Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PSE 33
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
C K avoids the body shot from Frost.
Frost misses with a body punch
and C K counters with a right hand to the body.
C K lands with a right hand.
Frost throws out a loose jab but C K uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by C K.
C K tries to clinch but Frost moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that C K has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
C K waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frost.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from C K.
Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
C K tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Frost manages to circle out of the way.
C K uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frost.
C K loads up on a big right hand but Frost slips the punch.
Olaf Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost missing with a left hand there. C K was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from C K.
Frost looks to score with a jab to the body but C K is just out of range.
C K wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Frost throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frost takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Frost takes a swing at C K's ribcage but misses.
C K avoids the body shot from Frost. #T1#
C K throws the left hand but Frost avoids the punch easily.
C K jabs at Frost's body.
Frost swings for the body but C K moves out of range.
C K 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.
Frost throws a combination but it was largely blocked by C K.
Frost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
C K scores with a crisp jab that stopped Frost in his tracks.
C K scores with a jab.
C K lands with a shot to the body.
C K takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
C K blocks a jab.
C K throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frost.
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!
C K swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frost throws out a powerful jab.
Frost throws a predictable looking body shot
and C K counters with a stiff right hand.
Frost misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Frost on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Frost throws a body shot but no joy.
Frost looks to score with a jab to the body but C K is just out of range.
It looked like C K was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Frost.
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost slips a straight right by C K.
C K keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from C K misses its target.
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
C K throws a shot from downtown. Frost moves away and avoids it.
C K moves forwards but Frost connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Frost swats away the attempt to clinch by C K.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Frost. C K shrugs it off though.
Frost throws a body punch but C K moves out of range.
C K lands with a cross.
Frost throws a predictable looking body shot
and Frost takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Frost is rocked!#KD#
C K sends Frost crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! C K is motioning to the referee to let Frost up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Frost is still on wobbly legs! Can C K finish him?#T3#
C K cracks a nice hook into Frost's ribs.#CL#
C K closes the distance and pushes Frost back into the cage.
C K lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
C K lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
C K throws a big uppercut that drops Frost! More strikes from C K and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Frost lies dazed against the cage as C K celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Louis C K!
Louis C K bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CEFC 333
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Handle throws a low kick but Frost avoids it.
Frost is looking to counter punch.
Frost checks a leg kick.
A head kick by Frost misses
and Handle counters with a thumping low kick.
Handle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Frost. That did some damage!
Handle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Frost misses the shot to the body.
We've been informed that Handle 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.
Frost takes a swing at Handle's ribcage but misses.
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Frost connects with a good right hand that stumbles Handle. Handle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Frost misses with a two punch combination.
Frost will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost scores with a shot to the body.
Handle cracks Frost with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Frost throws a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Handle blocks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost takes one to the chin there.
Handle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Olaf Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Handle replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Frost blocks it well.
Olaf Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Handle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Frost's calf.
Handle shoots in for a double leg but Frost sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Handle throws a looping overhand right but Frost ducks down to avoid it.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Handle was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.
Handle wants to clinch.
Handle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Handle tries to work over Frost's front leg with a kick but Frost checks it.
Handle motions for Frost to come forward. Handle throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Handle connects with a leg kick. Frost looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Handle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Handle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Handle checks a leg kick.
Frost is looking to wear down Handle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Handle throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Handle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frost swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Handle throws a low kick but Frost moves out of range easily.
Frost lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Handle. #CL2#
Handle closes the distance and pushes Frost back into the cage.
Frost lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost gets through Handle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Handle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frost has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Handle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frost lands a head kick!
Handle takes one to the side of the head.
Frost lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Handle at a distance.
Frost misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Handle.
Frost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Frost lands an impressive looking overhand right. Handle doesn't seem phased though.
Handle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Frost takes a swing at Handle's ribcage but misses.
Frost misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Frost throws a body punch but Handle moves out of range.
Frost throws a lazy head kick
and Handle counters with a one-two to the body.
Frost looks to score with a jab to the body but Handle is just out of range.
Frost staying out of range there.
Frost fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Handle manages to avoid it.
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Handle. Those never looked like landing.
Frost throws a hook but Handle blocks it.
Frost backing away here, and Handle unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Handle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Frost defending well as Handle loads up on a big left hand.
Frost is looking to counter with head kicks.
Frost will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frost throws a hook to the side of Handle's head but Handle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Handle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
Frost throws a low kick but it's checked well by Handle.
It seemed like Handle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frost misses with a body shot
and Handle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Frost swings for the body but Handle moves out of range. #T4#
Handle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Handle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Frost momentarily.
Frost lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Handle circles away quickly and effectively.
Handle connects with a nice looking jab.
Handle misses with a straight right.
Frost is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Frost ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Handle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Handle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
Frost swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frost attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Frost does no damage.
Frost turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Frost on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Handle. Handle obviously looking to wear him down.
Frost dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Handle.
Frost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handle.
Nice cross by Handle.
Handle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as Handle blocks the leg kick.
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 Olaf Frost will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Handle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Handle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handle moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Handle blocks the leg kick.
Frost ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Frost fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Frost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Handle.
Frost appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handle moves away.
A low kick from Handle is predictable there
and Frost counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Frost lands with a nice body punch.
Frost misses with a body shot.
Handle is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Frost was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Handle.
Handle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost throws a head kick that misses.
Frost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frost throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Frost misses.
Frost swings for the body but Handle moves out of range.
Handle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Frost uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handle.
Frost throws a front kick aimed at Handle's knee but Handle avoids it well.
Frost keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handle.
Frost was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Handle swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Handle lunges at Frost with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Frost's hand.
Handle blocks a leg kick.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Handle manages to avoid it.
Frost will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frost comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Handle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Handle.
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
Handle fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Frost.
A good leg kick by Handle.
Handle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Frost lands a glancing blow to the side of Handle's head.
Olaf Frost is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Handle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Handle connects with a looping right hand.
Handle misses with a looping right.
Handle lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Handle.
Frost jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frost looks to score with a jab to the body but Handle is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Handle.
Frost throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Handle swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
Handle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Frost lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Handle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Handle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big left from Handle misses.
Handle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Handle avoids the body shot from Frost.
A little jabbing left from Handle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab lands there for Frost.
Frost lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T3#
Frost will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frost blocks a head kick by Handle.
Frost misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Handle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost throws out a loose jab but Handle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Handle is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Frost with a body shot.
Handle throws a hook but Frost avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Frost, as that shot connected.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Handle was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Frost.
Frost displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Handle throws out the jab.
Handle scoring well with a low kick there.
Frost tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Handle was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.
Handle cracks Frost with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Handle throws a low kick but it's checked well by Frost.
Frost lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handle slips under a jab from Frost.#T4#
Frost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Handle tries a low kick but Frost avoids it.
Frost was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Handle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Frost. That did some damage!
Handle misses with a right hand
and Frost counters with a nice body shot.
Frost throws a body punch but Handle moves out of range.
Frost throws a head kick but Handle moves out of range.
Frost looks to score with a jab to the body but Handle is just out of range.
Frost takes a swing at Handle's ribcage but misses.
Frost takes a swing at Handle's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Handle.
Frost tries to move into range but Handle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Frost misses the shot to the body.
Handle throws a leg kick but Frost sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Frost is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Handle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Handle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Handle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Frost on the side of the head.
Frost chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Handle can pounce on him.
Frost throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Olaf Frost will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Handle throws a jab when Frost was well out of range.
Handle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frost.
Handle wants to land a leg kick but Frost is out of range.
Handle avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Frost.
A nice inside leg kick there by Handle. That's going to slow Frost down.
Handle avoids the body shot from Frost.
Frost blocks the body kick.
Frost scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Handle doesn't seem bothered though.
Frost pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Frost checks a leg kick.
Frost blocks a leg kick.
Handle lands an overhand right.
Handle throws a hook to the side of Frost's head but Frost sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Handle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
Handle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Handle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frost scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Frost throws a jab but it's blocked by Handle.
Handle loads up on a big right hand but Frost slips the punch.
Frost swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Handle tries to work over Frost's front leg with a kick but Frost checks it.
Handle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Frost lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Handle throws a series of punches but Frost avoids them all with ease.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Handle manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Frost checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A telegraphed right hand from Frost misses the target.
Handle fails to land with a series of punches.
Frost swings for the body but Handle moves out of range.
Handle with a hook.
Frost attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Frost connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handle moves away.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Handle was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.#T2#
Frost 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.
Frost chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Handle can pounce on him.
Handle misses with a looping right.
Frost lands with a nice combination. Handle backs away looking to recover.
Handle scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Frost slips a straight right by Handle.
Frost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Handle.
Frost throwing a counter right hand but Handle manages to avoid it.
Frost scores with a jab to the jaw.
Frost lands with an overhand left.
Handle checks the leg kick nicely there.
Frost throws a good cross that connects.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Handle manages to avoid it.
Frost looks to land a left hand but Handle moved out of range nicely.
Frost misses the shot to the body.
Handle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Handle checks a leg kick.
Handle feints a counter leg kick.
Nice shot by Handle.#T3#
Frost throws a body punch but Handle moves out of range.
Handle catches Frost with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Frost swings away with a body shot that misses
and Handle counters with a nice uppercut.
Handle throws a leg kick
and Handle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Handle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frost counters with a stiff right hand.
Frost throws a nice outside leg kick.
Frost swings for the body but Handle moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Handle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frost walks into a left hand.
Frost throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Handle appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Frost looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
Handle clinches up with Frost and pushes him back against the cage.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Handle wants to get back to striking at distance but Frost won't allow it.
Frost keeps control of Handle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Frost tries to throw a body punch but Handle avoids it by throwing Frost back against the cage.
Handle can't break the clinch.
Olaf Frost is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Handle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Frost gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Handle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Frost avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Frost lands with a light punch inside.
Max Handle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Frost keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Handle's efforts to push away.
Frost gets underhooks to prevent Handle's takedown attempt.
Olaf Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Handle.
Handle tries to break the clinch but Frost is controlling the position.
Handle has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
Handle is trying to force a seperation but Frost has the dominant position.
Handle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Handle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Handle on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Max Handle.
I think Frost has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olaf Frost!
Olaf Frost was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CEFC 330
Date: Feb 13, 2019

#R1#
Frost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frost avoids a kick to the body.
Frost lands an overhand right.
Frost leaves Devereux with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Frost on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frost blocks a low kick nicely.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Devereux.
Devereux scores with a one two! Frost had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Frost lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Devereux has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Devereux and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Frost is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Frost lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Devereux has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Devereux and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD#
Devereux throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Frost was covering up waiting for the punch and Devereux finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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!
Frost is pulling down on Devereux's head to control his posture. #T1#
Devereux trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
Devereux looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Devereux wants to pass the guard but Frost is keeping the position.
Frost manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Devereux manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Frost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Frost got a little sloppy there for a moment and Devereux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frost has managed to get both his arms back between Devereux's legs - danger averted.
Frost wants to pass the guard but Devereux is keeping the position.
Frost trying to control but Devereux is working from the bottom. #T2#
Frost wants to pass the guard but Devereux is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Devereux is on top in guard. #REVR#
Devereux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Devereux trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Frost holds on and takes a little breather.
Devereux trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom. #T3#
Frost is trying to keep Devereux in close.
Frost controlling the position.
Frost lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Frost passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Frost controlling the position.
Devereux gets back to half guard.
Frost passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Devereux!
Frost wants to control the pace but Devereux is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Devereux is wriggling around trying to escape.
Devereux sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Frost wants to lay and pray for a moment but Devereux keeps working. #SUB2#
Frost is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Frost is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Devereux is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Frost is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Olaf Frost will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Devereux paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Frost stuffs the takedown attempt from Devereux. Devereux gets slowly back to his feet.
Frost misses with a body shot.
Frost throws a shot from downtown. Devereux moves away and avoids it.
Devereux tries to counter with a takedown but Frost is quick to defend against it.
Frost throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Frost slips a jab from Devereux.
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
Devereux lands a right hook to the body.
Devereux is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devereux tries to land a front kick but Frost steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Devereux misses with a two punch combination.
Frost was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Devereux moves away.
A swing and a miss from Devereux.
Jab from Devereux.
Frost takes a swing at Devereux's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Frost throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Devereux stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Devereux avoids the body shot from Frost.
Frost scores with a punch to the head.
Frost rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Devereux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Olaf Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Frost checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Devereux shoots in but Frost avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Frost takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Frost connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Devereux lands with an uppercut that bounces Frost off the cage and back into range.
Devereux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
Devereux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frost counters with a three punch combo that has Devereux backing up. Devereux nods at Frost to acknowledge the strikes.
Frost slaps away a takedown attempt from Devereux, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross Devereux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Devereux does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Devereux throws a body shot but no joy.
Devereux fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
Frost scores with a shot to the body.
Devereux connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Frost gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Frost holds on and takes a little breather.
Devereux wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Frost 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.#T3#
Devereux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frost is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Devereux controlling from the top position.
Frost looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frost is trying to keep Devereux in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Frost looking to hit a scissor sweep but Devereux is one step ahead there.
Devereux wants to pass the guard but Frost is keeping the position.
Devereux preventing the sweep. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Devereux controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Frost is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Devereux rather than just go for the knockout.
Frost fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Devereux misses the target.
Frost slips under a jab from Devereux.
Devereux scores with a jab to the head.
Frost misses with a body shot.
Devereux catches Frost with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Frost checks the leg kick.
Frost lands a jab.
Frost lands a nice shot to the body.
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
Devereux half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Devereux rushes Frost and presses him up against the cage.
Frost working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Devereux jumps guard.
Frost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Devereux is keeping the position for now.
Devereux can't keep his opponent in guard - Frost advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Olaf Frost will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
Devereux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Frost lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Frost throws a shot to the body.
Devereux takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Devereux misses with an uppercut. Frost saw that one coming.
Frost has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Devereux closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frost circles away.
That kick from Frost tenderised Devereux's leg. Devereux is trying to keep his angry face on.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Devereux.
Devereux throws a shot from downtown. Frost moves away and avoids it.
Frost connects with a body shot that sends Devereux's belly button to the back.
Olaf Frost seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devereux scores with a sloppy right hand. Frost should have avoided that one.
Frost scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Devereux doesn't seem bothered though.
Frost looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost avoids a kick to the body.
Devereux shoots in but Frost avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Devereux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Devereux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
Devereux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Devereux avoids the head kick by Frost.
Devereux lands with a nice body kick.
Frost tries a head kick but it misses.
Devereux attempts a counter takedown but Frost avoids it well and moves away.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Devereux was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.
Frost takes a swing at Devereux's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Devereux does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Devereux misses the target.
Frost on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Devereux. Devereux obviously looking to wear him down. #TD#
Devereux changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Frost looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Frost throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Devereux fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross Devereux. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Devereux shoots for a takedown but Frost saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost throws a jab when Devereux was well out of range.
Frost takes a swing at Devereux's ribcage but misses.
Frost throws a chopping leg kick but Devereux manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Devereux appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Devereux was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Devereux manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Devereux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frost pivots, looking for a leg kick but Devereux is out of range and Frost settles back down.
Devereux scores with a jab to the body.
Frost throws a right and a left that Devereux avoids nicely.
Frost tries a head kick but it misses.
Frost has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Devereux closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Frost kicks Devereux off and gets back to his feet.
Frost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Devereux misses with a double jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Devereux blocks the leg kick. #T3#
Frost throws a nice head kick!
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Devereux coming out on top.
Frost with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Devereux to score with a decent uppercut.
Frost fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Devereux has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Frost throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
so Devereux counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Frost looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Devereux passes Frost's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Devereux works his foot free and advances to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost is controlling an arm, preventing Devereux from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Devereux is working hard here to advance position.
Ross Devereux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olaf Frost is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Frost is in all sorts of trouble here.
Devereux is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ross Devereux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Frost working to try and regain half guard.
Devereux thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Devereux tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Frost is trying desperately to improve position.
Frost avoids a series of strikes thrown by Devereux.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olaf Frost comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Frost 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olaf Frost!
Olaf Frost bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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

#R1#
Frost throws a sloppy head kick and Blackburn moves out of range easily.
Frost moves out of range as Blackburn strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blackburn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frost has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Frost there as he acknowledges the shot.
Frost misses the shot to the body.
Blackburn cracks Frost with a good jab.
Frost fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blackburn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frost was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackburn.
Frost connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blackburn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frost swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blackburn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blackburn misses with a straight left.
Frost tries a quick counter leg kick but Blackburn is wise to it.
Blackburn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frost moves away.
Frost swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Blackburn to counter with a crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blackburn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Blackburn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frost misses with a body shot #CL#
and Blackburn counters by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Blackburn.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frost swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackburn has a couple of punches blocked by Frost. #T1#
Frost makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blackburn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Frost has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #TD2#
Frost pulls guard successfully.
Frost looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Blackburn wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frost is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Frost wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackburn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Frost wants to sweep but no luck.
Blackburn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Blackburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blackburn won't allow Frost to sweep him here.
Frost seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Frost's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Frost working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blackburn.
Frost managing to control the position.
Blackburn is looking to work some ground and pound but Frost has wrist control.
Frost wants to sweep here but Blackburn controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Blackburn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Blackburn wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Frost wants to improve his position but instead Blackburn has moved into half guard.
Frost keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Blackburn prevents Frost from improving his position.
Frost is positioning himself well to prevent Blackburn advancing to mount.
Frost is looking for a sweep. Blackburn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Blackburn is working for a submission of some sort.
Frost keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blackburn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Frost's head.
Frost tries to get to full guard but Blackburn has control of the leg.
Blackburn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blackburn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Frost is trying to maintain the position but Blackburn is very close to passing his half guard.
Frost tries to roll over but Blackburn keeps him under control.
Frost is staying active underneath Blackburn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frost trying to hold on to Blackburn's head to control him but Blackburn postures up.
Frost gets back to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Frost holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lugh Blackburn dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Frost punishes Blackburn's body with a nice straight punch.
Frost swings for the body but Blackburn moves out of range.
Blackburn misses with a straight left.
Frost with a hook.
Frost throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Frost takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Frost staying out of range there.
Frost fails to land with a series of punches.
Blackburn scores with a hook to the body. Frost takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Frost with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Blackburn clinches up with Frost and pushes him back against the cage.
Frost misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frost.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackburn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Frost blocks it with crossed arms.
Frost tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blackburn smiles and moves away.
Blackburn moves out of range as Frost strikes.
Blackburn throwing a counter right hand but Frost manages to avoid it.
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
Blackburn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blackburn scores with a sloppy right hand. Frost should have avoided that one.
Blackburn darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Blackburn avoids the body shot from Frost.
Blackburn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Blackburn.
Frost throws a shot to the body.
Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackburn moves away.
It looked like Blackburn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Frost.
Blackburn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frost paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blackburn slips a straight right by Frost.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Frost lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Blackburn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blackburn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Blackburn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blackburn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
Frost swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Frost pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frost misses the shot to the body.
Blackburn throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range.
Frost doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Blackburn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blackburn throws an overhand right that lands on Frost's shoulder, as Frost tries to avoid the shot.
Frost looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Frost misses with a low kick.
Blackburn misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackburn manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackburn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blackburn misses with a wild body shot.
Frost avoids the body shot from Blackburn.
Blackburn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Frost throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
Blackburn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blackburn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Frost at a distance.
Frost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blackburn is looking to counter punch.
Blackburn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackburn.
Blackburn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Blackburn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
An inside leg kick lands from Frost.
Blackburn checks a leg kick nicely.
Frost is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blackburn rather than just go for the knockout.
Frost scores with a jab to the head.
Frost comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Blackburn misses with a looping right.
Blackburn checks a leg kick.
Frost tries to score with a low kick but Blackburn moves his leg out of the way.
Frost takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blackburn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackburn manages to avoid it.
Frost misses with a straight left.
Blackburn jabs Frost right on the nose. Frost blinks but takes it well.
Frost misses with a straight right.
Frost takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blackburn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frost.
Frost swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Blackburn counters by moving into the clinch.
Frost is trying to break free.
Blackburn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blackburn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frost blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blackburn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blackburn jumps guard but Frost stands there with Blackburn around his waist. Blackburn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Frost breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blackburn doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Blackburn moves into the clinch.
Blackburn landing knees to the body.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blackburn is trying to pull guard but Frost turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Blackburn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Frost backwards. #BC2#
Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blackburn misses with a straight right.
Frost feints a counter leg kick.
Blackburn looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.
Olaf Frost seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frost throws a body shot but no joy.
Blackburn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice body punch from Frost.
Frost walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blackburn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Blackburn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Blackburn counters by clinching up.
Blackburn looking to throw knees to the head but Frost is blocking nicely.
Lugh Blackburn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Frost tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blackburn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frost wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blackburn has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lugh Blackburn will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Blackburn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Frost throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Blackburn lands a nice looking body shot.
Frost looks to land a combination. Blackburn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Frost fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frost takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut lands for Blackburn. That snapped Frost's head back.
Blackburn avoids the body shot from Frost.
Frost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blackburn.
Blackburn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blackburn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frost.
Blackburn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blackburn doesn't manage to clinch there - Frost circles away.
Blackburn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost walks into a jab.
Blackburn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blackburn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frost moves away.
Frost misses with a leg kick.
Blackburn misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Frost lands a right hook to the body.
Frost ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Frost scores with a hook to the body. Blackburn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
Frost ducks right into an uppercut from Blackburn.
Frost tries to bum rush Blackburn with a series of wild strikes but Blackburn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blackburn lands with a shot to the body.
Frost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frost misses the shot to the body.
Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackburn moves away.
The fighters circling - Frost throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackburn was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.
Blackburn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Blackburn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blackburn wants to clinch up but Frost keeps it at a distance.
Blackburn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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!
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
Blackburn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Blackburn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Olaf Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Blackburn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frost throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackburn. Frost does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frost throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blackburn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blackburn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Frost on the side of the head.
Frost takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Frost digs a good hook to Blackburn's body.
Frost takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Frost misses the shot to the body.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blackburn.
Blackburn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frost stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Frost fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blackburn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blackburn jabs Frost right on the nose. Frost blinks but takes it well.
Blackburn lands an overhand right.#CL#
Blackburn forces Frost back against the cage and clinches.
Frost is leaning against Blackburn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blackburn landing knees to the head.
Blackburn tries to pull guard but Frost holds him up against the cage and eventually Blackburn drops back down to his feet.
Frost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blackburn's elbow. #T3#
Blackburn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frost tries to break free but Blackburn pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Frost escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frost has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Blackburn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blackburn.
Frost misses with some punches.
Blackburn jumps guard but Frost turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Frost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blackburn fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lugh Blackburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackburn is trying to pull guard but Frost turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Frost wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blackburn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frost lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blackburn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Frost tries to pull guard but Blackburn won't allow it.
Blackburn scores with a shoulder strike.
Frost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Blackburn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Frost just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Frost pulls guard.
Frost looking for a sweep. Not yet Frost, not yet.
Frost is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blackburn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Frost seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Blackburn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frost pulls Blackburn in close to his closed guard and prevents Blackburn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Blackburn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Frost looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blackburn forces his way into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lugh Blackburn.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blackburn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lugh Blackburn!

