou's head to control him but Mutou postures up.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Mutou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Mutou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mutou.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Mutou is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Mutou sits in half guard.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mutou's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mutou's back!#T2#
Smith is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Smith gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Smith gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Smith apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Mutou saw it coming and moves away.
Mutou tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smith manages to circle out of the way.
Keiji Mutou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mutou fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ian Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mutou throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mutou takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mutou is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith misses with a hook.
Mutou tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3##TD#
Mutou shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith trying to hold on to Mutou's head to control him but Mutou postures up.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Mutou in his half guard.
Mutou lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mutou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Smith tries to roll over but Mutou keeps him under control.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Mutou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mutou throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mutou throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keiji Mutou dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mutou fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mutou takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mutou doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Nice cross by Mutou.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mutou.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mutou.
Mutou wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mutou moves out of range as Smith strikes.#CL#
Mutou darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.#T1##TD#
Mutou has picked Smith up - he's going for a ride! Mutou dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mutou stalling away here and it's allowed Smith to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mutou wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith 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.
Mutou wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Mutou throwing strikes but missing.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Mutou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Mutou from controlling successfully.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mutou manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Mutou.
Mutou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mutou scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Mutou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mutou throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith controlling Mutou's posture.
Keiji Mutou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mutou trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Mutou distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#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.
Mutou is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Mutou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith wants to sweep here but Mutou controlling him for the moment.
Keiji Mutou is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mutou slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keiji Mutou!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Keiji Mutou waved his t-shirt featuring King of Fists's logo in front of the cameras.
Ian Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'I still don't have what it takes. I must train harder.'.

Event: SYN 518 - Donnelly vs Kim
Date: Apr 05, 2017

#R1#
Judah takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Judah loads up on a big right hand but Mutou slips the punch.
Judah misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Mutou counters with a shoot takedown. Judah fights it but they end up in guard.
Mutou controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Judah looking to control.
Judah is pulling down on Mutou's head to control his posture.
Judah trying to keep a closed guard but Mutou is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah pulls Mutou in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Judah working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mutou. #T1#
Mutou trying to control but Judah is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Judah is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Judah getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A swing and a miss from Mutou.
Judah throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Mutou counters with a takedown into side control.
Judah tries to buck Mutou off but Mutou is having none of it.
Mutou is looking to take a break and control but Judah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Judah tries to escape but Mutou is in control. #T2#
Check out the look on Mutou's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mutou is looking to take a break and control but Judah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Judah manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mutou's best efforts.
Judah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mutou is working away from the top position though.
Judah controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Mutou looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mutou scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Judah is looking to control Mutou's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Judah avoid being mounted?#T3#
Judah is trying to get back to full guard.
Mutou trying to control the action but Judah is working from the bottom.
Judah moves into full guard.
Judah managing to control the position.
Mutou chips away with some ground and pound.
Judah is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mutou makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mutou.
Mutou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Judah manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T4#
Mutou throwing strikes but missing.
Judah is adopting a defensive guard.
Mutou trying to control but Judah is working from the bottom.
Mutou wants to pass the guard but Judah is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mutou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mutou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Judah works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mutou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keiji Mutou 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#
Judah throws a looping overhand right but Mutou ducks down to avoid it.
Judah throws a leg kick which misses Mutou's front leg but catches the back leg as Mutou tries to avoid it.
Judah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Judah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mutou was well out of range. Poor timing from Judah.
Judah leaves Mutou with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Judah throws a leg kick #TD#
and Mutou counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah is looking for a sweep. Mutou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mutou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Judah defending well though.
Mutou looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mutou drops an elbow to the side of Judah's head.
Judah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mutou is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Mutou thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mutou throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Judah tries to roll over but Mutou keeps him under control.
Mutou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Judah can do to turn this around?
Mutou looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Judah with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mutou working Judah over with strikes.
Judah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mutou.
Judah tries to get to full guard but Mutou has control of the leg.
Judah manages to get to full guard.
Mutou is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Judah has Mutou pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Judah is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mutou is aware though and is defending well.
Judah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mutou keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Judah's head.
Mutou keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Judah's head.
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Judah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mutou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mutou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mutou controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mutou throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Judah has his hands on Mutou's head, controlling the position.
Judah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mutou landing with the ground and pound.
Mutou throws a big right hand that misses.
Keiji Mutou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Judah working a defensive guard but Mutou manages to pass into side control anyway.
Judah is looking to reverse the position.
Judah avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mutou.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T4#
Judah is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mutou working the ground and pound.
Mutou scoring with punches and elbows.
Judah is looking to regain half guard here but Mutou keeps moving and retains side control.
Mutou landing strikes.
Judah is trying to control Mutou's posture but Mutou avoids it.
Mutou working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Judah is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Judah is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mutou thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Judah's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keiji Mutou dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Judah looks to score with a jab to the body but Mutou is just out of range.
Mutou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Judah manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Judah! But no joy.
Mutou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Judah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mutou throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Judah stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mutou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judah.
Judah keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah misses with a hook. Mutou ducked under it nicely.
Mutou connects with a good right hand that stumbles Judah. Judah circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mutou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judah.
Mutou attempts a counter takedown but Judah avoids it well and moves away.
Ras Li Judah seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Judah misses with an uppercut.
Mutou lands with a good body shot.
Judah digs a good body shot into Mutou's ribs.
Mutou scores with a body shot. #TD#
Mutou drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mutou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Judah keeps working.
Judah is looking for a sweep.
Judah manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mutou trying to control from half guard but Judah is working away.
Ras Li Judah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mutou is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Judah is staying active underneath Mutou, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mutou lands strikes from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mutou working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mutou is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mutou working over Judah with some ground and pound. Judah looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Judah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Judah looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mutou thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Judah on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Judah throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Judah desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mutou frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Keiji Mutou is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mutou sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mutou 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.
Mutou has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Judah is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Mutou looking to control and managing it successfully.
Judah wants to hold on but Mutou pushes him away.
Mutou content just to control the position here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Mutou.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mutou wants to control the pace but Judah is squirming around nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keiji Mutou showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mutou, 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 Percy O'Donnell 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... Keiji Mutou!
Keiji Mutou managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, King of Fists, into his post fight interview.

