Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFC 283: New Frontier
Date: May 10, 2017

#R1#
Lazarus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lazarus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lazarus.
Lazarus misses with a low kick.
Lazarus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lazarus tries to clinch up but Yasumi circles away and keeps his distance.
Lazarus tries to close the distance and clinch but Yasumi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lazarus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lazarus throws a body shot but no joy.
Lazarus misses with a leg kick
and Yasumi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Kirks Lazarus has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Lazarus misses #TD#
and Yasumi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lazarus's guard.#SUB2#
Lazarus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yasumi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yasumi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Yasumi landing with the ground and pound.
Yasumi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Lazarus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yasumi is aware though and is defending well.
Lazarus controls Yasumi momentarily but Yasumi frees himself.
Yasumi slips nicely into half guard.
Lazarus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SU#
Yasumi decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T2#
A head kick by Lazarus misses
and Yasumi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lazarus misses with a head kick.
Lazarus just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromYasumi.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lazarus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yasumi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yasumi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yasumi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lazarus throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Yasumi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Lazarus is predictable there
and Yasumi scores with a counter punch that sends Lazarus to the canvas! Yasumi smells blood - he's punishing Lazarus with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Lazarus has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Katsuya Yasumi!
A victorious Katsuya Yasumi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Kirks Lazarus stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's a tough loss for sure. I still want to challenge myself. I call out Knight and his big mouth manager Stu next round. He picks first, so if it doesnt happen, he's a coward.'.

Event: OFC 263: Quarantine
Date: Mar 01, 2017

#R1#
Mouth shoots in and drives through. Lazarus sprawls well.
Mouth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lazarus as he jumps to the side.
Lazarus lands a head kick. Mouth smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sloppy strikes from Lazarus. Those never looked like landing.
Lazarus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mouth is out of range.
Lazarus tried to score with a low kick but Mouth checks it.
Lazarus motions for Mouth to come forward. Lazarus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mouth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been hearing reports that Mouth has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mouth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lazarus throws a leg kick but Mouth checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mouth closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lazarus to the mat! Lazarus manages to get full guard.
Lazarus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mouth controls the pace.
Lazarus keeping moving, preventing Mouth from controlling successfully. #T1#
Mouth throws a strike but Lazarus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB2#
Lazarus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mouth looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mouth looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mouth! #REVR#
Mouth taking a breather here.
Mouth working the ground and pound from side control.
Mouth trying to control the position but Lazarus is working away.
Lazarus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Mouth working Lazarus over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mouth lands a nice short elbow.
Lazarus manages to get to full guard.
Mouth works over Lazarus with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Lazarus working for a triangle but Mouth defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lazarus trying to keep a closed guard but Mouth is proving a slippery customer.
Mouth throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Mouth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lazarus has control of Mouth's left arm, preventing Mouth from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mouth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Lazarus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mouth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mouth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC#
Lazarus is rocked!
Mouth postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Lazarus covers up, he's hurt! Mouth keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Mouth and the ref steps in to end the fight! Mouth can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mush Mouth!
A very excited looking Mush Mouth rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Kirks Lazarus spoke after the fight, saying 'It's a tough loss for sure. I still want to challenge myself. I call out Knight and his big mouth manager Stu next round. He picks first, so if it doesnt happen, he's a coward.'.

Event: OFC 256: Parker vs Il Sung
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Lazarus slips under a jab from Smietana.
Lazarus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smietana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lazarus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Smietana misses with a straight left.
Lazarus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smietana.
Smietana misses with a few strikes there.
Lazarus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lazarus scores with a push kick.
Lazarus lands a leg kick that knocks Smietana off balance momentarily.
Lazarus blocks a jab.
Lazarus throws a nice head kick!
Lazarus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lazarus cracks the inside of Smietana's front leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smietana 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.
A leg kick checked by Smietana.
Smietana misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Lazarus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lazarus missing with knees to the body.
Lazarus looking to throw knees to the head but Smietana is blocking nicely.
Smietana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lazarus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smietana up against the cage.
Lazarus missing with knees to the body. #T1#
Lazarus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smietana blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Smietana is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lazarus can't fight it off and eventually Smietana manages to take the fight to the floor. Lazarus looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smietana distracts Lazarus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lazarus keeping moving, preventing Smietana from controlling successfully.
Smietana with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Smietana got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lazarus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smietana has managed to get both his arms back between Lazarus's legs - danger averted.
Smietana is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smietana distracts Lazarus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smietana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lazarus working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Smietana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smietana stands and throws Lazarus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lazarus takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Smietana working the strikes but Lazarus uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Lazarus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smietana trying to control but Lazarus is working from the bottom.
Lazarus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smietana.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lazarus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Lazarus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smietana lands a couple of digs.
Smietana with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Lazarus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Smietana with a nice head shot there.
Smietana lands a couple of elbows.
Smietana stands up over Lazarus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Smietana avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smietana tries to free his leg and advance position but Lazarus is retaining full guard.
Smietana postures up and lands a big shot to Lazarus's brow. #SUB#
Smietana avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smietana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smietana's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smietana tries to free his leg and advance position but Lazarus is retaining full guard.
Smietana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smietana pushing down on Lazarus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Smietana scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smietana takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC2#
Lazarus is rocked!
Smietana lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Lazarus quite badly. Lazarus pulls Smietana in close trying to recover. Smietana postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Lazarus on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Lazarus doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piotr Smietana!
A victorious Piotr Smietana thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Kirks Lazarus stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's a tough loss for sure. I still want to challenge myself. I call out Knight and his big mouth manager Stu next round. He picks first, so if it doesnt happen, he's a coward.'.

