Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEC 588
Date: May 16, 2018

#R1#
Prime listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Prime feints and as Mason raises his hands in defense, Prime changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Prime throwing strikes from guard but Mason blocks nicely.
Prime landing with the ground and pound.
Prime trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Prime has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mason is pulling down on Prime's head to control his posture.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Prime working his ground and pound in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prime lands a couple of elbows.
Mason pulls Prime in close to prevent any damage.
Mason has momentary wrist control but Prime slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Prime postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Prime stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mason swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Prime from controlling successfully.
Prime scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mason working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Prime.
Prime throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prime trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Prime accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Prime loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mason seems keen to control Prime's posture.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Prime lands a couple of elbows.
Prime throws a big right hand that misses.
Prime scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mason utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Prime looking to pass the guard.
Prime trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prime tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Prime loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Prime throwing strikes from guard but Mason blocks nicely.
Prime is looking to work some ground and pound but Mason has wrist control.#T3#
Prime working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mason's head.
Prime trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason pulls Prime in close to his closed guard and prevents Prime from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Prime from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Prime tries to bum rush Mason with a series of wild strikes but Mason uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Prime throws a head kick that misses.
Prime misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Prime throws a chopping leg kick but Mason manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Prime fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Prime swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Prime throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand.
Mason blocks a head kick by Prime.
Prime sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Prime on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mason. Mason obviously looking to wear him down.
Prime throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mason.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Prime doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Optimus Prime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prime throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Prime fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zane Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Prime looks winded!
Prime looks to land a right hand but Mason moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Optimus Prime dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Prime walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab lands there for Mason.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Prime tries for a takedown but Mason sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jab by Mason.
Mason throws a hook but Prime blocks it.#TD2#
Prime looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Prime has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mason to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Prime is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mason pulls down on the head and he's put Prime to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Zane Mason!
Zane Mason seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEC 586
Date: May 04, 2018

#R1#
Lokren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Prime looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Lokren misses its target.#KD2#
Prime drops Lokren with a beautiful combination! Lokren stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Prime is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Sairanix Lokren has been cut.
Prime misses with the combination.
Prime defending well as Lokren loads up on a big left hand.
Prime lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prime misses with an uppercut. Lokren saw that one coming.
Prime throws out a leg kick but Lokren moves out of range and Prime only half commits.
Lokren lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Prime fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lokren has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Prime throws an off balance right hand
and Lokren counters with a nice uppercut.
Prime takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Prime tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lokren defends well and Prime ends up having to push Lokren into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Prime on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Prime takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Prime moves out of range as Lokren strikes.
Lokren lands with a hook. Prime tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Prime looks to land a combination but Lokren avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lokren. Prime does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Prime darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lokren moves forwards but Prime connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Prime scores with a takedown into Lokren's guard.#ES#
Lokren uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Prime fails with the takedown
and Lokren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Prime thinking.
Lokren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prime manages to avoid it.
Prime wants to counter with a clinch but Lokren pushes him away.
Lokren throws the left hand but Prime avoids the punch easily.
Lokren scores with a three punch combo!
We've been informed that Prime has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Lokren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lokren scores with the left hand. Prime knows he should have avoided that one.
Prime needs to keep his hands up - Lokren had a free shot at his head there.
Lokren looks to land a left hand but Prime moved out of range nicely.
Lokren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Prime takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Lokren swings for the body but Prime moves out of range.
Lokren misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Prime.
Lokren throws a combination. Prime tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lokren with a hook.#TD2#
Lokren gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Prime to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Prime is looking to work some ground and pound but Lokren has wrist control.
Lokren wants to stand and escape but Prime is having none of it.
Lokren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lokren keeping moving, preventing Prime from controlling successfully.
Prime throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Prime lands a couple of digs.
Prime postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Prime cracks Lokren with a solid left hand.
Lokren being controlled here, momentarily.
Prime throws a big elbow that misses.
Prime working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lokren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Prime accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Prime throwing strikes from guard but Lokren blocks nicely.
Prime postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Prime throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lokren works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lokren looking for a sweep. Not yet Lokren, not yet.
Prime postures up in Lokren's guard and throws a big left but Lokren blocks it.
Prime loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Prime throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lokren works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Prime throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Prime accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Prime is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prime with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Prime wants to control from the top but Lokren keeps moving.
Prime trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 Sairanix Lokren will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sairanix Lokren's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Prime ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lokren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Prime.
Prime lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#KD2#
Prime drops Lokren with a beautiful combination! Lokren stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Prime is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Lokren is rocked!
Optimus Prime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prime misses with a hook.
Oh Lokren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lokren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prime.
Lokren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prime.
Prime rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Prime takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prime takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lokren moves out of range as Prime strikes.
Optimus Prime is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lokren showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Prime.
Lokren misses with a right hand
and Prime counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Lokren falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Optimus Prime!
Optimus Prime very nearly forgot to thank My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: CEC 580
Date: Apr 08, 2018

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Garcia.
Prime fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Prime comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Prime misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Garcia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Prime is out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Prime!
Prime tries a head kick but it misses.
Prime will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've been hearing reports that Prime has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Garcia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Garcia takes a swing at Prime's ribcage but misses.
Garcia lands with an uppercut that bounces Prime off the cage and back into range.
Prime jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prime misses with a jab, cross combination.
Optimus Prime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Prime takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Garcia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Garcia thuds his shin into the meat of Prime's side.
Prime bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Garcia's head backwards.
A cross from Prime lands.
Garcia lands a two punch combo.
Prime shoots in looking for a takedown but Garcia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Prime's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And Garcia tries to counter it with a takedown but Prime pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Prime throws a series of punches but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia cracks Prime with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Prime connects with a looping right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Garcia as he connects with a hook.
Garcia jabs Prime right on the nose. Prime blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Garcia takes the fight into the clinch.
We've been informed that Garcia has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Prime slowing the pace effectively.
Prime pushes off an throws an elbow but Garcia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Garcia tries to work over Prime's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Prime is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garcia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Optimus Prime. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Prime breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garcia slips under a jab.
Jab from Garcia.
Horrible takedown attempt by Prime or perhaps it was just good defense by Garcia, which made it look bad.
Prime misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
Garcia connects with an inside leg kick.
Prime throws a series of punches but Garcia avoids them all with ease.
Prime throws a series of punches but Garcia avoids them all with ease.
Donk. Prime catches Garcia right on the button with a cross.
Prime throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Prime looks to throw the jab but Garcia is out of range.
Garcia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Garcia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Garcia avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Garcia connects with a leg kick. Prime looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Prime missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garcia doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Garcia lands with an uppercut that bounces Prime off the cage and back into range.
Prime shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garcia as he jumps to the side.
Prime's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Garcia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Prime scrambles back to his feet.
Prime throws a right and a left that both miss.
Prime misses with a takedown
and Garcia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garcia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Garcia lands a right hook to the body.
Prime has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Garcia.
Prime throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Prime, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Prime takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Prime swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garcia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Garcia avoids the head kick by Prime.
Garcia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Garcia lands an overhand right.
Prime falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Garcia counters with a nice double leg into side control. Prime won't be happy with that. #SU2#
Garcia stands up and beckons Prime to his feet.
Garcia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Prime.
Prime is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Prime.
Prime shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Prime takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garcia throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Garcia dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Garcia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Prime's hands.
Garcia throws a push kick but Prime slaps the foot to one side.
Prime throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garcia.
Garcia scores with a kick to the midsection.
Prime is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Prime shoots in but Garcia avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Prime gets tackled into the cage by Garcia. Garcia maintains the clinch.
Garcia prevents a takedown attempt there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garcia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prime is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Garcia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Optimus Prime. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Garcia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Prime throws a head kick but Garcia moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Garcia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot by Prime.
Garcia chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Garcia lands a glancing blow to the side of Prime's head.
Prime throws a head kick that misses.
Garcia lands a glancing blow to the side of Prime's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Garcia. That snapped Prime's head back.
Prime misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Garcia feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Prime is trying to control the position but Garcia postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Prime manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Garcia manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Garcia controlling Prime's posture.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
Prime content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Prime throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Prime manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Prime looking for a sweep. Not yet Prime, not yet.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Prime keeps moving.
Prime working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Prime escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garcia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garcia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Prime is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Garcia looking to pass the guard.
Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garcia sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Garcia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Prime looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcia is one step ahead there.
Prime is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Garcia is trying to maintain the position but Prime is very close to passing his half guard.
Prime wants to pass the guard but Garcia is defending well.
Garcia regains full guard. Nicely done.
Prime working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Garcia's head.
Prime preventing the sweep.
Garcia is pulling down on Prime's head. It's preventing any offense from Prime, at least for the moment.#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Prime trying to hold on to Garcia's head to control him but Garcia postures up.
Prime is staying active underneath Garcia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Prime regains full guard. Nicely done.
Prime is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Garcia is looking to escape.
Prime thows a huge punch but Garcia dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Garcia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Garcia lands in his opponent's guard.
Prime is wriggling around but Garcia manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Garcia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Prime is trying to get back to full guard.
Garcia tries to stand but can't do so whilst Prime controls his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Garcia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Garcia trying to control the pace. #T1#
Garcia prevents Prime from improving his position.
Garcia trying to control the pace.
Prime gets full guard.
Prime working a defensive guard but Garcia passes into half guard.
Garcia is looking to take a break and control but Prime is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Garcia is working for a kimura but Prime is defending it quite comfortably.
Garcia is thwarting Prime's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Garcia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Prime flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sergio Garcia has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Garcia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Garcia content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Garcia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Prime has managed to free his arm - good work.
Garcia slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Prime is trying to control but can't.
Garcia is looking to take a break and control but Prime is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Prime trying to hold on to Garcia's head to control him but Garcia postures up.
Prime is looking to improve his position.
Prime gets back to full guard.
Garcia controlling from the top position.
Prime looking to control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Garcia drops back looking for a leg! Prime is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Prime manages to kick Garcia off! Garcia jumps back into Prime's guard. #SUB#
Prime had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garcia defends it easily.
Optimus Prime has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prime has his hands on Garcia's head, controlling the position.
Garcia is working Prime over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prime wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Garcia manages to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Garcia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Prime doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Garcia.