Event: Syn 513Belliveau vs Rutherford
Date: Mar 17, 2017

#R1#
Mutou looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mutou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kermit was well out of range. Poor timing from Mutou.
A lazy body kick from Kermit #TD2#
and Mutou counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Kermit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mutou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mutou lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mutou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mutou has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kermit keeping full guard, as Mutou tries to pass.
Mutou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mutou throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Mutou throws a big elbow that misses.
Kermit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mutou.
Mutou chips away with some ground and pound.
Kermit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mutou controls the pace.
Mutou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mutou throws a big elbow that misses.
Mutou throws a big elbow that misses.
Mutou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mutou chips away with some ground and pound.
Mutou throwing strikes from guard but Kermit blocks nicely.
Mutou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Mutou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kermit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mutou throws an elbow that misses. Kermit uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mutou's guard. Nice move by Kermit!#REVR#
Mutou 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kermit controlling from the top position.
Kermit won't allow Mutou to sweep him here. #T3#
Mutou throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mutou looking for a sweep. Not yet Mutou, not yet.
Mutou is looking to sweep but instead, Kermit has passed into half guard.
Mutou tries to roll over but Kermit keeps him under control.
Kermit wants to pass the guard but Mutou is defending well.
Mutou tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kermit has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Mutou is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Mutou regains half guard.
Mutou makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mutou.
Kermit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mutou is keeping the position for now.
Kermit won't allow Mutou to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mutou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mutou wants to control from the top but Kermit keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keiji Mutou 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#
Mutou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kermit throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mutou avoids it.
Constantine Kermit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mutou misses with a lunging right hand
and Kermit counters with a right hand to the body.
Mutou misses with a body shot.
Kermit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mutou.
Kermit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mutou.
Mutou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mutou just misses with a punch to the body.
Mutou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kermit.
Kermit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kermit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mutou just misses with a punch to the body.
Mutou takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Kermit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mutou moves away.
Kermit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mutou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kermit just misses with a punch to the body.
Kermit is looking to wear down Mutou with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kermit.
Constantine Kermit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kermit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kermit misses with a body shot.
Kermit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Kermit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mutou moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Mutou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mutou takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kermit gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Mutou counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mutou.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mutou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kermit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kermit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mutou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mutou is looking to work some ground and pound but Kermit has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mutou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mutou working some strikes from top position.
Mutou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Mutou throws a strike but Kermit rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Mutou looking for a sweep. Not yet Mutou, not yet.
Mutou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kermit manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Mutou wants to control from the top but Kermit keeps moving.
Mutou is looking to work some ground and pound but Kermit has wrist control.#T4#
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Kermit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mutou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mutou sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mutou lands a couple of digs.
Mutou controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mutou cracks Kermit with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kermit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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 Constantine Kermit will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kermit. Mutou shrugs it off though.
Kermit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mutou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kermit as he avoids it easily.
Kermit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kermit misses the shot to the body.
Kermit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kermit moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Kermit gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mutou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Mutou is looking to work some ground and pound but Kermit has wrist control.
Mutou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mutou looking to sit in guard and control but Kermit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kermit preventing the sweep.
Mutou is still trying to improve position.
Mutou keeps trying to improve his position.
Mutou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kermit manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Mutou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mutou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Kermit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mutou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kermit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mutou looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mutou wants to control from the top but Kermit keeps moving.
Kermit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kermit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mutou is one step ahead there.
Mutou throws an elbow that misses. Kermit uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mutou's guard. Nice move by Kermit!#REVR##T3#
Mutou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kermit is one step ahead there.
Mutou looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kermit puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mutou wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mutou is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Keiji Mutou has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kermit trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mutou works his way to full guard. Good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keiji Mutou.
I think Mutou has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keiji Mutou!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Keiji Mutou made sure he mentioned King of Fists, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Constantine Kermit was interviewed post fight and said 'Yes, he good.'.