Event: OFC 250: Glorious!
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Usyk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lazarus staying out of range there.
Usyk lands with a cross.
Usyk blocks a leg kick.
Usyk tries to clinch up but Lazarus circles away and keeps his distance.
Sloppy strikes from Usyk. Those never looked like landing.
Usyk wants to clinch up but Lazarus keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Lazarus clinches up with Usyk and pushes him back against the cage.
Usyk tries a knee to the head but Lazarus blocks it.
Usyk throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Usyk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lazarus avoids a wild elbow strike from Usyk.
Usyk pushes off an throws an elbow but Lazarus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lazarus.
Lazarus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Usyk is breathing heavily.
Lazarus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Usyk backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lazarus lands a nice knee to the body.
Our sources have told us that Usyk has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T1#
Lazarus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lazarus prevents Usyk from breaking the clinch.
Lazarus has Usyk pushed against the cage.
Lazarus is struggling to control the position.
Lazarus continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Usyk misses with a punch on the inside.
Usyk gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lazarus looking to throw knees to the head but Usyk is blocking nicely.
Lazarus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Usyk is defending well for now.
Usyk throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lazarus avoids the elbow strike from Usyk, against the cage.
Usyk throws an elbow that misses.
Lazarus effectively controlling the action here.
Lazarus blocks an elbow strike from Usyk.
Lazarus is trying to maintain a safe position but Usyk gets an underhook and turns Lazarus into the cage.
Usyk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Usyk managing to block the knees to the body from Lazarus.
Usyk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Usyk pushes off an throws an elbow but Lazarus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Usyk.
Lazarus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Usyk is keeping busy.
Usyk scores with a hook to the body.
Lazarus blocks the elbow strike.
Usyk is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Usyk lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Kirks Lazarus has been cut.#BC#
Usyk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Usyk cracks Lazarus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Usyk throws a hook to the side of Lazarus's head but Lazarus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lazarus feints a counter leg kick.
Lazarus misses with a low kick.
Lazarus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Lazarus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Usyk, pushing him back against the cage.
Usyk misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Usyk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lazarus's brow.
Usyk comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Usyk misses with an elbow strike.
Usyk lands an elbow inside that Lazarus shrugs off.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lazarus blocks an elbow strike from Usyk.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Usyk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lazarus's brow.
Come on Lazarus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Usyk blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Usyk manages to break the clinch.
Usyk fails in his attempt to clinch.
That kick from Lazarus tenderised Usyk's leg. Usyk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Usyk tries to clinch up.
Usyk wants to clinch up but Lazarus keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Lazarus has Usyk up against the cage in a clinch.
Usyk lands an elbow that stopped Lazarus in his tracks for a moment. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Usyk.
Usyk lands an elbow just above Lazarus 's eye. #CUT#
That has opened up Kirks Lazarus's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Usyk.
Usyk throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Usyk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lazarus misses the body punch
and Usyk counters with a huge left! Lazarus is in big trouble! He's backing up but Usyk isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Lazarus from any more damage. A dominating finish by Usyk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oleksandr Usyk!
Kirks Lazarus was interviewed post fight and said 'It's a tough loss for sure. I still want to challenge myself. I call out Knight and his big mouth manager Stu next round. He picks first, so if it doesnt happen, he's a coward.'.

Event: DUEL#31 Myles vs Armis
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
Lazarus connects with a body shot that sends Ahokas's belly button to the back.
That kick from Lazarus tenderised Ahokas's leg. Ahokas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ahokas blocks a low kick nicely.
Lazarus moves in looking to clinch but Ahokas pushes him off.
Lazarus lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lazarus wants to clinch.
Lazarus cracks the inside of Ahokas's front leg.
Lazarus scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazarus connects with a leg kick. Ahokas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good leg kick by Lazarus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lazarus feints and then cracks Ahokas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ahokas down.
Ahokas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahokas misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Lazarus counters by clinching up. #T1#
Lazarus digs a right hand into Ahokas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ahokas's gas tank.
Lazarus has Ahokas pressed against the cage.
Lazarus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahokas backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Lazarus.
Ahokas tries for a takedown but Lazarus manages to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ahokas tries to score a body lock takedown but Lazarus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lazarus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lazarus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ahokas is defending well for now.
Lazarus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lazarus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ahokas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juha Ahokas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lazarus misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Lazarus is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ahokas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Come on Lazarus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ahokas stalling in the clinch.
Lazarus misses with a knee strike.
Knees to the body from Lazarus.
Ahokas is breathing heavily.
Lazarus with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lazarus landing knees to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Juha Ahokas has been cut.
Lazarus tries to land a knee to the head but Ahokas blocks with his arms. #T3#
Lazarus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lazarus with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lazarus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ahokas.
Ahokas managing to block the knees to the body from Lazarus.
Lazarus tries a body shot but Ahokas blocks it.
Lazarus misses with a knee strike.
Lazarus landing knees to the body.
Lazarus stalling in the clinch.
Ahokas wants a takedown but no success here.
Lazarus has Ahokas pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lazarus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T4#
Lazarus unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lazarus slows down the pace here.
Lazarus tries to land knees in the clinch but Ahokas avoids the damage to the body.
Lazarus lands a knee to the body.
Lazarus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ahokas blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Lazarus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lazarus landing knees to the body.
Lazarus is pushing Ahokas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lazarus manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kirks Lazarus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juha Ahokas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lazarus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahokas manages to avoid it.
Lazarus throws a leg kick which misses Ahokas's front leg but catches the back leg as Ahokas tries to avoid it.