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

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

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

Event: CEC 572
Date: Feb 28, 2018

#R1#
Prime shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Parnevik as he avoids it easily.
Parnevik lands a slapping body shot.
Prime chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Parnevik can pounce on him.
Prime lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parnevik circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been informed that Prime has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Parnevik turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Prime throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parnevik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Prime's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Parnevik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Prime fails with a takedown attempt.
Parnevik scores with a one two! Prime had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Optimus Prime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parnevik misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parnevik chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Parnevik scores with a leg kick.
Parnevik connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Prime momentarily.
Jesper Parnevik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Parnevik fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Prime has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Prime lands a two punch combo.
Parnevik thuds his shin into the meat of Prime's side.
Danga de danga de dang - Prime scores with a four punch combination!
Parnevik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Prime.
Good leg kick by Parnevik there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sloppy strikes from Parnevik. Those never looked like landing.
Prime takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prime throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Prime throws a nice looking combination but Parnevik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Prime drives through with a takedown into guard.
Prime throwing strikes but missing.
Prime trying to control but Parnevik is working from the bottom.
Prime being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Parnevik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Prime engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Prime trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parnevik wants to sweep but no luck.
Prime stays in close to Parnevik's body and controls the position.
Prime throws a big elbow that misses.
Prime stands up over Parnevik, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Prime accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Prime working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Prime lands a couple of elbows.
Prime throwing strikes but missing.
Parnevik wants to sweep but no luck.
Prime working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Prime trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Prime advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prime thows a huge punch but Parnevik dodges it nicely.
Prime is trying to control. Parnevik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Prime is just content to waste time from the top position. Parnevik takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Prime looking to sit in guard and control but Parnevik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Prime is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Parnevik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've been hearing that Parnevik has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Parnevik tries to stand but Prime is controlling from the bottom. #SU#
Parnevik stands up from Prime's guard - Parnevik perhaps looking for a knockout. #KD2#
Prime drops Parnevik with a beautiful combination! Parnevik stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Prime is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Jesper Parnevik has been cut.
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!
Prime throws a left and a right that both miss
and Parnevik counters with a two punch combo.
Prime shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Prime takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jesper Parnevik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Optimus Prime.
Parnevik staying out of range there.
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 Jesper Parnevik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jesper Parnevik's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Prime ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Prime shoots and misses
and Parnevik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Prime looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A cross from Prime lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Prime as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#
Parnevik is rocked!
Parnevik switches off momentarily and Prime cracks him with a monster right hand! Parnevik topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Prime dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Prime!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Optimus Prime!
Optimus Prime managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`), into his post fight interview.

Event: AD514
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1##TD#
Prime scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sloppy strikes there by Prime.
Lancaster is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Prime crashes against the mat.
Lancaster avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Prime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prime working away.
Prime misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Prime in side control, throwing shots but Lancaster defends.
Prime postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Prime lands some shots froms side control.
Prime trying to control the action but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Prime tries to score with some ground and pound. Lancaster controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Prime grinds an elbow into Lancaster's temple.
Lancaster tries to improve position but can't.
Prime creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lancaster sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Prime has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prime misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
Lancaster manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Prime throwing shots but Lancaster is blocking nicely.
Prime scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Prime not doing much here.
Lancaster wants to get back to full guard.
Prime throwing shots but Lancaster is blocking nicely.
Lancaster is trying to maintain the position but Prime is very close to passing his half guard.
Prime throwing shots but Lancaster is blocking nicely.
Lancaster moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Prime wants to control from the top but Lancaster keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancaster is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Prime is not content to let Lancaster control the position.#T2#
Prime slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Prime looking for a sweep. Not yet Prime, not yet.
Lancaster is working Prime over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lancaster lands a couple of elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Prime is on top in guard. #REVR#
Prime sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lancaster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lancaster bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Prime's guard. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prime lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Prime throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lancaster works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Prime from controlling successfully.
Lancaster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Prime postures up in Lancaster's guard and throws a big left but Lancaster blocks it.
Prime throws a big elbow that misses.
Prime stands up over Lancaster, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Prime throwing strikes from guard but Lancaster blocks nicely.
Prime trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Prime is working hard here to advance position.
Lancaster has Prime pulled in close to control his posture.
Prime trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lancaster controlling Prime's posture.
Prime working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Lancaster manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Prime manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
My spies in Jitsu Jim inform me that Lancaster has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lancaster is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lancaster connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Prime looking for a guillotine here but Lancaster defends easily.
Lancaster throws a big right hand that misses.
Lancaster with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lancaster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Prime wants to sweep here but Lancaster controlling him for the moment.
Prime trying to keep a closed guard but Lancaster is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Optimus Prime dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lancaster throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lancaster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Lancaster.
No joy there for Prime, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lancaster throws a hook but Prime blocks it.
Prime takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Prime misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Lancaster counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Prime is trying to get back to full guard.
Lancaster working the head and body with strikes.
Prime is looking for a sweep. Lancaster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Prime moves into full guard.
Lancaster slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Prime striking off his back.
Prime is trying to control the position but Lancaster postures up.
Lancaster with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lancaster preventing the sweep.
Prime has momentary wrist control but Lancaster slips an elbow through the middle.
Lancaster lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lancaster works over Prime with some ground and pound from guard.
Prime looking for a sweep. Not yet Prime, not yet. #SUB#
Prime isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lancaster stacks Prime on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lancaster!
Prime taking a bit of punishment here - Lancaster scoring with strikes.
Prime tries to bench press Lancaster off him but Lancaster keeps the position.
Prime is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Prime's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lancaster cracks Prime with a big right hand but Prime just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lancaster is chipping away with strikes.
Lancaster taking a breather here.
Lancaster working the ground and pound.
Lancaster landing strikes.
Prime throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Prime takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lancaster cracks Prime with a big right hand but Prime just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lancaster cracks Prime with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Prime tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Lancaster cracks Prime with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Prime is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Prime tries to buck Lancaster off but Lancaster is having none of it.
Lancaster is chipping away with strikes.
Prime tries to bench press Lancaster off him but Lancaster keeps the position.
Lancaster trying to control the position but Prime is working away.
Lancaster lands some shots froms side control.
Lancaster lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Prime down.
Prime takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Prime on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Prime tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lancaster wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lancaster connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Prime some visible discomfort.
Lancaster is putting a hurting on Prime here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC2#
Prime is rocked!#T4#
Prime is not content to let Lancaster control the position.
Oh Prime is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lancaster landing a few strikes.
Prime takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Troy Lancaster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lancaster working the body and head with strikes.
A big shot lands for Lancaster! That's hurt Prime! Will he recover? Lancaster fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Lancaster!
Troy Lancaster really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FORCEE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: AD507
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Prime scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like DeShawn Johnson has been cut.
Prime swinging wildly here.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Prime shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Johnson takes a swing at Prime's ribcage but misses.
Prime throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Prime looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
A nice side step and Johnson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've been hearing reports that Prime has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Prime throws a half hearted mid kick.
A left lands for Prime.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Prime doesn't seem phased though.
Prime misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Prime throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Prime misses with a right hand
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Prime ducks down to avoid it.
Prime jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Prime avoids it with no problem.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Prime throws a combination that misses
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Prime lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Prime will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Optimus Prime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prime looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Prime persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Prime misses with a double jab
and Prime takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Optimus Prime has been cut.
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!
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2##KD2#
Johnson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Prime sprawling to the canvas! Prime rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Johnson finish him?! #ROC2#
Prime is rocked!
Optimus Prime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prime lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
Oh Prime is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Prime misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a crisp right that sends Prime to the canvas! Johnson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeShawn Johnson!
A victorious DeShawn Johnson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AD501
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
Prime dips to his left and cracks Reijonen with an uppercut!#CUT#
It looks like Skreba Reijonen has been cut.#CL2#
Reijonen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prime.
Good body shot from Reijonen.
Reijonen is pressed up against the cage. Prime has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reijonen down to the mat. Reijonen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Prime has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Vicious Striking in the buildup to the fight.
Reijonen slips under a jab from Prime.
No joy there for Prime, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reijonen lands a glancing blow to the side of Prime's head.
Prime misses with an uppercut.
Reijonen scores with a nice strike.
A swing and a miss from Reijonen.
Prime throws a right and a left that Reijonen avoids nicely.
Prime displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reijonen throws out the jab. #CL2#
Reijonen rushes Prime and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Prime breaks from the clinch.
Reijonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Reijonen misses the target.
Prime looks to land a combination but Reijonen avoids it well.
Prime throws a combination that misses
letting Reijonen counter with a right hand.
Reijonen staying out of range there.
Reijonen is looking to clinch. #T1#
Reijonen connects with a crisp jab.
Prime throws a hook to the side of Reijonen's head but Reijonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reijonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Prime swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reijonen.
Prime circles away from the clinch attempt.
Prime keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reijonen ducks under a wild hook from Prime.#CL2#
Reijonen closes the distance and clinches.
Prime wants to break the clinch but can't.
Prime wants to break free but Reijonen has control.
Reijonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reijonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Prime can't break the clinch.
Prime looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Prime is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reijonen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Prime blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Reijonen.
Prime drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reijonen pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Optimus Prime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prime misses with an uppercut. Reijonen saw that one coming.
Prime tries to bum rush Reijonen with a series of wild strikes but Reijonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reijonen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reijonen misses with an uppercut
and Prime counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Prime looks to land a combination but Reijonen avoids it well. #CL2#
Prime gets tackled into the cage by Reijonen. Reijonen maintains the clinch.
Reijonen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reijonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Prime uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prime is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Reijonen is defending well.#BC#
Prime breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot lands for Prime.
Reijonen with a nice cross.
Reijonen dodges the punch combination from Prime.
Reijonen tries to clinch but Prime moves out of range.
Prime moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Prime looks to land a right hand but Reijonen moved out of range.
Optimus Prime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prime throws a looping overhand right but Reijonen ducks down to avoid it.
Reijonen tries to clinch up but Prime circles away and keeps his distance.
Prime appears to be looking for a big counter.
Reijonen tries to clinch but Prime moves out of range. #T3#
Prime misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reijonen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Prime defends it well.
Reijonen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Reijonen closes the distance and clinches.
Prime goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reijonen prevents it.
Reijonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Prime backwards.
Reijonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Prime backwards.
Prime has had enough of the clinch but Reijonen keeps him there for the moment.
Reijonen misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Reijonen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reijonen.
Reijonen keeps control of Prime as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reijonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Prime's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Prime has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reijonen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Reijonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Prime.
Reijonen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reijonen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prime has had enough of the clinch but Reijonen keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Reijonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reijonen works on Prime's body with a couple of short punches.
Prime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reijonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reijonen prevents Prime from breaking the clinch.
Prime wants to break free but Reijonen has control.
Reijonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Prime backwards.
Prime tries to circle away but Reijonen has him pinned against the cage.
Prime wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Reijonen. #BC#
Prime breaks from the clinch.
Reijonen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Prime is breathing heavily.
Reijonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Prime just misses with a punch to the body.
Reijonen scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Reijonen forces Prime back against the cage and clinches.
Reijonen lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Reijonen.
Prime letting Reijonen take a breather here.
Reijonen scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Skreba Reijonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Skreba Reijonen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Reijonen moves into range and clinches up with Prime.
Reijonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prime blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reijonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Prime is trying to push Reijonen away but Reijonen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Prime swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prime wants a takedown but no success here.
Reijonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Prime.
Prime is trying to break the clinch but Reijonen is controlling him.
Reijonen lands a left hand.
Skreba Reijonen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Prime can't break the clinch.
Reijonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Prime.
Reijonen misses with some punches.
A short left from Reijonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prime is trying to break the clinch but Reijonen has him pressed against the cage.
Reijonen lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prime.
Reijonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reijonen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Prime has Reijonen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reijonen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Reijonen has Prime pressed against the cage, preventing Prime from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reijonen.
Reijonen lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Reijonen.
Prime wants to break free but Reijonen has control.
Reijonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reijonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Primes head.
Reijonen lands a left hand.
Reijonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Prime.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reijonen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reijonen prevents Prime from breaking the clinch.
Prime takes a shot to the head.
Prime has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reijonen pushes Prime back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reijonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reijonen tries to throw a body punch but Prime avoids it by throwing Reijonen back against the cage.
Reijonen lands a body shot.
Reijonen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Reijonen lands a right hand. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reijonen.
Reijonen lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reijonen is leaning against Prime and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Prime blocking some punches.
Reijonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Prime.
Reijonen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Reijonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Prime backwards.
Reijonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Reijonen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Prime's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reijonen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reijonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reijonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Prime controls his hands.
Reijonen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Optimus Prime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reijonen lands a left hand.
Reijonen is working Prime over against the cage.
Reijonen cracks Prime with a nice body shot.
Reijonen is leaning against Prime and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reijonen lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Reijonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Reijonen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reijonen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reijonen is working Prime over against the cage.
Reijonen lands a body punch.
Reijonen can't find room to land a body shot as Prime controls the action.
Reijonen lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reijonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Prime drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reijonen pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Reijonen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Prime, pushing him back against the cage.
Reijonen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reijonen gets through Prime's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reijonen has a couple of punches blocked by Prime.
Reijonen lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
Prime is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reijonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Prime is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reijonen lands a body punch.
Reijonen lands a body punch. #T4#
Reijonen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Reijonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reijonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reijonen scores with a shoulder strike.
Reijonen dips a shoulder and cracks Prime with a mighty uppercut! Prime falls back against the cage and Reijonen unloads with a barrage of strikes! Prime is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Reijonen screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Skreba Reijonen!
A victorious Skreba Reijonen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AD496: FORCEE
Date: Oct 29, 2017