Event: AD421: The inverse
Date: Feb 22, 2017

#R1#
Pavlovich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mutou counters with a left to the body.
The fighters circling - Pavlovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mutou closes the distance and clinches up with Pavlovich, looking for a takedown. Mutou pushes Pavlovich against the cage but Pavlovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pavlovich throws a lazy right hand but Mutou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mutou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pavlovich.
Pavlovich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mutou's head backwards.
Pavlovich misses with a looping left.
Pavlovich misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mutou darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Mutou gets a clinch.
Pavlovich is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mutou is working for takedown but Pavlovich is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Mutou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pavlovich.
Mutou stalls.
Mutou has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pavlovich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pavlovich has a couple of punches blocked by Mutou.
Mutou works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Pavlovich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pavlovich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mutou dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pavlovich has a couple of punches blocked by Mutou.
Mutou stalling.
Pavlovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Mutou uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Mutou has picked Pavlovich up - he's going for a ride! Mutou dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mutou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mutou with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mutou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pavlovich defending well though.
Mutou wants to take a breather but Pavlovich is having none of it.
Mutou not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pavlovich is pressing down on Mutou's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Mutou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pavlovich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mutou is looking to work some ground and pound but Pavlovich has wrist control.
Pavlovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mutou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mutou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pavlovich is adopting a defensive guard.
Mutou advances position into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mutou scores with punches from side control.
Pavlovich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mutou scores with punches from side control.
Pavlovich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mutou. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mutou trying to control the action but Pavlovich is working from the bottom.
Mutou scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pavlovich to see if he's OK.#T3#
Pavlovich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mutou wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pavlovich is not content to let Mutou control the position.
Pavlovich tries to buck Mutou off but Mutou is having none of it.
Pavlovich is trying to control Mutou's posture but Mutou avoids it.
The strikes coming from Mutou are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mutou is putting a hurting on Pavlovich here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mutou throws an elbow but Pavlovich slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mutou tries to score with some ground and pound. Pavlovich controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlovich avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mutou.
Mutou lands a decent elbow from side control. #T4#
Mutou is looking to take a break and control but Pavlovich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mutou working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Pavlovich is looking to regain half guard here but Mutou keeps moving and retains side control.
Mutou lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mutou is looking to take a break and control but Pavlovich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mutou creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pavlovich sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mutou looks up at the clock and then as Pavlovich takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mutou smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pavlovich takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ES2#
Pavlovich throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Mutou gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keiji Mutou dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pavlovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mutou walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mutou swings for the body but Pavlovich moves out of range.
Mutou looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pavlovich is fending him off so far but Mutou persists. Nope, Pavlovich circles away and we're back to standing.
Pavlovich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pavlovich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Mutou rushes Pavlovich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mutou tries to work over Pavlovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pavlovich misses with some punches.
Pavlovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pavlovich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mutou lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Mutou's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mutou throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Mutou.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mutou tries a body shot but Pavlovich blocks it.
Anton Pavlovich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pavlovich misses with some punches.
Pavlovich tries to work over Mutou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Pavlovich lands a right hand.
Pavlovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pavlovich fails to land.
Mutou lands a hook that snaps the head of Pavlovich backwards.
Pavlovich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mutou backwards.
Mutou lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mutou pushes Pavlovich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pavlovich prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Mutou.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mutou as Pavlovich tries to tie him up.
Pavlovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mutou makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mutou stalls.
Pavlovich tries a body shot but Mutou blocks it.
Pavlovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pavlovich blocks an uppercut.
Mutou is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pavlovich pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Mutou. That's going to take a lot out of him.#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!
Pavlovich is pressed up against the cage. Mutou has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pavlovich down to the mat. Pavlovich avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pavlovich missing with a left hand there. Mutou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Mutou misses the target.
Pavlovich throws an overhand right that lands on Mutou's shoulder, as Mutou tries to avoid the shot.
Mutou misses with a body shot.
Pavlovich stuffs the takedown attempt from Mutou. Mutou gets slowly back to his feet.
Pavlovich misses the shot to the body.
Mutou is looking to counter punch.
Mutou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pavlovich throws out the jab.
A big right from Pavlovich misses.
Mutou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pavlovich.
Pavlovich connects with a jab.
Pavlovich loads up on a big right hand but Mutou slips the punch.
Anton Pavlovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pavlovich looks to throw the jab but Mutou is out of range.
Mutou with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3##CL#
Mutou has managed to clinch.
Pavlovich has a couple of punches blocked by Mutou.
Pavlovich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mutou tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mutou goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pavlovich prevents it.
Mutou lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pavlovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pavlovich pushes Mutou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mutou softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mutou throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pavlovich trying to control the position but instead, Mutou has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pavlovich into the cage.
Mutou struggles to land a body shot inside as Pavlovich controls his hands.
Mutou is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pavlovich is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pavlovich misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Mutou is leaning against Pavlovich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pavlovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Mutou is leaning against Pavlovich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pavlovich is breathing heavily.
Mutou effectively controlling the action here.
Mutou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pavlovich's elbow.
Mutou has Pavlovich pushed against the cage.
Pavlovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Mutou cracks Pavlovich with a nice body shot.
Mutou tries a body shot but Pavlovich blocks it. #TD#
Mutou works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pavlovich wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mutou manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Keiji Mutou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pavlovich manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anton Pavlovich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Mutou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mutou slips a jab from Pavlovich.
Pavlovich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pavlovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Mutou is looking to wear down Pavlovich with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pavlovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mutou. #TD#
Pavlovich tries to sprawl but Mutou drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pavlovich is staying active underneath Mutou, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mutou scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mutou trying to pass the guard but Pavlovich defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mutou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mutou prevents Pavlovich from standing back up.
Mutou takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pavlovich wants to control but Mutou is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavlovich is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mutou is staying active.#T1#
Pavlovich keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mutou prevents Pavlovich from standing back up.
Pavlovich tries to roll over but Mutou keeps him under control.
Pavlovich on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pavlovich tries to kick Mutou off but Mutou keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mutou working the head and body with strikes.
Pavlovich is trying to stand up here but Mutou is controlling him well.
Mutou looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pavlovich with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mutou throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mutou working the head and body with strikes.
Mutou is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mutou working Pavlovich over with strikes. #T2#
Pavlovich tries to kick Mutou off in order to stand up. Mutou Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The referee asks Mutou politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mutou prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mutou lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pavlovich taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pavlovich is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pavlovich taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pavlovich wants to get back to his feet.
Mutou working the body and head with strikes.
Mutou 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.
Mutou in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mutou scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pavlovich to see if he's OK.
Mutou scoring with punches and elbows.
Mutou throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mutou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pavlovich can do to turn this around?#T3#
Mutou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlovich keeps working.
Mutou lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mutou working the head and body with strikes.
Mutou misses with the ground and pound.
Pavlovich takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mutou cracks Pavlovich with a big right hand but Pavlovich just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mutou connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pavlovich some visible discomfort.
Mutou staying calm.
Mutou cracks Pavlovich with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC#
Pavlovich is rocked!
Mutou lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
Mutou wants to control but Pavlovich is keeping him busy.
Mutou working away.
Mutou looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pavlovich is avoiding damage well.
Mutou is looking to take a break and control but Pavlovich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mutou landing strikes.
Mutou lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pavlovich down.
Pavlovich parries the strikes from Mutou easily there. Mutou is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pavlovich to escape.
Mutou working the ground and pound but Pavlovich is defending the strikes.
Mutou cracks Pavlovich with a big right hand but Pavlovich just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pavlovich tries to improve position but can't.
Pavlovich taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pavlovich is not content to let Mutou control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keiji Mutou showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mutou 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keiji Mutou!
After the big win, Keiji Mutou made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors King of Fists and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: AD418: Whole new level
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Mutou lands a jab to Havoc's midsection.
Havoc throws a body punch but Mutou moves out of range. #TD#
Mutou shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Havoc's guard.
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Havoc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Havoc utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mutou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mutou 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.
Mutou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mutou prevents Havoc from getting back to his feet.
Mutou with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mutou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havoc wants to stand and escape but Mutou is having none of it.
Mutou throwing strikes from guard but Havoc blocks nicely.
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Havoc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mutou stops Havoc from standing up. #T1#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mutou wants to pass the guard but Havoc is keeping the position.
Mutou postures up and lands a big shot to Havoc's brow.
Havoc utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mutou throwing strikes but missing.
Havoc looking for a sweep. Not yet Havoc, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mutou won't allow Havoc to get back to his feet.
Havoc looking for a sweep. Not yet Havoc, not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mutou loads up on a big right hand but Havoc slips the punch.
Mutou throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Mutou throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mutou lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mutou darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mikey Havoc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Havoc connects with a body shot that sends Mutou's belly button to the back.
Havoc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mutou.
Havoc scores with a hook to the body. Mutou takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mutou lands a jab to Havoc's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Mutou clinches.
Mutou is leaning against Havoc and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Havoc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mutou throws the left hand but Havoc avoids the punch easily.
Havoc throws a body punch but Mutou moves out of range.
Mutou throws an overhand right that lands on Havoc's shoulder, as Havoc tries to avoid the shot.
Havoc tests Mutou's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Mutou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mutou takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mutou throws a looping overhand right but Havoc ducks down to avoid it.
Havoc throws a body punch but Mutou moves out of range.
Havoc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mutou manages to avoid it.
Mutou takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mutou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Havoc is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mutou rather than just go for the knockout.
Mutou stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mutou scores with a decent looking hook.
Havoc just misses with a punch to the body.
Mutou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mutou shoots for a takedown but Havoc saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mutou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Mutou misses with a takedown attempt
letting Havoc counter with a right hand.
Mutou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Havoc swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mutou scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Havoc displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mutou.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Mutou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Havoc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mutou was well out of range. Poor timing from Havoc.
Mutou was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mutou feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Havocs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Havoc throws a body shot but no joy.
Havoc swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Mutou counters by clinching up.
Nice body punch from Mutou - that landed with a thud.
Mutou misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Mutou.
Havoc looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keiji Mutou dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mutou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keiji Mutou is winning the standup battle so far.
Mutou lands a nice looking body shot.
Havoc throws a body punch but Mutou moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Mutou tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Havoc scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mutou fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Mutou shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mutou showed some decent athleticism there.
Havoc on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mutou throwing shots but Havoc is blocking nicely.
Mutou working over Havoc with some ground and pound. Havoc looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mutou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mutou drops an elbow to the side of Havoc's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Havoc is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Mutou misses with a head shot. Havoc uses the momentum to regain guard.
Havoc keeping full guard, as Mutou tries to pass.
Mutou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Havoc works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mutou lands a couple of elbows.
Mutou landing with the ground and pound.
Mutou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mutou keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Havoc's head.
Mutou lands a couple of digs.
Mutou throws an elbow that misses. Havoc uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mutou's guard. Nice move by Havoc!#REVB##T2#
Mutou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mutou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mutou looking to pass the guard.
Mutou keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Havoc's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mutou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Havoc working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mutou.
Mutou throwing strikes but missing.
Havoc wants to get back to his feet but Mutou is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Havoc preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Havoc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Havoc 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.
Mutou showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mutou lands a couple of digs.
Mutou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mutou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mutou working some strikes from top position.
Mutou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Havoc looking for a sweep. Not yet Havoc, not yet. #T4#
Havoc is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mutou is controlling him.
Mutou tries to free his leg and advance position but Havoc is retaining full guard.
Mutou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mutou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Havoc is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mutou thuds a left hand into Havoc's body.
Havoc takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
Mutou gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Havoc lands with a right to the head.
Mutou is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mutou drops down looking for an ankle pick but Havoc pulls his leg out and moves away.
Havoc leaves Mutou with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keiji Mutou dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Havoc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Havoc throws a body punch but Mutou moves out of range.
Havoc digs a good hook to Mutou's body.
Mutou slips under a jab.
Mutou bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Havoc's head.
It looks like Mutou has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mutou misses with a looping left.
Havoc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mutou swings for the body but Havoc moves out of range.
Havoc is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mutou with a body shot.
Havoc looks to score with a jab to the body but Mutou is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havoc lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mutou at a distance.
Havoc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Havoc throws a body punch but Mutou moves out of range.
Havoc misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Mutou just misses with a punch to the body.
Mutou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Havoc misses with a wild body shot.
Mutou shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Havoc defends it nicely.#CL#
Mutou has taken the fight to the clinch.
Havoc working hard to break the clinch.
Mutou stalling the fight.
Havoc takes a shot to the head.
Mutou is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Havoc is keeping busy.
Mikey Havoc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mutou can't get the takedown.
Mutou can't find room to land a body shot as Havoc controls the action.
Mutou goes for a takedown attempt but Havoc pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Mutou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mutou throws a hook but Havoc avoids it easily.
Mutou scores with a nice strike.
Mutou on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mutou swings for the body but Havoc moves out of range.
Havoc misses with a hook.
Havoc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mutou.
Mutou is looking to counter punch.
Mutou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Havoc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mutou.
Havoc misses with the combination. #T3#
Havoc looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mutou ducks under a wild hook from Havoc.
Havoc looks to score with a jab to the body but Mutou is just out of range.
Mutou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Havoc takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Havoc misses with a body shot.
Havoc moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD#
Mutou feints and as Havoc raises his hands in defense, Mutou changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mutou is working Havoc over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mutou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mutou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Mutou landing some decent shots from guard.
Mutou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mutou works over Havoc with some ground and pound from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mutou won't allow Havoc to get back to his feet.
Havoc preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mutou stands up over Havoc, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mutou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mutou throws a big right hand that misses.
Mutou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Havoc utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mutou's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keiji Mutou!
Keiji Mutou managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, King of Fists, into his post fight interview.