Lazarus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lazarus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahokas throws out the jab. #CL2#
Lazarus clinches with his opponent.
Ahokas wants to take the fight to the mat but Lazarus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lazarus is struggling to control the position.
Lazarus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ahokas is defending well for now.
Ahokas managing to block the knees to the body from Lazarus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazarus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lazarus tries a body shot but Ahokas blocks it.
Lazarus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ahokas.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Lazarus effectively controlling the action here.
Lazarus tries to land knees in the clinch but Ahokas avoids the damage to the body.
The referee calls for Lazarus to work.
Lazarus scores with a knee to the head.
Lazarus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ahokas blocks it with crossed arms.
Ahokas effectively controlling the action here.
Ahokas wants to break free but Lazarus has control. #T2#
Lazarus crunches a lovely knee into Ahokas's ribcage.
Lazarus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ahokas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lazarus lands with a light punch inside.
Lazarus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ahokas up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Lazarus.
Kirks Lazarus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lazarus with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lazarus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ahokas avoids it.
Ahokas is trying to push Lazarus away but Lazarus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lazarus pressing his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lazarus effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kirks Lazarus.
Lazarus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lazarus tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Lazarus.
Lazarus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kirks Lazarus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lazarus scores with a leg kick.
Lazarus throws a solid leg kick but Ahokas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lazarus.
Lazarus scoring well with a low kick there.
Lazarus lands the left hand.
Lazarus lands with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lazarus.
Lazarus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahokas. #T4#
Lazarus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ahokas takes a step back to recover.
Ahokas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahokas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lazarus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lazarus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ahokas.
A head kick from Lazarus lands but Ahokas takes it in his stride.
Lazarus scoring well with a low kick there.
Lazarus scoring well with a low kick there.
Ahokas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lazarus connects with a leg kick. Ahokas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lazarus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ahokas.
Ahokas misses the shot to the body.
Lazarus tries to clinch but Ahokas moves out of range.
Ahokas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lazarus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahokas.
Ahokas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kirks Lazarus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Juha Ahokas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ahokas checks a low kick from Lazarus.
Lazarus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahokas swings for the body but Lazarus moves out of range.
Lazarus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ahokas is able to avoid easily.
Lazarus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ahokas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lazarus sprawls and moves away.
Ahokas scores with a nice right hand.
Lazarus is looking to slow Ahokas down with leg kicks. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lazarus crunches a lovely knee into Ahokas's ribcage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazarus with a knee to the head.
Ahokas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ahokas is trying to force a seperation but Lazarus has the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lazarus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ahokas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lazarus obliges.
Ahokas's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lazarus obliges.
A right hand to the body from Lazarus.
Lazarus taking a breather.
Lazarus stalling.
Lazarus stalling the fight.
Ahokas tries to stall but Lazarus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lazarus leaning against his opponent.
Lazarus tries a knee to the head but Ahokas blocks it.
Ahokas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
Lazarus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lazarus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ahokas up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kirks Lazarus.
Ahokas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lazarus.
Ahokas is looking to wear down Lazarus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lazarus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ahokas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD#
Ahokas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lazarus!
An elbow from Ahokas crashes against the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahokas working the body and head with strikes.
Lazarus is looking to regain half guard here but Ahokas keeps moving and retains side control.
Ahokas tries to score with some ground and pound. Lazarus controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3#
Lazarus is looking to regain half guard here but Ahokas keeps moving and retains side control.
Ahokas scoring with punches and elbows.
Ahokas throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Lazarus works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Lazarus is looking to control Ahokas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lazarus avoid being mounted?
Kirks Lazarus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ahokas wants to free his trapped foot but Lazarus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lazarus keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahokas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lazarus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Juha Ahokas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Lazarus is controlling Ahokas's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ahokas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ahokas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lazarus holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lazarus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ahokas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lazarus's head.
Lazarus wants to control but Ahokas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lazarus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ahokas 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.
Lazarus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ahokas.
Lazarus keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lazarus moves into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kirks Lazarus.
I've got Lazarus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 25:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirks Lazarus!
A relieved looking Kirks Lazarus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Juha Ahokas was interviewed post fight and said 'Sucker!'.

Event: DUEL#26 Myles vs Gaultier
Date: Dec 04, 2016

#R1#
Lazarus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lazarus, right into the meat.
Lazarus scores with a head kick.
Thompson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thompson misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Lazarus misses
and Thompson counters with a straight right hand.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lazarus moves away.
Lazarus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thompson.
Thompson wants to slow Lazarus down by chopping away at his legs.
Lazarus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lazarus throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Thompson counters with a takedown into side control.
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!#SU2#
Thompson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lazarus.
Thompson looks for a takedown but Lazarus sprawls well.
Lazarus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lazarus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lazarus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thompson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Thompson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lazarus. Lazarus obviously looking to wear him down.
Lazarus throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Thompson misses the jab.
Lazarus throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lazarus checks a leg kick.#CL2#
Thompson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knees to the body from Lazarus.
Lazarus missing with knees to the body.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Lazarus's head.
Thompson tries to circle away but Lazarus has him pinned against the cage.
Thompson misses with a knee strike.
Thompson is pushing Lazarus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lazarus pushes Thompson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lazarus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thompson.
Lazarus blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Lazarus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thompson.
Lazarus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lazarus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees to the body from Lazarus.
Thompson is trying to maintain a safe position but Lazarus gets an underhook and turns Thompson into the cage.
Lazarus missing with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lazarus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thompson is defending well for now.