Event: CEFC Fight Night 145
Date: Jan 10, 2019

#R1#
No joy there for Frost, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frost falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and DeSilva counters with a shoot takedown. Frost fights it but they end up in guard.
Frost looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeSilva is one step ahead there.
Frost controls DeSilva momentarily but DeSilva frees himself.
DeSilva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
DeSilva stopping the sweep attempt from Frost.
Frost trying to keep a closed guard but DeSilva is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
DeSilva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frost is keeping the position for now.
Frost is looking to sweep but instead, DeSilva has passed into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Frost manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
DeSilva preventing the sweep.
DeSilva 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.
DeSilva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
DeSilva trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frost 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.
Frost looking to control.
DeSilva advances to half guard.
DeSilva wants to control but Frost is keeping him busy.
DeSilva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Frost with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Frost is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Frost is looking for a sweep. DeSilva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing that DeSilva has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
DeSilva working Frost over with strikes.
DeSilva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Frost taking some punishment here, with DeSilva in his half guard.
Frost keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Frost moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Our spies down at at Fit-Out inform us that Frost has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Frost is trying to control the position from the bottom.
DeSilva prevents Frost from getting back to his feet.
DeSilva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Frost looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frost keeps trying to improve his position.
Frost is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
DeSilva distracts Frost with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
DeSilva looking to pass the guard. #T3#
DeSilva lands a couple of digs.
Frost manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DeSilva manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
DeSilva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
DeSilva has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Frost has passed into side control.
Frost tries to advance to mount but can't.
Frost tries to advance to mount but DeSilva instead regains half guard.
Frost wants to pass the guard but DeSilva is defending well.
DeSilva tries to roll over but Frost keeps him under control.
Frost wants to take a breather but DeSilva is having none of it. #T4##SUB2#
Frost seems to be looking for submissions.
Frost wants to stand but DeSilva has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
DeSilva is trying to control but can't.
DeSilva wants to get back to full guard.
DeSilva keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
DeSilva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frost pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frost wants to free his trapped foot but DeSilva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
DeSilva is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frost is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Frost is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Frost moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Frost looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DeSilva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Frost is looking to slow DeSilva down with leg kicks.
Frost thows a leg kick but DeSilva checks it #TD#
and DeSilva counters with a takedown into side control.
Frost tries to bench press DeSilva off him but DeSilva keeps the position.
DeSilva looks up at the clock and then as Frost takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, DeSilva smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
DeSilva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frost keeps working.
DeSilva lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeSilva lands an elbow.
DeSilva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frost can do to turn this around?
DeSilva tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Frost's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Frost gets back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. DeSilva lands a nice short elbow.
Frost tries to roll over but DeSilva keeps him under control.
DeSilva wants to take a breather but Frost is having none of it.
Frost is trying to maintain the position but DeSilva is very close to passing his half guard.
DeSilva looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Frost is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DeSilva passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
DeSilva working Frost over with strikes here.
Frost is bucking up trying to escape but DeSilva cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Frost takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
DeSilva lands a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost tries to get back to half guard but can't.
DeSilva lands a nice shot to the head.
DeSilva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Frost is looking to escape.
DeSilva landing shots from mount.
DeSilva prevents Frost from getting the reversal.
Frost tries to hold on but DeSilva pushes him away.
Frost manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
DeSilva seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
DeSilva trying to control the action but Frost is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frost preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
DeSilva content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Frost is defending against the submission attempts here by DeSilva.
Frost on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Frost is looking to improve his position. #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.
DeSilva wants to take a breather but Frost is having none of it.
Frost is trying to control but can't.
Frost is staying active underneath DeSilva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Frost is looking to improve his position.
Frost trying to hold on to DeSilva's head to control him but DeSilva postures up.
DeSilva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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. DeSilva connects with a nice short shot to Frost's temple.
DeSilva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
DeSilva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
DeSilva sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Frost throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Frost throws a leg kick but DeSilva checks it.
DeSilva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Frost pinned against the cage. Frost gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
DeSilva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Frost is fending him off so far but DeSilva persists. Nope, Frost circles away and we're back to standing.
DeSilva throws a jab but it's blocked by Frost.
Frost throws a sloppy head kick and DeSilva moves out of range easily.
Frost swings for the body but DeSilva moves out of range. #TD#
DeSilva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost is trying to get back to half guard.
Frost trying to remain calm as DeSilva controls from the top position.
Frost is looking to regain half guard here but DeSilva keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Sloppy strikes there by DeSilva.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Frost avoids any damage from the ground and pound of DeSilva.
Frost tries to improve position but can't.
Frost trying his best to control but DeSilva has mounted him.
DeSilva lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Frost hang on?
Frost in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
DeSilva tries to control but Frost wriggling away.
DeSilva working Frost over with strikes here.
DeSilva lands with some strikes.
Frost regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Frost manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Frost trying to keep a closed guard but DeSilva is proving a slippery customer.
Olaf Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
DeSilva lands a couple of digs.
DeSilva trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Frost is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and DeSilva defends well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
DeSilva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frost swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeSilva is working hard here to advance position.
DeSilva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
DeSilva forces his way into half guard.#T3#
DeSilva is pressing down on Frost's thigh, looking to free his foot. Frost is holding on for now.
DeSilva is looking to take a break and control but Frost is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frost is looking for a sweep. DeSilva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeSilva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
DeSilva is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nice strikes from DeSilva there.
DeSilva working Frost over with strikes.
DeSilva trying to control from half guard but Frost is working away. #T4#
DeSilva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Frost taking some punishment here, with DeSilva in his half guard.
Frost is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Frost won't allow DeSilva to pass to mount.
DeSilva is looking to take a break and control but Frost is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frost is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from DeSilva.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frost is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Frost moves into full guard.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DeSilva slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for DeSilva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva!

Event: CEFC Fight Night 144
Date: Dec 26, 2018

#R1#
Frost scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mcgee doesn't seem bothered though.
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mcgee.
As Frost looks to move away, Mcgee throws a big counter combo but Frost just gets out of the way.
Mcgee lands with a kick to the temple. Frost shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Frost is looking to land body kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mcgee.
Frost scores with a hook to the body. Mcgee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Frost misses with a takedown attempt - Mcgee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mcgee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost. #CL#
Mcgee has managed to clinch. #BC#
Mcgee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frost throws out a leg kick but Mcgee moves out of range and Frost only half commits.
Mcgee lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost misses the shot to the body.
As Frost looks to move away, Mcgee throws a big counter combo but Frost just gets out of the way.
Mcgee throws a body shot but no joy.
Mcgee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Mcgee darts in and clinches Frost up against the cage.
Frost jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mcgee walks away with a smile on his face. Frost gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Mcgee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Mcgee. #T1#
Frost misses with some punches.
Mcgee blocking some punches.
Mcgee prevents a body shot from Frost.
Mcgee holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Frost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frost throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mcgees head.
Mcgee trying to stall but Frost improves his position.
Frost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mcgee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Frost misses with a punch to the body.
Frost working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frost tries to work over Mcgee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frost is trying to force a seperation but Mcgee has the dominant position.#BC#
Mcgee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcgee lands a jab to the head.
Mcgee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost. #T2#
Mcgee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frost.
Mcgee stuffs the takedown.
Chinless Mcgee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Frost.
Nice straight punches there by Frost. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Frost.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcgee was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.
Mcgee throws a combination that misses
and Frost counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcgee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mcgee is looking to clinch.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcgee manages to avoid it.
Mcgee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
Frost connects with a crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mcgee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Frost jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mcgee blocks a head kick by Frost.
Mcgee throws a body shot but no joy.
Mcgee lands a nice shot that snaps Frost's head back.
Mcgee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Frost scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Frost lands with a hook. Mcgee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Frost keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Frost on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Frost.
Mcgee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
Mcgee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Frost lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mcgee at a distance.
Mcgee tries to clinch up.
Mcgee connects with a single shot there.
Frost throws a good cross that connects.
Mcgee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Frost defending well as Mcgee loads up on a big left hand.
Mcgee lands with a nice combination. Frost backs away looking to recover.
Frost keeps the fight on the outside.
Frost throws a solid leg kick but Mcgee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Frost.
Mcgee misses with an attempted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcgee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Frost connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mcgee scrambles back to his feet.
Frost ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Frost is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mcgee rather than just go for the knockout.
Frost with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Frost has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Frost thuds his right hand into Mcgee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Frost throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Frost. Beautiful body shot.
Frost keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Mcgee has Frost up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Frost.
Mcgee misses with an elbow strike.
Frost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frost scores with a hook to the body.
Mcgee stalling.
Frost has had enough of the clinch but Mcgee keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcgee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Frost.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mcgee trying to control the position but instead, Frost has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mcgee into the cage.
Frost misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olaf Frost dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mcgee throws a right hand that Frost ducks under and follows up with a left that Frost also avoids with ease.#CL#
Mcgee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Frost working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Frost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frost working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Frost tries to pull guard but Mcgee won't allow it.
Mcgee manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Frost breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcgee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Frost is able to avoid easily.
Mcgee is looking to land body kicks.
Mcgee looks to land a combination but Frost avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost misses with an uppercut. Mcgee saw that one coming.
No luck for Frost with that takedown attempt.
Mcgee throws a leg kick but Frost checks it.
Frost throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Olaf Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Mcgee closes the distance and pushes Frost back into the cage.#T1##BC#
Mcgee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcgee misses with a few strikes there.
Mcgee wants to clinch.
Frost looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mcgee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mcgee misses with the combination.
Mcgee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frost keeps the fight on the outside.
Frost misses with a looping left.
Mcgee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Mcgee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Frost can't find room to land a body shot as Mcgee controls the action.
Frost tries a body shot but Mcgee blocks it. #T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frost looks to land a right hand but Mcgee moved out of range.
Frost staying out of range there.
Mcgee wants to clinch up but Frost keeps it at a distance.
Frost moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Frost is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mcgee.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcgee manages to avoid it.#CL#
Mcgee moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mcgee walks away with a smile on his face. Frost gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chinless Mcgee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Frost.
Mcgee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mcgee misses with a wild combination.
Frost throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mcgee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mcgee misses with a head kick.
Mcgee misses with a double jab. #T3#
Frost scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mcgee in his tracks.
Mcgee thows a body kick. Frost tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Frost misses with a body shot.
Frost takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Mcgee clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Frost's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frost checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mcgee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frost paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frost misses with a looping left.
Mcgee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frost lands a nice shot to the body.
Frost takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Frost darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chinless Mcgee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcgee avoids the body shot from Frost.
Frost on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Frost misses with a low kick.
Mcgee feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mcgee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frost is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mcgee with a body shot.
Mcgee misses with the combination. #T4#
Frost motions for Mcgee to come forward. Frost throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mcgee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Mcgee closes the distance and clinches.
Frost working aggressively here.
Frost lands a left hand.
Mcgee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Frost.
Frost tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mcgee smiles and moves away.
Mcgee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frost walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mcgee.
Frost misses with a low kick.
Frost keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and Frost releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Frost takes a swing at Mcgee's ribcage but misses.
Frost misses with a leg kick
and Mcgee counters with a good low kick that Frost was not able to check.
Frost throws a right hand that misses
and Mcgee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frost feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mcgee's calf.
Mcgee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frost.
A jab from Frost misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chinless Mcgee will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mcgee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
Frost lands with a slapping head kick.
Mcgee avoids the body shot from Frost.
Mcgee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Frost scores with a shot to the body.
Mcgee avoids the body shot from Frost.
Mcgee doesn't manage to clinch there - Frost circles away.
Mcgee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little jabbing left from Frost on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Olaf Frost seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mcgee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frost stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good standup being displayed there by Frost as he connects with a hook.
Frost cracks Mcgee with a good jab.
Mcgee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Frost defends it nicely.#T1#
Frost misses with a low kick.
Frost fails with a takedown attempt.
Frost misses the shot to the body.
Mcgee is looking to clinch but Frost is avoiding it.
Frost scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Frost with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mcgee scores with a jab.
Frost shoots in but Mcgee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mcgee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mcgee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mcgee throws a leg kick which misses Frost's front leg but catches the back leg as Frost tries to avoid it.
Mcgee wants to clinch.#T2#
Frost fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mcgee connects with a nice looking 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!
Mcgee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chinless Mcgee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frost scores with a jab. Mcgee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Frost throws a head kick that Mcgee semi-blocks.
Mcgee throws a series of punches but Frost moves out of range.
Frost looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcgee is just out of range.
Frost pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mcgee tries to clinch but Frost moves out of range.
Frost appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mcgee throws the kick towards the body but Frost avoids it.
Mcgee doesn't manage to clinch there - Frost circles away.
Frost pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mcgee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Frost throws a hook to the side of Mcgee's head but Mcgee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Frost throws a leg kick
and Mcgee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frost lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mcgee at a distance.
Frost lands a body shot.
Mcgee walks into a left hand.
Mcgee throws a leg kick that is checked
and Frost counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mcgee thinking.
Mcgee lands with a kick to the temple. Frost shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Frost throws a shot to the body.
Mcgee lands a slapping body shot.
Mcgee avoids the body shot from Frost. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Frost tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chinless Mcgee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Frost.
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!
Frost lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcgee looking to stall.
Frost is trying to break free.#T4#
Frost lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frost. #BC#
Mcgee manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Frost drives through with a takedown into guard.
Frost wants to pass the guard but Mcgee is keeping the position.
Frost keeps trying to improve his position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olaf Frost!
Olaf Frost tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: CEFC Live 68
Date: Dec 05, 2018

#R1#
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Handle fires out a quick counter leg kick but Frost just manages to avoid it.
Frost throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Handle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Frost.#TD2#
Frost looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Handle works his way to full guard. Good work.
Frost trying to control the position from guard on top but Handle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Handle keeping moving, preventing Frost from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost preventing the sweep.
Frost tries to free his leg and advance position but Handle is retaining full guard.
Frost wants to control from the top but Handle keeps moving.
Frost preventing the sweep. #T1#
Frost trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Handle manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Handle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Frost bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Handle's guard. #REVB#
Frost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frost stays in close to Handle's body and controls the position.
Frost stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Handle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Handle working a defensive guard here.
Frost showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Frost prevents Handle from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Frost tries to free his leg and advance position but Handle is retaining full guard.
Handle keeping moving, preventing Frost from controlling successfully.
Frost stands and throws Handle's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Frost controls the position. #SUB2#
Frost is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Handle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Handle can't do much from the bottom here.
Handle is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Handle is looking to regain half guard here but Frost keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Frost is looking to take a break and control but Handle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Frost is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Handle has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Frost is trying to get an arm triangle but Handle is defending well. #SUB2#
Frost goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Handle rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Frost's guard! Nice work there by Handle!
Frost is trying to keep Handle in close. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Handle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Frost bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Handle's guard. #REVB#
Handle keeping moving, preventing Frost from controlling successfully.
Handle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Frost controls the pace.
Handle has his hands on Frost's head, controlling the position.
Handle 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#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Handle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olaf Frost dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Frost needs to keep his hands up - Handle had a free shot at his head there.
Frost throws a predictable looking body shot
and Handle finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Handle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frost.
Frost throws a low kick but Handle moves out of range easily.
Frost with a poor takedown
and Handle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frost connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Handle's hands.
Frost throws a solid leg kick but Handle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Frost.
Handle ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Handle moves out of range of the strikes.
Handle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Frost sprawls well. Frost wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Handle gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Frost.
Nice sprawl there from Handle as Frost shoots in.
Nice body punch from Frost. #T1#
Handle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frost.
Handle ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Frost throws the left hand but Handle avoids the punch easily.
Frost shoots in and drives through. Handle sprawls well.
Max Handle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Frost.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Handle manages to avoid it.
Handle tests Frost's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frost misses the shot to the body.
Frost has a takedown stuffed.
Handle takes a swing at Frost's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Handle.
Frost misses with a takedown
and Handle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Handle throws a shot from downtown. Frost moves away and avoids it.
Handle shoots in but Frost avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Handle looks to land a body kick but Frost moved away.
We've been told by Handle's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Frost throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Handle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frost throws a body shot but no joy.
Frost throws a leg kick that misses.
Handle takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD#
Handle shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Frost is trying to defend but Handle finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost blocking the ground and pound attempt from Handle. #SUB#
Handle looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Frost wants to control but Handle is keeping busy.
Handle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Frost wants to control but Handle is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Frost looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frost trying to control from the bottom.
Handle is trying to control the action in half guard but Frost is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Handle is controlling the pace.
Frost trying to control but Handle postures up.
Frost gets back to full guard.
Frost wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Handle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Max Handle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Handle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Frost working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Handle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Handle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Handle throws a big right hand that misses.
Handle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frost 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Frost is on top in guard. #REVB#
Frost's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Frost trying to control but Handle is working from the bottom.
Handle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Handle looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Max Handle 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Frost tries to sprawl but Handle drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Frost is trying to control but can't.
Handle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Frost trying to control from the bottom.
Frost is pressing down on Handle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Handle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Frost looking to hit a scissor sweep but Handle is one step ahead there.
Handle trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frost is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost wants to hit a switch here but Handle passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Frost there!
Frost regains half guard.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Frost manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Frost pushes a forearm under Handle's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Handle is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Olaf Frost!
Olaf Frost was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CEFC 319
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Stewart tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stewart throws the left hand but Frost avoids the punch easily.
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Stewart.
Frost looks to score with a jab to the body but Stewart is just out of range.
Stewart takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Frost leaves Stewart with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Frost waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stewart.
Frost looks to land a right hand but Stewart moved out of range.
No luck for Stewart with that takedown attempt.
Frost is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stewart with a body shot.
Stewart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
Frost misses with a shot to the body
and Stewart counters with a straight right hand.
Frost is looking to chop away at Stewart's legs. #TD2#
Frost 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.
Frost wants to control from the top but Stewart keeps moving.
Stewart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frost is one step ahead there. #T1#
Stewart is working hard here to advance position.
Frost tries to free his leg and advance position but Stewart is retaining full guard.
Stewart wants to sweep here but Frost controlling him for the moment.
Frost controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stewart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frost is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Frost lying in Stewart's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Stewart decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Frost taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Stewart!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Don Stewart waved his t-shirt featuring Vikai Gear's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: CEFC 315
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Frost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sins throws out a counter right but Frost avoids it with no problem.
Sins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Frost fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sins avoids it really well and circles away.
Frost has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fit-Out in the buildup to the fight.
Frost gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Frost throws the left hand but Sins avoids the punch easily.
Frost lands with a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sins lands a nice shot to the body.
Sins feints and then cracks Frost's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Frost down.
Sins avoids the body shot from Frost.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sins misses with a looping left.#TD#
Frost throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Frost is in Sins's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost wants to control from the top but Sins keeps moving.
Frost stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sins swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Frost trying to control but Sins is working from the bottom.
Frost stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sins swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Frost drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sins dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Frost working a defensive guard here.
Frost managing to control the position.
Frost looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sins is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Frost wants to control but Sins passes easily into half guard.
Frost is trying to control but can't.
Frost makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Frost.
Frost trying to control the position.
Sins content to stall in guard here.
Sins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Frost pulls Sins in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Sins preventing the sweep.
Frost has Sins pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frost.
Frost misses with a takedown attempt - Sins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sins, right into the meat.
Sins throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range.
Sins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Sins misses.
Sins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sins looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.
Frost misses with a straight left.
Frost missing with a left hand there. Sins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost cracks Sins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sins misses with a leg kick
and Frost counters with a stiff right hand.
Frost throws a jab but it's blocked by Sins.
A little jabbing left from Sins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sins.
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!
Sins tries to score with a low kick but Frost moves his leg out of the way.
Frost moves away from the strike by Sins.
Sins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Frost misses with a hook.#TD#
Frost is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sins's half guard.#ES2#
Sins manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nick Sins will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sins throws a looping overhand right but Frost ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Frost blocks the leg kick.
Sins takes a swing at Frost's ribcage but misses.
Sins moves away from the strike by Frost.
Frost uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Frost on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sins. Sins obviously looking to wear him down.
Sins stuffs the takedown attempt from Frost. Frost gets slowly back to his feet.
Sins scores with a jab.
Olaf Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Sins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sins.
Sins lands a leg kick that knocks Frost off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Frost misses with a hook. Sins ducked under it nicely.
Sins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frost throws an overhand right that lands on Sins's shoulder, as Sins tries to avoid the shot.
Nick Sins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sins tries to land a front kick but Frost steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Frost misses with a body shot.
Sins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good work by Frost as he checks the leg kick.
Frost throws a hook but Sins blocks it.
Nick Sins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
Frost on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
And Sins responds with a good body kick, but Frost manages to step out the way in time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Frost.
Sins throws a low kick, looking for Frost's leg but Frost calmly moves out of range.
Sins just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Frost.
Frost tried to counter with a leg kick but Sins avoided it.
Frost staying out of range there.
Frost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Frost scores with a nice strike.
Frost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost throws a body shot but no joy.
Frost throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sins's waist but Sins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Frost off to one side. #T2#
Frost throws an off balance right hand
and Sins counters with a nice low kick that buckles Frost's knee momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sins lands with a nice body punch.
Sins avoids the body shot from Frost.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sins manages to avoid it.
Sins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Frost tries for a takedown but Sins circles away easily
letting Sins counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olaf Frost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Frost is out of range and Sins settles back down.
Frost takes one to the side of the head.
Frost throws a body shot but no joy.
Sins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frost.
Sins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Frost is out of range and Sins settles back down.
Sins throws a solid leg kick but Frost takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sins.
Sins tries to land a body kick
and Frost counters with a nice uppercut.
Frost lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sins staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Sins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sins looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.#T3#
Sins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Frost lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Frost tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sins swivels and escapes.
Frost throws an overhand right that lands on Sins's shoulder, as Sins tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the body from Frost misses
and Sins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Frost is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Frost avoids the body shot from Sins.
Sins cracks Frost with an open hand slap.
Sins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sins cracks the inside of Frost's front leg.
Frost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sins.
Frost swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sins scoring well with a low kick there.
Frost fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Sins as Frost shoots in.
Frost uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sins.#T4#
Frost blocks the body kick.
Sins clobbers Frost with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sins moves out of range as Frost strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sins! But no joy.
Frost with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Frost looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sins looks to land a left hand but Frost moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sins.
Frost throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sins only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Frost takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Frost is able to avoid easily.
Frost was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost looks to land a left hand but Sins moved out of range nicely.
Sins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Frost. That did some damage!
Sins looks to land a left hand but Frost moved out of range nicely.
Sins misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Sins 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Frost fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Frost misses with a hook.
Sins thows a leg kick but Frost checks it
letting Frost counter with a right hand.
Sins avoids the head kick by Frost.
Frost throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frost misses the shot to the body.
Sins misses with a hook.
Sins connects with a leg kick. Frost looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Frost throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Frost throws a body punch but Sins moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sins slips under a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sins, right into the meat.
Frost will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Frost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sins.
Sins motions for Frost to come forward. Sins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Frost feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Frost misses with a takedown
and Sins counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Sins throws a lazy right hand but Frost sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sins.
Sins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frost.
Frost throws a hook but Sins blocks it.
Frost misses with a head kick.
Frost feints and then cracks Sins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sins down.
Sins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Sins misses its intended target.
Sins misses with a hook.
Frost attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sins tries to score with a low kick but Frost moves his leg out of the way.
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Sins.
Frost shoots for a double leg takedown but Sins sprawls well. He's pushed Frost's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olaf Frost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good shot there by Frost.
Frost stuns Sins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
Frost shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sins is trying to defend but Frost finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost trying to control the action but Sins is working from the bottom.
Olaf Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Frost is really struggling to control Sins but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Frost is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sins is looking to control Frost's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sins avoid being mounted?
Sins tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Frost has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Frost works his way to his opponent's back. #T3##SUB#
Frost working for a choke but Sins is defending well. #SUB#
Frost looking for the choke but no joy.
Nick Sins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sins manages to reverse the position and now he's in Frost's guard. Nice work there by Sins. #T4#
Sins is fighting to break Frost's control of his arms but Frost is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Frost has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sins has passed into side control.
Frost is trying to escape the position but Sins is controlling the position.
Frost is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Frost tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sins presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Frost is squirming around, avoiding Sins's attempts to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Olaf Frost.
Well Sins 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Sins!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Nick Sins waved his t-shirt featuring FORCEE's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: CEFC Live 67
Date: Oct 15, 2018