Event: AD408: The Best people
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Mutou takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Mutou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel takes one to the chin there.
Mutou misses with a lunging right hand
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel misses with an uppercut
and Mutou counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Steel enables Mutou to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Steel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Steel looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel, not yet.
Mutou looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mutou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steel 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.
Mutou throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Mutou postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mutou chips away with some ground and pound.
Mutou won't allow Steel to get back to his feet.
Mutou postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mutou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mutou throws a big elbow that misses.
Mutou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mutou tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Mutou postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Mutou won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Mutou 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.
Steel wants to stand up but Mutou is controlling him.
Mutou postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Mutou wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving. #T2#
Mutou won't allow Steel to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mutou advances position into side control!
Mutou creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Steel is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Mutou in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mutou cracks Steel with a big right hand but Steel just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mutou misses with the ground and pound.
Steel parries the strikes from Mutou easily there. Mutou is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Steel to escape.
Mutou cracks Steel with a big right hand but Steel just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sloppy strikes there by Mutou.
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!
Mutou looks up at the clock and then as Steel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mutou smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mutou working the body and head with strikes. #T3#
Steel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mutou working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mutou scoring with punches and elbows.
Steel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Steel dodges the ground and pound from Mutou.
Mutou lands an elbow.
Steel tries to buck Mutou off but Mutou is having none of it.
Steel holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Mutou landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Steel takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mutou trying to control the position but Steel is working away.
Mutou scores with a couple of short elbows.
Steel taking punishment in the form of punches. #T4#
Mutou working the ground and pound.
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!
Mutou landing a few strikes.
Mutou is putting a hurting on Steel here, landing some big shots from side control.
Steel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mutou connects with a decent elbow.
Steel tries to improve position but can't.
Mutou throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mutou landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Steel is looking for a sweep.
Mutou landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Steel takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mutou scores with a couple of short elbows.
Steel takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mutou is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keiji Mutou 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#
Mutou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Mutou.
Steel throws a hook to the side of Mutou's head but Mutou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steel takes one on the button.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Mutou misses with a left hand
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mutou throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mutou takes one on the button.
Steel blocks a jab.
Mutou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mutou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mutou lands with a good body shot.
Mutou blocks a jab.
Steel throws a jab when Mutou was well out of range.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Mutou misses the target.
Nice shot by Mutou.
Steel misses with a hook. Mutou ducked under it nicely.
Mutou misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
Steel follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Steel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mutou finds it's way round the side to connect with Steel's head.
Steel slips a jab from Mutou.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mutou.
A head kick by Steel misses
and Mutou makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD#
Mutou closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Steel's guard.
Mutou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mutou working some strikes from top position.
Mutou stands up over Steel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mutou tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard. #T2#
Mutou cracks Steel with a solid left hand.
Mutou stops Steel from standing up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mutou's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mutou with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mutou lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mutou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?
Mutou looking to sit in guard and control but Steel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mutou keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Mutou wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
Mutou is working hard here to advance position.
Mutou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steel's guard. #REVR##T3#
Mutou lands a couple of elbows.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Mutou from controlling successfully.
Mutou works over Steel with some ground and pound from guard.
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mutou lands a couple of elbows.
Mutou trying to move into half guard but instead Steel has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Mutou.#SU2#
Steel stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Steel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mutou blocks a low kick nicely.#TD#
Mutou shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Steel is trying to defend but Mutou finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T4#
Mutou is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Steel tries to roll over but Mutou keeps him under control.
Steel has hold of Mutou's hands but Mutou slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mutou thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steel's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel pushes Mutou off looking to stand but Mutou dives back in and keeps control.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mutou seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mutou looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keiji Mutou dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Steel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Mutou's shoulder, as Mutou tries to avoid the shot.
Mutou drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steel sprawls and moves away.
Mutou fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mutou takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice shot by Mutou.
Mutou fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou checks the leg kick.
Steel scores with a jab.
Mutou lands with a straight right. Steel didn't see that one coming.
Mutou takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Mutou blocks a low kick nicely.
Mutou attempts a counter takedown but Steel avoids it well and moves away.
Mutou lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steel at a distance.
Keiji Mutou is winning the standup battle so far.
Mutou misses with a wild body shot.
Steel replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mutou blocks it well.
Steel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Mutou checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mutou throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steel on the side of the head.
Steel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mutou with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steel avoids the body shot from Mutou.
Mutou throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
David Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mutou lands with a nice body punch.
Mutou dives in for a single leg takedown but Steel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mutou lands with a shot to the body.
Keiji Mutou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mutou slips under a jab.
Steel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looks like Mutou has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Mutou drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mutou postures up and lands a big shot to Steel's brow.
Mutou lands a couple of elbows.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Mutou from controlling successfully.
Mutou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mutou lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Mutou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mutou stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Mutou lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mutou working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mutou landing some decent shots from guard.
Mutou is stalling in the full guard.
Mutou landing some decent shots from guard.
Steel controlling Mutou's posture.
Mutou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Mutou throws a big elbow that misses.
Steel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mutou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Steel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mutou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mutou chips away with some ground and pound.
Mutou slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mutou connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Steel some visible discomfort.
Mutou lands an elbow.
Steel is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keiji Mutou!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Keiji Mutou made sure he mentioned King of Fists, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: AD386: S.H.I.E.L.D.
Date: Oct 26, 2016