#R1#
Prime misses with a straight right.
Union is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Union misses with a hook.
Prime moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Bregan Union has been cut.
Prime loads up on a big right hand but Union slips the punch.
Union displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Prime throws out the jab.
Union uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prime.
Union throwing a counter right hand but Prime manages to avoid it.
Prime is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Union.
Union misses with a leg kick.
Prime has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Union misses with an uppercut.
Prime's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Prime duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Union tries to clinch there but Prime circles away.
Union looks to throw the jab but Prime is out of range.
Prime looks to land a combination but Union avoids it well.
A slow jab from Union misses its intended target.
Union misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Prime.
Prime takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Union ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Prime moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Prime throws a hook but Union blocks it.
A slow jab from Union misses its intended target.
Union is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Prime's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Prime misses with a straight right.
Prime throws a right and a left that Union avoids nicely.
Prime misses with a double jab
and Union counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Union does it's job there.
Union blocks a jab.
Union half committed to a counter leg kick.
Prime ducks under a wild hook from Union.
Some wild striking there from Prime.
Prime works over Union's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
Bregan Union's cut is getting worse.
Prime scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prime walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Prime blocks a leg kick.
Prime takes one to the side of the head.
Union uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prime.#T2#
Union throws a leg kick but Prime moved away.
Prime with a jab.
Union uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prime.
Union drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Prime throws a lazy head kick
and Union counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Prime avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Prime on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No joy there for Prime, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Prime lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#
Bregan Union's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Union avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice straight punches there by Union. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Union.#CUT#
It looks like Optimus Prime has been cut.
Prime takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Union throws a good cross that connects.
Union throws a big shot that misses.
Prime wants to counter the offense by Union and move into the clinch position.
Prime misses with a left hand
and Union connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Prime shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Union lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#
Prime is rocked!
Prime misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Prime slips under a jab from Union.
Prime looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Union misses with a low kick.
Prime takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Prime misses with a series of wild punches.
Prime throws a looping overhand right but Union ducks down to avoid it.
Prime lands a two punch combo.
Prime lands with a straight right. Union didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#
Jeez, Bregan Union's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A solid leg kick lands there for Prime.
Prime throws a right hand that Union ducks under and follows up with a left that Union also avoids with ease.
It looked like Union wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Prime lands a right hook to the body.
Prime waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Union.
Prime throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prime moves out of range as Union strikes.
Prime scores with a nice strike.
Prime swinging wildly here. #T4#
Prime misses with a straight left.
Prime swings widly with a right hand
and Union counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Union is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Union lands the left hand.
Prime moves away from the strike by Union.
Optimus Prime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Union.
Prime blocks a leg kick.
Union showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Prime.
Union thows a left - swing and a miss!
Union tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prime was well out of range. Poor timing from Union.
Prime throws a left and a right that both miss
and Union counters with a nice uppercut.
Prime slips under a jab from Union.
Union misses with a hook. Prime ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Prime moves out of range as Union strikes.
Union getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Prime throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Union sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Prime rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Union counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Optimus Prime will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Union will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Prime throws a shot from downtown. Union moves away and avoids it.
Union scores with a body shot.
Prime bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Prime falls off balance throwing a combination
and Union counters with a series of strikes. Prime will be more careful next time no doubt.
Prime throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Prime tries to keep at a distance but Union has taken the fight into the clinch.
Union is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Union scores with a nice short uppercut.
Prime working hard to break the clinch.
Union scores with a hook to the body.
Prime is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Prime has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Union clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Prime is breathing heavily.
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!
Prime wants to control the position but Union frees himself and scrambles - Prime manages to regain control in side control. #T1#
Union keeping his opponent close.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Union is trying to improve his position.
Prime in side control, throwing shots but Union defends.
Union is looking for a sweep.
Union is not content to let Prime control the position.
Union wants to control but Prime postures up.
Prime throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Union works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Union is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Prime scores with a couple of nice shots.
Union looks like he's trying to stand up.
Prime seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Prime working the head and body with strikes.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bregan Union's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Optimus Prime!
Optimus Prime gave a mention to My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: AD489: Ethereal stroke again
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Prime misses with a double jab.
Rose uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prime.
Prime misses with a double jab
and Rose counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Prime misses with a series of wild punches.
Rose is looking to slow Prime down with leg kicks.
Rose lands a nice shot to the body.
Prime misses the jab.
Rose pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rose lands a lovely overhand right.
Prime misses with a two punch combination.
Rose motions for Prime to come forward. Rose throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Prime avoids the head kick by Rose.
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!
Prime thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rose swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Prime falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Optimus Prime has been cut.#T1#
Prime misses with a two punch combination.
Prime throws an overhand right that lands on Rose's shoulder, as Rose tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Rose wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Rose.
Some wild striking there from Prime.
It looked like Rose was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Prime.
Rose slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Rose misses its target.
Rose throws a head kick that misses.
Prime swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rose displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Prime throws out the jab.
Prime throws a head kick but Rose moves out of range.
Rose swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rose avoids a punch combination nicely.
Prime cracks Rose with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rose tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Prime lands a head kick. Rose smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Axl Rose has been cut.
Prime looks to land a combination but Rose avoids it well.
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!
Prime slips a jab from Rose.
Prime tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rose bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rose is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Prime throws a jab when Rose was well out of range.
Prime rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rose moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rose fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Prime misses with a wild combination.
Rose was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Prime throws a jab when Rose was well out of range.
Prime misses with a hook to the body
and Rose counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Prime looks winded!
A shot to the liver by Rose. Beautiful body shot.
Prime might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Prime throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rose sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Prime misses with a looping right.
Prime throws a hook to the side of Rose's head but Rose sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Prime pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rose back to the cage. Prime follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Prime throws a lazy uppercut
and Rose counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Prime misses.
Rose lands a glancing blow to the side of Prime's head.
Prime swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Rose counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ROC#
Prime is rocked!#SUB#
Rose drops back looking for a leg! Prime is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Prime manages to kick Rose off! Rose jumps back into Prime's guard.
Prime is still in real trouble! Can Rose finish him?
Rose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Prime seems to have recovered his senses.
Prime working a defensive guard but Rose manages to pass into side control anyway.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rose content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Prime tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rose wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Rose thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Prime gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Rose has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Prime defend it? Rose steps over the head and cranks it - Prime is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Rose!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Axl Rose!
Axl Rose decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AD482: Smell of success
Date: Sep 13, 2017