#R1#
Frost misses the shot to the body.
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sigfridsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Frost's sensitive parts.
Sigfridsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big right from Sigfridsson misses.
Sigfridsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Frost connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sigfridsson scrambles back to his feet.
Frost scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sigfridsson throws a hook to the side of Frost's head but Frost sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frost slips a jab and a cross from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson cracks the inside of Frost's front leg.
Frost dodges the punch combination from Sigfridsson.
Frost throws a sloppy head kick and Sigfridsson moves out of range easily.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sigfridsson manages to avoid it.
Frost misses with a left hand
and Sigfridsson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sigfridsson misses with a straight left.
Frost jabs Sigfridsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sigfridsson misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Frost.
Sigfridsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Frost finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sigfridsson throws an overhand right that lands on Frost's shoulder, as Frost tries to avoid the shot.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sigfridsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.
Frost slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sigfridsson takes one to the chin there.
Frost lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Frost is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sigfridsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Frost takes a swing at Sigfridsson's ribcage but misses.
Sigfridsson throws out a counter right but Frost avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Frost misses its intended target.
Frost walks into a stiff left hand from Sigfridsson.
A shot to the body from Frost misses
and Sigfridsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Frost's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sigfridsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sigfridsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sigfridsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Frost.
Olaf Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sigfridsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Sigfridsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sigfridsson checks a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Frost misses
enabling Sigfridsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Frost jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frost misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sigfridsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Sigfridsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sigfridsson avoids the body shot from Frost.
Sigfridsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Frost's head.
A slow jab from Sigfridsson misses its intended target.
Frost misses with a body shot.
Frost is looking to wear down Sigfridsson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sigfridsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frost counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sigfridsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Frost.
Sigfridsson avoids the body shot from Frost.
Sigfridsson slips a jab from Frost.
Frost connects with a crisp jab.
Frost misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sigfridsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Frost throws a body shot but no joy.
Sigfridsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Frost uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sigfridsson has time to react.
Sigfridsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Frost misses with a jab to the body
and Sigfridsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frost throws a hook but Sigfridsson blocks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Frost lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sigfridsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sigfridsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Frost misses with a head kick.
Frost lands a nice hook to Sigfridsson's body. Sigfridsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sigfridsson staying out of range there.
Sigfridsson feints a counter leg kick.
Frost takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Frost throws a leg kick
and Sigfridsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frost is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Sigfridsson.
Frost cracks Sigfridsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sigfridsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Frost's calf.
Sigfridsson fakes the leg kick and cracks Frost in the body. #T4#
Sigfridsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frost.
Frost gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson connects with the punch.
Sigfridsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Frost looks to score with a jab to the body but Sigfridsson is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sigfridsson throws a sloppy head kick and Frost moves out of range easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Frost darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Frost throws a sloppy head kick and Sigfridsson moves out of range easily.
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sigfridsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Frost. That snapped Sigfridsson's head back.
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
Sigfridsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Benjamin Sigfridsson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Frost moves away from the strike by Sigfridsson.
Frost tries a head kick but it misses.
Frost cracks Sigfridsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sigfridsson misses with an uppercut. Frost saw that one coming.
Frost has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sigfridsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frost moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sigfridsson, right into the meat.
Frost stuns Sigfridsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Frost lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A cross from Sigfridsson lands.
A low kick from Frost is predictable there
and Sigfridsson counters with a nice body kick.
Sigfridsson misses with a two punch combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Frost, right into the meat.
Frost moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Frost.
Frost showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sigfridsson.
Frost works Sigfridsson's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Frost changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Frost misses the body punch
enabling Sigfridsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Frost finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Frost 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.
Sigfridsson moves forwards but Frost connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Frost slips a jab and a cross from Sigfridsson.
Frost throws a poor cross that misses
and Sigfridsson counters with a straight right hand.
Sigfridsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sigfridsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Sigfridsson.
Frost throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sigfridsson's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost tries a head kick but it misses.
Sigfridsson throws out a counter right but Frost avoids it with no problem.
Frost slips a jab and a cross from Sigfridsson.
Olaf Frost is winning the standup battle so far.
Sigfridsson feints and then cracks Frost's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Frost down.
Frost takes one to the side of the head.
Sigfridsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Frost finds it's way round the side to connect with Sigfridsson's head. #T2#
Frost sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sigfridsson.
Frost thows a leg kick but Sigfridsson checks it
and Sigfridsson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sigfridsson ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Sigfridsson looks to land a combination. Frost sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Frost throws a hook but Sigfridsson blocks it.
Sigfridsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frost.
Frost waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sigfridsson.#KD2#
Sigfridsson lands a left and a right that send Frost crashing to the mat, dazed. Sigfridsson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Frost is rocked!
Frost lands with an overhand left.
Oh Frost is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sigfridsson misses with a body shot.
Frost with a nice cross.
Frost seems to have got his legs back now.
Frost misses with a hook. Sigfridsson ducked under it nicely.
Sigfridsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
A big right from Frost misses.
Frost blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Frost throws a sloppy head kick and Sigfridsson moves out of range easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sigfridsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Frost.
Frost is looking to score with low kicks.
Sigfridsson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sigfridsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost loads up on a big right hand but Sigfridsson slips the punch.
Sigfridsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Frost scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sigfridsson in his tracks.
Sigfridsson swinging wildly here.
Frost is looking to counter punch.
Sigfridsson takes a swing at Frost's ribcage but misses.
Sigfridsson looks to land a left hand but Frost moved out of range nicely.
Frost is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Frost misses with a jab to the body
and Frost takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frost throws a leg kick
and Sigfridsson counters with an inside leg kick.
Sigfridsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Frost misses with a body punch
and Frost takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frost swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sigfridsson counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Sigfridsson. That's going to slow Frost down.
Sigfridsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Sigfridsson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sigfridsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Frost swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sigfridsson scores with a punch to the head.
Sigfridsson throws a chopping leg kick but Frost manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Frost misses the body punch
and Sigfridsson counters with a nice leg kick.
Frost takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Frost takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Frost thuds a left hand into Sigfridsson's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost lands with a cross.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sigfridsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.
Sigfridsson unleashes a big counter combination but Frost bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sigfridsson works Frost's body with a nice hook.
Frost is looking to chop away at Sigfridsson's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Sigfridsson 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#
Good standup being displayed there by Sigfridsson as he connects with a hook.
Sigfridsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frost throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sigfridsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sigfridsson throws a series of strikes that have Frost backpedaling.
Frost misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sigfridsson.
Frost throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sigfridsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sigfridsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
Sigfridsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sigfridsson jabs at Frost's body.
Frost throws a body shot but no joy.
Frost's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Sigfridsson misses with a combination
and Frost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Sigfridsson throws a right hand that Frost ducks under and follows up with a left that Frost also avoids with ease.
Sigfridsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Frost misses the shot to the body.
Sigfridsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sigfridsson ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Frost connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Some bone on bone action there as Sigfridsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Frost might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sigfridsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sigfridsson throws a looping overhand right but Frost ducks down to avoid it.
Sigfridsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost misses with a body shot.
Sigfridsson unleashes a big counter combination but Frost bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sigfridsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frost jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sigfridsson throws a hook to the side of Frost's head but Frost sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
Sigfridsson throws out a counter right but Frost avoids it with no problem.
Frost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Olaf Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Frost keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frost moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sigfridsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost throws a body punch but Sigfridsson moves out of range.
Sigfridsson blocks a jab.
Sigfridsson lands a nice shot that snaps Frost's head back.
Sigfridsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sigfridsson.
Frost avoids the body shot from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Frost. Frost circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sigfridsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frost.
Sigfridsson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sigfridsson connects with a leg kick. Frost looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Frost misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Sigfridsson lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frost throws a low kick but Sigfridsson avoids it.
Frost swings for the body but Sigfridsson moves out of range.
Frost misses with a hook
and Sigfridsson counters with a body kick.
Frost takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sigfridsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Frost misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sigfridsson throws a shot to the body.
That kick from Sigfridsson tenderised Frost's leg. Frost is trying to keep his angry face on.
Frost connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Sigfridsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frost misses with a hook
and Sigfridsson counters with a straight right hand.
Frost gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sigfridsson scores with a push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sigfridsson scores with a shot to the body.
Benjamin Sigfridsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Sigfridsson connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Sigfridsson.
Nice jab there from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson scores with a jab.
Frost walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sigfridsson stalks Frost and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Frost's face. Frost staggers backwards, shaken.
Sigfridsson feints and then cracks Frost's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Frost down.
Frost looks to score with a jab to the body but Sigfridsson is just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frost misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Frost looks to throw a body kick
and Sigfridsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson blocks a low kick nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Sigfridsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sigfridsson 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Sigfridsson!

Event: CEFC Fight Night 235
Date: Sep 26, 2018

#R1#
Frost lands an overhand right.
Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackburn moves away.
Frost 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.
Blackburn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frost moves away.
Blackburn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blackburn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blackburn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Frost throws the left hand but Blackburn avoids the punch easily.
Blackburn misses with a hook. Frost ducked under it nicely.
Blackburn tries to clinch there but Frost circles away.
Frost misses with a lunging right hand
and Blackburn counters with a nice uppercut.
Frost misses with a body shot.
Blackburn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frost.
Frost delivers a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackburn moves forwards but Frost connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blackburn avoids the body shot from Frost.
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
Blackburn's corner calls for a 1-2. Blackburn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blackburn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackburn moves away.
Blackburn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blackburn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Frost swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Frost swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blackburn throws a looping overhand right but Frost ducks down to avoid it.
Frost cracks a nice hook into Blackburn's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blackburn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
Frost throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frost connects with a body shot.
Frost lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blackburn jabs Frost to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blackburn.
Frost scoring well with a low kick there.
Frost misses with a low kick.
Frost has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Frost there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blackburn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frost.
Blackburn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blackburn checks a low kick from Frost.
Frost chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Frost misses.
Blackburn misses with a looping left.
Frost feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blackburn's calf.
Blackburn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Good shot there by Frost.
Blackburn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Frost finds it's way round the side to connect with Blackburn's head.
Blackburn ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Blackburn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Frost looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Frost throws a body shot but no joy.
Blackburn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Frost getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
Frost pivots, looking for a leg kick but Blackburn is out of range and Frost settles back down.
Blackburn looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.
Blackburn is looking to clinch but Frost is avoiding it.
Frost throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Frost throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Blackburn has managed to clinch.
Frost has a couple of punches blocked by Blackburn.
Frost prevents a body shot from Blackburn.
Frost lands an uppercut.
Blackburn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Frost blocks it with crossed arms.
Blackburn tries to pull guard but Frost forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Frost works on Blackburn's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Frost misses with some punches.
Blackburn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Frost to keep the fight standing.
Frost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Frost tries a body shot but Blackburn blocks it.
Blackburn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackburn.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Blackburn scores with a shot to the side of Frost's head.
A hook to the body from Frost.
Frost lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blackburn throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD#
Blackburn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Blackburn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Blackburn keeping moving, preventing Frost from controlling successfully.
Frost wants to pass the guard but Blackburn is keeping the position.
Frost is still trying to improve position.#T4##SUB2#
Frost drops back looking for a leg! Blackburn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blackburn manages to kick Frost off! Frost jumps back into Blackburn's guard. #SUB#
Blackburn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Frost trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackburn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Frost is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Frost looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olaf Frost dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackburn.
Frost looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blackburn avoids the body shot from Frost.
Blackburn avoids the body shot from Frost.
Blackburn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Frost changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Frost lands a right hook to the body.
Frost misses with an uppercut
and Blackburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Blackburn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Frost lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blackburn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blackburn looking to throw knees to the head but Frost is blocking nicely.
Frost lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blackburn backwards.
Frost cracks Blackburn with a nice body shot.
Frost has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frost lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Frost.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frost displaying some good clinch control by pressing Blackburn up against the cage.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Frost lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blackburn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Frost's face.
Blackburn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Frost smiles and moves away.
Nice body punch from Frost.
Frost throws an overhand right that lands on Blackburn's shoulder, as Blackburn tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Blackburn misses.
Frost throws out a loose jab but Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frost connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good standup being displayed there by Frost as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Blackburn misses the target.
Frost feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blackburn's calf.
Frost with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Frost takes a swing at Blackburn's ribcage but misses.
Blackburn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost misses with a left hand
and Blackburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blackburn defending well as Frost loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Blackburn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Blackburn connects with a body shot.
Frost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frost misses with a hook. Blackburn ducked under it nicely.
Frost with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Frost tries a head kick but it misses.
Blackburn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blackburn avoids the head kick by Frost.
Frost fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blackburn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Frost lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blackburn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frost lands a body shot.
Frost attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Frost swats away the attempt to clinch by Blackburn.
A decent looking cross lands there for Frost.
Frost throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Frost.#T3#
Frost smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blackburn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost sizes up Blackburn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Frost 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blackburn jabs at Frost's body.
Frost scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Frost misses the shot to the body.
Olaf Frost seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frost throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Blackburn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frost, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackburn.
Blackburn lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frost creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Frost takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blackburn lands a knee to the body.
Frost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blackburn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Blackburn misses with a knee strike.
Blackburn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frost.
Frost can't find room to land a body shot as Blackburn controls the action.
Frost stalling in the clinch but Blackburn improves position.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Blackburn blocks an uppercut.
Blackburn prevents a body shot from Frost.
A right handed body shot lands from Frost.
Frost swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frost lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blackburn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blackburn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
Frost trying to stall but Blackburn improves his position.
Frost misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frost. #TD#
Blackburn jumps guard.
Frost looking to sit in guard and control but Blackburn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Frost looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blackburn is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olaf Frost 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#
Frost misses with a leg kick
and Blackburn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blackburn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Frost looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Frost misses the jab.
Frost jabs Blackburn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Frost misses with a hook. Blackburn ducked under it nicely.
Frost throws a jab but it's blocked by Blackburn.
Frost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frost scores with a hook to the body. Blackburn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Blackburn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frost throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blackburn tries to close the distance and clinch but Frost swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blackburn moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Blackburn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blackburn tries to counter by clinching up but Frost breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackburn. Frost does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blackburn connects with a body shot that sends Frost's belly button to the back.
Frost throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frost waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blackburn.
Blackburn is looking to counter punch.
Frost avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
A low kick from Frost is predictable there #CL#
and Blackburn counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackburn.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frost creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blackburn lands a left hand.
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blackburn lands an uppercut.
Blackburn fails to pull guard.
A right handed body shot lands from Frost.
Good body shot from Frost.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frost lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blackburn prevents a body shot from Frost.
Frost scores with a shoulder strike.
Frost scores with a shot to the side of Blackburn's head.
Frost tries to throw a body punch but Blackburn avoids it by throwing Frost back against the cage.
Blackburn fails to pull guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Frost lands with a left to the head.
Frost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blackburn's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost stalls. #T2#
Blackburn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Olaf Frost seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Frost working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blackburn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Frost on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Frost fails to land.
Blackburn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blackburn lands a shoulder strike.
Frost misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Frost.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Blackburn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Frost has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blackburn tries to pull guard but Frost holds him up against the cage and eventually Blackburn drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lugh Blackburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frost pushes Blackburn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blackburn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frost scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blackburn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Blackburn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Blackburn.
Frost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Blackburn pulls Frost into guard.
Frost stands and throws Blackburn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Blackburn struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Frost wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blackburn, who protects the arm well.
Lugh Blackburn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blackburn is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olaf Frost is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Frost wants to control but Blackburn is keeping him busy.
Frost controls the position.
Frost tries to advance to mount but can't.
Frost trying to control the position but Blackburn is working away.
Blackburn being controlled for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Blackburn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blackburn is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Frost is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blackburn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olaf Frost comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Frost 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olaf Frost!
In his post fight interview, Olaf Frost started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CEFC 305
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Frost cracks Tomasino Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Frost scores with a jab to the head.
Frost slips a straight right by Tomasino Jr.
Frost throws a right hand that misses
and Tomasino Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tomasino Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Tomasino Jr darts in and clinches Frost up against the cage.
A short right from Frost on the inside.
Frost misses with some punches.
Tomasino Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frost throws a head punch that misses.
Frost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tomasino Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tomasino Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Tomasino Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Frost lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tomasino Jr or not.
Tomasino Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Frost.
Frost prevents a body shot from Tomasino Jr.
Frost misses with some punches.
Frost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frost lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Tomasino Jr fails to land. #T1#
Frost throws a head punch that misses.
Frost pushes Tomasino Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frost can't find room to land a body shot as Tomasino Jr controls the action.
We've been hearing reports that Frost has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tomasino Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
Frost lands with a short shot to the head.
Tomasino Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frost lands a left hand.
Frost misses with some punches.
Tomasino Jr misses with some punches.
Tomasino Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frost lands a body punch.
Tomasino Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frost swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomasino Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frost pushes Tomasino Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frost presses Tomasino Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tomasino Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tomasino Jr.
Tomasino Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tomasino Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Frost backwards. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frost.
Tomasino Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frost misses with a body punch.
Frost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frost lands with a short shot to the head.
Frost lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tomasino Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Tomasino Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Tomasino Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frost content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tomasino Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tomasino Jr blocks an uppercut.
Frost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tomasino Jr takes a shot to the head.
Tomasino Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
Tomasino Jr blocks a body shot from Frost.
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tomasino Jr pushes Frost back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tomasino Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tomasino Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Tomasino Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Frost tries to work over Tomasino Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frost working aggressively here.
Tomasino Jr misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frost.
Frost scores with a hook to the body.
Tomasino Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Frost controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frost.
Frost lands with a left to the head.
Tomasino Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tomasino Jr.
Frost has a couple of punches blocked by Tomasino Jr.
Frost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tomasino Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Frost to work.
Tomasino Jr blocks a body shot from Frost.
Tomasino Jr pushes Frost back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tomasino Jr lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frost.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frost.
Tomasino Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomasino Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frost.
Tomasino Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Frost as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tomasino Jr.
Tomasino Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frost lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tomasino Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
Frost struggles to land a body shot inside as Tomasino Jr controls his hands.
Frost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tomasino Jr fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Tomasino Jr.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Tomasino Jr misses with a body punch.
Frost working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Frost blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olaf Frost dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Frost takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Olaf Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomasino Jr misses with a hook
and Frost counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Frost.
Frost staying out of range there.
Frost works Tomasino Jr's body with a nice hook.
Tomasino Jr swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
Frost throws out a powerful jab.
Tomasino Jr tries to clinch but Frost moves out of range.
Tomasino Jr is looking to clinch but Frost is avoiding it.
Frost looks to land a left hand but Tomasino Jr moved out of range nicely.
Frost lands a jab to Tomasino Jr's midsection.
Frost lands with a kick to the temple. Tomasino Jr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Frost throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost scores with a jab. Tomasino Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tomasino Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Frost on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tomasino Jr can do to turn this around?
Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Frost throws a nice head kick!
Frost slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Frost throws a jab but it's blocked by Tomasino Jr. #T1#
Tomasino Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Tomasino Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Frost wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Frost throws a head kick that misses.
Tomasino Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tomasino Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Frost misses with a low kick.
Frost finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Frost will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tomasino Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Olaf Frost is winning the standup battle so far.
Frost wants to slow Tomasino Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Tomasino Jr throws a leg kick but Frost sees it coming and moves out of range.
Frost throws a lazy right hand but Tomasino Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tomasino Jr scores with a jab. Frost acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Frost misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frost jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Frost throws a looping overhand right but Tomasino Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Tomasino Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frost manages to avoid it.#T2#
Frost on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tomasino Jr. Tomasino Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost throws a good cross that connects.
Tomasino Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Frost scores with a jab to the jaw.
Frost throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tomasino Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frost moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tomasino Jr looks to land a left hand but Frost moved out of range nicely.
Tomasino Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Frost doesn't seem bothered though.
Frost connects with a body shot that sends Tomasino Jr's belly button to the back.
Tomasino Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frost.
A left lands for Tomasino Jr.
An inside leg kick from Tomasino Jr misses.
Frost jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Tomasino Jr.
Frost's corner calls for a 1-2. Frost obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tomasino Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Frost is out of range. #T3#
Frost throws out a leg kick but Tomasino Jr moves out of range and Frost only half commits.
Tomasino Jr lands an overhand right.
Tomasino Jr slips under a jab.
Frost misses with an uppercut.
Frost swats away the attempt to clinch by Tomasino Jr.
Frost throws a hook but Tomasino Jr blocks it.
Frost stuns Tomasino Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Frost misses with a right hand
and Tomasino Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Frost tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Tomasino Jr pushes Frost up against the cage in a clinch.
Frost can't find room to land a body shot as Tomasino Jr controls the action.
Frost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frost blocking some punches.
Tomasino Jr misses with some punches.
Frost misses with some punches.
Frost is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tomasino Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frost. #T4#
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frost struggles to land a body shot inside as Tomasino Jr controls his hands.
Tomasino Jr prevents a body shot from Frost.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frost trying to control the position but instead, Tomasino Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Frost into the cage.
Frost blocking some punches.
Tomasino Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tomasino Jr misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomasino Jr.
Tomasino Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frost lands a nice uppercut.
Tomasino Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frost's elbow.
Tomasino Jr tries to work over Frost's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frost misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Tomasino Jr on the inside.
Tomasino Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tomasino Jr prevents a body shot from Frost.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Olaf Frost will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tomasino Jr misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Tomasino Jr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tomasino Jr! But no joy.
Tomasino Jr catches Frost with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Frost cracks Tomasino Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tomasino Jr defending well as Frost loads up on a big left hand.
Tomasino Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Tomasino Jr throws a low kick but Frost moves out of range easily.
Tomasino Jr moves out of range as Frost strikes.
Frost misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Tomasino Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tomasino Jr.
Tomasino Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
Frost throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tomasino Jr throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomasino Jr.
Frost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomasino Jr blocking some punches.
Frost tries to work over Tomasino Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Olaf Frost has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Frost lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frost trying to control the position but instead, Tomasino Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Frost into the cage.
Tomasino Jr blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Tomasino Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frost throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tomasino Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tomasino Jr blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tomasino Jr.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frost.
A right handed body shot lands from Tomasino Jr.
Frost tries a body shot but Tomasino Jr blocks it.
Tomasino Jr tries a body shot but Frost blocks it.
Frost digs a right hand underneath Tomasino Jr's ribcage. Tomasino Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Frost stalls.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tomasino Jr.
A hook to the body from Tomasino Jr.
Frost throws a head punch that misses.
Tomasino Jr tries to throw a body punch but Frost avoids it by throwing Tomasino Jr back against the cage. #T2#
Frost works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Frost swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomasino Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomasino Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frost's elbow.
Frost lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tomasino Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tomasino Jr takes a shot to the head.
Frost lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tomasino Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frost.
A right hook to the body lands for Tomasino Jr.
Tomasino Jr prevents a body shot from Frost.
A short body shot lands from Tomasino Jr as the two fighters clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tomasino Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frost stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tomasino Jr misses with a body punch. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frost creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frost works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frost.
Frost lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tomasino Jr backwards.
Tomasino Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Tomasino Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Frost.
Frost works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Frost blocks an uppercut.
Tomasino Jr misses with the head strike.
Tomasino Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
Frost presses Tomasino Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tomasino Jr blocks an uppercut.
Frost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frost misses with a body punch.
Frost lands a hook that snaps the head of Tomasino Jr backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomasino Jr blocks a body shot from Frost.
A head punch on the inside from Frost fails to land.
Olaf Frost is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Frost blocking some punches.
Frost blocking some punches.
Frost blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Frost fails to land.
Tomasino Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tomasino Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Frost takes a shot to the head.
Tomasino Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tomasino Jr scores with a shot to the side of Frost's head.
Tomasino Jr misses with the head strike.
Frost lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tomasino Jr or not.
Frost lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Frost misses with a punch to the body.
Henry Tomasino Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tomasino Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olaf Frost!
After the fight, Olaf Frost was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Henry Tomasino Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I kill cause i hungry.'.