#R1#
Mutou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Kaepernick moves into the clinch.#TD#
Mutou gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Mutou working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kaepernick felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mutou is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kaepernick is trying to stand.
Mutou looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kaepernick taking some punishment here, with Mutou in his half guard.
Mutou slows the pace down in half guard.
Kaepernick is trying to escape back to his feet but Mutou uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Mutou wants to control but Kaepernick is keeping him busy. #T1#
Mutou content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mutou is looking to take a break and control but Kaepernick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaepernick takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kaepernick tries to bench press Mutou off him but Mutou keeps the position.
Mutou 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.
Mutou tries to score with some ground and pound. Kaepernick controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mutou is working Kaepernick over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mutou trying to control the action but Kaepernick is working from the bottom. #T2#
Kaepernick is trying to improve his position.
Mutou connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kaepernick some visible discomfort.
Kaepernick takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #CUT#
It looks like Colin Kaepernick has been cut.
Kaepernick is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mutou connects with a decent elbow.
Mutou grinds an elbow into Kaepernick's temple.
We've been hearing that Mutou has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kaepernick wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kaepernick takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mutou lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kaepernick down.
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!
Mutou scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC#
Kaepernick is rocked!
Mutou grinds an elbow into Kaepernick's temple.
Kaepernick is still in real trouble! Can Mutou finish him?
Mutou cracks Kaepernick with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Mutou immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Kaepernick is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Mutou!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keiji Mutou!
An out of breath and clearly excited Keiji Mutou thanked King of Fists for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Colin Kaepernick stepped up to the mic, saying 'shit balls'.