#R1#
A head kick misses from Kampmann.
Prime went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Prime throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Prime scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kampmann doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kampmann darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Prime looks to land a left hand but Kampmann moved out of range nicely.
Donk. Prime catches Kampmann right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Martin Kampmann has been cut.#KD#
Prime lands a big right hand that sends Kampmann crashing to the mat! Prime stays standing though and waves Kampmann back to his feet!#ROC#
Kampmann is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Prime tenderised Kampmann's leg. Kampmann is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kampmann is still on wobbly legs! Can Prime finish him?
Prime cracks Kampmann with a hook to the temple - Kampmann is on wobbly legs here! Prime swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Kampmann falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Prime wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Optimus Prime!
After the big win, Optimus Prime made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Martin Kampmann was interviewed post fight and said 'Tough lose,this dude is top 5 fighters in this division...'.

Event: AD477: Keep Going
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Union slips under a jab from Prime.
Prime has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Prime keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Union scores with a three punch combo!
A slow jab from Prime misses its intended target.
Prime checks a leg kick nicely.
Prime throws an off balance right hand
and Union counters with a nice uppercut.
Prime displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Union throws out the jab.
Prime scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#
It looks like Bregan Union has been cut.
Prime misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Prime misses its intended target.
Union on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Union swings widly with a right hand
letting Prime counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#KD#
Prime drops Union with a beautiful combination! Union stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Prime is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Union is rocked!
Union glances at the clock... BAM! Prime nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Union crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Union is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Optimus Prime!
Optimus Prime really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: AD469: Mason vs Brunswick
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Belfort moves into range and connects with a jab.
Prime throws a hook but Belfort blocks it.
We've been informed that Belfort has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Belfort misses with a wild body shot.
Belfort connects with a body shot.
Prime slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Belfort thuds a left hand into Prime's body.
Prime looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Belfort throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Prime counters with a nice right hand that sends Belfort toppling to the canvas! Belfort scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Prime finish him?!#ROC#
Belfort is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jordan Belfort has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prime throws an uppercut from hell that sends Belfort clean off his feet! He's out cold! Prime stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Optimus Prime!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Optimus Prime made sure he mentioned Shinobi, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: AD462: Montreal Chinatown
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Prime swats away the attempt to clinch by Kelley.
Prime wants to counter the offense by Kelley and move into the clinch position.
Kelley throws a shot from downtown. Prime moves away and avoids it.
Kelley swings for the body but Prime moves out of range.
Optimus Prime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prime misses with a wild combination.
Prime throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Prime throws a looping overhand right but Kelley ducks down to avoid it.
Prime misses with a straight right.
Prime rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kelley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Prime tries to keep at a distance but Kelley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Prime can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kelley.
Nice body punch from Kelley.
Prime is looking to control Kelley's arms but Kelley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Prime has his back to the cage.
Kelley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kelley gets underhooks to prevent Prime's takedown attempt.
Prime throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Kelley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kelley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Prime.
Kelley lands with a short shot to the head.
Prime content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Prime breaks from the clinch.
Kelley lands with a shot to the body.
Kelley thuds a left hand into Prime's body.
Prime misses with a lunging right hand
and Kelley counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Optimus Prime has been cut.
Kelley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prime.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Prime!
Prime throws a head kick that misses.
Kelley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Prime closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kelley misses with a body shot.
Kelley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Prime is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kelley.
Prime swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Prime cracks Kelley with an open hand slap.
Prime keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kelley is looking to wear down Prime with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Prime throws the left hand but Kelley avoids the punch easily.
Kelley lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #KD2#
Prime lands a big head kick that sends Kelley tumbling to the mat! Prime takes a step backwards and waves Kelley back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Kelley is rocked!
Prime's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kelley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Prime scrambles back to his feet.
Prime ducks under a wild hook from Kelley.
Prime throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kelley counters with a nice uppercut.
Kelley throws a wild body kick that Prime sees coming a mile off.
Prime takes a swing at Kelley's ribcage but misses.
Prime lands a jab.
Prime with a jab.
Oh Kelley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Prime misses with an uppercut
and Kelley counters with a left and a right that stings Prime.
Kelley seems to have got his legs back now.
Prime takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Prime throws a right hand that misses
and Kelley counters with a nice body kick. #T3#
Prime misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Kelley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Prime.
Kelley lands a jab to Prime's midsection.
Kelley defending well as Prime loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from Kelley.
A punch lands to the side of Prime 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Prime throws a poor cross that misses
and Kelley counters with a nice kick to the body.
Prime looks winded!
Kelley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Prime looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Prime throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kelley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#KD#
Kelley lands a big right hand that sends Prime crashing to the mat! Kelley stays standing though and waves Prime back to his feet!#ROC#
Prime is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Kelley darts in and clinches Prime up against the cage.
Prime is still on wobbly legs! Can Kelley finish him?#BC#
Kelley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Prime looks to land a right hand but Kelley moved out of range.
Kelley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Prime seems to have recovered his senses.
Prime ducks right into an uppercut from Kelley.
Kelley cracks Prime with a hook to the temple - Prime is on wobbly legs here! Kelley swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Prime falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kelley wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Liam Kelley!
Liam Kelley bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: HFC 315 Prime vs Aurelio
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Prime cracks Aurelio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Prime throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Aurelio.#CUT#
It looks like Marcelo Aurelio has been cut.
Prime throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aurelio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Prime connects with the punch.
Prime cracks a nice hook into Aurelio's ribs.
We've been hearing reports that Prime has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Prime missing with a left hand there. Aurelio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Prime throws a low kick but Aurelio moves out of range easily.
Aurelio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prime.
Prime throws a shot from downtown. Aurelio moves away and avoids it.
Aurelio changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Prime thuds his right hand into Aurelio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aurelio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aurelio throws an overhand right that lands on Prime's shoulder, as Prime tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aurelio lands a jab to the head.
Aurelio scores with a leg kick.
Prime swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aurelio feints the counter takedown.
Aurelio avoids the head kick by Prime.
Prime swings for the body but Aurelio moves out of range.
Prime takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Prime feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aurelio's calf.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aurelio.
Aurelio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prime.
Aurelio moves away from the strike by Prime. #T1#
Prime tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Prime uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aurelio.
Prime throws a hook but Aurelio avoids it easily.
Prime scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Aurelio slips under a jab.
Prime rushes Aurelio and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Aurelio is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Prime piles on the pressure and Aurelio crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Optimus Prime!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Optimus Prime waved his t-shirt featuring Shinobi's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: HFC 309 Satan vs Fame II
Date: Apr 14, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Sharp closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Prime is looking for a sweep.
Sharp scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sharp is working Prime over with some ground and pound from side control.
Prime tries to bench press Sharp off him but Sharp keeps the position.
Prime manages to get back to half guard.
Prime punching from the bottom.
Prime tries to roll over but Sharp keeps him under control.
Sharp slips a nice elbow through Prime's hands, connecting with Prime's forehead.
Sharp missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sharp wants to control but Prime is keeping him busy.
Prime trying to control but Sharp postures up.
Sharp tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Prime is trying to control but can't.
Sharp is trying to control. Prime wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Prime slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Prime is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Prime is working hard here to advance position.
Prime working a defensive guard but Sharp passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prime slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sharp passes Prime's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sharp controlling the pace. #T2#
Prime moves into full guard.
Sharp tries to free his leg and advance position but Prime is retaining full guard.
Prime looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sharp is one step ahead there.
Prime not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sharp looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sharp trying to control the position from guard on top but Prime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prime lands a couple of shots from the bottom. #T3#
Prime looking for a sweep. Not yet Prime, not yet.
Prime trying to control the position here.
Prime looking for a sweep. Not yet Prime, not yet.
Sharp tries to free his leg and advance position but Prime is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Prime has an active guard here but Sharp has managed to pass into half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Prime trying to control but Sharp postures up.
Prime is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sharp controlling the action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Prime is looking to improve his position.
Sharp trying to control from Prime's half guard. Prime has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prime lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Prime looking to sit in guard and control but Sharp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asa Sharp dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Prime throws a low kick, looking for Sharp's leg but Sharp calmly moves out of range.
Sharp drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Prime defends it well.
Sharp takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Prime looks to land a combination but Sharp avoids it well.
Sharp moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Sharp. No joy for Prime on that attempt. #CL#
Prime moves into range and clinches up with Sharp.
Prime has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sharp avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Sharp manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Prime gets a clinch.
Prime has had enough of the clinch but Sharp keeps him there for the moment.
Sharp gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Prime.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Optimus Prime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharp has Prime pressed against the cage, preventing Prime from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Prime gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharp is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sharp has control of Prime's left arm, preventing Prime from doing any damage. #T1#
Prime stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sharp swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Sharp working for a triangle but Prime defends it easily.
Prime with a flurry of punches that miss.
Prime throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sharp looking for a sweep. Not yet Sharp, not yet.
Sharp keeping moving, preventing Prime from controlling successfully.
Prime postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Prime trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prime stands up over Sharp, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Prime in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Prime throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Prime slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sharp looking for a sweep. Not yet Sharp, not yet.
Prime wants to control from the top but Sharp keeps moving.
Sharp trying to keep a closed guard but Prime is proving a slippery customer.
Prime looking to sit in guard and control but Sharp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Prime wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Sharp passes Prime's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Prime looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Prime tries to roll over but Sharp keeps him under control.
Sharp is trying to control the action in half guard but Prime is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Prime is trying to get back to full guard.
Sharp trying to control the pace. #T4#
Sharp works his way into full mount!
Prime is desperately trying to improve his position but Sharp has a good base and remains in mount.
Prime regains half guard.
Prime is looking for a sweep. Sharp is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sharp performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Prime wants to control the action here but instead Sharp manages to pass to full mount!
Asa Sharp has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sharp working the ground and pound effectively.
Prime is desperately trying to improve his position but Sharp has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Asa Sharp will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Prime throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sharp counters with a stiff right hand.
Prime loads up on a big right hand but Sharp slips the punch.
Prime tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sharp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Prime looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharp is just out of range.
Prime throws a shot from downtown. Sharp moves away and avoids it.
Prime throws an off balance right hand
and Sharp counters with a one-two to the body.
Sharp keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Prime 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.
Prime swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp slips under a jab from Prime.
Sharp shoots in for a takedown but Prime shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Prime misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Sharp counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharp postures up.
Prime will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sharp won't allow Prime to sweep him here. #T1#
Sharp is fighting to break Prime's control of his arms but Prime is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Prime keeping full guard, as Sharp tries to pass.
Sharp postures up.
Sharp won't allow Prime to sweep him here.
Sharp stays in close to Prime's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sharp slips under a jab.#CL#
Prime instigates a clinch.
Prime is trying to maintain a safe position but Sharp gets an underhook and turns Prime into the cage.
Sharp drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Prime gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sharp is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
Sharp prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sharp managing to block the knees to the body from Prime. #TD2#
Sharp has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Prime regains guard immediately.
Sharp engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Prime is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Prime looks to land a strike but Sharp avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Prime not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sharp looking for a sweep. Not yet Sharp, not yet. #T3#
Prime trying to control but Sharp is working from the bottom.
Sharp working a defensive guard here.
Sharp wants to stand but Prime is controlling the position.
Prime being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Prime avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Prime content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Prime looking to sit in guard and control but Sharp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Prime is trying to control the position but Sharp postures up.
Prime keeping moving, preventing Sharp from controlling successfully.
Prime is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Optimus Prime has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prime missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Prime thows a huge punch but Sharp dodges it nicely.
Prime misses with a head shot. Sharp uses the momentum to regain guard.
Prime throws a big elbow that misses.
Asa Sharp is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Prime throws a big right hand that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Asa Sharp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sharp 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: HFC 306 Staunton vs One
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
McDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Prime counters with a straight right hand.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald is looking to clinch. #CL2#
McDonald clinches up with Prime and pushes him back against the cage.
McDonald misses with the head strike. #BC#
Prime manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Prime.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McDonald, as that shot connected.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prime.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
McDonald has taken the fight to the clinch.
Prime wants a takedown.
Knees to the body from McDonald.
McDonald digs a right hand into Prime's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Prime's gas tank.
McDonald lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDonald misses with some punches. #TD#
Prime gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
McDonald is pulling down on Prime's head to control his posture.
McDonald controls Prime momentarily but Prime frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
McDonald has Prime pulled in close to control his posture.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Prime tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Prime will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Prime accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDonald working a defensive guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Prime postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Prime keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McDonald's head.
McDonald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Prime trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Prime connects with a couple of short punches.
Prime distracts McDonald with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Prime has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Prime tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Prime throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Prime throws a strike but McDonald rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
McDonald lands a couple of elbows.
Prime looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McDonald is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Prime scores with a short punch from the bottom.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Prime keeps moving.
McDonald is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Prime is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Prime manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Prime working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McDonald holds on and takes a little breather.
Prime wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Prime missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Prime postures up in McDonald's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Prime's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McDonald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Prime.
Prime trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Prime sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Prime throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Prime trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Prime throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald trying to control the position.
Prime connects with a couple of short punches.
Prime working some strikes from top position.
Prime trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Optimus Prime dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Prime looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
McDonald closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Prime tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Prime feints and then cracks McDonald's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McDonald down.
Ronnie McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald looks for a takedown but Prime sprawls well.#CL2#
McDonald has managed to clinch.
Prime pushes off an throws an elbow but McDonald leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Prime breaks the clinch. #CL2#
McDonald closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McDonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prime misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Prime's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Prime.
A frustrated look appears on Prime's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonald wants to take the fight to the mat but Prime manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Prime tightens his grip and picks McDonald up, before dumping him to the ground. McDonald manages to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prime trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom. #T1#
Prime missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Prime missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Prime stands up over McDonald, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Prime trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prime engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McDonald looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Prime landing with the ground and pound.
Prime trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Prime passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McDonald is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Prime is looking to work some ground and pound but McDonald has wrist control.
Prime loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prime trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Prime lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Prime in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McDonald is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Prime is controlling him.
Prime scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Prime controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Prime working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Prime throwing strikes but missing.
Prime makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Prime throws a big elbow that misses.
McDonald has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Prime with a flurry of punches that miss.
Prime working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Prime is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
McDonald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Prime from controlling successfully.
Prime trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Optimus Prime dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
McDonald changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Prime tries to avoid it but McDonald manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Prime to the ground. Prime escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Prime circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDonald checks the leg kick.
Prime throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Prime lands a nice shot that snaps McDonald's head back. #ROC#
McDonald is rocked!
Ronnie McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDonald tries to bum rush Prime with a series of wild strikes but Prime uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDonald is still on wobbly legs! Can Prime finish him?
A big right followed by a crushing left from Prime knocks McDonald out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Optimus Prime!
Optimus Prime made sure to mention his sponsor, Shinobi in his post fight interview.