Lazarus stalls.
Thompson is looking to control Lazarus's arms but Lazarus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thompson has his back to the cage.
Thompson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lazarus backwards.
Lazarus has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
Lazarus misses with a knee strike.
Lazarus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thompson tries to circle away but Lazarus has him pinned against the cage.
Lazarus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thompson is defending well for now.#T3#
Lazarus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lazarus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lazarus walks away with a smile on his face. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thompson throws the left hand but Lazarus avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by Thompson.
Thompson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thompson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD2#
Thompson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lazarus's guard.
Thompson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thompson forces his way into half guard.
Thompson is trying to control the action in half guard but Lazarus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lazarus is looking to control Thompson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lazarus avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Lazarus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Thompson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thompson trying to control the action but Lazarus is working from the bottom.
Lazarus tries to get to full guard but Thompson has control of the leg.
Lazarus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thompson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thompson's back!
Thompson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Thompson tries to get to full guard but Lazarus has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Trey Thompson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lazarus tried to score with a low kick but Thompson checks it.
Lazarus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lazarus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lazarus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lazarus connects with a solid leg kick.
Thompson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lazarus misses with a low kick as Thompson jumps back.
A low kick from Lazarus misses
and Thompson counters with a good low kick that Lazarus was not able to check.
Lazarus throws a leg kick but Thompson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kirks Lazarus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lazarus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Thompson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lazarus is looking to chop away at Thompson's legs.
Thompson wants to counter with a clinch but Lazarus pushes him away.
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
Thompson tries to counter with a clinch but Lazarus shakes him off and moves away.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Thompson avoids the head kick by Lazarus.
A head kick misses from Lazarus.
Thompson shoots in but Lazarus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kirks Lazarus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Lazarus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thompson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Lazarus misses
and Thompson counters with a straight right hand.
Thompson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lazarus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thompson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson tries to clinch but Lazarus is having none of it.
Lazarus throws a quick counter head kick but Thompson was just out of range.
Lazarus throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Thompson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kirks Lazarus is winning the standup battle so far.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lazarus was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lazarus thuds his shin into the meat of Thompson's side.#TD2#
Lazarus tries to sprawl but Thompson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Thompson is taking a breather. Lazarus 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.
Lazarus is looking to improve his position.
Lazarus has hold of Thompson's hands but Thompson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thompson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Thompson is looking for a kimura here.
Thompson scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Thompson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lazarus is trying to control but Thompson manages to pass to mount!
Lazarus wants to hold on but Thompson pushes him away.
Thompson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Thompson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#
Lazarus is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Thompson! Lazarus is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Trey Thompson!
An out of breath Trey Thompson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Kirks Lazarus was interviewed post fight and said 'It's a tough loss for sure. I still want to challenge myself. I call out Knight and his big mouth manager Stu next round. He picks first, so if it doesnt happen, he's a coward.'.

Event: DUEL#19 Army vs Summers
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Xezeron tries a head kick but it misses.
Lazarus misses with a leg kick.
Xezeron throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lazarus.
Xezeron tries to move into range but Lazarus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lazarus blocks a head kick by Xezeron.
Lazarus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xezeron is out of range and Lazarus settles back down.
Lazarus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Xezeron.
Lazarus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Xezeron misses with a two punch combination.
Lazarus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lazarus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lazarus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lazarus looks to land a body kick but Xezeron moved away.
Xezeron blocks a low kick nicely.
Xezeron scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Xezeron drives through and clinches with Lazarus against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xezeron lands a hook that snaps the head of Lazarus backwards.
Xezeron missing with knees to the body. #T1#
Lazarus misses with a punch to the body.
The referee calls for Xezeron to work.
Xezeron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lazarus stalling.
A bit of stalling here from Lazarus. #TD2#
Xezeron pulls guard effortlessly.
Lazarus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xezeron is keeping the position for now.
Xezeron is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Xezeron tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Xezeron is trying to control the position but Lazarus postures up. #T2##SUB2#
Xezeron looking for a guillotine here but Lazarus defends easily. #SUB2#
Xezeron had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lazarus defends it easily.
Xezeron lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Lazarus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xezeron defends well.
Lazarus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Xezeron engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lazarus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lazarus forces his way into half guard.
Lazarus controlling the action here.
Xezeron tries to get to full guard but Lazarus has control of the leg. #T4#
Xezeron is pressing down on Lazarus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lazarus is fighting to break Xezeron's control of his arms but Xezeron is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Lazarus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Xezeron throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Xezeron wants to sweep here but Lazarus controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Lazarus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Xezeron striking off his back but it's not causing Lazarus any problems.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maximillian Xezeron will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Lazarus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Xezeron blocks a head kick by Lazarus.
Despite the aggression on Xezeron's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kirks Lazarus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xezeron checks a leg kick nicely.
Lazarus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lazarus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lazarus there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Lazarus closes the distance and pushes Xezeron back into the cage.
Lazarus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xezeron is defending well for now.
Xezeron leaning his opponent against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Lazarus.
Xezeron is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazarus has Xezeron pushed against the cage.
Lazarus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Xezeron on the inside.
Xezeron's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1#
Lazarus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Xezeron is keeping busy.
Lazarus lands a good knee to the midsection. Xezeron won't want to take too many of those.
Xezeron can't get the takedown.
Xezeron lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lazarus blocks the elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lazarus misses with a knee strike.
Xezeron is pushing Lazarus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Xezeron avoiding damage as Lazarus throws knees to the body.
Xezeron's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lazarus lands a knee to the body. #T2##TD2#
Xezeron has clasped his hands together around Lazarus's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Xezeron is breathing heavily.