Event: AD380: Thrilla in Manila '75
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1#
Mutou staying out of range there.
Diotte smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mutou is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Diotte moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Diotte!
Andrew Diotte was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: AD374: Valar Dohaeris
Date: Aug 31, 2016

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Mytilinaios.
Mutou changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mutou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios misses with a looping left.
And Mutou tries to counter it with a takedown but Mytilinaios pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mytilinaios looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mutou dives in and grabs Mytilinaios's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mytilinaios pushes down on Mutou's head and hops out.
Mytilinaios swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mutou shoots in but Mytilinaios avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mytilinaios appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mytilinaios throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Mutou counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Mytilinaios looking for a kimura from the bottom but Mutou passes into side control!
Mytilinaios gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mutou throwing shots but Mytilinaios is blocking nicely.
Mytilinaios tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mutou has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Mutou punishing his opponent with strikes. #T1#
Mutou postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mytilinaios looks a forlorn figure.
Mytilinaios is working to get back to half guard.
Mytilinaios bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mytilinaios stopping the sweep attempt from Mutou.#SU#
Mutou is working an open guard so Mytilinaios takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mutou slips a straight right by Mytilinaios.
And Mutou tries to counter it with a takedown but Mytilinaios pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Mytilinaios finds it's way through Mutou's defenses. #TD2#
Mutou drives through with a takedown into Mytilinaios's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T2#
Mytilinaios 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.
Mutou passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mytilinaios wants to get back to full guard.
Mytilinaios moves into full guard.
Mytilinaios bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mutou's guard. #REVR#
Mutou wants to sweep here but Mytilinaios controlling him for the moment.
Mytilinaios 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.
Mytilinaios stopping the sweep attempt from Mutou.
Mutou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mytilinaios sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mutou's guard. #T3##SUB#
Mytilinaios is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mutou is just riding it out for now. Mytilinaios eventually gives up the hold.
Mytilinaios wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mutou keeps working. #SUB#
Mytilinaios is working for a kimura but Mutou is defending it quite comfortably.
Mutou wants to get back to full guard.
Mytilinaios is looking to take a break and control but Mutou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mytilinaios wants to pass to mount but Mutou is defending the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mytilinaios is trying to control the action in half guard but Mutou is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Mytilinaios is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mutou defends it well. #SUB#
Mytilinaios is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mutou has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mutou regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mutou keeping moving, preventing Mytilinaios from controlling successfully.
Mytilinaios postures up.
Mutou has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mytilinaios has passed into side control. #SUB#
Mytilinaios is trying to get an arm triangle but Mutou is defending well.
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 Kostas Mytilinaios will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mytilinaios's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mutou fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mytilinaios avoids it really well and circles away.
Mytilinaios throws a looping overhand right but Mutou ducks down to avoid it.
Mytilinaios connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice uppercut lands for Mytilinaios. That snapped Mutou's head back.
Mytilinaios stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mytilinaios wants it to stay on the feet.
Mutou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mytilinaios throws out the jab.
Mytilinaios looks to score with a jab to the body but Mutou is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mytilinaios.
Mutou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mytilinaios misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mutou.
Mutou ducks under a wild hook from Mytilinaios.
Mutou drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mytilinaios defends it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Mytilinaios misses the target. #T1##TD2#
Mytilinaios gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mutou to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mutou makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Mytilinaios looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mutou lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Mytilinaios is looking for a triangle but Mutou pushes his legs off easily.
Mutou stands up over Mytilinaios, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mutou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mutou with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mutou scoring with some ground and pound.
Mytilinaios looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mytilinaios is looking for a triangle here but Mutou uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Keiji Mutou has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mytilinaios is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mytilinaios is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mutou's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mutou is nestled in close to Mytilinaios, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mutou has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mutou working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mytilinaios makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mytilinaios.
Mutou trying to control but Mytilinaios is working from the bottom.
Mutou postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mytilinaios bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mutou's guard. #REVR#
Mytilinaios preventing the sweep.
Mutou keeping full guard, as Mytilinaios tries to pass.
Mytilinaios stopping the sweep attempt from Mutou.#T3#
Mytilinaios wants to pass the guard but Mutou is keeping the position.
Mutou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mytilinaios manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Mytilinaios has his foot on Mutou's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mutou works his way back into a safe position though.
Mutou working some strikes from top position.
Mytilinaios wants to sweep here but Mutou controlling him for the moment.
Mytilinaios has momentary wrist control but Mutou slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Mytilinaios working for a triangle but Mutou defends it easily.
Mutou stopping the sweep attempt from Mytilinaios.
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Mytilinaios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mutou works over Mytilinaios with some ground and pound from guard.#T4##SUB#
Mutou is posturing up here but Mytilinaios has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mutou tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mutou has to tap! Slick submission there by Mytilinaios!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kostas Mytilinaios!
Kostas Mytilinaios retains his light heavyweight title!
Kostas Mytilinaios decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AD369: Fire and Blood
Date: Aug 10, 2016