Event: HFC 302 Prime vs Lang
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Lang looks for the body kick but Prime saw that one coming.
Prime fails with the takedown.
Prime tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lang scores with a spinning back kick!
Lang throws a sloppy head kick and Prime moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Prime.
Lang throws a leg kick but Prime sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Prime looks to land a left hand but Lang moved out of range nicely.
Lang misses with a lunging right hand
letting Prime counter with a right hand.
Lang misses with a few strikes there.
Prime misses with a lunging right hand
and Lang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Prime tries to clinch there but Lang circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Lang misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prime fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Optimus Prime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prime avoids a kick to the body.
Prime was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lang thumps Prime with a low kick.
Lang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prime throws a leg kick but Lang sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Lang looks to throw the jab but Prime is out of range.
As Lang backs away, Prime returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Prime throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Lang to counter with a crisp jab.
Lang has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Prime has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lang.
Prime fails to land with a series of punches.
Lang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Prime swings for the body but Lang moves out of range.
Prime lands with an uppercut that bounces Lang off the cage and back into range.
Prime getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Prime stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lang.
Clubber Lang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Prime tries to close the distance and clinch but Lang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lang tries to land a leg kick but Prime saw it coming and moves away.
Lang slips under a jab from Prime.
Prime shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lang as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Optimus Prime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prime tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lang - that will leave a mark!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Prime misses.
Lang lands with a hook. Prime tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Prime swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Lang throws a jab when Prime was well out of range.
Prime throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lang throws a wild body kick that Prime sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Prime was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Prime 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.
Lang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Prime.
Prime misses with a head kick.
Lang only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lang moves out of range of the leg kick from Prime.
Prime jabs Lang right on the nose. Lang blinks but takes it well.
Sloppy strikes from Prime. Those never looked like landing.
Prime works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lang. Prime does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lang takes one to the side of the head.
Lang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lang ducks under a wild hook from Prime.
Lang avoids the body shot from Prime.
Prime waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lang.
Lang throws a wild body kick that Prime sees coming a mile off.#T3##CL#
Prime moves into the clinch.
Prime tries for a takedown but Lang manages to get underhooks.
Prime wants to take the fight to the mat but Lang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Prime can't get the takedown.
Lang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as Prime controls his hands.
Prime tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Prime using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Prime misses with an elbow strike.
Lang unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Prime is breathing heavily.
Lang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Primes head.
Lang blocks an uppercut.
Lang lands a nice shot to the body.
Lang scores with a hook to the body.
Prime is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lang is defending well.#BC2#
Lang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A good leg kick by Lang. #T4#
Lang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Prime on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lang pushes Prime away with a front kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Prime's head backwards.
Lang connects with a body shot that sends Prime's belly button to the back.
Prime has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lang.
Lang fakes the leg kick and cracks Prime in the body.
Lang lands with a straight right. Prime didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circling - Prime throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Prime.
Prime throws a hook but Lang blocks it.
A jab from Prime does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prime changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lang tries to avoid it but Prime manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lang to the ground. Lang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lang digs a good hook to Prime's body.
Lang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Primes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lang needs to keep his hands up - Prime had a free shot at his head there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clubber Lang dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lang throws a head kick that misses.
Lang takes a swing at Prime's ribcage but misses.
Clubber Lang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lang works over Prime's head and body with a nice combination.
Lang defending well as Prime loads up on a big left hand.
Lang lands a nice looking kick to the body. Prime takes a step back to recover. #CL#
Prime clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Prime breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Prime throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Prime takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Prime looks to land a combination but Lang avoids it well.
Lang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Lang misses its intended target.
Lang lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Prime throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Prime takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Prime has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Prime there as he acknowledges the shot.
Prime throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Prime takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Prime blocks the body kick.
Lang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice body punch from Lang.
Good shot there by Lang.
Lang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Prime checks a leg kick.
Lang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Prime swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Prime works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prime throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lang counters with a nice body kick.
Prime lands a nice shot that snaps Lang's head back. #T2#
Lang throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Prime throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Prime. That did some damage!
Prime on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Prime sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lang cracks a nice hook into Prime's ribs.
Prime misses with a low kick.
Lang throws a body shot but no joy.
Prime is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lang.
Lang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Prime is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Prime swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lang lands a jab to Prime's midsection.
Prime ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lang.
Lang misses with a double jab.
Prime will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lang dodges the punch combination from Prime.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Lang connects with a single shot there.
Lang keeps the fight on the outside.
Prime tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lang throws a nice head kick!
Prime throws out a loose jab but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Prime connects with a single shot there.
Prime has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lang.
Prime misses with a looping left.
Lang ducks under a wild hook from Prime.
Lang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Prime.
Lang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prime.
Prime misses with a hook
enabling Lang to counter with a crisp jab.
Prime misses with an uppercut
and Lang counters with an outside leg kick. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prime moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Prime wants to clinch up but Lang keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Prime fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lang, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Prime breaks from the clinch.
Prime looks to score with a jab to the body but Lang is just out of range.
Prime shoots for a takedown but Lang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lang lands with a hook. Prime tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lang lands a slapping body shot.
Prime throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lang lands a front kick.
Lang lands a really nice looking cross but Prime seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lang connects with a body shot.
Lang throws a sloppy head kick and Prime moves out of range easily.
Prime appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Danga de danga de dang - Prime scores with a four punch combination!
Lang throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clubber Lang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Prime misses with a low kick.
Lang throws a body shot but no joy.
Prime misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lang lands with a kick to the temple. Prime shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prime.
Lang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Prime fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Prime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prime throws a shot from downtown. Lang moves away and avoids it.
Good leg kick by Lang there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Prime tries to clinch up but Lang circles away and keeps his distance.
Lang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Prime.
Lang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Prime has time to react.#T1#
Prime is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Prime gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Prime misses with a body shot.
Prime throws the left hand but Lang avoids the punch easily.
Prime on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lang. Lang obviously looking to wear him down.
Lang with a jab.
Lang scores with a jab to the body.
Prime tries to clinch but Lang moves out of range.
Lang misses with an uppercut.
Prime takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lang scoring well with a low kick there.
Prime throws a combination that misses
and Lang counters with a stiff right hand.
Lang looks to land a right hand but Prime moved out of range.
Lang moves forwards but Prime connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lang misses with a head kick.
Lang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Prime momentarily. #T2#
Lang fakes the leg kick and cracks Prime in the body.
Prime checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Prime looks to land a left hand but Lang moved out of range nicely.
Prime throws a big shot that misses.
Lang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Prime misses with a two punch combination.
Lang works Prime's body with a nice hook.
A slow jab from Prime misses its intended target.
Lang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Prime fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Optimus Prime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lang cracks a nice hook into Prime's ribs.
Prime misses the shot to the body.
Prime takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Lang throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lang. Prime does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lang tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Lang. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Prime drives through with a takedown into Lang's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lang is trying to control the position but Prime postures up.
Lang keeping moving, preventing Prime from controlling successfully.
Prime missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clubber Lang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Prime trying to move into half guard but instead Lang has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Prime is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lang wants to control from the top but Prime keeps moving.
Prime trying to control the position. #T4#
Prime keeping moving, preventing Lang from controlling successfully.
Prime is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Lang is holding on to half guard well.
Lang wants to get back to full guard.
Optimus Prime has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Prime connects with a nice short shot to Lang's temple.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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!
Prime trying to control the position from guard on top but Lang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prime stopping the sweep attempt from Lang.
Prime in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber Lang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lang 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clubber Lang!