Lazarus is looking for a sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lazarus tries to control but Xezeron manages to take his back.#SUB2#
Lazarus defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Lazarus is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lazarus trying to control the position but Xezeron manages to sink in the hooks.
Xezeron scores with punches and elbows. #T3##SUB2#
Xezeron looking for the choke from the back.
Maximillian Xezeron has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Xezeron is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lazarus has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Xezeron tightening his grip on Lazarus, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Xezeron has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lazarus has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Xezeron avoiding Lazarus 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
I really don't envy Lazarus right now. #SUB2#
Xezeron is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Xezeron slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
A lull in the action here. #SUB2#
Xezeron looking for the choke but no joy.
Lazarus wants to control his opponent's hands but Xezeron gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximillian Xezeron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lazarus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Lazarus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Xezeron throws a head kick that misses.
Lazarus lands a nice looking body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lazarus.
Good leg kick by Lazarus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maximillian Xezeron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lazarus connects with an inside leg kick.
Lazarus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lazarus thumps Xezeron with a low kick.
Lazarus throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lazarus.
Xezeron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lazarus moves out of range of the body kick from Xezeron.
A head kick misses from Lazarus.
Lazarus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lazarus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lazarus tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lazarus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice takedown defense from Lazarus. No joy for Xezeron on that attempt.
Xezeron looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kirks Lazarus is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Lazarus blocks a head kick by Xezeron.
Lazarus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xezeron moves out of range of the body kick from Lazarus.
Xezeron blocks a low kick nicely.
Lazarus is looking to score with low kicks.
Xezeron's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lazarus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xezeron.
Xezeron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Lazarus has Xezeron up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Xezeron works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Xezeron looking to sit in guard and control but Lazarus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Xezeron bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lazarus's guard. #REVB#
Lazarus is trying to keep Xezeron in close.
Maximillian Xezeron is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#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!
Lazarus pulls Xezeron in to control the position.
Xezeron works over Lazarus with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Lazarus looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Xezeron has picked Lazarus up and slammed him! Lazarus can't keep hold of the triangle and Xezeron manages to pass to side control!
Lazarus can't do much from the bottom here.
Xezeron moves into full mount! #SUB2#
Xezeron jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lazarus manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Xezeron tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Xezeron has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lazarus tries to control but Xezeron manages to take his back.#T3#
Lazarus trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Xezeron trying to control momentarily.
Lazarus is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kirks Lazarus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Xezeron has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Xezeron looking for the choke but no joy.
Xezeron tries to get the hooks in deep but Lazarus pushed the leg off. #T4##SUB2#
Xezeron is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lazarus is defending well though. Xezeron let's go of the attempt for now.
Lazarus trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Xezeron patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Xezeron looking to break Lazarus's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lazarus remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Xezeron will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Xezeron is looking for the choke from the back position but Lazarus is controlling his hands well.
Xezeron takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Xezeron keeps control of the position as Lazarus tries to break free.
Xezeron throwing wild punches that miss their target. #SUB2#
Xezeron working for the choke.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maximillian Xezeron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Xezeron winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximillian Xezeron!
During a confident post fight interview, Maximillian Xezeron thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Kirks Lazarus spoke after the fight, saying 'It's a tough loss for sure. I still want to challenge myself. I call out Knight and his big mouth manager Stu next round. He picks first, so if it doesnt happen, he's a coward.'.

Event: DUEL#14 Myles vs Juan
Date: Oct 02, 2016

#R1#
Lazarus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #CL#
Lazarus clinches.
Hari working aggressively here.
Hari working aggressively here.
Hari misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lazarus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hari throws a punch but it's blocked by Lazarus.
Hari on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hari fails to land.
A short right from Hari.
Lazarus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hari.
Hari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lazarus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hari lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lazarus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hari avoiding damage as Lazarus throws knees to the body.
Hari lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lazarus backwards.
Lazarus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lazarus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lazarus missing with knees to the body.
Lazarus blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Lazarus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hari throws a head punch that misses.
Lazarus working Hari over with knees to the body.
Lazarus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hari swings wildly with an uppercut but Lazarus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hari swings wildly with an uppercut but Lazarus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lazarus misses with a knee strike.
Lazarus lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hari fails to land.
Hari working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hari.
Hari misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lazarus.
Hari letting Lazarus take a breather here.
Lazarus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hari has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T2#
Lazarus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lazarus looking to throw knees to the head but Hari is blocking nicely.
Lazarus trying to land knees to the body.
Lazarus digs a right hand into Hari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hari's gas tank.
Lazarus trying to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lazarus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hari has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice left hand lands by Hari.
Lazarus blocking some punches.
Lazarus misses with a body punch.
Hari swings wildly with an uppercut but Lazarus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hari swings wildly with an uppercut but Lazarus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Hari scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lazarus unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hari prevents a body shot from Lazarus.
Lazarus missing with knees to the body.
Hari swings wildly with an uppercut but Lazarus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lazarus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hari is defending well for now.#T3#
Lazarus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hari managing to block the knees to the body from Lazarus.
Hari misses with a punch on the inside.
Lazarus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lazarus.
Lazarus is struggling to control the position.
Lazarus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lazarus is trying to stall.
Hari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hari misses with a punch on the inside.
Hari lands with a left to the head.
Lazarus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lazarus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hari is defending well for now.
Lazarus lands a knee to the body.
Lazarus blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Lazarus stalling.
Hari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hari has a couple of punches blocked by Lazarus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hari working aggressively here.