#R1#
Mutou shoots in for a takedown but Dunkin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dunkin slaps away a takedown attempt from Mutou, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Dunkin. Beautiful body shot.
Mutou blocks a head kick by Dunkin.
Mutou with the counter takedown but Dunkin avoids it easily.
Dunkin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunkin lands a head kick!
Dunkin throws a leg kick but Mutou checks it.
Mutou gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Dunkin counters with a left and a right that hurts Mutou! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Dunkin jumps into full mount! #ROC#
Mutou is rocked!
Alvin Ray Dunkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Mutou.#T1##SUB#
Dunkin working for a submission but Mutou is keeping him at bay.
Mutou is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mutou is in a horrible position here. Dunkin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mutou manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mutou is looking to improve his position.
Mutou moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mutou is striking but Dunkin is not phased and passes to half guard.#T2#
Mutou trying to control from the bottom.
Dunkin is looking to take a break and control but Mutou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mutou tries to get to full guard but Dunkin has control of the leg.
Mutou makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mutou.
Mutou wants to sweep but no luck.
Dunkin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mutou looking for a sweep. Not yet Mutou, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mutou is on top in guard. #REVB#
Mutou throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Dunkin has momentary wrist control but Mutou slips an elbow through the middle.
Mutou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dunkin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mutou postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mutou scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mutou with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dunkin is trying to keep Mutou in close.
Mutou postures up in Dunkin's guard and throws a big left but Dunkin blocks it.
Dunkin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mutou trying to control but Dunkin is working from the bottom. #T4#
Mutou throws a big elbow that misses.
Mutou looking to sit in guard and control but Dunkin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mutou is on top in guard. #REVB#
Dunkin working a defensive guard here.
Mutou postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mutou landing some decent shots from guard.
Dunkin keeping full guard, as Mutou tries to pass.
Mutou has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mutou works over Dunkin with some ground and pound from guard.
Mutou throwing strikes but missing.
Mutou is working Dunkin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keiji Mutou will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dunkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mutou with the counter takedown but Dunkin avoids it easily.
Mutou shoots in for a takedown but Dunkin shows good takedown defense.
Dunkin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dunkin.
Mutou moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mutou looks for a takedown but Dunkin sprawls well.
We've been told by Dunkin's head coaches at Mello MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dunkin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good exchange - Dunkin coming out on top.#T1#
Mutou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dunkin throws a leg kick which misses Mutou's front leg but catches the back leg as Mutou tries to avoid it.
Mutou takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mutou has a takedown stuffed.
Alvin Ray Dunkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Mutou.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mutou is defended easily by Dunkin.#T2#
Mutou shoots in for a takedown but Dunkin shows good takedown defense.
Dunkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mutou can do to turn this around?
Dunkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mutou looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Crunch! Dunkin slams his shin into Mutou's torso.
Dunkin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mutou on the side of the head.
Dunkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mutou was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunkin.
A lazy body kick from Dunkin #TD2#
and Mutou counters with a single leg into guard. Dunkin didn't expect that. #T3#
Dunkin can't keep his opponent in guard - Mutou advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dunkin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dunkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mutou working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Mutou is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mutou lands with a punch from half guard.
Mutou landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dunkin is trying to get back to full guard.
Dunkin is pressing down on Mutou's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dunkin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mutou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mutou is in close to Dunkin's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Mutou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mutou postures up in Dunkin's guard and throws a big left but Dunkin blocks it.
Mutou tries to free his leg and advance position but Dunkin is retaining full guard.
Mutou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dunkin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Dunkin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mutou postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mutou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dunkin is keeping the position for now.
Dunkin looking to control. #SUB#
Dunkin working for a triangle but Mutou defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alvin Ray Dunkin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dunkin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #TD2#
Mutou shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dunkin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mutou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mutou lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mutou lands a couple of digs.
Mutou throws an elbow that misses. Dunkin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mutou's guard. Nice move by Dunkin!#REVR#
Dunkin looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dunkin is one step ahead there.
Mutou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dunkin's guard. #REVB##T1#
Mutou wants to control from the top but Dunkin keeps moving.
Mutou pushing down on Dunkin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mutou lands with a punch from half guard.
Mutou looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mutou missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Dunkin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mutou slows the pace down in half guard.
Mutou takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mutou working Dunkin over with strikes.
Dunkin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Dunkin is looking to improve his position.
Mutou slips a nice elbow through Dunkin's hands, connecting with Dunkin's forehead.
Mutou is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mutou is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mutou winds up and cracks Dunkin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mutou lands strikes from half guard.#ROC2#
Dunkin is rocked!
Mutou lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Dunkin! More strikes land and this one is all over! Mutou jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keiji Mutou!
An out of breath and clearly excited Keiji Mutou thanked Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Alvin Ray Dunkin had this to say: 'I came into the fight with a good game plan and it didn't work so I will go back to the drawing board.'.

Event: AD365: The Wolf and the Lion
Date: Jul 23, 2016

#R1#
A jab from Long misses.
Mutou tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Long throws a series of punches but Mutou avoids them all with ease.
Mutou feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Mutou throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Long was covering up waiting for the punch and Mutou finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mutou scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mutou working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Long's head.
Long looking for a sweep. Not yet Long, not yet.
Long keeping moving, preventing Mutou from controlling successfully.
Mutou engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou connects with a couple of short punches.
Mutou chips away with some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mutou working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Long controls Mutou momentarily but Mutou frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mutou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Mutou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mutou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mutou won't allow Long to sweep him here.
Mutou chips away with some ground and pound.
Mutou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mutou stopping the sweep attempt from Long.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mutou's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mutou postures up.
Long 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.
Mutou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Long works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Long trying to keep a closed guard but Mutou is proving a slippery customer.
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Long is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mutou throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Long looking for a guillotine here but Mutou defends easily.
Mutou is working Long over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Mutou postures up and lands a big shot to Long's brow.
Long trying to keep a closed guard but Mutou is proving a slippery customer.
Mutou trying to control but Long is working from the bottom.
Mutou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Long swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mutou scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mutou has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Long throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Long is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Mutou has his hands clasped together but Long extends and breaks Mutou's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Long.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). How Long!
How Long retains his light heavyweight title!
How Long decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Pacio Fight Night 18
Date: May 30, 2016

#R1#
Spooge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spooge throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Mutou counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mutou postures up and lands a big shot to Spooge's brow.
Mutou stops Spooge from standing up.
Mutou throwing strikes from guard but Spooge blocks nicely.
Spooge keeping full guard, as Mutou tries to pass.
Spooge wants to stand but Mutou is controlling the position.
Mutou postures up and lands a big shot to Spooge's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spooge is looking to stand up but Mutou isn't so interested in that idea.
Mutou makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ES#
Spooge is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mutou presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Mutou blocks a body shot from Spooge.
Mutou wants a takedown but no success here. #T1#
A short left from Mutou.
Mutou tries to work over Spooge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mutou lands a left hand. #TD2#
Mutou gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mutou is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Spooge tries to kick Mutou off but Mutou keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mutou lands with a punch from half guard.
Mutou lands with a punch from half guard.
Mutou uses his free foot to push down on Spooge's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Spooge.
Mutou fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spooge is in a horrible position here. Mutou smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Mutou.#T2#
Spooge squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Mutou lands a big elbow.
Mutou is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Spooge can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mutou lands a couple of good shots and Spooge has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Spooge grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Spooge is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Mutou lands a shot to the head.
Mutou has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A lull in the action here.
Mutou lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Spooge takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Mutou throwing damaging strikes from the back! Spooge could be in trouble here!
Mutou is landing with strikes from the back. #T3#
Mutou connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Spooge to escape the position. #ROC2#
Spooge is rocked!
Spooge is covering up but some of the strikes from Mutou are getting through and doing damage.
Oh Spooge is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mutou scoring with big shots to the body. Spooge is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Spooge was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keiji Mutou! Keiji Mutou retains his light heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Keiji Mutou waved his t-shirt featuring Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Pacio Fight Night 13
Date: Apr 29, 2016