Event: CEFC 302
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Frost defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Frost lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Frost loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
We've been hearing reports that Steel has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Frost throws a leg kick but Steel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Steel throws a big counter combination but Frost scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Frost lands a glancing blow to the side of Steel's head.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Frost throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
Frost scores with a jab to the head.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frost misses with a straight right.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Frost connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steel. Steel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frost with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steel checks a leg kick.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Frost has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Frost.
Steel lands with an uppercut that bounces Frost off the cage and back into range.
Frost throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Steel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
A jab from Frost misses.
Steel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
Frost connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steel momentarily.
Frost throws a head kick that misses.
Frost lands a slapping body shot.
Steel blocks a jab.
Frost jabs Steel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steel throws a hook to the side of Frost's head but Frost sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Steel defending well as Frost loads up on a big left hand.
Frost looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
Steel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Frost keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frost.
Steel is looking to counter punch.
Frost scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel.
Donk. Frost catches Steel right on the button with a cross.
Frost misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Frost throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frost is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Steel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Frost slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Frost scores with a nice head shot.
Frost jabs Steel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steel throws a low kick but Frost moves out of range easily.
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
A slow jab from Frost misses its intended target.
Frost lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steel's sensitive parts.
Jab by Frost.
Frost jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel looks to land a right hand but Frost moved out of range.
Steel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Frost counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Frost throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Frost throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frost sizes up Steel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Steel is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Frost's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Frost checks a low kick from Steel.
Frost has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steel throws a head kick but Frost moves out of range. #T3#
Frost clobbers Steel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Frost connects with a right hand. Steel shakes it off.
Frost blocks a leg kick.
Frost throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Some wild striking there from Steel.
Frost cracks Steel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Steel clobbers Frost with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Frost loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Frost cracks Steel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frost.
Steel connects with a body shot.
Steel checks a leg kick.
Frost throws a hook to the side of Steel's head but Steel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frost wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Frost cracks Steel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Steel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Frost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frost lands a jab to the nose.
Steel moves out of range of the leg kick from Frost.
Olaf Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frost takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steel avoids the head kick by Frost.
Frost checks a leg kick nicely.
Steel misses with a looping right.
Steel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Frost.
Good standup being displayed there by Steel as he connects with a hook.
Frost swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
Steel misses with a series of wild punches.
Frost works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steel moves out of range as Frost strikes.
Steel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Frost at a distance.
Frost goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olaf Frost dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Steel throws a hook but Frost avoids it easily.
Steel misses with an uppercut.
Olaf Frost seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A clash of legs there as Frost blocks the low kick.
Frost 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.
Steel misses with a double jab.
Frost throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily.
Steel works the jab nicely.
Frost missing with a left hand there. Steel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frost pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steel throws the left hand but Frost avoids the punch easily.
Frost throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Frost misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
Steel wants to land a leg kick but Frost is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel misses with an uppercut
and Frost counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steel thinking.
Steel throws a hook but Frost avoids it easily.
Steel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Frost.
Frost has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frost throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost lands a head shot.#T1#
Frost blocks the body kick.
Frost lands the left hand.
Frost jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Frost throws a front kick aimed at Steel's knee but Steel avoids it well.
Steel looks to land a combination but Frost avoids it well.
Steel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steel throws a right and a left that Frost avoids nicely.
Steel walks into a jab.
A big right from Frost misses.
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Frost slips the punch.
Frost lands with a shot to the body.
Frost wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Frost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steel slips a straight right by Frost.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Steel misses the target.
Steel looks to land a combination. Frost sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Frost looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Frost.
Steel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
Steel's corner calls for a 1-2. Steel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Steel tries for a takedown but Frost sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frost.
Frost lands with a hook. Steel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Steel misses with an uppercut. Frost saw that one coming.
Frost misses with an uppercut. Steel saw that one coming.
Steel slips under a jab from Frost.
Steel throws a jab when Frost was well out of range.
Steel slips under a jab.
Steel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Frost on the side of the head.
Frost jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frost shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Frost throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Steel might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Frost connects with a body shot that sends Steel's belly button to the back.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel.
Steel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Frost avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Frost connects with a right hand. Steel shakes it off.
Steel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
James Steel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Frost slips under a jab.
Steel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Steel.
Steel takes one to the chin there.
Frost tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Steel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steel misses with a straight right.
Steel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frost moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steel throws a hook but Frost avoids it easily.
Frost misses with a shot to the body
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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!
Nice defenses there by Frost.
Frost dips to his left and cracks Steel with an uppercut!#T4#
A jab from Steel misses.
Steel slips under a jab from Frost.
Frost lands a nice hook to Steel's body. Steel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Frost connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Frost throws a big shot that misses.
Steel ducks right into an uppercut from Frost.
Nice defenses there by Frost.
Frost throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
Frost cracks Steel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Steel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frost circles away quickly and effectively.
Frost throws a nice head kick!
Steel throws a nice looking combination but Frost bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel takes a swing at Frost's ribcage but misses.
Frost feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Steel's calf.
Steel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Frost throws a head kick that misses.
Steel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olaf Frost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Steel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Steel is looking to score with low kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frost! But no joy.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but Frost sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but Frost sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frost lands a nice shot that snaps Steel's head back.
Steel with a nice cross.
Steel tries to move into range but Frost moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frost is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel.
Steel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Steel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Frost checks it well.
Frost throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Frost lands with an overhand left.
Frost lands with an overhand left.
Frost scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Frost misses.
A little feinted left hand from Steel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Frost slips the punch.
Frost smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Frost's shoulder, as Frost tries to avoid the shot.
Steel avoids the body shot from Frost.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Frost lands with a straight right. Steel didn't see that one coming.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel.
Steel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel misses with a wild combination.
Steel moves away from the strike by Frost.
Steel looks to throw the jab but Frost is out of range.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
A little feinted left hand from Steel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel staying out of range there.
Steel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Frost finds it's way round the side to connect with Steel's head.
Steel takes one on the button.
Frost takes one to the side of the head.
Frost ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frost loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Steel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Steel. Those never looked like landing.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Frost sprawls and moves away.
Frost is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel.
A jab from Steel does it's job there.
Frost lands with a straight right. Steel didn't see that one coming.
Steel dives in for a single leg takedown but Frost sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Steel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frost throws a hook to the side of Steel's head but Steel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Steel. Those never looked like landing.
Frost cracks Steel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frost thows a leg kick but Steel checks it
and Steel counters with a one-two to the body.
Frost has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steel.
Frost throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
Frost moves into range and connects with a jab.
Steel punishes Frost's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
A combination from Steel does no damage.
Nice sprawl there from Frost as Steel shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Frost.
Good standup being displayed there by Frost as he connects with a hook.
Steel shoots in and drives through. Frost sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Frost scores with a jab to the body.
Steel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Frost feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Frost avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel moves out of range of the body kick from Frost.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Frost's shoulder, as Frost tries to avoid the shot.
James Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frost showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steel.
A punch combination from Steel misses.
Frost misses with an uppercut.
Steel throwing a counter right hand but Frost manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost with a nice cross.#T4#
Frost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Olaf Frost is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steel misses with a looping right.
Steel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frost fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Frost blocks a leg kick.
Frost changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Frost lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Steel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sloppy strikes from Steel. Those never looked like landing.
Frost lands with a cross.
Frost cracks Steel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Frost moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost catches Steel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Frost lands a right hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olaf Frost comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Frost 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olaf Frost!
In his post fight interview, Olaf Frost started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CEFC Live 59
Date: Jul 25, 2018

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Frost, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Frost misses the target.
Aires thuds his shin into the meat of Frost's side.
Frost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aires.
Aires scores with a decent looking hook.
Frost swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
so Aires counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Frost working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aires.
Aires throwing strikes from guard but Frost blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Frost holds on and takes a little breather.
Frost is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Frost isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Aires stacks Frost 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 Aires!
Aires lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1#
Aires lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Frost down.
Aires throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Frost parries the strikes from Aires easily there. Aires is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Frost to escape.
Aires working the ground and pound but Frost is defending the strikes.
Frost tries to bench press Aires off him but Aires keeps the position.
Frost can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Frost's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Frost tries to improve position but can't.
Frost manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Aires thows a huge punch but Frost dodges it nicely.
Frost is positioning himself well to prevent Aires advancing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Frost manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Aires working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Frost pulls Aires in close to his closed guard and prevents Aires from doing any damage or advancing position.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Aires from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aires accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aires accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Frost is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Frost looking for a sweep. Not yet Frost, not yet.
Frost wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Frost continues to stall.
Frost looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aires is one step ahead there. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aires scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aires throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frost works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Frost is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Aires trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frost has control of Aires's left arm, preventing Aires from doing any damage.
Aires with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Aires works over Frost with some ground and pound from guard.
Frost looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aires is one step ahead there.
Frost has Aires pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Frost keeping full guard, as Aires tries to pass.
Aires postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aires works over Frost with some ground and pound from guard.
Aires working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aires passes into half guard.
Frost is trying to control but can't.
Aires is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aires throwing shots but Frost is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frost is refusing to be controlled, as Aires sits in half guard.
Frost wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Aires dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Aires takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aires. Frost does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aires.
Frost feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Frost lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aires digs a good body shot into Frost's ribs.
A big left from Aires misses.
Frost misses with a hook
and Frost takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Frost. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Frost.
Frost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aires takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aires cracks Frost 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 Frost.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aires takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Frost scores with a body shot.
Aires pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A good leg kick by Frost.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aires.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aires! But no joy.
Aires on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Aires takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Frost chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aires can pounce on him.
Aires checks a leg kick.
Olaf Frost is winning the standup battle so far.
Aires uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frost.
Frost thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aires throws an overhand right that lands on Frost's shoulder, as Frost tries to avoid the shot.
Frost throws out a loose jab but Aires uses good head movement to avoid it.
A combination from Aires does no damage.
Frost throws a head kick that half lands. #TD2#
Frost gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aires trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
Frost is controlling Aires's posture.
Frost is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bruno Aires has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Frost looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aires is one step ahead there.
Aires wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Aires pushing down on Frost's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... 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!
Frost is looking for a sweep. Aires is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aires landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Frost gets back to full guard.
Frost is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frost keeping full guard, as Aires tries to pass. #T3#
Aires throwing strikes but missing.
Aires wants to pass the guard but Frost is keeping the position.
Frost 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#
Frost keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aires tries to roll over but Frost keeps him under control.
Frost wants to take a breather but Aires is having none of it.
Aires wants to control but Frost is keeping busy.
Frost keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Aires is looking to improve his position.
Aires is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Aires looking for submissions off his back.
Aires is trying to get back to full guard.
Frost is looking to advance position but Aires won't allow it.
Frost is stalling here. Aires is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Frost seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Aires has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Frost gets back to half guard.
Aires trying to control the action but Frost is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Olaf Frost will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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#
Aires takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aires ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Olaf Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aires ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Frost motions for Aires to come forward. Frost throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aires misses the shot to the body.
Aires moves out of range of the strikes.
Frost bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aires's head backwards.
Frost misses with a hook.
Aires slips under a jab.
Aires uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frost.
Aires avoids the body shot from Frost.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frost loads up on a big right hand but Aires slips the punch.
Aires avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch lands to the side of Aires 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Frost lands a really nice looking cross but Aires seems unphased.
Olaf Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Frost. No joy for Aires on that attempt.
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Aires.
Frost throwing a counter right hand but Aires manages to avoid it.
Aires lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD2#
Aires closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Frost did well to prevent Aires getting side control.
Aires is thwarting Frost's attempts to control the position.
Aires wants to pass to mount but Frost is defending the position.
Frost trying to control from the bottom.
Aires is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Frost wants to improve his position but Aires is controlling well.
Aires scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Aires is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Frost has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Frost trying to get back to full guard but Aires takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Aires landing shots from mount.
Aires prevents Frost from getting the reversal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aires sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aires can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Frost is looking to escape.
Frost is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Aires lands a couple of good shots and Frost has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Frost wants to escape the position.
Aires misses with an elbow to the head.
Aires missing with punches from the back.
Frost prevents Aires from getting a body triangle.
Frost tries to roll but Aires sticks to his back.
Frost grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Frost tries to roll but Aires sticks to his back.
Aires is riding his opponent, not letting Frost buck him off.
Aires has the hooks in. Frost is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
Frost takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Frost tries to escape but Aires has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Aires trying to control.
Aires scores with punches to the body.
Aires connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Frost to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aires throwing damaging strikes from the back! Frost could be in trouble here!
Aires is working the ground and pound. Can Frost escape?
Aires trying to control momentarily.
Aires has good solid back control here.
Aires is trying to stick to Frost's back but Frost is turning into Aires. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Aires's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Frost.
Aires is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Aires!
Bruno Aires thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEFC 296
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Frost manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johnson on his heels. He'll look to pass Johnson's guard now, I'm sure.
Frost tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Frost trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frost tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Frost controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frost pushes down on Johnson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Frost looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Frost is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Johnson! #T1#
Frost trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Frost gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Frost controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Frost with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Frost goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Johnson turns into him and now he's in Frost's guard.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Frost lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Frost wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Frost trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Frost is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johnson 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.
Frost controlling from the top position. #T3#
Frost tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Frost trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frost showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Johnson wants to stand but Frost is controlling the position.
Frost looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Frost pushes down on Johnson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#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.
Johnson is not content to let Frost control the position.#SUB#
Frost is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Frost wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Frost is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
Frost seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frost has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Frost's head.
Frost throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Olaf Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Frost has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Frost's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olaf Frost dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Frost clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Frost manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Frost - that landed with a thud.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frost is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Frost tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frost creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frosts head.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Frost lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Frost is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Johnson. #BC2#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frost scores with a body shot.
Frost tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Olaf Frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frost.
Frost throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frost throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frost fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Frost tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Frost avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Frost throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Frost off balance momentarily.
Frost dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frost throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frost shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olaf Frost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Wampage Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frost shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Frost moved away.
Frost darts in trying to clinch
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Frost moves into the clinch.#T3#
Frost tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Frost.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Frost as Johnson tries to tie him up.
Frost misses with the head strike.
Frost blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Frost.
A body shot lands from Johnson.
Frost lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Frost is keeping busy.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frost throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.
Frost connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Frost misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Frost throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Frost pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Frost checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Frost is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johnson.
Frost throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Frost is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson feints a counter leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Johnson cracks Frost with an open hand slap.
Frost throws a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Frost pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Johnson back to the cage. Frost follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wampage Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Frost's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson is looking for the big counter here.
Frost checks the leg kick nicely there.
Frost will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frost misses with a head kick.
A nice side step and Johnson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Frost.
Frost shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Frost misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Frost has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost misses with some punches.
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Frost has clasped his hands together around Johnson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face as Frost controls the position.
Johnson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Frost's best efforts.#T1##SUB#
Frost seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Frost's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Frost's back!
Frost controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Frost just trying to survive but Johnson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Frost tries to break free.
Frost turns into Johnson and is now in his guard.
Frost will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Frost postures up.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Frost from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Frost drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Frost off! Frost jumps back into Johnson's guard. #T2#
Frost sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Frost looking to pass the guard.
Frost trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Frost wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Frost preventing the sweep.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Frost from controlling successfully.
Frost wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Frost thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wampage Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Frost misses with a double jab.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Frost throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Frost fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Frost. Frost circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Frost fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Frost misses.
Frost doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Frost.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Frost's shoulder, as Frost tries to avoid the shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olaf Frost!
Olaf Frost bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CEFC Live 56
Date: Jun 14, 2018

#R1#
Blackburn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frost.
Frost walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blackburn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Frost slips under a jab.
Blackburn tries to clinch up but Frost circles away and keeps his distance.
Blackburn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blackburn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A cross from Blackburn lands.
Frost attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blackburn connects with a body shot.
Frost slips a straight right by Blackburn.
Frost's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blackburn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Frost scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackburn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Frost tries to clinch up but Blackburn circles away and keeps his distance.
Lugh Blackburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blackburn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Frost tries to clinch up.
Blackburn misses with a hook. Frost ducked under it nicely.
Blackburn dips to his left and cracks Frost with an uppercut!
No joy there for Frost, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blackburn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A punch combination from Frost misses.
Blackburn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Frost scores with a one two! Blackburn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Blackburn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blackburn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frost.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost tries to clinch up.
Decent striking displayed by Blackburn there.
Frost looks to land a combination. Blackburn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Blackburn loads up on a big right hand but Frost slips the punch.
Frost tries to bum rush Blackburn with a series of wild strikes but Blackburn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Blackburn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blackburn throws a hook but Frost avoids it easily.
Blackburn throws a big shot that misses.
Frost lands a jab to Blackburn's midsection.#T2#
A cross from Frost lands.
Blackburn misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Frost counters by moving into the clinch.
Blackburn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Frost.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blackburn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blackburn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blackburn tries to pull guard but Frost holds him up against the cage and eventually Blackburn drops back down to his feet.
Blackburn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frost doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Blackburn pulls guard.
Frost trying to control but Blackburn is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Blackburn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3##SUB2#
Blackburn working for a triangle but Frost defends it easily. #SUB2#
Blackburn looking for a guillotine here but Frost defends easily. #SUB2#
Blackburn working for submissions but it's allowed Frost to get to half guard. #SUB#
Frost is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blackburn defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Frost seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Frost is trying to work for a kimura but Blackburn is defending well.
Frost trying to control the action but Blackburn is working from the bottom.
Blackburn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blackburn.
Blackburn wants to sweep here but Frost controlling him for the moment.
Frost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Blackburn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Frost defends well.#SUB2#
Blackburn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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 Olaf Frost will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Frost moves out of range as Blackburn strikes.
Frost tries to clinch but Blackburn is having none of it.
Frost misses with the combination.
Frost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
Frost looks to land a combination but Blackburn avoids it well.
Frost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Blackburn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frost throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blackburn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blackburn circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Frost rushes Blackburn and presses him up against the cage.
Blackburn prevents a body shot from Frost.
Frost has a couple of punches blocked by Blackburn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Frost gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Blackburn preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blackburn defending well though. #T1#
Frost is looking to advance position but Blackburn won't allow it.
Blackburn trying to hold on to Frost's head to control him but Frost postures up.
Well, if Frost is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Blackburn looking for submissions off his back.
Frost wants to pass to mount but Blackburn is defending the position. #SUB#
Frost is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blackburn sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Blackburn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Blackburn actively working from the bottom here.
Blackburn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Frost is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frost is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Frost looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackburn wants to control but Frost is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Frost wants to control but Blackburn is keeping him busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Frost tries to pass to full mount but Blackburn defends it. #SUB2#
Blackburn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frost pulls his head out easily.
Frost wants to stand up but Blackburn is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Frost takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Frost throws a nice looking combination but Blackburn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blackburn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frost manages to avoid it.
Frost is looking for a counter combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Blackburn misses the target. #TD#
Frost shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blackburn is trying to defend but Frost finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Blackburn wants to control the action here but instead Frost manages to pass to full mount! #T4#
Blackburn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Frost content just to control the position here. #SU#
Frost stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blackburn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frost works the jab nicely.
Olaf Frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Frost.
Frost uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blackburn.
Frost looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Blackburn misses with a left hand
and Frost counters with a nice uppercut.
Frost lands with a kick to the temple. Blackburn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Frost wants to clinch up but Blackburn keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Blackburn has Frost up against the cage in a clinch.
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olaf Frost dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Blackburn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frost.
Frost pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frost looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blackburn with a nice cross.
Frost misses with a few strikes there.
Blackburn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Frost tries to bum rush Blackburn with a series of wild strikes but Blackburn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frost takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Frost shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Blackburn eats them both and turns towards Frost to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Frost fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blackburn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Blackburn punishes Frost's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackburn throws out a powerful jab.
Frost throws a right and a left that Blackburn avoids nicely.
Blackburn wants to counter with a clinch but Frost pushes him away.
Good shot there by Blackburn.
Blackburn thuds his right hand into Frost's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Frost takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Blackburn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Blackburn misses.
Frost went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Blackburn with a jab.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blackburn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frost moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Olaf Frost is winning the standup battle so far.
Frost fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blackburn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Frosts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Blackburn closes the distance and clinches.
Frost just leaning against Blackburn, taking a breather.
Blackburn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Frost avoids it.
A short uppercut from Blackburn.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackburn. #TD2#
Blackburn jumps into guard, dragging Frost to the mat.
Frost trying to control but Blackburn is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Blackburn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Blackburn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB2#
Frost avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blackburn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Olaf Frost overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blackburn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blackburn keeping moving, preventing Frost from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Blackburn is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Frost rolls with it to try and escape but Blackburn cranks on the arm and Frost is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lugh Blackburn!

Event: CEFC 289
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Shlemenko connects with a looping right hand.
Frost moves out of range as Shlemenko strikes.
Shlemenko throws out a loose jab but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shlemenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Frost moves into the clinch.
Frost stalling the fight.
Shlemenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Frost is working for takedown but Shlemenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Frost lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Frost fails to land.
Shlemenko misses with a punch to the body.
Frost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frost.
Frost presses Shlemenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Frost is trying to break free.
Shlemenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Frost lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Frost lands a hook 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!
A right hook to the body lands for Frost.
Frost tries a body shot but Shlemenko blocks it. #T1#
Frost lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Frost.
Frost lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frost lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shlemenko backwards.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frost tries to work over Shlemenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frost gets through Shlemenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Shlemenko.
Frost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shlemenko's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frost.
A short uppercut from Frost.
Frost lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Frost working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Frost is working for takedown but Shlemenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Shlemenko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shlemenko tries to throw a body punch but Frost avoids it by throwing Shlemenko back against the cage. #T2#
Shlemenko has a couple of punches blocked by Frost. #BC2#
Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frost cracks the inside of Shlemenko's front leg.
Some wild striking there from Frost.
Shlemenko throws an overhand right that lands on Frost's shoulder, as Frost tries to avoid the shot.
Shlemenko throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Frost to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Shlemenko gets tackled into the cage by Frost. Frost maintains the clinch.
Shlemenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost tries to throw a body punch but Shlemenko avoids it by throwing Frost back against the cage.
Frost lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frost's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Shlemenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shlemenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shlemenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frost manages to avoid it.
Shlemenko throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range.
Shlemenko dodges the punch combination from Frost. #T3#
Shlemenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left and a right from Frost both land. Nice combination. #ROC2#
Shlemenko is rocked!
Shlemenko wants to stay close but Frost steps back to make room for something. Shlemenko seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Frost and Shlemenko drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Olaf Frost!
Olaf Frost decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CEFC 287
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Blackburn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Frost fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blackburn scores with a jab to the body.
Frost swings for the body but Blackburn moves out of range.
Frost takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blackburn looks to land a right hand but Frost moved out of range.
Frost tests Blackburn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blackburn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Frost.
Lugh Blackburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Blackburn pushes Frost up against the cage in a clinch.
Blackburn tries a knee to the head but Frost blocks it.
A short uppercut from Blackburn.
Frost has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Blackburn after a bit of a struggle.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blackburn has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blackburn backwards.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackburn.
Blackburn jumps guard but Frost turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Frost misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blackburn.
Frost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Blackburn jumps guard but Frost turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Frost escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Blackburn.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackburn. Frost does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frost misses with a takedown attempt - Blackburn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Frost finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Blackburn dodges the punch combination from Frost.
Frost misses with a two punch combination.
Blackburn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blackburn dodges the punch combination from Frost.
Blackburn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frost doesn't manage to clinch there - Blackburn circles away.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackburn manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Frost, right into the meat. #CL#
Frost pushes Blackburn up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Blackburn. #T2#
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frost doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Frost breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackburn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Frost's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Frost duly obliges.
Nice defenses there by Frost.
Blackburn misses with a straight right.
Frost throws a series of punches but Blackburn moves out of range.
Frost goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Frost throws a head kick that misses.
Frost lands a leg kick that knocks Blackburn off balance momentarily.
Frost moves away from the strike by Blackburn.
Frost looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frost throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Blackburn rushes Frost and presses him up against the cage.
Blackburn jumps guard but Frost turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Olaf Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lugh Blackburn.
Frost struggles to land a body shot inside as Blackburn controls his hands.
Frost working aggressively here.
Blackburn throws a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
A short right from Blackburn.
Blackburn tries a knee to the head but Frost blocks it.
Frost lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frost scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blackburn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Frost to keep the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackburn.
Frost throws a head punch that misses.
Blackburn lands a shoulder strike.
Blackburn blocks an uppercut.
Frost tries to work over Blackburn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frost working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blackburn scores a nice knee to the body.
Blackburn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frost's elbow.
Frost can't find room to land a body shot as Blackburn controls the action.
Blackburn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blackburn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Frost has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Frost lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackburn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Frost smiles and moves away.
Frost misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blackburn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blackburn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Blackburn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frost.
Blackburn misses with a wild body shot.
Frost seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Frost tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blackburn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Frost.
A low kick from Frost is predictable there
and Blackburn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blackburn lands with a shot to the body.
Frost staying out of range there.
Blackburn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Frost shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Frost showed some decent athleticism there.
Frost passes to full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackburn tries to reverse the position but Frost maintains control.#SU#
Frost get's back to his feet.
Blackburn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frost stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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 Olaf Frost will probably get the nod.
That's time! Frost's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Frost swinging wildly here.
Frost takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blackburn punishes Frost's body with a nice straight punch.
Blackburn sizes up Frost with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Frost swinging wildly here.
Frost misses with the combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Frost, right into the meat.
Olaf Frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost scores with a punch to the head.
Blackburn scores with the left hand. Frost knows he should have avoided that one.
Blackburn throws a big shot that misses.
Frost throws a body punch but Blackburn moves out of range.
Blackburn throws a hook to the side of Frost's head but Frost sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blackburn throws a hook but Frost blocks it.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Frost.
Blackburn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frost was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackburn.
Frost just misses with a punch to the body.
Blackburn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Frost.
Olaf Frost is winning the standup battle so far.
Blackburn scores with a body shot.
Frost darts in looking for a takedown but Blackburn gets double underhooks and turns Frost into the cage.
Frost misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frost avoids the body shot from Blackburn. #TD#
Frost closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blackburn did well to prevent Frost getting side control.
Frost tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Blackburn.
Frost prevents Blackburn from improving his position.#SUB#
Frost is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blackburn wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Frost is trying to work for a kimura but Blackburn is defending well.
Frost wants to take a breather but Blackburn is having none of it. #SUB2#
Blackburn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frost pulls his head out easily.
Blackburn is looking to control Frost's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blackburn avoid being mounted?
Frost is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blackburn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Frost prevents Blackburn from improving his position.#T3#
Frost trying to control the action but Blackburn is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Blackburn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frost pulls his head out easily.
Blackburn wants to control but Frost is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Frost looking for a submission but Blackburn manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Blackburn keeping full guard, as Frost tries to pass.
Blackburn keeping moving, preventing Frost from controlling successfully.
Blackburn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blackburn lands a jab to the head.
Blackburn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frost is looking for a counter combo.
Frost connects with a jab.
Frost tries to clinch but Blackburn moves out of range.
Blackburn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Frost.
A combination from Frost does no damage.
Blackburn with a nice cross.
Blackburn lands a nice shot to the body.
Blackburn misses with a wild body shot.
Blackburn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frost fails with the takedown.
Frost fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lugh Blackburn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Frost fails to land with a series of punches.
Frost fails to land with a series of punches.
Blackburn misses the jab.
Frost connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blackburn misses with a body shot.
Frost shoots in looking for a takedown but Blackburn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Frost's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Frost throws a nice looking combination but Blackburn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blackburn scores with a jab.
Frost moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blackburn misses with a body shot.
Blackburn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Frost.
Frost misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn misses with an uppercut.
Blackburn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frost stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Frost misses the shot to the body.
Blackburn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frost.
Blackburn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blackburn.
Blackburn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Blackburn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Frost looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blackburn is fending him off so far but Frost persists. Nope, Blackburn circles away and we're back to standing.
Blackburn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blackburn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Frost is looking to wear down Blackburn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blackburn lands with a good body shot.
Blackburn sizes up Frost with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Frost scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Frost slips a straight right by Blackburn.
Blackburn misses with a looping left.
Blackburn throws a jab when Frost was well out of range.
A jab from Blackburn does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost takes one to the chin there.
Frost looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frost misses with a two punch combination.
Frost lands a nice looking body shot.
Frost slips under a jab.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Frost lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Blackburn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blackburn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Blackburn misses with an uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Blackburn.
Lugh Blackburn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Frost.
Blackburn misses with an uppercut.
Blackburn connects with a jab.
Frost takes one to the side of the head.
Frost misses with a wild combination.
Frost throws a leg kick that misses.
Blackburn cracks a nice hook into Frost's ribs.
Blackburn throws a looping overhand right but Frost ducks down to avoid it.
Blackburn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frost has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blackburn finds it's way round the side to connect with Frost's head. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Frost.
Blackburn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frost throws a right and a left that Blackburn avoids nicely.
Frost misses with a series of wild punches.
Blackburn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blackburn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frost was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackburn.
Frost lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fighters circling - Frost throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blackburn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frost is looking for a counter combo.
Frost swinging wildly here.
A combination from Frost does no damage.
Blackburn throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Blackburn moves into range and clinches up with Frost.
A short uppercut from Blackburn.
Blackburn tries to pull guard but Frost won't allow it. #T4#
Frost tries to throw a body punch but Blackburn avoids it by throwing Frost back against the cage. #TD#
Frost gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Blackburn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frost can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blackburn trying to control the position.
Frost pushes down on Blackburn's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Blackburn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Blackburn actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Frost is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Blackburn still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Blackburn has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lugh Blackburn!