Lazarus tries to land knees in the clinch but Hari avoids the damage to the body.
Lazarus lands a right hand.
Lazarus misses with a knee to the head.
Lazarus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lazarus stalling.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lazarus obliges.
Hari looks winded!
Hari misses with the head strike.
Hari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hari fails to land.
Hari working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hari blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hari avoiding damage as Lazarus throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kirks Lazarus 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#
Lazarus throws a chopping leg kick but Hari manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And Hari tries to counter it with a takedown but Lazarus pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Lazarus drives through and clinches with Hari against the cage.
Hari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lazarus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hari.
Lazarus landing knees to the body.
Hari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lazarus landing knees to the body.
Hari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hari on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazarus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hari has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Lazarus.
Hari managing to block the knees to the body from Lazarus.
Hari is breathing heavily.
Lazarus landing knees to the head.
Lazarus has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lazarus blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Lazarus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lazarus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lazarus pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hari misses with the head strike.
Hari misses with the head strike.
Hari throws a head punch that misses.
Lazarus blocking some punches.
Lazarus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lazarus blocks an uppercut.
Hari swings wildly with an uppercut but Lazarus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirks Lazarus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lazarus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hari lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lazarus lands a knee to the head.
Lazarus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hari or not.
Lazarus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hari blocks it with crossed arms.
Lazarus lands a good knee to the midsection. Hari won't want to take too many of those.
Lazarus blocking some punches. #T2#
Lazarus is working Hari over against the cage.
Lazarus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lazarus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hari in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lazarus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lazarus lands with a light punch inside.
Lazarus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hari is defending well for now.
Lazarus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hari can do to turn this around?
Lazarus stalls.
Hari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hari as Lazarus tries to tie him up.
Lazarus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lazarus stalling the fight.
Hari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hari lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Hari has a couple of punches blocked by Lazarus.
Lazarus looking to stall.
Hari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lazarus blocks an uppercut.
Hari working aggressively here.
Lazarus just leaning against Hari, taking a breather.
Lazarus stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hari.
Lazarus tries to land knees in the clinch but Hari avoids the damage to the body.
Lazarus unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lazarus stalling in the clinch.
Lazarus scores a nice knee to the body.
Lazarus lands a nice uppercut.
Hari blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hari misses with the head strike. #T4#
Lazarus lands a knee to the body.
Lazarus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lazarus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lazarus gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Hari misses with some punches.
Lazarus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hari is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kirks Lazarus.
Lazarus throws a sloppy head kick and Hari moves out of range easily.
Lazarus throws a low kick, looking for Hari's leg but Hari calmly moves out of range.
Harold Hari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lazarus tries to clinch but Hari moves out of range.
Hari with the counter takedown but Lazarus avoids it easily.
Lazarus throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Hari counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hari thows a huge punch but Lazarus dodges it nicely.
Lazarus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hari with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kirks Lazarus dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lazarus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An inside leg kick from Lazarus misses.
Hari tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lazarus misses with a head kick.
Lazarus jabs Hari to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lazarus tries a low kick but Hari avoids it.
Lazarus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lazarus throws a body punch but Hari moves out of range.
Hari changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hari chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lazarus can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Lazarus coming out on top.
Lazarus throws a lazy right hand but Hari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lazarus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hari manages to avoid it.#T1#
Hari blocks a head kick by Lazarus.
Hari drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lazarus defends it well.
Lazarus tries a head kick but it misses.
Hari feints the counter takedown.
Lazarus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hari is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lazarus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hari tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lazarus scores with a push kick.
Lazarus tries a head kick but it misses.
Lazarus tries to score with a low kick but Hari moves his leg out of the way.
Hari feints the counter takedown.
Hari checks a leg kick nicely.
Hari avoids a kick to the body.
Hari feints the counter takedown.
Lazarus throws a body shot but no joy.
Lazarus throws a leg kick but Hari checks it. #T2#
Lazarus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lazarus throws a chopping leg kick but Hari manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hari with the counter takedown but Lazarus avoids it easily.
Lazarus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kirks Lazarus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hari blocks a leg kick.
Lazarus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hari checks it well.
Hari with the counter takedown but Lazarus avoids it easily.
Lazarus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hari tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hari checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hari with the counter takedown but Lazarus avoids it easily.
Lazarus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hari tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good leg kick by Lazarus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lazarus tries to clinch but Hari moves out of range. #T3#
Hari takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lazarus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lazarus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hari is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lazarus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hari has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lazarus misses with a head kick.
Kirks Lazarus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lazarus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hari has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hari and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lazarus throws a head kick that misses.
Hari drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lazarus defends it well.
Lazarus tries to clinch but Hari moves out of range.
Hari changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lazarus tries to land a leg kick but Hari saw it coming and moves away.
Lazarus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hari drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lazarus defends it well.#T4#
Lazarus throws a leg kick but Hari sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hari with the counter takedown but Lazarus avoids it easily.
Hari avoids the body shot from Lazarus.
Hari is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kirks Lazarus is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lazarus.
Hari moves out of range of the body kick.
Kirks Lazarus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lazarus looks for the body kick but Hari saw that one coming.
Lazarus digs a good hook to Hari's body.
Lazarus misses with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hari keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hari checks a leg kick.
Harold Hari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hari avoids the head kick by Lazarus.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kirks Lazarus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lazarus, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirks Lazarus!
Kirks Lazarus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DUEL#10 Ponjev vs Silver
Date: Sep 04, 2016

#R1#
Lazarus lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Anstey backs up against the cage.
Lazarus takes a swing at Anstey's ribcage but misses.