Event: HFC 297 Taylor vs Prime
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Prime throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Prime throws a hook to the side of Taylor's head but Taylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Taylor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Prime is looking to sweep but instead, Taylor has passed into half guard.
Prime keeping control of the position.
Prime is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Prime moves into full guard.
Taylor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Prime is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Prime preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taylor won't allow Prime to sweep him here.
Taylor chips away with some ground and pound.
Prime trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Prime wants to sweep but no luck.
Prime keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.
Taylor preventing the sweep.
Prime is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Prime wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Prime looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taylor looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Prime wants to sweep here but Taylor controlling him for the moment.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Prime is keeping the position.#T2#
Prime pulls Taylor in to control the position.
Taylor landing with the ground and pound.
Prime not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Prime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prime tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taylor trying to control but Prime is working from the bottom.
Prime looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Prime holds on and takes a little breather.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Prime looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Prime is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Prime looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Taylor tries to land a front kick but Prime steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Taylor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Prime throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
Prime cracks Taylor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Taylor slips under a jab from Prime.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Prime misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick lands from Prime.
Prime takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Prime tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taylor swats away the attempt to clinch by Prime.
Prime takes one on the button.
Prime lands with an overhand left.#KD2#
Prime drops his shoulder and cracks Taylor with a huge uppercut! Taylor goes down! Can Prime finish him? #ROC2#
Taylor is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prime postures up and lands a big shot to Taylor's brow.
Oh Taylor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Prime trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Taylor keeping full guard, as Prime tries to pass.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Prime postures up.
Taylor seems to have got his legs back now.
Prime tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard.
Taylor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Prime landing with the ground and pound.
Prime with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Prime from controlling successfully.
Prime scoring with punches to the head and body.
Taylor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Prime lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Prime trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Optimus Prime dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##KD2#
Prime throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Taylor tumbling to the canvas!
Taylor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Prime's guard. #REVR#
Taylor connects with a couple of short punches.
Taylor working some strikes from top position.
Taylor won't allow Prime to sweep him here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prime looking to control.
Prime is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Prime looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Prime is keen to just control but Taylor is a slippery customer.
Prime thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Taylor manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1##SUB#
Taylor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Prime trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Prime has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Prime postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Prime postures up in Taylor's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prime makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Prime gets to his feet and stands over Taylor, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Taylor felt that one! Prime unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Taylor from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Optimus Prime!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Optimus Prime made sure he mentioned Shinobi, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: HFC 294 Derksen vs Matthews 3
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
A leg kick checked by Prime.
Alcatraz scores with a nice body kick.
Alcatraz needs to keep his hands up - Prime had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#
It looks like Robbie Alcatraz has been cut.
Prime has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Alcatraz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Prime scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good leg kick by Alcatraz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Prime buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Prime shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alcatraz but Alcatraz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Prime throws a right and a left that Alcatraz avoids nicely.
Alcatraz throws a jab when Prime was well out of range.
A slow jab from Alcatraz misses its intended target.
Alcatraz just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alcatraz, as that shot connected.
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!
Prime avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circle momentarily. Prime darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#KD2#
Prime drops Alcatraz with a big left hand and mounts him. Alcatraz is in big trouble! #ROC2#
Alcatraz is rocked!
Prime postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Alcatraz is out cold - huge knockout for Prime!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Optimus Prime!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Optimus Prime made sure he mentioned Shinobi, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: HFC 287 Prime vs DeLuise II
Date: Nov 11, 2016