#R1#
Mutou shoots for a double leg takedown but Rekis sprawls well. He's pushed Mutou's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Rekis misses.
Mutou looks for a takedown but Rekis sprawls well.
Mutou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mutou has a takedown stuffed.
Rekis has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mutou is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Mutou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mutou dives in for a single leg takedown but Rekis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rekis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rekis shoots in but no luck this time.
Rekis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mutou circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mutou swings for the body but Rekis moves out of range.
Mutou changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rekis tries to avoid it but Mutou manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rekis to the ground. Rekis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rekis throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Mutou counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Rekis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mutou manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Mutou working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rekis.
Mutou pulls Rekis in close to his closed guard and prevents Rekis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rekis trying to control the position from guard on top but Mutou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rekis throwing strikes but missing.
Rekis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rekis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mutou is on top in guard. #REVR#
Rekis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mutou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Rekis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mutou postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rekis keeping moving, preventing Mutou from controlling successfully.
Mutou won't allow Rekis to sweep him here.
Mutou chips away with some ground and pound.
Mutou sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rekis wants to get back to his feet but Mutou is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Mutou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mutou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mutou trying to control but Rekis is working from the bottom.
Mutou chips away with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Mutou has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mutou lands a couple of elbows.
Mutou trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rekis manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Rekis connects with a couple of short punches.
Rekis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rekis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rekis stopping the sweep attempt from Mutou.
Rekis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Rekis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rekis wants to control from the top but Mutou keeps moving.
Rekis looking to sit in guard and control but Mutou gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mutou wants to control from the top but Rekis keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keiji Mutou 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#
Mutou just misses with a punch to the body.
Mutou shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rekis as he jumps to the side.
Rekis darts in looking for a takedown but Mutou gets double underhooks and turns Rekis into the cage.
John Rekis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rekis.
Mutou fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou loads up on a big right hand but Rekis slips the punch.
Rekis needs to keep his hands up - Mutou had a free shot at his head there.
Rekis moves out of range as Mutou strikes.#TD#
Mutou looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rekis!#T1#
Mutou wants to control but Rekis is keeping him busy.
Rekis dodges the ground and pound from Mutou.
Mutou cracks Rekis with a big right hand but Rekis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mutou scoring with punches and elbows.
Rekis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mutou's best efforts.
Mutou prevents Rekis from improving his position.
Rekis wants to control but Mutou is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mutou not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mutou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rekis defending well though.
Rekis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rekis regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Mutou postures up in Rekis's guard and throws a big left but Rekis blocks it.
Rekis is adopting a defensive guard.
Rekis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mutou's guard. #REVB#
Rekis trying to control the position from guard on top but Mutou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mutou 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.
Mutou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rekis can do to turn this around?
Mutou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rekis trying to keep a closed guard but Mutou is proving a slippery customer.
Mutou wants to control from the top but Rekis keeps moving. #T3#
Rekis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mutou scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mutou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rekis is keeping the position for now.
Mutou postures up and lands a big shot to Rekis's brow.
Rekis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mutou trying to control but Rekis is working from the bottom.
Rekis controls Mutou momentarily but Mutou frees himself.
Mutou throws a strike but Rekis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Rekis stopping the sweep attempt from Mutou.
Rekis working some strikes from top position.
Rekis throws a big right hand that misses.
Rekis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mutou has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rekis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mutou is proving hard to escape from.
Mutou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rekis landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keiji Mutou dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Mutou closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rekis quickly recovers to half guard.
Mutou scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rekis is trying to get back to full guard.
Rekis is trying to control but can't.
Mutou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mutou stops Rekis from getting back to his feet.
Rekis taking some punishment here, with Mutou in his half guard.
Keiji Mutou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou is trying to control. Rekis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rekis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mutou working over Rekis with some ground and pound. Rekis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rekis has hold of Mutou's hands but Mutou slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mutou drops an elbow to the side of Rekis's head. #T1#
Mutou is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mutou thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rekis's head.
Rekis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rekis trying to control from the bottom.
Rekis has hold of Mutou's hands but Mutou slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mutou working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rekis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mutou seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rekis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mutou is looking to advance position but Rekis won't allow it.
Rekis tries to get to full guard but Mutou has control of the leg. #T2#
Mutou working over Rekis with some ground and pound. Rekis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mutou throwing shots but Rekis is blocking nicely.
Rekis is looking to improve his position.
Rekis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mutou lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rekis trying to control from the bottom.
Mutou wants to control but Rekis is keeping him busy.
Mutou slips a nice elbow through Rekis's hands, connecting with Rekis's forehead.
Mutou missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Rekis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mutou.
Rekis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mutou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rekis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rekis taking some punishment here, with Mutou in his half guard.
Mutou takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mutou lands a nice short elbow.
Mutou lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC#
Rekis is rocked!
Mutou working Rekis over with strikes.
Rekis is still in real trouble! Can Mutou finish him?
Mutou lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Rekis quite badly. Rekis pulls Mutou in close trying to recover. Mutou postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Rekis on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Rekis doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keiji Mutou!
Keiji Mutou retains his light heavyweight title!
Keiji Mutou very nearly forgot to thank Spartan Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, John Rekis stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back!!!'.

Event: Pacio Fight Night 7
Date: Apr 03, 2016

#R1#
Saidov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saidov shoots and misses #TD#
and Mutou counters with a shoot takedown. Saidov fights it but they end up in guard.
Mutou lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mutou working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Saidov's head.
Mutou tries to free his leg and advance position but Saidov is retaining full guard.
Mutou is in close to Saidov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've been hearing that Mutou has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mutou distracts Saidov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Saidov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mutou defends well.
Mutou lands a couple of elbows.
Mutou with a nice head shot there.
Mutou chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mutou works over Saidov with some ground and pound from guard.
Mutou landing some decent shots from guard.
Mutou works over Saidov with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saidov wants to sweep here but Mutou controlling him for the moment.
Mutou cracks Saidov with a solid left hand.
Mutou landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC#
Saidov is rocked!
Mutou lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Saidov is still in real trouble! Can Mutou finish him?#T1#
Saidov 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.
Saidov seems to have recovered his senses.
Mutou working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Saidov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mutou cracks Saidov with a solid left hand.
Mutou working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mutou working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mutou postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mutou gets to his feet and stands over Saidov, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Saidov felt that one! Mutou unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Saidov from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keiji Mutou!
Keiji Mutou is the new light heavyweight champion!
Keiji Mutou really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Mohito Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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