Event: CEFC 284
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Frost tries for a takedown but Xll sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Frost throws a lazy head kick
and Xll counters with a series of strikes. Frost will be more careful next time no doubt.
Frost throws a head kick that misses.
Frost falls off balance throwing a combination
and Xll counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from Xll misses.
Frost lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Frost swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Frost misses.
A combination from Frost does no damage.
Xll throws a hook but Frost blocks it.
A punch combination from Frost misses.
Xll misses with a straight left.
Xll is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Frost.
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!
Frost throws a right hand that Xll ducks under and follows up with a left that Xll also avoids with ease.
Olaf Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xll scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Xll tries a head kick but it misses.
Frost misses with a head kick.
Xll was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Xll takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Xll.
Frost throws a leg kick but Xll moved away.
Frost dives in and grabs Xll's left leg, looking for a takedown. Xll pushes down on Frost's head and hops out.
Xll is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ramses Xll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xll works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Frost swinging wildly here.
Frost misses with a lunging right hand
and Frost takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xll fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Xll definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Xll throws a head kick that misses.
Frost thuds a left hand into Xll's body.
Frost tries a low kick but Xll avoids it.
Xll was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Frost throws a lazy head kick #KD#
and Xll counters with a head kick that drops Frost to the mat! Frost scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Frost is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost scores with a three punch combo!
Xll takes a swing at Frost's ribcage but misses.
Frost with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Frost bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Xll's head backwards.
Frost throws a left and a right that both miss
and Xll makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slow jab from Xll misses its intended target.
Xll throws a shot to the body.
Xll fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Frost has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Frost wants to clinch up but Xll keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Xll misses the target.
Xll lands the left hand.#CL2#
Frost gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Xll lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Frost or not. #T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Xll - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Frost lands with a left to the head.
Xll tries to throw a body punch but Frost avoids it by throwing Xll back against the cage.
Frost tries to break the clinch but Xll is controlling the position.
Frost lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Xll breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frost throws a right and a left that both miss.
Frost tries to clinch there but Xll circles away.
Xll waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frost.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Xll. Frost shrugs it off though.
Frost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xll walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Xll slips a jab and a cross from Frost.
Frost misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xll looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.#T4#
A combination from Xll does no damage.
That kick from Xll tenderised Frost's leg. Frost is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Frost jabs Xll to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Frost thows a leg kick but Xll checks it
and Xll counters with a head kick. #CL2#
Frost darts in and clinches Xll up against the cage.
Frost prevents a body shot from Xll.
Frost misses with some punches.
Frost is working for takedown but Xll is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ramses Xll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Frost.
Frost lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Frost's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Xll misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Xll.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xll.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frost.
Frost misses with a body punch.
Frost's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Xll.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramses Xll dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Frost throws a nice outside leg kick.
Xll takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Xll tries a head kick but it misses.
Frost throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Xll swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frost tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xll manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xll swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xll checks the leg kick nicely there.
Olaf Frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD#
Xll lands a big head kick that sends Frost tumbling to the mat! Xll takes a step backwards and waves Frost back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Frost is still on wobbly legs! Can Xll finish him?#CUT#
It looks like Olaf Frost has been cut.
Frost looks to clinch
and Xll counters with a big right hand! Oh Frost is in trouble here! Xll follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramses Xll!
Ramses Xll retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ramses Xll thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEFC 281
Date: Mar 24, 2018

#R1#
Frost wants to clinch.
Frost moves in looking to clinch but Stefan pushes him off.#CL2#
Stefan has Frost up against the cage in a clinch.
Frost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frost is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stefan is keeping busy.
Stefan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stefan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Stefan breaks from the clinch.
Stefan checks a leg kick.
Frost sets himself, and Stefan steps forward looking for the clinch! Frost avoids it this time.
Stefan connects with an inside leg kick.
Stefan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Frost clinches up with Stefan and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Frost. #T1#
Frost working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Frost makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frost presses Stefan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stefan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Frost misses with a body punch.
Frost can't get the takedown.
Stefan blocks an uppercut.
Frost tries to score a body lock takedown but Stefan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Frost is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stefan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olaf Frost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frost on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stefan blocks an uppercut.
Stefan tries a body shot but Frost blocks it. #T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stefan.
Stefan taking a breather.
Stefan taking a breather.
Stefan stops a takedown attempt from Frost.
Frost tries a body shot but Stefan blocks it.
Frost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Stefan to work.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Stefan.
Still in the clinch, Frost scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stefan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Frost or not.
Frost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stefan struggles to land a body shot inside as Frost controls his hands.
Frost tries a body shot but Stefan blocks it. #T3#
Frost blocks the elbow strike.
Frost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stefan's elbow.
Stefan struggles to land a body shot inside as Frost controls his hands.
Frost blocks a body shot from Stefan.
Stefan stalling in the clinch.
Stefan is struggling to control the position.
Stefan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stefan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Frost lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stefan backwards.
Stefan trying to control the position but instead, Frost has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stefan into the cage.
Frost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Frost fails to land. #T4#
Stefan is trying to break the clinch but Frost has him pressed against the cage.
Frost working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Frost lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stefan backwards.
Stefan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frost misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frost.
A short uppercut from Frost.
Stefan blocks a body shot from Frost.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Frost fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Frost.
Stefan is leaning against Frost and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Stefan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Stefan takes the fight into the clinch.
Frost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stefan's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olaf Frost dominated that round.
That's time! Frost's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Stefan feints and then cracks Frost's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Frost down. #CL2#
Stefan has managed to clinch.
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stefan can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stefan.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stefan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frost.
Olaf Frost has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Frost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frost misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stefan is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Frost.
Stefan prevents a body shot from Frost.
Frost can't find room to land a body shot as Stefan controls the action.
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Frost has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stefan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Frost misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Frost lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stefan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stefan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Frost.
Frost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stefan's elbow.
Frost works on Stefan's body with a couple of short punches.
Stefan slows down the pace here.
Frost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stefan wants to stall. #T2#
Frost blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stefan fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Stefan breaks from the clinch.
Frost misses with a few strikes there.
Stefan swinging wildly here.
Stefan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Frost is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Stefan tries to clinch there but Frost circles away.
Stefan slips a jab and a cross from Frost.
Frost misses with a combination #CL2#
and Stefan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Frost tries a body shot but Stefan blocks it.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Stefan.
Frost slowing the pace effectively.
Frost lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stefan backwards. #T3#
Frost is trying to drag Stefan to the mat but Stefan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olaf Frost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stefan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Frost blocks it with crossed arms.
Stefan blocking some punches. #BC2#
Stefan breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Stefan. #CL#
Frost closes the distance and pushes Stefan back into the cage.
Frost has a couple of punches blocked by Stefan.
A head punch on the inside from Stefan fails to land.
Stefan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stefan pushes Frost back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stefan lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stefan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stefan misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Frost. #BC2#
Stefan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frost connects with a solid leg kick.
Frost misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Frost tries for a takedown but Stefan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Frost misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stefan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frost swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stefan moves to clinch but Frost breaks away
and Frost counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Olaf Frost will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Frost 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.#SUB#
Frost is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stefan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stefan has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Stefan controlling from the top position.
Stefan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stefan wants to get up but he can't break Frost's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Stefan stands up and waves to Frost to follow him. #CL2#
Stefan closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Stefan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frost.
Stefan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stefan stops a takedown attempt from Frost.
Stefan misses with a body punch.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stefan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Frost can't find room to land a body shot as Stefan controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Frost scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stefan.
Stefan is trying to break free.#T2#
Frost tries a body shot but Stefan blocks it.
Stefan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Frost has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stefan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frost goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stefan prevents it.
Frost lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Stefan.
Stefan trying to control the position but instead, Frost has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stefan into the cage.
Stefan misses with the head strike.
Stefan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stefan scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Frost escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stefan throws a head kick but Frost moves out of range.
Frost connects with a high kick. #T3#
Frost waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stefan.
Stefan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Frost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frost throws a series of punches but Stefan moves out of range. #CL#
Frost clinches with his opponent.
Frost is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stefan is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olaf Frost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stefan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Frost.
Frost can't find room to land a body shot as Stefan controls the action.
Stefan blocks an uppercut.
Frost misses with a body punch.
Frost misses with the head strike.
Frost is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hector Stefan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frost.
Frost blocks the elbow strike.
Olaf Frost is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Stefan stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Stefan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Olaf Frost is winning the standup battle so far.
A clash of legs there as Frost blocks the low kick.
As Stefan looks to move away, Frost throws a big counter combo but Stefan just gets out of the way.
Frost looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stefan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hector Stefan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frost misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stefan wants to counter the offense by Frost and move into the clinch position.
Stefan misses with a hook to the body
and Frost counters with a two punch combo.
Frost throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefan keeps the fight on the outside.
Stefan moves forwards but Frost connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Frost has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frost.
Frost lands an uppercut.
Stefan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frost backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olaf Frost showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Frost, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olaf Frost!
Olaf Frost tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: GC 194
Date: Feb 28, 2018

#R1#
Papaioanou tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruth throws a big counter combination but Papaioanou scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ruth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ruth has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD The Shark Tank in the buildup to the fight.
Ruth slips a jab from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou looks to land a combination. Ruth sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Papaioanou misses with a looping left.
Papaioanou feints a jab promting Ruth to slip. Papaioanou then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ruth slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Ed Ruth has been cut.
Papaioanou misses with a looping right.
Papaioanou lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ruth circles away quickly and effectively.
Ruth displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papaioanou scores with a three punch combo!
Papaioanou throws a leg kick which misses Ruth's front leg but catches the back leg as Ruth tries to avoid it.
Papaioanou lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Papaioanou fails in his attempt to clinch.
Papaioanou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruth.
Papaioanou looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Ruth dodges the punch combination from Papaioanou.
A quick step to the side and Ruth tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Papaioanous jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Papaioanou just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Papaioanou throws a leg kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Ruth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Papaioanou misses with a two punch combination.
Papaioanou lands with an overhand left.
Ruth throws a jab when Papaioanou was well out of range.
Papaioanou lands with an uppercut that bounces Ruth off the cage and back into range.
Papaioanou thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ruth if he has to take too many more of those. #CL2#
Ruth tries to keep at a distance but Papaioanou has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Papaioanou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruth effectively controlling the action here.
Papaioanou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruth's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Papaioanou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papaioanou throws a leg kick which misses Ruth's front leg but catches the back leg as Ruth tries to avoid it.
Papaioanou tries to bum rush Ruth with a series of wild strikes but Ruth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Papaioanou misses with a hook. Ruth ducked under it nicely.
Papaioanou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou shoots for a takedown but Ruth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
Papaioanou chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Papaioanou fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Papaioanou.
Lefteris Papaioanou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papaioanou slips under a jab.
Ruth blocks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ruth checks a leg kick.
Ruth changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ruth throws a hook to the side of Papaioanou's head but Papaioanou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Papaioanou looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Papaioanou throws the left hand but Ruth avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Ruth tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruth's corner calls for a 1-2. Ruth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Papaioanou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Papaioanou lands a head kick. Ruth smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Papaioanou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruth moves out of range of the strikes.
Papaioanou ducks under a wild hook from Ruth.
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!
Papaioanou throws a sloppy head kick
and Ruth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruth lands a lovely overhand right.
Papaioanou tries to clinch there but Ruth circles away.
Papaioanou fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ruth misses with a double jab.
Papaioanou lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Papaioanou lands a jab-cross combination.
Papaioanou misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lefteris Papaioanou dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ed Ruth's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Papaioanou is looking to clinch but Ruth is avoiding it.
Papaioanou moves away from the strike by Ruth.
Papaioanou walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ruth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Papaioanou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Ruth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lefteris Papaioanou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That kick from Papaioanou tenderised Ruth's leg. Ruth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Papaioanou throws a series of punches but Ruth moves out of range.
Ruth drops down looking for a counter takedown but Papaioanou sprawls and moves away.
Ruth avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Papaioanou looks to move away, Ruth throws a big counter combo but Papaioanou just gets out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Papaioanou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papaioanou misses with a double jab #TD#
and Ruth counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ruth.
Ruth throwing strikes from guard but Papaioanou blocks nicely.
Papaioanou is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ruth is controlling him. #T1#
Ruth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ruth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Papaioanou works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ruth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Papaioanou wants to get back to his feet but Ruth is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ruth with a nice head shot there.
Ruth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ruth postures up in Papaioanou's guard and throws a big left but Papaioanou blocks it.
Papaioanou wants to stand up but Ruth is controlling him.
Papaioanou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ruth landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Ruth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ruth won't allow Papaioanou to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruth not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ruth landing some decent shots from guard.
Ruth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ruth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Papaioanou wants to improve his position but instead Ruth has moved into half guard.
Ruth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Papaioanou is trying to stand.
Papaioanou wants to control but Ruth passes into side.
Papaioanou is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ruth is controlling him well.
Ruth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Papaioanou keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruth throwing strikes but Papaioanou manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Papaioanou trying to control the action but Ruth is working from the bottom.
Papaioanou wants to stand but Ruth is controlling his arm.
Papaioanou working away.
Ruth sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Ruth trying to control but Papaioanou postures up.
Papaioanou prevents Ruth from improving his position.#SUB2#
Papaioanou is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ruth is just riding it out for now. Papaioanou eventually gives up the hold.
Papaioanou wants to control but Ruth is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruth trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Ruth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ed Ruth's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Papaioanou darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Papaioanou tries to clinch but Ruth is having none of it.
Ruth missing with a left hand there. Papaioanou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Papaioanou lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ruth circles away quickly and effectively.
Papaioanou throws a combination that misses
and Ruth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Papaioanou throws a head kick that half lands.
Papaioanou moves forwards but Ruth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Papaioanou misses with a double jab #KD#
and Ruth counters with a crisp one two that drops Papaioanou! Ruth thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Papaioanou to his feet! Papaioanou is in big trouble!#ROC#
Papaioanou is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papaioanou misses with a combination
and Ruth counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Papaioanou out cold! What a finish! Ruth is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ed Ruth!
Ed Ruth is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: GC 188
Date: Feb 04, 2018

#R1#
Papaioanou moves out of range of the body kick.
Papaioanou rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bale moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Papaioanou takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bale takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Tony Bale has been cut.
Papaioanou staying out of range there.
Papaioanou takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bale scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Papaioanou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bale.
Papaioanou changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bale misses with a low kick.
A combination from Bale does no damage.
Papaioanou fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bale lands a nice shot that snaps Papaioanou's head back.
Bale catches Papaioanou with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Papaioanou tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bale throws a shot from downtown. Papaioanou moves away and avoids it.
Tony Bale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papaioanou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bale is looking to counter punch.
Bale showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Papaioanou.
Left hook, right uppercut from Papaioanou. #T1#
Bale checks the leg kick.
Bale misses the jab.#CL2#
Papaioanou closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bale throws a punch but it's blocked by Papaioanou.
A short right from Bale on the inside.
Papaioanou lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Papaioanou scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Our sources have told us that Bale has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Papaioanou tries to throw a body punch but Bale avoids it by throwing Papaioanou back against the cage.
Bale working hard to break the clinch.
Papaioanou misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Bale breaks the clinch.
Papaioanou lands a head kick. Bale smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Papaioanou slips under a jab.
Bale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Papaioanou ducks under a wild hook from Bale.
Papaioanou is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A swing and a miss from Bale.
A telegraphed right hand from Papaioanou misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Bale misses its target.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papaioanou wants to clinch up but Bale keeps it at a distance.
Bale throws a combination that misses
and Papaioanou counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Papaioanou fails to land with a series of punches.
Papaioanou throws a series of punches but Bale moves out of range.
Bale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Papaioanou appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Papaioanou looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bale misses with a body kick.
Papaioanou throws a right hand that Bale ducks under and follows up with a left that Bale also avoids with ease.
Bale digs a good hook to Papaioanou's body. #CL2#
Papaioanou rushes Bale and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bale wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bale softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Papaioanou.
Papaioanou scores with a shoulder strike.
Bale prevents a body shot from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Papaioanou. #T3#
Bale has Papaioanou pressed against the cage.
Papaioanou throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bales head.
Bale is trying to push Papaioanou away but Papaioanou has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bale is trying to force a seperation but Papaioanou has the dominant position.
Papaioanou blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Papaioanou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Bale.
Papaioanou walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bale.#CL#
Bale forces Papaioanou back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Papaioanou.
Bale blocking some punches.
Bale prevents a body shot from Papaioanou.
Bale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bale can't break the clinch.
Bale blocks an uppercut.
Papaioanou misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Bale is trying to push Papaioanou away but Papaioanou has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Papaioanou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bale.
Papaioanou is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bale tries to circle away but Papaioanou has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Bale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bale tries to clinch there but Papaioanou circles away.
Papaioanou is looking for the big counter here.
Papaioanou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Papaioanou fails in his attempt to clinch.
Papaioanou tries to bum rush Bale with a series of wild strikes but Bale uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papaioanou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bale.#CL2#
Papaioanou closes the distance and clinches.
Papaioanou tries a body shot but Bale blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bale blocking some punches.
Bale is trying to break free.
Papaioanou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bale is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bale misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Papaioanou.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lefteris Papaioanou will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tony Bale's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bale tries a head kick but it misses.
Tony Bale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Papaioanou lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bale backs up against the cage.
Bale lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Papaioanou showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bale.
Bale is looking to clinch but Papaioanou is avoiding it.
Papaioanou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bale blocks a head kick by Papaioanou.
Bale throws the left hand but Papaioanou avoids the punch easily.
Bale throws the left hand but Papaioanou avoids the punch easily.
Papaioanou staying out of range there.
Bale throws a lazy right hand but Papaioanou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bale throws a hook but Papaioanou blocks it.
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!
Papaioanou dodges the punch combination from Bale. #CL#
Bale drives through and clinches with Papaioanou against the cage.
Papaioanou displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bale up against the cage.#T1#
Papaioanou swings wildly with an uppercut but Bale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Papaioanou tries to work over Bale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Papaioanou keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bale's efforts to push away.#BC#
Bale manages to break the clinch.
Tony Bale is winning the standup battle so far.
Bale lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#
It looks like Lefteris Papaioanou has been cut.
Bale misses the shot to the body.
Papaioanou swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Papaioanou misses with a few strikes there.
Bale misses with a looping left.
Papaioanou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bale manages to avoid it.
Bale misses with a two punch combination.
Papaioanou fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Bale does no damage.
Papaioanou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bale paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bale misses with a left hand
and Papaioanou makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2##CL#
Bale closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Bale tries to break free but Papaioanou pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Papaioanou scores with a nice short uppercut.
Papaioanou lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bale is looking to break free of the clinch but Papaioanou has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Bale's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bale blocks an uppercut.
Papaioanou lands a nice shot to the body.
Papaioanou manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bale is trying to break free.
Bale tries to circle away but Papaioanou has him pinned against the cage.
Bale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Papaioanou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Papaioanou lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bale backwards.
Papaioanou prevents Bale from breaking the clinch.
Bale's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3##BC2#
Papaioanou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Papaioanou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bale.
Papaioanou is looking to clinch.
Nice body kick there by Papaioanou.
Papaioanou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Papaioanou misses with a low kick.
Bale moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Papaioanou shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Papaioanou closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bale motions for Papaioanou to come forward. Bale throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Papaioanou drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bale throws a body kick that misses.
Papaioanou connects with a solid leg kick.
Papaioanou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bale.
Bale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Papaioanou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Bale showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Papaioanou.
Bale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Papaioanou lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Papaioanou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bale manages to avoid it.
Papaioanou connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Papaioanou moves into the clinch.
Papaioanou lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bale backwards.
Lefteris Papaioanou seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD2#
Papaioanou gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bale regains guard.
Papaioanou stands and throws Bale's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bale pushes Papaioanou away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Papaioanou gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Papaioanou tries to advance to mount but Bale instead regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lefteris Papaioanou will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bale shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fighters circling - Bale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Papaioanou tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bale throws a chopping leg kick but Papaioanou manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big left from Papaioanou misses.
Papaioanou fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bale looks to land a combination but Papaioanou avoids it well.
Bale throws a head kick that misses.
Bale connects with a looping right hand.
Papaioanou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bale.
Papaioanou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bale looks to throw the jab but Papaioanou is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bale misses with an uppercut. Papaioanou saw that one coming.#CL2#
Papaioanou closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Bale is fighting off a takedown attempt but Papaioanou is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bale to the mat. Bale regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papaioanou won't allow Bale to get back to his feet.
Papaioanou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Papaioanou is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Papaioanou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bale is keeping the position for now.
Papaioanou stays in close to Bale's body and controls the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Papaioanou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Papaioanou misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Papaioanou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bale.
Papaioanou tries to clinch up but Bale circles away and keeps his distance.
Bale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Papaioanou moves into the clinch successfully.
Papaioanou tries to throw a body punch but Bale avoids it by throwing Papaioanou back against the cage.
Papaioanou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bale is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Papaioanou working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Papaioanou fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Bale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Papaioanou throws a head kick that misses.
Papaioanou shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bale misses with a body shot.
Bale throws a low kick, looking for Papaioanou's leg but Papaioanou calmly moves out of range.
Papaioanou misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Bale throws a body punch but Papaioanou moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Bale.
Papaioanou tries to close the distance and clinch but Bale swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bale throws a hook but Papaioanou avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Papaioanou releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bale throws a hook but Papaioanou avoids it easily.
Papaioanou lands with a nice combination. Bale backs away looking to recover.
Bale throws a leg kick that is checked
and Papaioanou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Papaioanou's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Papaioanou duly obliges. #CUT2#
Tony Bale's cut is getting worse.
A swing and a miss from Bale.#CL2#
Papaioanou closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bale gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Papaioanou.
Bale wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Papaioanou has him pressed against the cage.
Bale blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papaioanou can't find room to land a body shot as Bale controls the action.
Lefteris Papaioanou is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Papaioanou lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Bale breaks the clinch.
Tony Bale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tony Bale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Papaioanou gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bale is trying to break the clinch but Papaioanou is controlling him.
Bale is trying to break the clinch but Papaioanou is controlling him.
Bale has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Papaioanou misses with a punch to the body.
Bale wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Papaioanou has him pressed against the cage.
Papaioanou lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bale or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Papaioanou keeps control of Bale as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Bale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Papaioanou circles away quickly and effectively.
Papaioanou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bale.
Bale takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Papaioanou is looking to slow Bale down with leg kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lefteris Papaioanou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Papaioanou 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lefteris Papaioanou!
In his post fight interview, Lefteris Papaioanou started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Gc 185
Date: Jan 12, 2018