Lazarus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anstey seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lazarus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lazarus throws a leg kick which misses Anstey's front leg but catches the back leg as Anstey tries to avoid it.
Lazarus takes a swing at Anstey's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Anstey drives through and clinches with Lazarus against the cage.
Anstey stalling.
Anstey managing to block the knees to the body from Lazarus.
Lazarus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Anstey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lazarus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lazarus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anstey misses with a punch on the inside.
Anstey will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lazarus up against the cage.
Lazarus tries a body shot but Anstey blocks it. #T1#
Anstey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anstey misses with some punches.
Anstey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Lazarus.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lazarus.
Lazarus blocking some punches.
Lazarus looking to stall.
Anstey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lazarus blocking some punches.
Lazarus misses with a knee to the head.
Anstey lands a left hand.
Lazarus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Anstey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anstey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anstey misses with the head strike. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lazarus lands a knee to the head.
Lazarus lands a knee to the body.
Lazarus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Anstey lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Anstey is breathing heavily.
Lazarus tries a knee to the head but Anstey blocks it.
Lazarus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anstey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lazarus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lazarus is struggling to control the position.
Lazarus stalling in the clinch.
Anstey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lazarus is stalling here.
Lazarus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anstey has Lazarus pushed against the cage.#T3#
Lazarus trying to land knees to the body.
Lazarus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anstey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lazarus backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anstey.
Anstey takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lazarus trying to land knees to the body.
Lazarus stalling.
Lazarus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lazarus unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lazarus lands a good knee to the midsection. Anstey won't want to take too many of those.
Lazarus with a knee to the head.
Anstey takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lazarus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Anstey in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Lazarus. #T4#
Lazarus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lazarus using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lazarus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lazarus scores a nice knee to the body.
Lazarus scores a nice knee to the body.
Lazarus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lazarus.
Lazarus is leaning against Anstey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lazarus is stalling here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lazarus obliges.
Lazarus works on Anstey's body with a couple of short punches.
Anstey tries a body shot but Lazarus blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kirks Lazarus dominated that round.
That's time! Anstey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Lazarus.
Lazarus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anstey at a distance.
Kirks Lazarus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anstey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anstey is looking to clinch.
Lazarus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Anstey moves in looking to clinch but Lazarus pushes him off.
Lazarus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lazarus scoring well with a low kick there.
Anstey takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
Lazarus takes the fight into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lazarus obliges.
A bit of stalling here from Lazarus.
Kirks Lazarus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#KD2#
Lazarus connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Anstey goes down! Lazarus jumps into full mount looking to finish! #ROC2#
Anstey is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Lazarus is working for a guillotine from mount but Anstey frees his head quite easily.
Oh Anstey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Lazarus working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Anstey turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Lazarus off and cradles Anstey's limp body as Lazarus celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Kirks Lazarus!
After winning the bout, Kirks Lazarus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DUEL#4 Parker vs Bentner
Date: Jul 24, 2016

#R1#
Lazarus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lazarus misses with a hook.
Rico checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lazarus. That's going to slow Rico down.
Rico fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rico keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lazarus tries a head kick but it misses.
Lazarus lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lazarus. Rico does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lazarus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rico closes the distance and clinches up with Lazarus, looking for a takedown. Rico pushes Lazarus against the cage but Lazarus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rico checks a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Rico's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rico checks a leg kick.
Rico tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lazarus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rico.
Rico lands a few punches from side control.
Lazarus is looking for a sweep.
Rico tries to move to mount but Lazarus blocks the move with his legs.
Rico working away.
Lazarus is not content to let Rico control the position.
Lazarus is trying to improve his position.
Rico has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rico lands some shots froms side control.#T2#
Rico in side control, throwing shots but Lazarus defends.
Rico trying to control the action but Lazarus is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rico is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lazarus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lazarus is looking to regain half guard here but Rico keeps moving and retains side control.
Lazarus wants to control but Rico postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rico tries for a kimura but Lazarus is defending well.
Lazarus can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Rico gets to mount! Lazarus was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lazarus takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Rico.
Rico prevents Lazarus from getting the reversal.
Rico lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lazarus slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lazarus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rico's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rico's back!
Rico is trying to break free. #SUB#
Lazarus is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rico rolls, trying to escape but Lazarus keeps control of the position. #T4#
Lazarus trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Rico rolls, trying to escape but Lazarus keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Lazarus is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rico knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rico for a finish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rico trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
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 Kirks Lazarus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lazarus motions for Rico to come forward. Lazarus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rico shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lazarus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rico at a distance.
Lazarus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rico if he has to take too many more of those.
Rico blocks a head kick by Lazarus.
Rico wants to counter with a clinch but Lazarus pushes him away.
Lazarus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rico looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rico checks the leg kick.
Rico shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lazarus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lazarus wants it to stay on the feet.
Lazarus throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rico! But no joy.
Lazarus throws a leg kick that misses.
Kirks Lazarus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lazarus misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rico doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Lazarus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rico - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stalling in the clinch from Lazarus. #T1#
Lazarus gets underhooks to prevent Rico's takedown attempt.
Kirks Lazarus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Rico.
Lazarus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lazarus controlling the action here for a moment.
A short uppercut from Rico.
Rico works on Lazarus's body with a couple of short punches.
Rico avoiding damage as Lazarus throws knees to the body.
Rico wants a takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Lazarus.
Rico looking to slow down the pace here.
Lazarus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rico can do to turn this around?
Lazarus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rico tries to stall but Lazarus uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T2#
Rico is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rico has a couple of punches blocked by Lazarus.