#R1#
DeLuise works the jab nicely.#CL#
Prime has taken the fight to the clinch.
Prime using the Thai plumb to throw knees but DeLuise has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
DeLuise misses with a short punch on the inside.
Prime is looking for a takedown.
DeLuise looking to slow down the pace here.
DeLuise tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeLuise tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prime's elbow.
Prime wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Prime's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Prime moves away from the strike by DeLuise.
DeLuise blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts DeLuise, as that shot connected.
A swing and a miss from Prime.
Optimus Prime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prime looks to land a left hand but DeLuise moved out of range nicely.
Prime throws a hook but DeLuise avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Prime.
Nice shot lands for DeLuise.
Prime throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prime throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeLuise fails in his attempt to clinch.
Prime half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
DeLuise looks to throw the jab but Prime is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
DeLuise displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Prime.
Prime uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
DeLuise lands with an uppercut that bounces Prime off the cage and back into range.
Prime throws a left and a right that both miss
and DeLuise counters with a low kick, right behind Prime 's knee.
DeLuise bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
DeLuise avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
DeLuise swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Prime throws a leg kick but DeLuise moved away.
Prime on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice combination there by DeLuise.
DeLuise connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
DeLuise clinches up with Prime and pushes him back against the cage.
DeLuise working aggressively here.
DeLuise lands a left hand that snaps the head of Prime backwards. #BC#
Prime breaks the clinch.
Prime throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
DeLuise rushes Prime and presses him up against the cage.
DeLuise misses with some punches.
Prime wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but DeLuise has him pressed against the cage.#T2##BC#
Prime breaks the clinch.
Prime tries to clinch up.
DeLuise looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Prime misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Prime misses.
Prime tries to clinch up.
It seemed like DeLuise was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
DeLuise moves into the clinch.
DeLuise misses with a short punch on the inside.
Prime wants to take the fight to the mat but DeLuise manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Optimus Prime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeLuise tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Prime blocks an uppercut.
Prime creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Prime throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Prime throws an elbow but it's blocked.
DeLuise tries to work over Prime's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeLuise is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Prime escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeLuise avoids the body shot from Prime.
Prime wants to clinch but DeLuise slips to the side
letting DeLuise counter with a right hand.
Prime takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
DeLuise avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3##CL2#
DeLuise takes the fight into the clinch.
Prime tries to break free but DeLuise pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Prime breaks the clinch.
Prime connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Prime misses with a takedown attempt - DeLuise sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
DeLuise tries to clinch up but Prime circles away and keeps his distance.
DeLuise throws a nice inside leg kick.
Prime throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeLuise sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DeLuise tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Prime misses with an uppercut
and DeLuise counters with a nice uppercut.
DeLuise connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
DeLuise is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Prime had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Prime misses with a straight left.
It seemed like DeLuise was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Prime shoots in looking for a takedown. DeLuise tries to sprawl out of it but Prime keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DeLuise manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
DeLuise bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
A jab from Prime misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prime thumps DeLuise with a low kick.
Prime takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Prime takes one to the chin there.
DeLuise digs a good body shot into Prime's ribs.
Prime is looking to clinch but DeLuise is avoiding it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts DeLuise, as that shot connected.
Prime cracks DeLuise with a right hand to the side of the head.
DeLuise swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Prime.
A slow jab from Prime misses its intended target. #CL2#
DeLuise takes the fight into the clinch.
DeLuise working aggressively here.
Prime is working for takedown but DeLuise is calmly controlling the position for now.
DeLuise prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeLuise lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Prime tries to break free but DeLuise pushes him back against the cage.
Prime wants to break free but DeLuise has control. #BC#
Prime breaks from the clinch.
DeLuise digs a good body shot into Prime's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom DeLuise dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
DeLuise lands with an overhand left.
Sloppy strikes from Prime. Those never looked like landing.
DeLuise cracks Prime with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by DeLuise.
DeLuise lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
DeLuise has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DeLuise throws a right and a left that Prime avoids nicely.
Prime takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Prime rushes DeLuise and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Prime blocking some punches. #BC#
Prime breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeLuise keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Prime misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Prime moves into the clinch successfully.
Prime changes levels and goes for a takedown here. DeLuise fights it off and pushes away nicely.
DeLuise moves out of range as Prime strikes.
Jab, jab by DeLuise - just one landing.
DeLuise lands with a thumping leg kick.
Prime takes one to the side of the head.
Prime takes a jab right on the kisser.
DeLuise paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#
Prime is rocked!#T1#
DeLuise ducks under a wild hook from Prime.
Oh Prime is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dom DeLuise seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeLuise uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Prime.
DeLuise leaves Prime with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by DeLuise.
Prime seems to have got his legs back now.
DeLuise fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Prime on the side of the head.
A jab from Prime misses.
DeLuise scores with a jab. Prime acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
DeLuise misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Prime was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
BOOM! DeLuise lands a beautiful left hook that drops Prime. Prime tries to recover but DeLuise is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Prime lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom DeLuise!
Dom DeLuise is the new welterweight champion!
Dom DeLuise thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 281 Satan vs Garrison
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Prime clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Biggums is fighting off a takedown attempt but Prime is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Biggums to the mat. Biggums regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Prime wants to pass the guard but Biggums is keeping the position.
Prime with a flurry of punches that miss.
Prime trying to control the position from guard on top but Biggums is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biggums controlling Prime's posture.
Prime scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Biggums holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prime postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Prime wants to control from the top but Biggums keeps moving.
Prime has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Vicious Striking. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Biggums has his hands on Prime's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Biggums looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prime with a flurry of punches that miss.
Prime being controlled here momentarily.
Prime scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Biggums keeping moving, preventing Prime from controlling successfully.
Prime trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Prime wants to control from the top but Biggums keeps moving.
Prime trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Biggums working a defensive guard but Prime passes into half guard.
Biggums trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
Prime lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Biggums is staying active underneath Prime, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Prime works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Biggums is looking to reverse the position.
Prime landing strikes.
Prime misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Check out the look on Prime's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Prime lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
You can see the frustration on Biggums's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Biggums is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Prime landing strikes. #ROC2#
Biggums is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Tyrone Biggums has been cut.#T3#
A big shot lands for Prime! That's hurt Biggums! Will he recover? Prime fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Optimus Prime!
Optimus Prime is the new welterweight champion!
Optimus Prime managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`), into his post fight interview.

Event: HFC 276 Prime vs DeLuise
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
Prime is looking to clinch. #CL2#
DeLuise clinches.
DeLuise works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prime.
Prime wants to stall.
DeLuise is working Prime over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from DeLuise.
Prime misses with some punches.
Prime is trying to break the clinch but DeLuise is controlling him.
DeLuise tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Prime is looking for a takedown up against the cage. DeLuise gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Prime breaks the clinch.
DeLuise tries to close the distance and clinch up but Prime swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeLuise feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Primes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeLuise moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
DeLuise has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Prime is landing a low percentage of strikes.
DeLuise is looking to clinch but Prime is avoiding it.
Prime has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Vicious Striking in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
DeLuise gets a clinch.
A short right from DeLuise on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeLuise is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Prime blocks an uppercut.
DeLuise lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1##BC#
Prime manages to break the clinch.
Prime fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but DeLuise is out of range.
A nice side step and DeLuise releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Optimus Prime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeLuise cracks Prime with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Prime swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from DeLuise on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Prime throws a big shot that misses.
DeLuise lands with a hook. Prime tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
DeLuise keeps the fight on the outside.
DeLuise feints a counter leg kick.
Prime avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DeLuise misses with a low kick.
Prime takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
DeLuise cracks Prime with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by Prime.
DeLuise blocks a jab.
A cross from DeLuise lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Prime rushes DeLuise and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Prime taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Prime breaks from the clinch.
Jab from DeLuise.
A bone on bone clash there as DeLuise blocks the leg kick.
DeLuise takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice sprawl there from DeLuise as Prime shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Optimus Prime. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Prime takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
DeLuise moves into range and clinches up with Prime.#BC#
Prime manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
DeLuise clinches up against the cage.
Prime tries to circle away but DeLuise has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prime.
Prime prevents a body shot from DeLuise.
DeLuise swings wildly with an uppercut but Prime uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Prime breaks the clinch. #CL2#
DeLuise closes the distance and pushes Prime back into the cage.#TD#
Prime has hold of one of DeLuise's legs. DeLuise is fighting the takedown attempt but Prime gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Prime missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Prime throws a big right hand that misses.
Prime trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DeLuise controlling Prime's posture.
DeLuise keeping moving, preventing Prime from controlling successfully. #T3#
DeLuise pulls Prime in close to prevent any damage.
Prime lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prime is looking to work some ground and pound but DeLuise has wrist control.
Prime postures up in DeLuise's guard and throws a big left but DeLuise blocks it.
DeLuise wants to stand up but Prime is controlling him.
Prime postures up in DeLuise's guard and throws a big left but DeLuise blocks it.
Prime won't allow DeLuise to get back to his feet.
Prime with a nice head shot there.
Prime scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Prime is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
DeLuise controlling the position.
Prime has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Prime distracts DeLuise with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Prime scoring with punches to the head and body.
DeLuise can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Prime controls the pace.
DeLuise wants to sweep here but Prime controlling him for the moment.
DeLuise wants to get back to his feet but Prime is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Prime postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
DeLuise keeping moving, preventing Prime from controlling successfully.
DeLuise seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom DeLuise dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Prime's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Prime duly obliges.
DeLuise takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
DeLuise fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Prime, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Prime throws an elbow but misses.
DeLuise throws a head punch that misses.
DeLuise lands a right hand that snaps the head of Prime backwards.
DeLuise gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Prime. #BC#
Prime pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
DeLuise has taken the fight to the clinch.
Prime blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Prime wants the takedown. DeLuise is fighting it off but Prime persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in DeLuise's guard against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeLuise keeping moving, preventing Prime from controlling successfully.
DeLuise keeping full guard, as Prime tries to pass.
Prime stops DeLuise from standing up. #T1#
Prime scoring with some ground and pound.
Prime stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeLuise swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeLuise is trying to keep Prime in close.
DeLuise controlling Prime's posture.
Prime in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Prime sitting in guard here, content to control.
Prime trying to control the position from guard on top but DeLuise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prime throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
DeLuise can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Prime controls the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Prime trying to control the position from guard on top but DeLuise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
DeLuise uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prime.
DeLuise closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Prime loads up on a big right hand but DeLuise slips the punch.
DeLuise avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeLuise moves forwards but Prime connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slow jab from Prime misses its intended target.
DeLuise is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A combination from Prime does no damage.
Prime misses with a right hand
and DeLuise counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
DeLuise fails to land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Prime moves in looking to clinch but DeLuise pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Prime. DeLuise does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeLuise ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Prime loads up on a big right hand but DeLuise slips the punch.
Prime looks to score with a jab to the body but DeLuise is just out of range.#T3#
Prime looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Prime shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeLuise lands with a hook. Prime tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
DeLuise slips a jab and a cross from Prime.
DeLuise moves out of range as Prime strikes.
DeLuise stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
DeLuise lands an overhand right.
DeLuise lands a really nice looking cross but Prime seems unphased.
Prime tries to clinch up but DeLuise circles away and keeps his distance.
Prime drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Prime moves into the clinch.
Prime tries to break the clinch but DeLuise is controlling the position.
Prime is trying to force a seperation but DeLuise has the dominant position.
A nice left hand lands by DeLuise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeLuise fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prime is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but DeLuise is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Optimus Prime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prime is trying to work for a single leg takedown but DeLuise pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from DeLuise fails to land.
Prime blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
DeLuise digs a right hand into Prime's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Prime's gas tank.
DeLuise makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from DeLuise.
Prime wants a takedown.
DeLuise misses with a body punch.
Prime goes for a takedown attempt but DeLuise pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
DeLuise feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Primes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
DeLuise fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Prime, pushing him back against the cage.
DeLuise goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeLuise throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
DeLuise working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DeLuise lands with a light punch inside.
Prime goes for a takedown in the clinch but DeLuise prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from DeLuise fails to land.
DeLuise prevents the takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for DeLuise.
DeLuise lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom DeLuise showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
DeLuise tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Prime lands with a nice combination. DeLuise backs away looking to recover.
Prime missing with a left hand there. DeLuise was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeLuise staying out of range there.
Prime swats away the attempt to clinch by DeLuise.
Nice defenses there by DeLuise.
Prime will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Prime tries to clinch up but DeLuise circles away and keeps his distance.
DeLuise jabs at Prime's body.
Nice defenses there by DeLuise.
DeLuise moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prime drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Prime moves in looking to clinch but DeLuise pushes him off.
DeLuise bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Prime shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeLuise throws out a powerful jab.
Prime fails to land the takedown.
DeLuise might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1#
DeLuise looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Prime clinches up with DeLuise and pushes him back against the cage.
Prime wants to break free but DeLuise has control.
Prime wants a takedown.
DeLuise misses with a punch on the inside.
DeLuise lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Prime backwards.
Prime tries to score a body lock takedown but DeLuise shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Optimus Prime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeLuise has a couple of punches blocked by Prime.
A short left from DeLuise.
Prime prevents a body shot from DeLuise.
Prime is looking to break free of the clinch but DeLuise has double underhooks.
Prime tries to break the clinch but DeLuise is controlling the position.
DeLuise is defending well against a takedown attempt.
DeLuise misses with the head strike.
Prime wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Prime breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Prime needs to keep his hands up - DeLuise had a free shot at his head there.
Nice cross by Prime.#T2#
DeLuise scores with a punch to the head.
A lazy left from DeLuise finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeLuise digs a good body shot into Prime's ribs.
DeLuise scores with a jab to the head.
DeLuise moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dom DeLuise is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeLuise throws a shot to the body.
Dom DeLuise seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Prime tries to move into range but DeLuise moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Prime takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
DeLuise uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Prime.#KD2#
DeLuise drops Prime with a beautiful combination! Prime stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - DeLuise is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Prime is rocked!
DeLuise drops Prime with a huge uppercut! Prime drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. DeLuise is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