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Papaioanou.
A combination from Papaioanou does no damage.
Kha checks a leg kick.
Papaioanou tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kha 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.
Papaioanou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Papaioanou lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Danga de danga de dang - Papaioanou scores with a four punch combination!
Kha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Papaioanou throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kha's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papaioanou misses with a head kick.
Kha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Papaioanou blocks the body kick. #T1#
Kha misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kha misses the target.
Papaioanou throws a right hand that Kha ducks under and follows up with a left that Kha also avoids with ease.
Kha changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Papaioanou takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kha lands with a shot to the body.
Papaioanou tries to score with a low kick but Kha moves his leg out of the way.
Kha avoids a kick to the body.
Kha throws a big shot that misses.
Kha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kha throws a front kick aimed at Papaioanou's knee but Papaioanou avoids it well.
Papaioanou lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kai Kha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kha is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou fails to land with a series of punches.
Kha half committed to a counter leg kick.
Papaioanou fails in his attempt to clinch.
Papaioanou chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papaioanou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Papaioanou misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Kha misses the target.
Papaioanou will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A telegraphed right hand from Kha misses the target.
Kha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Papaioanou tries to clinch but Kha moves away
and Kha counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Papaioanou is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Papaioanou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kha.
Papaioanou slips a jab and a cross from Kha.
Papaioanou misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kha tried to counter with a leg kick but Papaioanou avoided it.#T3#
Papaioanou swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Papaioanou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Kha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Papaioanou! But no joy.
Papaioanou's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Papaioanou duly obliges.
Papaioanou closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Kai Kha has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Papaioanou. Those never looked like landing.
Papaioanou takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Papaioanou misses with an uppercut. Kha saw that one coming.
Kha avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papaioanou throws a hook but Kha blocks it.
Kha fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Papaioanou checks it well.
Papaioanou is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Papaioanou tries to clinch up.
Papaioanou drops his hands momentarily and Kha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Papaioanou does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Papaioanou throws a leg kick but Kha moved away.
Kha is looking to score with low kicks.
Kha blocks a leg kick.
Kha looks to land a left hand but Papaioanou moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kha. Papaioanou does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Papaioanou. #CL2#
Papaioanou moves into the clinch.
Kha will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Papaioanou up against the cage.
Kha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lefteris Papaioanou dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kai Kha's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kha misses with a shot to the body
and Papaioanou counters with a series of strikes. Kha will be more careful next time no doubt.
Papaioanou goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Papaioanou throws a hook to the side of Kha's head but Kha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Papaioanou misses with the combination.
Papaioanou throws a head kick that misses.
Papaioanou rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Papaioanou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Kha misses.
Papaioanou looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Papaioanou misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Kha misses the target.
Lefteris Papaioanou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Kha.
Papaioanou lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kha misses with a wild body shot.
Papaioanou turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Papaioanou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Papaioanou's sensitive parts.
Papaioanou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Papaioanou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Papaioanou looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Papaioanou slips under a jab.
Kha throws a lazy right hand but Papaioanou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Papaioanou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kha.
Kha scores with a nice right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Papaioanou. Those never looked like landing.
Kha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Papaioanou scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sloppy strikes from Papaioanou. Those never looked like landing.
Lefteris Papaioanou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papaioanou throws a right hand that misses
and Kha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Papaioanou misses with a wild combination.
Kha scoring well with a low kick there.
Kha dodges the punch combination from Papaioanou.
Kha throws a jab when Papaioanou was well out of range.
Papaioanou fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kha tries to counter with a takedown but Papaioanou is quick to defend against it.
Kha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kha. Papaioanou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papaioanou tries a low kick but Kha avoids it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Papaioanou.
Kha looks to land a left hand but Papaioanou moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Papaioanou lands a nice shot to the body.
Papaioanou throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Papaioanou lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kha backs up against the cage.
Good exchange - Kha coming out on top.
Papaioanou lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Papaioanou swinging wildly here.
Papaioanou fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Papaioanou throws a lazy head kick
and Kha counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Papaioanou is breathing heavily.
Papaioanou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Papaioanou.#T4#
Kha looks to score with a jab to the body but Papaioanou is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kha.
Kha misses the jab.
Papaioanou tries to clinch up
and Kha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kha takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kha scores with a jab to the body.
Papaioanou closes the distance but Kha moves to the side
and Kha counters with a thumping low kick.
Kha's corner calls for a 1-2. Kha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kha.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kha - that will leave a mark!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lefteris Papaioanou will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kai Kha's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kha lands a head shot.
Papaioanou throws a sloppy head kick and Kha moves out of range easily.
A combination from Papaioanou does no damage.
Papaioanou lands with a cross.
Papaioanou lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A nice inside leg kick there by Papaioanou. That's going to slow Kha down.
Some wild striking there from Papaioanou. #CL2#
Papaioanou closes the distance and pushes Kha back into the cage.
Kha manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Kha.
Papaioanou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Kha lands a hook that snaps the head of Papaioanou backwards. #BC#
Kha manages to break the clinch.
Kha feints and then cracks Papaioanou's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Papaioanou down.
Papaioanou has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Papaioanou there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2#
Kha gets caught napping as Papaioanou dives in and scores a takedown. Kha manages to retain guard.
Kha lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Papaioanou is looking to stand back up but Kha counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Papaioanou.
Papaioanou has hold of Kha's hands but Kha slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Papaioanou is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Kha is trying to control. Papaioanou wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Papaioanou looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kai Kha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papaioanou moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Papaioanou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Kha is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Papaioanou working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kha.
Kha is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kha slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Papaioanou wants to get back to his feet but Kha is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lefteris Papaioanou is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Papaioanou's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Papaioanou scrambles back to his feet.
Kha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Papaioanou to score with a decent uppercut.
Papaioanou misses with a takedown attempt - Kha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kha throws a low kick, looking for Papaioanou's leg but Papaioanou calmly moves out of range.
Papaioanou throws the left hand but Kha avoids the punch easily.
Papaioanou doesn't manage to clinch there - Kha circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Kha misses its target.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kai Kha.
I think Papaioanou has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lefteris Papaioanou!
A very excited looking Lefteris Papaioanou rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: gc181
Date: Dec 15, 2017

#R1#
Gordon throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Papaioanou to counter with a crisp jab.
Gordon walks into a stiff left hand from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gordon manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Papaioanou.
Gordon looks for a takedown but Papaioanou sprawls well.
Gordon takes one on the button.#KD#
Papaioanou cracks Gordon with an uppercut from hell and Gordon crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Papaioanou's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC#
Gordon is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papaioanou stopping the sweep attempt from Gordon.
Gordon is still in real trouble! Can Papaioanou finish him?
Papaioanou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gordon is keeping the position for now.
Gordon seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Papaioanou sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gordon's guard. #SUB#
Papaioanou is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Papaioanou trying to mount his opponent but Gordon defends it.
Papaioanou is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Gordon tries to roll over but Papaioanou keeps him under control.
Gordon wants to control but Papaioanou is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Papaioanou seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gordon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Papaioanou wants to pass the guard but Gordon is defending well.
Papaioanou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Papaioanou trying to mount his opponent but Gordon defends it.
Gordon is looking to improve his position.
Papaioanou trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Gordon looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Papaioanou is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gordon has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Papaioanou is looking for a kimura but Gordon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Papaioanou to get the leverage.
Papaioanou slows the pace down in half guard.
Gordon gets full guard.
Papaioanou is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Papaioanou trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Gordon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Papaioanou manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Papaioanou is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Papaioanou keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Papaioanou trying to control the position. #SUB#
Gordon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Papaioanou is keeping the position.#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gordon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Papaioanou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Papaioanou is really struggling to control Gordon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gordon looking to pass the guard.
Gordon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Papaioanou has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gordon doesn't defend quickly enough and Papaioanou has managed to lock this one up! Can Gordon escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Papaioanou on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lefteris Papaioanou!
Lefteris Papaioanou decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: gc 176
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
Papaioanou misses with a hook. Skeet ducked under it nicely.
Papaioanou on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skeet. Skeet obviously looking to wear him down.
Papaioanou uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Skeet has time to react.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Papaioanou, right into the meat.
Skeet takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Skeet throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Papaioanou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Skeet is rocked!
Skeet walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Papaioanou swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lefteris Papaioanou!
A less than humble Lefteris Papaioanou misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Gc168
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Papaioanou lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lillard doesn't seem phased though.
Lillard staying out of range there.
Lillard dips to his left and cracks Papaioanou with an uppercut!
Lillard blocks a leg kick.
Lillard throws the kick towards the body but Papaioanou avoids it.
As Lillard backs off Papaioanou throws a huge counter combo but Lillard manages to avoid it all.
Papaioanou pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Papaioanou throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lillard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Papaioanou cracks a nice hook into Lillard's ribs.
Papaioanou has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Papaioanou lands with a good body shot.
Papaioanou tried to score with a low kick but Lillard checks it.
Lillard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Papaioanou looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Papaioanou has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Papaioanou there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papaioanou dodges the punch combination from Lillard.
A little jabbing left from Papaioanou on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lillard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice inside leg kick there by Papaioanou. That's going to slow Lillard down. #T1##TD2#
Papaioanou drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Papaioanou swings around for an armbar but Lillard sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Papaioanou's guard.
Papaioanou wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Papaioanou looking for a sweep. Not yet Papaioanou, not yet.
Papaioanou managing to control the position.
Lillard won't allow Papaioanou to sweep him here. #T2#
Lillard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Papaioanou working a defensive guard here.
Lillard sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Lillard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Papaioanou pulls Lillard in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Papaioanou trying to keep a closed guard but Lillard is proving a slippery customer.
Papaioanou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lillard trying to control but Papaioanou is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lillard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lillard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Papaioanou has a takedown stuffed.
Lillard delivers a nice body kick.
Papaioanou on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Papaioanou takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Papaioanou goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Papaioanou throws a combination. Lillard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lillard lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lillard misses with a hook. Papaioanou ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Lillard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Papaioanou, pushing him back against the cage.
Lillard misses with a body punch.
Papaioanou blocking some punches.
Papaioanou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Lillard's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Papaioanou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lillard has a couple of punches blocked by Papaioanou.
Still in the clinch, Lillard scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lefteris Papaioanou 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#
Papaioanou misses with a looping left.
Lillard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papaioanou.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lillard.
Papaioanou gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lillard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Papaioanou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lillard.
Lillard throws a shot from downtown. Papaioanou moves away and avoids it.
Papaioanou takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Papaioanou loads up on a big right hand but Lillard slips the punch.
Lillard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Leeland Lillard is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papaioanou 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.
Papaioanou throws a series of punches but Lillard moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Lillard misses its target.
Lillard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lillard throws a body punch but Papaioanou moves out of range.
Papaioanou throws a leg kick
and Lillard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Papaioanou fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lillard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lillard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Papaioanou can pounce on him.
Lillard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Papaioanou looks to move away, Lillard throws a big counter combo but Papaioanou just gets out of the way.
Lillard looks for the body kick but Papaioanou saw that one coming.
Lillard ducks under a wild hook from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lillard in his tracks.
Papaioanou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lillard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Papaioanou.
Lillard scores with a head kick.
Papaioanou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lillard manages to avoid it.
Papaioanou lands a jab to Lillard's midsection.
Papaioanou lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lillard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL#
Lillard rushes Papaioanou and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lillard misses with the head strike.
Lillard misses with some punches. #T2#
Papaioanou lands a left hand.
Lillard tries a body shot but Papaioanou blocks it.
Lillard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Papaioanou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lillard is working Papaioanou over against the cage.
Lillard misses with some punches.
Papaioanou is leaning against Lillard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Papaioanou tries a body shot but Lillard blocks it.
Papaioanou lands a nice uppercut.
Lillard misses with the head strike.
Lillard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lillard misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Papaioanou.
Papaioanou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lillard's elbow.
Papaioanou lands a right hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lillard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Papaioanou wants to stall. #T3#
Papaioanou blocks a body shot from Lillard.
Lillard has a couple of punches blocked by Papaioanou.
Lillard tries to work over Papaioanou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalling in the clinch from Papaioanou.
Lillard blocks a body shot from Papaioanou.
Lillard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Papaioanou can't find room to land a body shot as Lillard controls the action.
Papaioanou lands a body shot.
Papaioanou tries a body shot but Lillard blocks it.
Papaioanou leaning his opponent against the cage.
A hook to the body from Papaioanou.
Lillard blocking some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Papaioanou.
Lillard misses with some punches.
Papaioanou is looking for a takedown.
Papaioanou misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Papaioanou softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lillard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Papaioanou blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Lillard.
Lillard misses with a body punch.
Papaioanou throws a head punch that misses.
Lillard pushes Papaioanou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Papaioanou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Papaioanou tries to throw a body punch but Lillard avoids it by throwing Papaioanou back against the cage.
Papaioanou struggles to land a body shot inside as Lillard controls his hands.
Papaioanou pushes Lillard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Papaioanou throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papaioanou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lillard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lillard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Lillard.
Lillard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Papaioanou content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lefteris Papaioanou will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Lillard slips a straight right by Papaioanou.
Good work by Papaioanou as he checks the leg kick.
That kick from Papaioanou tenderised Lillard's leg. Lillard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Papaioanou takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Papaioanou has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lillard.
Papaioanou cracks Lillard with an open hand slap.
Papaioanou throws a poor cross that misses
and Lillard counters with a nice body kick.
A head kick from Papaioanou lands but Lillard takes it in his stride.
Lillard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lillard throws a lazy uppercut
and Papaioanou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Papaioanou missing with a left hand there. Lillard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Papaioanou lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papaioanou throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lillard.
Lillard scores with a jab.
Papaioanou takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Papaioanou on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Papaioanou shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lillard pinned against the cage. Lillard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Leeland Lillard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Lillard closes the distance and clinches.
Papaioanou working aggressively here.
Papaioanou struggles to land a body shot inside as Lillard controls his hands.
Lillard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lillard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lillard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lillard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Papaioanou has a couple of punches blocked by Lillard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lillard.
Papaioanou misses with a punch on the inside.
Lillard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lillard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Papaioanou taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T2#
Papaioanou is working for takedown but Lillard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lillard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Papaioanou lands with a right to the head.
Papaioanou has had enough of the clinch but Lillard keeps him there for the moment.
Lillard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Leeland Lillard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lefteris Papaioanou.
Papaioanou lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lillard backwards.
Papaioanou looking to slow down the pace here.
Papaioanou blocks an uppercut.
Papaioanou blocks a body shot from Lillard.
Papaioanou misses with some punches.
Lillard can't find room to land a body shot as Papaioanou controls the action.
Papaioanou swings wildly with an uppercut but Lillard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lillard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Lillard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Papaioanou. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lillard.
Papaioanou is working for takedown but Lillard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Papaioanou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lillard presses Papaioanou against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Papaioanou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lillard lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lillard.
Lillard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lillard.
Lillard is working Papaioanou over against the cage.
Lillard lands a body punch.
Lillard lands a right hand.
Lillard misses with a body punch.
Lillard lands with a left to the head.
Lillard pushes Papaioanou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lillard lands a nice shot to the body.
Leeland Lillard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Papaioanou blocks an uppercut.
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!
Lillard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Papaioanou backwards.
Lillard lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#
Papaioanou is rocked!#T4#
Papaioanou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lillard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Papaioanou is still on wobbly legs! Can Lillard finish him?
Lillard has a couple of punches blocked by Papaioanou.
Lillard pushes Papaioanou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lillard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Papaioanou struggles to land a body shot inside as Lillard controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Lillard.
Lillard gets through Papaioanou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lillard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Papaioanou blocking some punches.
Papaioanou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lillard's elbow.
Lillard has a couple of punches blocked by Papaioanou.
Lillard can't find room to land a body shot as Papaioanou controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lillard.
Papaioanou seems to have recovered his senses.
Lillard lands a body punch.
Lillard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Papaioanou or not.
Lillard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lillard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lillard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lillard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leeland Lillard clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Lillard looks to throw the jab but Papaioanou is out of range.
Nice body punch from Papaioanou.
Lillard checks a low kick from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou connects with an inside leg kick.
Papaioanou misses the shot to the body.
Papaioanou just misses with a punch to the body.
Papaioanou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Papaioanou misses with an uppercut
and Lillard counters with a leg kick.
Papaioanou misses with a looping left.
Lillard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Papaioanou misses.
A head kick misses from Lillard.
Lillard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Papaioanou has time to react.
Lillard throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Papaioanou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Papaioanou misses with a body punch
and Lillard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Lillard works the jab nicely.
Lillard misses with a looping right.
Papaioanou stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big left from Papaioanou misses.
Lillard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lillard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Papaioanou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Papaioanou cracks Lillard with a good jab.
Papaioanou takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Papaioanou throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lillard counters with a nice uppercut.
Papaioanou has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lillard.
Papaioanou is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lillard thuds his shin into the meat of Papaioanou's side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papaioanou slips under a jab.
Papaioanou tries to counter by closing the distance.
Papaioanou lands a head kick! #T2##KD#
Lillard lands a big head kick that sends Papaioanou tumbling to the mat! Lillard takes a step backwards and waves Papaioanou back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lillard lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Papaioanou falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leeland Lillard!
Leeland Lillard retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Leeland Lillard made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Gc160
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Papaioanou misses with a right hand #TD#
and Esposito counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Esposito showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Esposito has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Papaioanou avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papaioanou is trying to control the position but Esposito postures up.
Esposito working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Esposito accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Esposito is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T1#
Esposito wants to control from the top but Papaioanou keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lefteris Papaioanou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Papaioanou catches Esposito right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Esposito moves into range and clinches up with Papaioanou.
Esposito lands a nice uppercut.
Esposito tries to stall but Papaioanou uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Esposito misses with a body punch.
Esposito blocking some punches.
Papaioanou doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Papaioanou works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Papaioanou looking to pass the guard.
Papaioanou scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Papaioanou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Esposito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in LOD: Better Alternative inform me that Papaioanou has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Esposito wants to sweep but no luck.
Papaioanou's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Papaioanou drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Esposito manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Papaioanou has Esposito in his guard.#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esposito is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Papaioanou is trying to control the position but Esposito postures up.
Papaioanou being controlled here, momentarily.
Papaioanou keeping moving, preventing Esposito from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esposito 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.
Esposito trying to control the position from guard on top but Papaioanou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Esposito throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Papaioanou wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Esposito on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Papaioanou throws a leg kick #TD#
and Esposito counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Esposito.
Esposito lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Papaioanou keeping moving, preventing Esposito from controlling successfully.
Papaioanou controls Esposito momentarily but Esposito frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Esposito dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Papaioanou shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Esposito pinned against the cage. Esposito gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Papaioanou throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Esposito counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Esposito.
Papaioanou trying to keep a closed guard but Esposito is proving a slippery customer.
Esposito is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Papaioanou can't keep his opponent in guard - Esposito advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papaioanou wants to control but Esposito is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Esposito looks to land a strike but Papaioanou avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Esposito trying to control the position from guard on top but Papaioanou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Papaioanou is trying to keep Esposito in close.
Esposito slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Papaioanou working a defensive guard but Esposito manages to pass into side control anyway. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Papaioanou is looking to reverse the position.
Esposito tries to move into full mount but can't pass Papaioanou's legs.
Papaioanou can't do much from the bottom here.
Esposito trying to control the action but Papaioanou is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Papaioanou fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Esposito throws a body kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Papaioanou misses.
Papaioanou looks to score with a jab to the body but Esposito is just out of range.
Papaioanou lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Esposito at a distance.
Papaioanou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Esposito manages to avoid it.
Papaioanou throws a solid leg kick but Esposito takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Papaioanou.
Esposito appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Esposito cracks Papaioanou with a good jab.
Papaioanou throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Esposito decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Papaioanou's guard.#T4#
Esposito looking to pass the guard.
Esposito throws a strike but Papaioanou rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB2#
Papaioanou drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Esposito manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Papaioanou has Esposito in his guard.#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papaioanou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esposito stopping the sweep attempt from Papaioanou.
Esposito with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Esposito dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Papaioanou takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Papaioanou tests Esposito's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Esposito drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Papaioanou is trying to keep Esposito in close.
Esposito wants to control from the top but Papaioanou keeps moving.
Papaioanou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito controlling from the top position.
Papaioanou is trying to control the position but Esposito postures up. #T1#
Esposito is stalling in the full guard.
Esposito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Papaioanou can do to turn this around?
Papaioanou working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Esposito slips under a jab from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou lands with a shot to the body.
Papaioanou connects with a leg kick. Esposito looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2#
Papaioanou throws a jab when Esposito was well out of range.
Esposito scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Esposito digs a good hook to Papaioanou's body.
Papaioanou misses with a low kick.
Papaioanou lands the left hand.
Papaioanou cracks Esposito with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Papaioanou closes the distance and clinches.
Papaioanou makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Esposito blocking some punches.
Papaioanou working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papaioanou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Esposito lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Esposito breaks from the clinch.
Esposito connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Papaioanou's hands.
Papaioanou misses with a hook #TD#
and Esposito counters with a nice double leg into side control. Papaioanou won't be happy with that. #T3#
Esposito wants to control but Papaioanou is keeping him busy.
Esposito is trying to ground and pound but Papaioanou uses the momentary lack of control by Esposito to regain half guard.
Papaioanou works his way to full guard. Good work.
Papaioanou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Esposito wants to control from the top but Papaioanou keeps moving. #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.
Esposito not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Papaioanou 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.
Esposito trying to control but Papaioanou is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Papaioanou lands a lovely overhand right.
Esposito scores with a crisp jab that stopped Papaioanou in his tracks.
Papaioanou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Esposito was well out of range. Poor timing from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Esposito.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Javier Esposito did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Esposito fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Papaioanou has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Papaioanou misses with a series of wild punches.
A low kick from Papaioanou is predictable there #CL#
and Esposito counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Esposito.
Esposito drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Esposito misses with a body punch. #TD#
Esposito turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Esposito manages to end up in side control.
Esposito controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito wants to control but Papaioanou is keeping him busy. #T1#
Esposito remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Esposito is looking to take a break and control but Papaioanou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Esposito tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Papaioanou misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Esposito counters with a single leg into guard. Papaioanou didn't expect that.
Esposito postures up.
Esposito wants to control from the top but Papaioanou keeps moving.
Papaioanou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Esposito is one step ahead there.
Esposito trying to control the position from guard on top but Papaioanou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Papaioanou trying to control the position. #T3#
Papaioanou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Esposito is one step ahead there.
Javier Esposito overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Esposito cracks Papaioanou with a solid left hand.
Esposito trying to control the position from guard on top but Papaioanou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Esposito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou throws a body shot but no joy.
Papaioanou leaves Esposito with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Papaioanou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Esposito swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Esposito takes one on the button.
Papaioanou misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Esposito counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Esposito is fighting to break Papaioanou's control of his arms but Papaioanou is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Papaioanou looking for a guillotine here but Esposito defends easily.
Papaioanou is trying to keep Esposito in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Esposito had his way with Lefteris Papaioanou in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5##TD2#
Papaioanou throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Esposito tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Papaioanou is in Esposito's guard.
Esposito looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Papaioanou puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Papaioanou wants to work for an arm triangle but Esposito is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Esposito is refusing to be controlled, as Papaioanou sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito is pressing down on Papaioanou's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Esposito lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Esposito looking to sit in guard and control but Papaioanou gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1##SUB2#
Papaioanou drops back, looking for a kneebar! Esposito looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Esposito looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Esposito! #REVR#
Papaioanou wants to control but Esposito postures up.
Esposito in side control, throwing shots but Papaioanou defends.
Esposito wants to control but Papaioanou is keeping him busy.
Papaioanou wants to control but Esposito postures up.
Lefteris Papaioanou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Esposito trying to control the position but Papaioanou is working away.
Papaioanou tries to bench press Esposito off him but Esposito keeps the position.
Papaioanou manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Esposito performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Esposito is trying to control the action in half guard but Papaioanou is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Esposito takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Esposito wants to free his trapped foot but Papaioanou is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Esposito lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Papaioanou is looking to control Esposito's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Papaioanou avoid being mounted?
Esposito thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Esposito looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Papaioanou is fending him off so far but Esposito persists. Nope, Papaioanou circles away and we're back to standing.
Javier Esposito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Esposito takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Esposito takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Papaioanou feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Espositos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Papaioanou throws a leg kick #TD#
and Esposito counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Esposito is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Papaioanou wants to sweep here but Esposito controlling him for the moment.
Esposito content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Esposito chips away with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Javier Esposito.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Esposito, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Esposito!
Javier Esposito retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: gc151
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
A jab from Abrams misses.
Papaioanou avoids the head kick by Abrams.
Abrams staying out of range there.
Papaioanou looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abrams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Abrams misses the target.
Papaioanou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abrams manages to avoid it.
Abrams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papaioanou.
Papaioanou lands a body shot.
Papaioanou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Papaioanou does no damage.
Abrams throws a head kick but Papaioanou moves out of range.
Abrams throws a lazy body kick
and Abrams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abrams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abrams lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papaioanou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abrams.
Abrams takes one to the side of the head.
Papaioanou rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abrams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Abrams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Papaioanou smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Abrams misses with a hook. Papaioanou ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Papaioanou misses with a few strikes there.
Papaioanou throws a quick inside leg kick.
Papaioanou lands a high kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Abrams misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Abrams, as that shot connected.
Abrams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Papaioanou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abrams throws the left hand but Papaioanou avoids the punch easily.
Papaioanou looks for the body kick but Abrams saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abrams. That's going to slow Papaioanou down.
Papaioanou throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abrams.
Papaioanou throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abrams. #CL#
Abrams rushes Papaioanou and presses him up against the cage.
Papaioanou on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Papaioanou lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papaioanou tries to work over Abrams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Papaioanou throws a head punch that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Abrams obliges.
Abrams throws an elbow that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Papaioanou. #T2#
Abrams misses with an elbow over the top.
Abrams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Papaioanou blocks it with crossed arms.
Papaioanou tries a body shot but Abrams blocks it.
Abrams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Abrams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abrams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Papaioanou misses with a punch to the body.
Abrams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Papaioanous head.
Papaioanou lands with a left to the head.
Abrams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abrams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Abrams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Papaioanou.
Abrams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #TD2#
Papaioanou has Abrams pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Papaioanou pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Abrams tumbling to the mat - Papaioanou dives into Abrams's guard.
Papaioanou trying to control the position from guard on top but Abrams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Papaioanou might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Abrams haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Papaioanou is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Papaioanou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abrams is keeping the position for now.
Papaioanou keeps trying to improve his position.
Papaioanou is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Papaioanou got a little sloppy there for a moment and Abrams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Papaioanou has managed to get both his arms back between Abrams's legs - danger averted.
Abrams looking for a sweep. Not yet Abrams, not yet. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Papaioanou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abrams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Papaioanou trying to control the position from guard on top but Abrams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Papaioanou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abrams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Papaioanou passes Abrams's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Abrams punching from the bottom.
Papaioanou has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Papaioanou moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Abrams has worked his arm free - good work by Abrams! #SUB2#
Papaioanou thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lefteris Papaioanou dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Abrams tries a head kick but it misses.
Papaioanou avoids the head kick by Abrams.
Abrams throws a big shot that misses.
Papaioanou swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abrams stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Abrams digs a good body shot into Papaioanou's ribs.
Papaioanou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Papaioanou throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Abrams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abrams sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#TD2#
Papaioanou drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papaioanou is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Papaioanou sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Abrams's guard.
Papaioanou is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Papaioanou is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1#
Papaioanou is looking to take a break and control but Abrams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Papaioanou is trying to work for a kimura but Abrams is defending well.
Abrams moves into full guard.
Papaioanou is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Papaioanou trying to control the position from guard on top but Abrams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Abrams looking for a guillotine here but Papaioanou defends easily.
Papaioanou stopping the sweep attempt from Abrams.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Papaioanou stays in close to Abrams's body and controls the position.
Papaioanou postures up. #SUB#
Abrams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Papaioanou defends it easily.#T3#
Papaioanou is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Papaioanou tries to free his leg and advance position but Abrams is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Abrams working for a triangle but Papaioanou defends it easily. #SUB#
Abrams looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Papaioanou passes into half guard.
Lefteris Papaioanou has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abrams is not content to let Papaioanou control the position.
Papaioanou is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Abrams missing with punches from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Abrams throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abrams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Papaioanou avoids the head kick by Abrams.
Abrams pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Abrams clinches up with Papaioanou and pushes him back against the cage.
Papaioanou lands with a light punch inside.
Abrams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Papaioanou as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Papaioanou.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Papaioanou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Papaioanou scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abrams doesn't seem bothered though.
Abrams has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Taite Abrams has been cut.
Papaioanou connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD2#
Papaioanou shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Abrams napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lefteris Papaioanou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Taite Abrams's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Papaioanou throws out a powerful jab.
Abrams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Papaioanou throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Papaioanou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Papaioanou lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Abrams at a distance.
Taite Abrams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abrams tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Papaioanou jabs at Abrams's body.
A cross from Papaioanou lands.
Abrams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Papaioanou ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Papaioanou fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Papaioanou changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papaioanou throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abrams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Abrams takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Papaioanou decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Abrams wants to stand back up but Papaioanou manages to pass into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Papaioanou is looking to take a break and control but Abrams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Abrams is trying to escape the position but Papaioanou is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Papaioanou is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Abrams is trying to escape and Papaioanou transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Abrams is forced to tap! Nice work there by Papaioanou! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lefteris Papaioanou!
Lefteris Papaioanou was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: gc147.5
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ericsson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ericsson.
Papaioanou will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Papaioanou throws a leg kick but Ericsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ericsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Papaioanou's calf.
Ericsson feints and then cracks Papaioanou's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Papaioanou down.
Papaioanou connects with a right hand. Ericsson shakes it off.
Papaioanou misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Papaioanou misses.
Ericsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ericsson misses with a straight left.
Papaioanou rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Ericsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Papaioanou!
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!
Papaioanou is not content to let Ericsson control the position.
Papaioanou is trying to escape the position but Ericsson is controlling the position. #T1#
Ericsson wants to control but Papaioanou is keeping him busy.
Papaioanou sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Papaioanou has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ericsson is working away from the top position though.
Ericsson works his way into side control.
Papaioanou is trying to improve his position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ericsson grinds an elbow into Papaioanou's temple.
Ericsson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Papaioanou is avoiding damage well.
Papaioanou is not content to let Ericsson control the position.
Ericsson controlling from side mount.
Ericsson grinds an elbow into Papaioanou's temple. #T3#
Ericsson working the ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Papaioanou is looking for a sweep.
Papaioanou taking a bit of punishment here - Ericsson scoring with strikes.
Papaioanou can't do much from the bottom here.
Papaioanou is looking for a sweep.
Papaioanou is still trying to improve position.
Papaioanou is trying to work for a sweep but Ericsson has mounted him!#T4#
Papaioanou bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ericsson trying to keep a closed guard but Papaioanou is proving a slippery customer.
Papaioanou wants to control from the top but Ericsson keeps moving.
Ericsson keeping full guard, as Papaioanou tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ericsson pulls Papaioanou in to control the position.
Papaioanou postures up.
My spies in LOD: Better Alternative inform me that Papaioanou has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Papaioanou 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.