Rico lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lazarus backwards.
Rico misses with some punches.
Lazarus is looking to control Rico's arms but Rico gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lazarus has his back to the cage.
Lazarus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rico blocks it with crossed arms.
Rico taking a breather.
Lazarus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lazarus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rico tries to work over Lazarus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rico misses with a punch on the inside.
Rico lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Rico avoiding damage as Lazarus throws knees to the body.
Lazarus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rico avoids it.
Lazarus stops a takedown attempt from Rico.
Rico lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lazarus or not.
Lazarus effectively controlling the action here.
Lazarus trying to land knees to the body.
Rico is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lazarus is keeping busy.
Rico scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Rico.
Rico is working for takedown but Lazarus is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lazarus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rico blocks it with crossed arms.
Lazarus takes a shot to the head.
Johnny Rico seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lazarus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lazarus trying to land knees to the body.
Lazarus throws a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Lazarus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rico managing to block the knees to the body from Lazarus.
Lazarus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rico avoids it.
Rico wants a takedown but no success here.
Rico swings wildly with an uppercut but Lazarus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rico taking a breather.
Rico will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lazarus up against the cage.
Rico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rico misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rico lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rico tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rico taking a breather.
Rico tries to work over Lazarus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Kirks Lazarus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Lazarus throws a head kick that misses
and Rico counters with a right hand to the body.
Lazarus throws a leg kick
letting Rico counter with a right hand.
Lazarus is looking to chop away at Rico's legs.
Lazarus throws out a leg kick but Rico moves out of range and Lazarus only half commits.
Rico is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lazarus thows a leg kick but Rico checks it
and Rico counters with a solid body kick.
Rico checks a low kick from Lazarus.
Rico avoids the body shot from Lazarus.
Lazarus tried to score with a low kick but Rico checks it.
Lazarus is looking to wear down Rico with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rico or perhaps it was just good defense by Lazarus, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazarus wants to slow Rico down by chopping away at his legs.
Good leg kick by Lazarus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rico shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lazarus sprawls well. Lazarus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rico gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Rico avoids the body shot from Lazarus.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rico or perhaps it was just good defense by Lazarus, which made it look bad.
Kirks Lazarus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Rico.
Lazarus misses with a leg kick.
Lazarus thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Rico drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rico works over Lazarus with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Lazarus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rico defends well.
Rico stands up over Lazarus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Rico cracks Lazarus with a solid left hand.
Rico throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lazarus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lazarus trying to keep a closed guard but Rico is proving a slippery customer.
Lazarus wants to sweep here but Rico controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Rico got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lazarus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rico has managed to get both his arms back between Lazarus's legs - danger averted.
Rico is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rico trying to control but Lazarus is working from the bottom.
Rico passes Lazarus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rico throwing shots but Lazarus is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Rico is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lazarus is just riding it out for now. Rico eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Rico scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rico is looking to stall here but Lazarus recovers full guard.
Kirks Lazarus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rico advances position into side control!
Lazarus wants to control but Rico postures up.
Rico cracks Lazarus with a big elbow.
Lazarus tries to bench press Rico off him but Rico keeps the position. #T4#
Rico misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lazarus is not content to let Rico control the position.
Rico misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Johnny Rico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Rico is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lazarus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Rico tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lazarus manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Rico comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lazarus 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: DUEL#1 Rise Of The Champion
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Vale just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Lazarus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vale, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Vale breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Vale gets tackled into the cage by Lazarus. Lazarus maintains the clinch.
Vale misses with a punch to the body.
Vale tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vale working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lazarus obliges.
Lazarus pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lazarus blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vale creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vale is trying to force a seperation but Lazarus has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazarus scores with a shoulder strike.
Lazarus is trying to stall.
Lazarus trying to control the position but instead, Vale has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lazarus into the cage.
Lazarus is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Vale has denied him.
Lazarus pushes Vale back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Lazarus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lazarus trying to stall but Vale improves his position.
Vale takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lazarus leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lazarus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vale is breathing heavily.
Vale lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lazarus lands a nice shot to the body.
Vale pushes Lazarus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vale has had enough of the clinch but Lazarus keeps him there for the moment.
Lazarus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lazarus taking a breather.
Vale drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lazarus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vale looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lazarus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Lazarus pushes Vale up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vale.
Vale working aggressively here.
Vale wants to break the clinch but can't.
A knee to the head by Lazarus. #CUT2#
It looks like Simon Vale has been cut.
Lazarus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lazarus takes a shot to the head.
Lazarus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A knee to the head by Lazarus.
Lazarus keeps control of Vale as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lazarus.
Vale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lazarus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lazarus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lazarus scores with a shot to the side of Vale's head.
Vale swings wildly with an uppercut but Lazarus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Vale fails to land. #T3#
Lazarus misses with a body punch.
Vale blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vale avoiding damage as Lazarus throws knees to the body.
Vale wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Vale breaks from the clinch.
Lazarus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vale's calf.
Lazarus swings widly with a right hand
and Vale counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Vale scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lazarus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vale's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vale thows a huge punch but Lazarus dodges it nicely.
Vale prevents Lazarus from improving his position.
Vale knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lazarus on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lazarus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lazarus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vale. #SUB2#
Lazarus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vale controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Lazarus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vale trying to control but Lazarus is working from the bottom.
Vale not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Lazarus has his feet on Vale's thighs here. He's pushed Vale off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Vale screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kirks Lazarus!
Kirks Lazarus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Simon Vale stepped up to the mic, saying 'The Holy one will sure miss the USFC. GOD BLESS'.

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