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

Event: HFC 270 Bloody Crusade
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Snuka throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Prime was covering up waiting for the punch and Snuka finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Snuka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prime swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Prime is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Snuka is controlling him.
Prime controls Snuka momentarily but Snuka frees himself.
Snuka preventing the sweep.
Snuka distracts Prime with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Prime looking to control.
Snuka stopping the sweep attempt from Prime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prime will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Snuka working some strikes from top position.
Prime trying to control the position.
Snuka trying to control the position from guard on top but Prime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Prime is on top in guard. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Prime got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snuka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Prime has managed to get both his arms back between Snuka's legs - danger averted.
Snuka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Snuka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Snuka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Prime accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prime scoring with punches to the head and body.
Prime lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Prime lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Snuka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Prime is one step ahead there.
Prime landing some decent shots from guard.
Snuka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Prime with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC#
Snuka is rocked!
Prime preventing the sweep.
Snuka keeping moving, preventing Prime from controlling successfully.
Prime lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Prime postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Snuka is still in real trouble! Can Prime finish him?
Prime working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Snuka's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snuka throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Prime loads up on a big left hand. Snuka felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Prime looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Snuka can't hide his disappointment, as Prime celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Optimus Prime!
Optimus Prime retains his welterweight title!
Optimus Prime really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Jimmy Snuka was interviewed post fight and said 'Well ya can't climb a hill with out breaking some eggs! Or something like that...'.

Event: HFC 265 Mass Hysteria
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
Garver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prime.
Garver will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garver misses the shot to the body.
Prime has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Vicious Striking in the buildup to the fight.
Prime fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garver manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Prime.
Prime takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Garver connects with an inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Prime misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garver.
Garver slips a straight right by Prime.
Despite the aggression on Garver's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Garver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prime manages to avoid it.
Prime on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Prime is looking to chop away at Garver's legs. #CL#
Prime moves into range and clinches up with Garver.
Prime tries to score a body lock takedown but Garver shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Prime wants a takedown but no success here.
Prime is trying to force a seperation but Garver has the dominant position.
Garver is trying to break the clinch but Prime is controlling him.
Garver blocks an elbow strike from Prime.
Prime misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garver looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Garver stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC#
Prime breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Garver. Beautiful body shot.
Garver connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garver throws a nice inside leg kick.
Prime keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garver.
Prime throwing a counter right hand but Garver manages to avoid it.
Garver plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Garver has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Prime is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Garver lands with a nice combination. Prime backs away looking to recover.
Prime defending well as Garver loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Prime closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Prime.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garver working aggressively here.
Garver stops a takedown attempt from Prime.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Optimus Prime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prime gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Prime changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Garver fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Prime fails to land the takedown.
Prime fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Garver lands with an overhand left.
Garver jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Prime is looking to counter punch.
Nice cross by Prime.
Garver is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Prime rather than just go for the knockout.
Jab from Prime.
Garver misses with a looping right.
Good shot there by Garver.
Prime slips a straight right by Garver.
Garver scores with a nice strike.
A big right from Garver misses.
Prime appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Garver uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Prime has time to react.
Garver with a hook.#CL#
Prime darts in and clinches Garver up against the cage.#BC#
Prime's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheers as Prime lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garver doesn't seem phased though.
Prime throws a looping overhand right but Garver ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Prime closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Garver's guard.
Prime pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garver is keeping the position for now.
Prime wants to control from the top but Garver keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Prime got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garver has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Prime has managed to get both his arms back between Garver's legs - danger averted.
Prime trying to control but Garver is working from the bottom.
Prime postures up and lands a big shot to Garver's brow.
Garver has Prime pulled in close to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Prime accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Prime stopping the sweep attempt from Garver.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Garver preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Prime loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Prime is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Prime lands a couple of digs.
Prime missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Prime trying to control but Garver is working from the bottom.
Prime throwing strikes but missing.
Prime landing some decent shots from guard.
Prime working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Prime is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Garver wants to sweep here but Prime controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Daniel Garver 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#
Garver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Horrible takedown attempt by Prime or perhaps it was just good defense by Garver, which made it look bad.
Prime waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garver.
Prime blocks a leg kick.
Prime jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Prime keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Prime throws a big shot that misses.
Prime scores with a sloppy right hand. Garver should have avoided that one.
Garver lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Prime backs up against the cage.
Prime tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Prime throws a lazy right hand but Garver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garver scores with a sloppy right hand. Prime should have avoided that one.
Prime avoids the head kick by Garver.
Prime throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Prime tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Garver counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prime throws a low kick but it's checked well by Garver.
Garver misses with a head kick. #T1#
Garver throws a lazy right hand but Prime sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Prime avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garver clobbers Prime with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Prime works the jab nicely.
Prime takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Prime shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garver as he avoids it easily.
Prime motions for Garver to come forward. Prime throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Prime takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Prime tries to close the distance and clinch but Garver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Prime 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Prime throws a shot from downtown. Garver moves away and avoids it.
Prime throws a hook but Garver blocks it.
Garver throws a jab but it's blocked by Prime.
A swing and a miss from Garver.
Prime is looking to counter punch.
A jab lands there for Garver.
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!
Garver lands the left hand.
Garver avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Garver lands a glancing blow to the side of Prime's head.
A jab lands there for Prime.#T2#
Prime wants to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Garver.
Prime blocks a jab.
Garver bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Prime's head.
Garver cracks a nice hook into Prime's ribs.
Prime tries to clinch up.
Garver lands with a shot to the body.
Prime on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Garver moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Garver on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Prime. Prime obviously looking to wear him down.
Prime looks to throw the jab but Garver is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Garver.
Garver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prime manages to avoid it.#T3#
Garver with a nice cross.
Garver tries to score with a low kick but Prime moves his leg out of the way.
Daniel Garver seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garver throws a leg kick but Prime sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Prime is looking to counter punch.
Garver scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Garver throws a body shot but no joy.
Prime tries to land a leg kick but Garver saw it coming and moves away.
Prime ducks under a wild hook from Garver.
Prime bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garver's head.
Garver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prime circles away quickly and effectively.
Garver lands a jab to the nose.
Garver throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Prime stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Prime looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sloppy strikes from Garver. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Prime on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garver takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garver shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garver lands the left hand.
Prime scores with a jab.
Prime has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A jab from Garver finds it's way through Prime's defenses. #T4#
Garver scores with a hook.
Prime walks into a straight right hand from Garver.
Garver lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Garver.
Prime tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Garver swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Optimus Prime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garver throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A jab from Garver does it's job there.
The fighters circling - Garver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Prime misses with a hook.
Garver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garver goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Prime throws a leg kick that misses.
Prime fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Prime avoids the head kick by Garver.
Garver is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Prime scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Garver checks a leg kick.
Garver has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Garver there as he acknowledges the shot.
Prime cracks Garver with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Garver tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Prime pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Garver is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Optimus Prime!
Optimus Prime retains his welterweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Optimus Prime made sure he mentioned My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: HFC 259 Uncreation
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Snuka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Snuka lands in his opponent's guard.
Snuka wants to control from the top but Prime keeps moving.
Prime is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Snuka is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prime slips a nice elbow through Snuka's hands, connecting with Snuka's forehead.
Prime lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Snuka regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Snuka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Prime gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Snuka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Snuka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Prime is aware though and is defending well.
Prime postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Prime cracks Snuka with a solid left hand.
Snuka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Prime postures up and lands a big shot to Snuka's brow.
Prime with a flurry of punches that miss.
Prime is looking to work some ground and pound but Snuka has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Prime's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Snuka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Prime lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#
Snuka is rocked!
Prime wants to control from the top but Snuka keeps moving.
Snuka is still in real trouble! Can Prime finish him?
Snuka wants to sweep but no luck.
Prime gets to his feet and stands over Snuka, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Snuka felt that one! Prime unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Snuka from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Optimus Prime!
Optimus Prime retains his welterweight title!
After the big win, Optimus Prime made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Jimmy Snuka spoke after the fight, saying 'Well ya can't climb a hill with out breaking some eggs! Or something like that...'.

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