Ludvig Ericsson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Papaioanou takes a jab right on the kisser.
Papaioanou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ericsson manages to avoid it.
Papaioanou misses with a leg kick.
Papaioanou throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Papaioanou lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ericsson lands a nice hook to Papaioanou's body. Papaioanou takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ericsson lands the left hand.
Papaioanou finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Papaioanou misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Papaioanou misses its intended target.
Ericsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Papaioanou can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ericsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Papaioanou throws out a leg kick but Ericsson moves out of range and Papaioanou only half commits.
Ericsson scores with a leg kick.
Ericsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ericsson lands a front kick.#T1#
Papaioanou does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ericsson scores with a jab to the body.
Ericsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Papaioanou blocks the low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ericsson.
Ericsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papaioanou moves away.
Ericsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Papaioanou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ericsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Papaioanou.
Ericsson sizes up Papaioanou with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou misses with a hook. Ericsson ducked under it nicely.
Ericsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Papaioanou has time to react.
Papaioanou throws a big shot that misses.
Papaioanou throws a body punch but Ericsson moves out of range.
Papaioanou takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ludvig Ericsson is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ericsson.
Papaioanou throws a low kick, looking for Ericsson's leg but Ericsson calmly moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ericsson!
Ericsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Papaioanou's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ericsson throws a head kick but Papaioanou moves out of range. #CL#
Ericsson rushes Papaioanou and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ericsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Papaioanous head.
Ericsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Ericsson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Papaioanou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ericsson's elbow.
Papaioanou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papaioanou can't find room to land a body shot as Ericsson controls the action.
Papaioanou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ericsson.
Ericsson lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Ericsson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ericsson manages to end up in side control.
Papaioanou keeps Ericsson under control for a moment.#T3#
Ericsson with the ground and pound but Papaioanou regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ericsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ericsson in particular looking to stall.
Ludvig Ericsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Papaioanou trying to hold on to Ericsson's head to control him but Ericsson postures up.
Ericsson is looking to take a break and control but Papaioanou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Papaioanou looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Papaioanou won't allow Ericsson to pass to mount. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Papaioanou lands a right hook to the body.
Ericsson misses with a jab to the body
and Papaioanou counters with a left to the body.
Papaioanou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ericsson.
Papaioanou misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludvig Ericsson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Papaioanou on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ericsson missing with a left hand there. Papaioanou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Ericsson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Papaioanou quickly recovers to half guard.
Ericsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Papaioanou does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ericsson controlling the action here.
Papaioanou controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ericsson misses with a head shot. Papaioanou uses the momentum to regain guard.
Papaioanou seems keen to control Ericsson's posture.#T1#
Ericsson lands a couple of digs.
Papaioanou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Papaioanou keeping full guard, as Ericsson tries to pass.
Ericsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Papaioanou looking for a sweep. Not yet Papaioanou, not yet.
Lefteris Papaioanou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ericsson passes Papaioanou's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ericsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ericsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ericsson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Papaioanou!
Ericsson wants to control the pace but Papaioanou is squirming around nicely.
Papaioanou tries to reverse the position but Ericsson maintains control.
Ericsson breaks from Papaioanou's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ericsson with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
Ericsson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ericsson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Papaioanou is in a horrible position here. Ericsson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Papaioanou is looking to get to half guard.
Papaioanou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ericsson landing punches. #ROC#
Papaioanou is rocked!
Ericsson cracks Papaioanou with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludvig Ericsson!

Event: GAMMA#621 Lamb v Sito 3
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
McKenzie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McKenzie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Papaioanou misses with a body shot.
McKenzie unleashes a big counter combination but Papaioanou bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Papaioanou misses with a left hand
and McKenzie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McKenzie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McKenzie loads up on a big right hand but Papaioanou slips the punch.
McKenzie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Papaioanou rushes McKenzie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McKenzie manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've been informed that McKenzie 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.
Papaioanou stalling against the cage.
Papaioanou lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#
It looks like AJ McKenzie has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Papaioanou fails to land.
Papaioanou lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McKenzie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Papaioanou backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McKenzie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papaioanou prevents McKenzie from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Papaioanou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##CL#
Papaioanou fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McKenzie, pushing him back against the cage.
Papaioanou swings wildly with an uppercut but McKenzie uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKenzie misses with the head strike.
Papaioanou has a couple of punches blocked by McKenzie.
Papaioanou lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Papaioanou lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McKenzie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Papaioanou is keeping busy.
McKenzie lands with a right to the head.
Papaioanou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Papaioanou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McKenzie misses with the head strike.
McKenzie lands with a light punch inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Papaioanou lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Papaioanou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papaioanou throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McKenzies head. #BC2#
McKenzie manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from McKenzie misses.
McKenzie throws out a loose jab but Papaioanou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Papaioanou swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
McKenzie looks to throw the jab but Papaioanou is out of range.
Lefteris Papaioanou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKenzie walks into a straight right hand from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou blocks a low kick nicely.
Papaioanou throws a right hand that misses
and McKenzie counters with an inside leg kick.
AJ McKenzie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by McKenzie as he connects with a hook.
McKenzie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Papaioanou in his tracks.
Papaioanou digs a good body shot into McKenzie's ribs.
Papaioanou wants to clinch but McKenzie slips to the side
and McKenzie counters with a straight right hand.
Papaioanou throws a low kick but McKenzie moves out of range easily.
McKenzie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Papaioanou's hands.
Papaioanou misses with a hook #CL2#
and McKenzie moves into the clinch.
McKenzie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Papaioanou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McKenzie misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
McKenzie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Papaioanou lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McKenzie at a distance. #T3#
Papaioanou lands a body shot.
Papaioanou throws a sloppy head kick and McKenzie moves out of range easily.
McKenzie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Papaioanou fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McKenzie checks it well.
McKenzie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Papaioanou rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McKenzie counters with a stiff right hand.
McKenzie finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Papaioanou changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McKenzie tries to avoid it but Papaioanou manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McKenzie to the ground. McKenzie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McKenzie moves out of range as Papaioanou strikes.
Papaioanou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKenzie throws a leg kick but Papaioanou checks it.
It looked like Papaioanou was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McKenzie.
McKenzie lands a head shot.
Papaioanou tries to clinch
and McKenzie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Papaioanou moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
McKenzie throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Papaioanou to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papaioanou tests McKenzie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McKenzie moves out of range as Papaioanou strikes.
A clash of legs there as McKenzie blocks the low kick.
Papaioanou tries to clinch up.
Papaioanou misses with a left hand
and McKenzie counters with a leg kick.
Good work by Papaioanou as he checks the leg kick.
Papaioanou swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McKenzie misses with a double jab
and Papaioanou counters with a stiff right hand.
McKenzie tried to score with a low kick but Papaioanou checks it.
McKenzie blocks a head kick by Papaioanou.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papaioanou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McKenzie throws out the jab.
McKenzie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papaioanou was well out of range. Poor timing from McKenzie.
McKenzie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Papaioanou is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but AJ McKenzie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on AJ McKenzie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Papaioanou turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Papaioanou wants to clinch but McKenzie slips to the side
letting McKenzie counter with a right hand.
McKenzie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papaioanou was well out of range. Poor timing from McKenzie.
Papaioanou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McKenzie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKenzie throws a hook but Papaioanou blocks it.
McKenzie cracks a nice hook into Papaioanou's ribs.
Papaioanou swings for the body but McKenzie moves out of range. #CL#
Papaioanou gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McKenzie throws a punch but it's blocked by Papaioanou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenzie tries to work over Papaioanou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Papaioanou digs a right hand underneath McKenzie's ribcage. McKenzie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McKenzie prevents a body shot from Papaioanou.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McKenzie. #BC#
Papaioanou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Papaioanou drives through with a takedown into McKenzie's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKenzie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Papaioanou is controlling him. #T1#
Papaioanou works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McKenzie won't allow Papaioanou to pass to mount.
Papaioanou trying to control from half guard but McKenzie is working away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Papaioanou stalling away here and it's allowed McKenzie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Papaioanou looking to pass the guard.
Papaioanou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Papaioanou engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Papaioanou trying to control the position from guard on top but McKenzie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKenzie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Papaioanou is controlling him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Papaioanou postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McKenzie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Papaioanou, into his guard. #REVB#
Papaioanou is trying to hold McKenzie in close to prevent damage but McKenzie has managed to pass into half guard. #T3#
Papaioanou keeps control of the position for the meantime.
McKenzie prevents Papaioanou from improving his position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Papaioanou is working hard here to advance position.
Papaioanou is trying to maintain the position but McKenzie is very close to passing his half guard.
McKenzie tries to stand but can't do so whilst Papaioanou controls his leg. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Papaioanou throws a hook to the side of McKenzie's head but McKenzie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Papaioanou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McKenzie throws out the jab.
Papaioanou connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice defenses there by McKenzie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lefteris Papaioanou dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on AJ McKenzie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Papaioanou scores with a hook to the body. McKenzie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McKenzie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Papaioanou misses the shot to the body.
Papaioanou misses with a wild combination.
Papaioanou just misses with a punch to the body.
AJ McKenzie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Papaioanou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McKenzie.
Papaioanou swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McKenzie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Papaioanou half committed to a counter leg kick.
Papaioanou throws a good cross that connects.
Papaioanou shoots and misses
and McKenzie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papaioanou lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McKenzie throws a lazy right hand but Papaioanou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McKenzie is looking to slow Papaioanou down with leg kicks.
McKenzie punishes Papaioanou's body with a nice straight punch.
Papaioanou swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
McKenzie throws a head kick that half lands.
Papaioanou swings for the body but McKenzie moves out of range.
McKenzie misses with a body shot.
McKenzie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Papaioanou chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McKenzie can pounce on him.
McKenzie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McKenzie!
Papaioanou fails with an attempt to clinch.
Papaioanou misses with a hook.#CL#
Papaioanou has managed to clinch.
Papaioanou blocks an uppercut.
Papaioanou gets through McKenzie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McKenzie lands a hook that snaps the head of Papaioanou backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papaioanou being controlled against the cage.#T2#
Papaioanou stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Papaioanou scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from McKenzie.
McKenzie misses with a short punch on the inside.
McKenzie tries to stall but Papaioanou uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Papaioanou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Papaioanou throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Papaioanou lands an uppercut.
McKenzie manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Papaioanou. #BC#
Papaioanou manages to break the clinch.
McKenzie slips a jab from Papaioanou.
McKenzie lands a leg kick that knocks Papaioanou off balance momentarily.
Papaioanou looks to throw the jab but McKenzie is out of range. #T3#
McKenzie leaves Papaioanou with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Papaioanou misses with a left hand
and McKenzie counters with a nice low kick that buckles Papaioanou's knee momentarily.
Papaioanou tries a low kick but McKenzie avoids it.
McKenzie moves away from the strike by Papaioanou.
McKenzie wants to counter the offense by Papaioanou and move into the clinch position.
Papaioanou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papaioanou swings for the body but McKenzie moves out of range.
McKenzie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McKenzie misses the shot to the body.
McKenzie misses with a low kick as Papaioanou jumps back.
Papaioanou tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McKenzie manages to circle out of the way.
Papaioanou misses with a hook to the body
and McKenzie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Papaioanou shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from McKenzie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lefteris Papaioanou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Papaioanou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKenzie moves away.
McKenzie loads up on a big right hand but Papaioanou slips the punch.
Papaioanou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKenzie wants to counter with a clinch but Papaioanou pushes him away.#T4#
Papaioanou lands with a straight right. McKenzie didn't see that one coming.
A slow jab from McKenzie misses its intended target.
McKenzie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Papaioanou.
A chopping leg kick lands by McKenzie.
Papaioanou throws a hook but McKenzie blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by McKenzie.
Papaioanou misses with a hook. McKenzie ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKenzie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Papaioanou feints and then cracks McKenzie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McKenzie down.
McKenzie misses with a straight left.
McKenzie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McKenzie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... AJ McKenzie!
A relieved looking AJ McKenzie 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: GAMMA#613 Bryant v Touret
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Papaioanou lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shaw lands with an overhand left.
Shaw 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.
Shaw moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shaw takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shaw on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Papaioanou throws a chopping leg kick but Shaw manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Papaioanou is looking for a counter combo.
Papaioanou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Papaioanou misses with a straight right.
Shaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papaioanou moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Papaioanou. Shaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lefteris Papaioanou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papaioanou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Papaioanou as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaw lands with a hook. Papaioanou tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shaw slips a jab and a cross from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou walks into a left hand.
Shaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Papaioanou misses with a body shot
and Shaw makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
The fighters circling - Papaioanou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shaw fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Papaioanou.
Shaw steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou cracks Shaw with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shaw blocks a jab.
Papaioanou lands the left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Shaw. No joy for Papaioanou on that attempt.
Papaioanou connects with the punch.
Jack Shaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaw throws a shot to the body.
Shaw throws out a powerful jab.
Shaw uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Papaioanou has time to react.
A swing and a miss from Papaioanou.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papaioanou misses with a hook.
Shaw uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Papaioanou pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Papaioanou misses with a double jab
and Shaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Shaw fails to land with a series of punches.
Shaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papaioanou manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Papaioanou tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaw lands an overhand right.
Shaw takes one to the side of the head.
Shaw throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Papaioanou feints a jab promting Shaw to slip. Papaioanou then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shaw slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Papaioanou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaw is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Papaioanou had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A slapping leg kick lands for Papaioanou.
Papaioanou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Papaioanou.
Shaw tries to land a leg kick but Papaioanou saw it coming and moves away.
Papaioanou misses with a body shot. #T3#
Papaioanou slips under a jab.
Shaw looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaw slips a jab from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Shaw there.
Papaioanou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Papaioanou connects with a right hand. Shaw shakes it off.
Papaioanou takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Papaioanou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaw manages to avoid it.
Shaw avoids the body shot from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou takes a jab right on the kisser.
Some wild striking there from Papaioanou.
Shaw doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Papaioanou uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Papaioanou fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaw throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Papaioanou to counter with a crisp jab.
Shaw misses with a head kick.
Papaioanou half committed to a counter leg kick.
Papaioanou avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Papaioanou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Papaioanou lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Papaioanou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papaioanou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shaw.
Shaw scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaw looks to throw the jab but Papaioanou is out of range.
Papaioanou throws a looping overhand right but Shaw ducks down to avoid it.
Papaioanou falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 Lefteris Papaioanou will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Papaioanou misses with a leg kick.
Papaioanou jabs at Shaw's body.
Good shot there by Papaioanou.
Papaioanou just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Papaioanou lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shaw doesn't seem phased though.
A shot to the liver by Shaw. Beautiful body shot.
Papaioanou moves out of range of the strikes.
Shaw takes a swing at Papaioanou's ribcage but misses.
Shaw's jab looks to have found its range, popping Papaioanou under the eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Papaioanou. Shaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papaioanou connects with a jab.
Papaioanou cracks Shaw with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Papaioanou misses with a straight right.
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!
Papaioanou connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shaw momentarily.
A low kick from Papaioanou misses
and Shaw counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Shaw fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Papaioanou.
Papaioanou misses with an uppercut
and Shaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Papaioanou scores with a leg kick.
Papaioanou is looking to chop away at Shaw's legs.
Papaioanou works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Papaioanou walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Papaioanou looks to land a right hand but Shaw moved out of range.
Shaw scores with a crisp jab that stopped Papaioanou in his tracks.
Papaioanou moves away from the strike by Shaw.
Papaioanou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaw.
Papaioanou misses with a straight left.
Papaioanou misses with a straight left.
Shaw fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaw tries to land a leg kick but Papaioanou saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Shaw keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shaw slips a straight right by Papaioanou.
Shaw moves forwards but Papaioanou connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Shaw pushes Papaioanou up against the cage in a clinch.
Papaioanou misses with some punches. #BC#
Papaioanou manages to break the clinch.
Shaw ducks right into an uppercut from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Papaioanou scoring well with a low kick there.
Papaioanou throws a solid leg kick but Shaw takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Papaioanou.
Shaw lands with a good body shot.
Papaioanou throws a nice outside leg kick.
Papaioanou moves away from the strike by Shaw.
Shaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Papaioanou misses with an uppercut.
Papaioanou tries for a takedown but Shaw sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shaw tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shaw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shaw scores with a leg kick.
Shaw turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Papaioanou takes one to the chin there.
Shaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papaioanou.
Shaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Papaioanou.
Papaioanou just misses with a punch to the body.
Papaioanou misses with a body shot.
Papaioanou stalks Shaw and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shaw's face. Shaw staggers backwards, shaken.
Shaw clobbers Papaioanou with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Papaioanou loads up on a big right hand but Shaw slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaw checks the leg kick.
Papaioanou scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T4#
Papaioanou takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Papaioanou checks a leg kick.
Papaioanou was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shaw scores with a jab to the head.
Papaioanou throws a right and a left that Shaw avoids nicely. #CL2#
Shaw has managed to clinch.
Shaw taking a breather.
Shaw gets through Papaioanou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Papaioanou misses with a punch to the body.
Papaioanou is stalling here.
Shaw throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Papaioanou misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Papaioanou as Shaw tries to tie him up.
Shaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Shaw will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Papaioanou misses with a combination
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Papaioanou bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shaw ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Papaioanou connects with a body shot.
Shaw tries to clinch but Papaioanou is having none of it.
Shaw connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Papaioanou's hands.
Shaw is looking to slow Papaioanou down with leg kicks.
Papaioanou turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Papaioanou lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shaw circles away quickly and effectively.
Papaioanou walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shaw has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Papaioanou misses with a left hand
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Shaw takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Papaioanou shoots for a takedown but Shaw saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shaw scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Shaw throws a leg kick which misses Papaioanou's front leg but catches the back leg as Papaioanou tries to avoid it.
Papaioanou rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shaw counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Papaioanou thinking.
Shaw connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Papaioanou's hands.
Shaw scores with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shaw.
Shaw moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC2#
Papaioanou is rocked!
Papaioanou throws out a loose jab but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Papaioanou is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Papaioanou slips a jab and a cross from Shaw.
As Shaw tries to get set, Papaioanou tries to push him back and clinch up but Shaw manages to avoid the attempt.
Papaioanou seems to have got his legs back now.
Shaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papaioanou manages to avoid it.
Shaw throws a leg kick which misses Papaioanou's front leg but catches the back leg as Papaioanou tries to avoid it.
Shaw bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Papaioanou's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Shaw's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Papaioanou looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaw is just out of range.
Papaioanou lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Shaw lands a nice leg kick that just misses Papaioanou's sensitive parts.
Shaw takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Shaw.
Shaw walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Papaioanou checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shaw lands with a cross.
Papaioanou takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Papaioanou scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shaw takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A good leg kick by Papaioanou.
Shaw misses with a head kick.
Papaioanou dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shaw. That did some damage!
Papaioanou connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Papaioanou pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shaw is out of range and Papaioanou settles back down.
Shaw defending well as Papaioanou loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Papaioanou walks into a left hand.
Shaw lands an overhand right.
Papaioanou throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Papaioanou throws the left hand but Shaw avoids the punch easily.
Papaioanou avoids the body shot from Shaw.
Shaw's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Papaioanou throws a jab when Shaw was well out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Papaioanou.
The crowd cheers as Papaioanou lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shaw doesn't seem phased though.
A nice combination there by Shaw.
Papaioanou takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Papaioanou.
Papaioanou thuds his right hand into Shaw's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaw cracks Papaioanou with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Papaioanou throws a looping overhand right but Shaw ducks down to avoid it.
Shaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Papaioanou shoots in for a takedown but Shaw shows good takedown defense.
Papaioanou throws a lazy right hand but Shaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaw lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Papaioanou walks into a left hand.
Shaw misses with a leg kick
enabling Papaioanou to counter with a crisp jab.
Papaioanou misses with a takedown attempt - Shaw sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lefteris Papaioanou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Papaioanou 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shaw shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Papaioanou.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Shaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shaw 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29

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

Event: GAMMA#607 Lodbrok v Kha
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Ciprianni ducks under a wild hook from Papaioanou.#TD#
Ciprianni scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Papaioanou's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Papaioanou felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Papaioanou manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ciprianni's best efforts.
Papaioanou tries to get to full guard but Ciprianni has control of the leg. #SUB#
Ciprianni is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciprianni is looking to take a break and control but Papaioanou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Ciprianni is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1#
Ciprianni trying to mount his opponent but Papaioanou defends it. #SUB#
Ciprianni is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Ciprianni seems to be working for a kimura but Papaioanou defends the submission attempt.
Papaioanou gets back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ciprianni's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ciprianni trying to control the position from guard on top but Papaioanou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Papaioanou keeping full guard, as Ciprianni tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ciprianni stopping the sweep attempt from Papaioanou.
Ciprianni looking to sit in guard and control but Papaioanou gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ciprianni looking for a guillotine here but Papaioanou defends easily.
Ciprianni keeping moving, preventing Papaioanou from controlling successfully.
Papaioanou wants to pass the guard but Ciprianni is keeping the position.
Papaioanou is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Papaioanou sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ciprianni's guard.
Ciprianni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Papaioanou wants to control but Ciprianni is keeping him busy.
Ciprianni is looking to improve his position.
Papaioanou is trying to control. Ciprianni wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Papaioanou frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Papaioanou trying to control but Ciprianni is having none of it.
Ciprianni gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Papaioanou is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ciprianni has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ciprianni is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Papaioanou's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Papaioanou's back!#T4#
Papaioanou trying to control the position but Ciprianni manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Ciprianni looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Ciprianni has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ciprianni keeps control of the position as Papaioanou tries to break free. #SUB#
Ciprianni looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ciprianni is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Papaioanou is defending well though. Ciprianni let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Ciprianni dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Papaioanou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ciprianni was well out of range. Poor timing from Papaioanou.
Ciprianni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Papaioanou keeps the fight on the outside.
Papaioanou throws a leg kick but Ciprianni moved away.
Papaioanou throws a leg kick but Ciprianni checks it.
Ciprianni is looking to counter with a body kick.
Papaioanou throws a poor cross that misses
and Ciprianni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ciprianni misses with a straight left.
Ciprianni misses the shot to the body.
Ciprianni moves away from the strike by Papaioanou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papaioanou throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Papaioanou lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ciprianni takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Papaioanou scores with a hook.#T1#
Ciprianni throws an overhand right that lands on Papaioanou's shoulder, as Papaioanou tries to avoid the shot.
Papaioanou let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD2#
Papaioanou manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ciprianni on his heels. He'll look to pass Ciprianni's guard now, I'm sure.
Papaioanou trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciprianni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ciprianni working a defensive guard here.
Papaioanou stopping the sweep attempt from Ciprianni.
Papaioanou tries to free his leg and advance position but Ciprianni is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Ciprianni is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Papaioanou defends well.#SUB#
Ciprianni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ciprianni wants to improve his position but instead Papaioanou has moved into half guard. #SUB2#
Papaioanou seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
Ciprianni is looking to control Papaioanou's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ciprianni avoid being mounted?
Danny Ciprianni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ciprianni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ciprianni is staying active underneath Papaioanou, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Ciprianni looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Papaioanou looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Papaioanou is pressing down on Ciprianni's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ciprianni is holding on for now. #T3#
Ciprianni makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ciprianni.
Papaioanou stands and throws Ciprianni's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ciprianni manages to work his way to half guard, despite Papaioanou's best efforts.
Ciprianni is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ciprianni works his way to full guard. Good work.
Papaioanou trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciprianni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ciprianni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ciprianni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Papaioanou is one step ahead there. #T4#
Papaioanou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Ciprianni working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Papaioanou has passed into half guard!
The fighters are battling for position here. Ciprianni manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Ciprianni escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Papaioanou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Papaioanou wants to control from the top but Ciprianni keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ciprianni is looking for a triangle here but Papaioanou uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ciprianni tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lefteris Papaioanou 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Papaioanou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni throws the left hand but Papaioanou avoids the punch easily.
Papaioanou lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Danny Ciprianni has been cut.
Papaioanou checks a leg kick nicely.
Ciprianni backing away here, and Papaioanou unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ciprianni misses with a head kick.
Papaioanou scores with a hook to the body. Ciprianni takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Papaioanou throws a hook but Ciprianni blocks it.
Papaioanou throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ciprianni ducks under a wild hook from Papaioanou.
Ciprianni throwing a counter right hand but Papaioanou manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papaioanou throws a body shot but no joy.
Papaioanou darts in looking for a takedown but Ciprianni gets double underhooks and turns Papaioanou into the cage.
Papaioanou jabs Ciprianni right on the nose. Ciprianni blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Papaioanou stuns Ciprianni with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lefteris Papaioanou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papaioanou throws a poor cross that misses
and Ciprianni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou punishes Ciprianni's body with a nice straight punch.
Ciprianni takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Papaioanou fails in his attempt to clinch.
Papaioanou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ciprianni was well out of range. Poor timing from Papaioanou.
Ciprianni ducks right into an uppercut from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou throws a lazy right hand but Ciprianni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ciprianni lands an overhand right.
Papaioanou scoring well with a low kick there.
Ciprianni cracks Papaioanou with a good jab.#T2#
Ciprianni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Papaioanou.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papaioanou darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Papaioanou lands a right hook to the body.
Ciprianni walks into a left hand.
Papaioanou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Papaioanou misses with an uppercut. Ciprianni saw that one coming.
Ciprianni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ciprianni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Papaioanou just misses with a punch to the body.
Ciprianni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papaioanou was well out of range. Poor timing from Ciprianni.
Papaioanou throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Papaioanou misses with a head kick.
Ciprianni tries to counter with a takedown but Papaioanou is quick to defend against it.
Papaioanou swinging wildly here.
Papaioanou throws a leg kick #TD#
so Ciprianni counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ciprianni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Papaioanou is keeping the position for now.
Papaioanou keeping moving, preventing Ciprianni from controlling successfully.
Ciprianni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Papaioanou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Papaioanou working a defensive guard here.
Papaioanou keeping full guard, as Ciprianni tries to pass. #T4#
Ciprianni advances to half guard. #SUB#
Papaioanou is defending against the submission attempts here by Ciprianni.
Papaioanou gets full guard.
Papaioanou is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Ciprianni is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Papaioanou is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Papaioanou has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lefteris Papaioanou!
Lefteris Papaioanou tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Danny Ciprianni stepped up to the mic, saying 'I hope my alliance team mate goes all the way to win ITFL!'.

Event: GAMMA#602 Lodbrok v Richards
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
Papaioanou scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ortiz misses with a low kick.
Papaioanou lands a jab to Ortiz's midsection.
A swing and a miss from Papaioanou.
Ortiz tries a head kick but it misses.
Papaioanou was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ortiz misses with a body kick.
Papaioanou swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ortiz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Papaioanou.
Ortiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papaioanou.
Papaioanou throws a nice outside leg kick.
Papaioanou misses with a lunging right hand
and Papaioanou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Papaioanou moves into range and connects with a jab.
Papaioanou shoots for a takedown but Ortiz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Papaioanou slips under a jab from Ortiz.
A nice leg kick lands there from Papaioanou.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortiz lands with a hook. Papaioanou tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ortiz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Papaioanou.
Papaioanou moves in looking to clinch but Ortiz pushes him off.
Papaioanou doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Ortiz lands a really nice looking cross but Papaioanou seems unphased.
Papaioanou throws a hook but Ortiz blocks it.
Ortiz slips a jab and a cross from Papaioanou.
Ortiz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Papaioanou 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.
Papaioanou fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ortiz throws out a loose jab but Papaioanou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ortiz, right into the meat.
The fighters circling - Papaioanou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ortiz misses with an uppercut. Papaioanou saw that one coming.
Ortiz with a jab.
Ortiz misses with a low kick.
Papaioanou misses the shot to the body.
Papaioanou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Papaioanou throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Papaioanou, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortiz moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Papaioanou looks to score with a jab to the body but Ortiz is just out of range.
Papaioanou tries to move into range but Ortiz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Papaioanou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Ortiz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Papaioanou finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Papaioanou misses the jab.
Papaioanou wants to slow Ortiz down by chopping away at his legs.
Ortiz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ortiz misses with a body shot.
Papaioanou goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Papaioanou avoids the head kick by Ortiz.
Papaioanou throws a counter high kick but Ortiz was just alert enough to avoid it.
Papaioanou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Ortiz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lorenzo Ortiz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Papaioanou lands with an uppercut that bounces Ortiz off the cage and back into range.
Ortiz throws a low kick but Papaioanou avoids it.
It looked like Papaioanou was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ortiz.
Ortiz ducks under a wild hook from Papaioanou.
Good leg kick by Ortiz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Papaioanou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ortiz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Ortiz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from Papaioanou misses.
Papaioanou comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ortiz.
Ortiz misses with an uppercut
enabling Papaioanou to counter with a crisp jab.
Papaioanou misses with a looping left.
Papaioanou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ortiz manages to avoid it.
Ortiz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A leg kick checked by Papaioanou.
Good standup being displayed there by Papaioanou as he connects with a hook.
A low kick from Ortiz misses
and Papaioanou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ortiz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papaioanou throws a jab when Ortiz was well out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Papaioanou blocks the leg kick.
Ortiz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Papaioanou is able to avoid easily.
Papaioanou throws a leg kick
and Ortiz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Papaioanou chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ortiz can pounce on him.
Papaioanou bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ortiz's head.
Papaioanou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Papaioanou checks a low kick from Ortiz.
Ortiz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Papaioanou stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ortiz lands a jab to Papaioanou's midsection.
Ortiz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ortiz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Papaioanou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortiz was well out of range. Poor timing from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou looks to throw the jab but Ortiz is out of range.
Papaioanou throws the left hand but Ortiz avoids the punch easily.
Papaioanou misses with a straight right.
Ortiz thumps Papaioanou with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papaioanou throws a series of punches but Ortiz avoids them all with ease.
Papaioanou lands with a straight right. Ortiz didn't see that one coming.
Ortiz takes a swing at Papaioanou's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Papaioanou tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ortiz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Lefteris Papaioanou will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ortiz swings for the body but Papaioanou moves out of range.
Ortiz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papaioanou stuns Ortiz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ortiz throws an off balance right hand
and Papaioanou counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Papaioanou is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ortiz's half guard.
Still in half guard, Papaioanou seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz controlling the position well.
Papaioanou is looking to pass Ortiz's guard but actually Ortiz recovers to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Papaioanou's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Ortiz keeping moving, preventing Papaioanou from controlling successfully.
Papaioanou's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Papaioanou continues to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ortiz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Papaioanou misses with a takedown attempt - Ortiz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ortiz lands a right hook to the body.
Papaioanou walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ortiz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Papaioanou walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ortiz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Papaioanou blocks a jab.
A jab from Papaioanou misses.
Papaioanou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ortiz throws out the jab.
Papaioanou swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ortiz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Papaioanou looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Papaioanou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ortiz.
Lefteris Papaioanou is winning the standup battle so far.
Papaioanou throws a combination that misses
and Ortiz counters with a right hand to the body.
Ortiz misses with a straight right.
Papaioanou doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ortiz counters with a stiff right hand.
Ortiz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ortiz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Papaioanou throws out the jab. #T3#
Ortiz is looking to clinch but Papaioanou is avoiding it.
Papaioanou scores with a one two! Ortiz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Papaioanou looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lefteris Papaioanou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortiz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ortiz throws a good cross that connects.
Ortiz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL2#
Ortiz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ortiz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ortiz cracks Papaioanou with a nice body shot.
Papaioanou misses with a punch on the inside.
Ortiz misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ortiz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ortiz. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ortiz.
Ortiz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papaioanou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ortiz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Papaioanou misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Papaioanou fails to land.
Papaioanou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ortiz blocks a body shot from Papaioanou.
Ortiz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Papaioanou tries a body shot but Ortiz blocks it.
Ortiz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ortiz blocks a body shot from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou has had enough of the clinch but Ortiz keeps him there for the moment.
Papaioanou tries to work over Ortiz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Papaioanou lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
Papaioanou stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lorenzo Ortiz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ortiz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Papaioanou is out of range.
Papaioanou moves away from the strike by Ortiz.
Papaioanou tried to score with a low kick but Ortiz checks it.
Papaioanou chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ortiz can pounce on him.
Papaioanou closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ortiz stuns Papaioanou with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Papaioanou throws a right hand that Ortiz ducks under and follows up with a left that Ortiz also avoids with ease.
Ortiz throws a fast counter high kick but Papaioanou manages to duck under it in time.
A telegraphed right hand from Papaioanou misses the target.
Ortiz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ortiz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Papaioanou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ortiz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Papaioanou is able to avoid easily.
Papaioanou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ortiz tries to land a leg kick but Papaioanou saw it coming and moves away.
Ortiz cracks the inside of Papaioanou's front leg.
Donk. Ortiz catches Papaioanou right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Ortiz lands a jab.
Ortiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papaioanou.
A swing and a miss from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Papaioanou checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Papaioanou misses the target.
Papaioanou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ortiz.
Papaioanou swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big left from Ortiz misses.
Papaioanou checks a leg kick.
Ortiz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Papaioanou chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ortiz swings for the body but Papaioanou moves out of range.
Papaioanou misses with a wild body shot.
Ortiz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ortiz misses with a straight right.
Ortiz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Papaioanou wants to clinch
and Ortiz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Papaioanou's knee momentarily.
Ortiz throws a low kick but Papaioanou moves out of range easily.
Ortiz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ortiz 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.
Papaioanou missing with a left hand there. Ortiz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ortiz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Papaioanou misses with a lunging right hand
and Ortiz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ortiz moves out of range as Papaioanou strikes.
Ortiz swings for the body but Papaioanou moves out of range.
Papaioanou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ortiz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ortiz lands with a right hand.
Papaioanou is looking to score with low kicks.
Papaioanou scores with a leg kick.
Papaioanou uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Papaioanou blocks a head kick by Ortiz. #T3#
Ortiz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A left and a right from Ortiz both land. Nice combination.
Papaioanou looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ortiz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Ortiz misses.
Ortiz stuffs the takedown attempt from Papaioanou. Papaioanou gets slowly back to his feet.
That kick from Ortiz tenderised Papaioanou's leg. Papaioanou is trying to keep his angry face on.
Papaioanou misses with a wild body shot.
Ortiz throws a good cross that connects.
Ortiz lands with a nice body punch.
Papaioanou connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ortiz momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortiz swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Papaioanou takes a swing at Ortiz's ribcage but misses.
Ortiz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Papaioanous jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Papaioanou misses with an uppercut.
Ortiz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Papaioanou is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Papaioanou throws a jab when Ortiz was well out of range.
Papaioanou throws a body shot but no joy.
Ortiz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Papaioanou with a body shot.
Donk. Ortiz catches Papaioanou right on the button with a cross.
A good leg kick by Ortiz.
A shot to the liver by Ortiz. Beautiful body shot.
Ortiz lands a body shot.
Papaioanou walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ortiz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Papaioanou connects with a single shot there.
Ortiz defending well as Papaioanou loads up on a big left hand.
Ortiz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Papaioanou with a body shot.
Ortiz tried to score with a low kick but Papaioanou checks it.
Ortiz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Papaioanou lands with a slapping head kick.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Ortiz!
Lorenzo Ortiz very nearly forgot to thank Machine Fight Gear 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: GAMMA#593 Quinn v Bennet
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Raunio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Papaioanou is looking to counter punch.
Raunio lands with a right hand.
Raunio throws a hook to the side of Papaioanou's head but Papaioanou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Papaioanou rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raunio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Papaioanou thinking.
Raunio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Papaioanou.
Raunio tries a head kick but it misses.
Papaioanou takes a swing at Raunio's ribcage but misses.
Papaioanou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raunio doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Papaioanou wants to clinch.
Papaioanou fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raunio on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raunio scores with a hook to the body. Papaioanou takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've been informed that Raunio 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.
Papaioanou swinging wildly here.
Raunio looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Raunio missing with a left hand there. Papaioanou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raunio throws a looping overhand right but Papaioanou ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick from Raunio is predictable there
and Papaioanou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Papaioanou fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raunio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Raunio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Papaioanou forces Raunio back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Raunio.
Raunio blocks a body shot from Papaioanou.
Raunio lands a shoulder strike.
Papaioanou taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Raunio can't find room to land a body shot as Papaioanou controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Papaioanou.
Raunio working aggressively here.
Raunio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raunio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Papaioanou.
I was talking to Papaioanou's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Raunio blocks a body shot from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou struggles to land a body shot inside as Raunio controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Raunio fails to land. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papaioanou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Papaioanou is trying to drag Raunio to the mat but Raunio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Papaioanou lands a hook that snaps the head of Raunio backwards.
A right hand to the body from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou struggles to land a body shot inside as Raunio controls his hands.
Papaioanou blocks an uppercut.
Papaioanou has a couple of punches blocked by Raunio.
Raunio digs a right hand underneath Papaioanou's ribcage. Papaioanou let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Raunio prevents a body shot from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou avoiding damage.
Raunio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Papaioanou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raunio misses with some punches.
Papaioanou is leaning against Raunio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Papaioanou is looking to control Raunio's arms but Raunio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Papaioanou has his back to the cage.
Raunio has a couple of punches blocked by Papaioanou. #T3#
Good body shot from Papaioanou.
Raunio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raunio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Papaioanou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papaioanou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raunio can't find room to land a body shot as Papaioanou controls the action.
Raunio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raunio trying to control the position but instead, Papaioanou has worked for underhooks and has pushed Raunio into the cage.
Papaioanou swings wildly with an uppercut but Raunio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raunio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Raunio misses with a punch on the inside.
Raunio misses with a body punch.
Papaioanou can't get the takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raunio.
Raunio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Papaioanou.
Still in the clinch, Papaioanou scores with a nice short uppercut.
Raunio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Papaioanou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papaioanou working aggressively here.
Papaioanou lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Papaioanou as the two fighters clinch.
Raunio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Papaioanou misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 head punch blocked on the inside by Papaioanou.
Papaioanou is trying to force a seperation but Raunio has the dominant position.
A hook to the body from Papaioanou.
Raunio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Papaioanou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Papaioanou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raunio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Lefteris Papaioanou will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Raunio throws a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Papaioanou checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Papaioanou went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Raunio misses with an uppercut. Papaioanou saw that one coming.
Raunio misses the jab.
A shot to the body from Papaioanou misses
and Raunio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Papaioanou checks a leg kick.
Raunio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Papaioanou scores with a jab to the head.
Papaioanou comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Raunio does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An attempted straight right counter from Papaioanou misses the target.
Raunio 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Papaioanou feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Raunio's calf.
Papaioanou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Papaioanou lands with a shot to the body.
Papaioanou takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Papaioanou rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raunio counters with a low kick, right behind Papaioanou 's knee. #T1#
Raunio takes a swing at Papaioanou's ribcage but misses.
Papaioanou lands with a good body shot.
Papaioanou shoots in for a takedown but Raunio shows good takedown defense.
A shot to the body from Papaioanou misses
and Raunio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raunio slips a jab and a cross from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou moves out of range of the strikes.
Papaioanou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raunio.
A left and a right from Raunio both land. Nice combination.
A big right from Raunio misses.
Jab, jab by Papaioanou - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Raunio.
Raunio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raunio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Raunio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Papaioanou circles away quickly and effectively.
Raunio swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Papaioanou counters with an outside leg kick. #T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Raunio.
Raunio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Papaioanou throws out the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Papaioanou.
Raunio moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Raunio does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Raunio thows a left - swing and a miss!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Papaioanou.
Raunio scores with a jab. Papaioanou acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Raunio misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Papaioanou misses the target.
Papaioanou throws a leg kick
and Raunio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raunio 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.
Papaioanou shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Raunio lands with a hook. Papaioanou tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Papaioanou misses with a two punch combination.
Papaioanou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raunio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Papaioanou misses with a straight right.
Raunio missing with a left hand there. Papaioanou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Papaioanou misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Papaioanou. Those never looked like landing.
Raunio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Papaioanou throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Papaioanou takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Papaioanou is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Raunio just misses with a punch to the body.
Raunio takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD#
Raunio gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Papaioanou to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Raunio wants to get back to his feet but Papaioanou passes into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVB#
Papaioanou is thwarting Raunio's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Papaioanou is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Raunio is just riding it out for now. Papaioanou eventually gives up the hold.
Raunio is positioning himself well to prevent Papaioanou advancing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauli Raunio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Raunio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big right from Raunio misses.
Raunio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou needs to keep his hands up - Raunio had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Papaioanou clinches with his opponent.
Raunio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Raunio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raunio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Papaioanou lands a body punch.
Raunio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Papaioanou backwards.
Raunio misses with the head strike.
Raunio misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raunio.
Lefteris Papaioanou has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Raunio blocking some punches.
Papaioanou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raunio tries to throw a body punch but Papaioanou avoids it by throwing Raunio back against the cage.
Raunio scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Raunio.
Papaioanou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raunio's elbow.
Papaioanou lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Papaioanou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raunio blocks a body shot from Papaioanou.
A right handed body shot lands from Papaioanou.
A shot in the inside from Raunio.
Papaioanou tries a body shot but Raunio blocks it.
Raunio scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Papaioanou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raunio dodges the punch combination from Papaioanou.
A jab from Papaioanou finds it's way through Raunio's defenses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Raunio.
Papaioanou looks to score with a jab to the body but Raunio is just out of range.#T2#
Raunio throws a series of punches but Papaioanou moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papaioanou throws a jab but it's blocked by Raunio.
Papaioanou feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Raunios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good standup being displayed there by Papaioanou as he connects with a hook.
Raunio scores with a jab to the body.
Papaioanou blocks a jab.
Papaioanou fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Raunio is out of range.
Papaioanou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raunio.
Raunio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raunio tries to move into range but Papaioanou moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Raunio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Papaioanou throws an off balance right hand
and Raunio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raunio, as that shot connected.
Rauli Raunio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Papaioanou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raunio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Raunio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Raunio walks into a straight right hand from Papaioanou.
Raunio lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Papaioanou rushes Raunio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Raunio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raunio connects with a body shot.
Papaioanou throws a body punch but Raunio moves out of range.
Papaioanou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raunio.
Raunio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raunio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Papaioanou lands a head shot.
Raunio misses with a left hand
and Papaioanou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Raunio is rocked!
Papaioanou drops Raunio with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Raunio! Papaioanou dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lefteris Papaioanou!
A very excited looking Lefteris Papaioanou rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: gc104
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Papaioanou checks a leg kick.
Papaioanou lands a glancing blow to the side of Lodbrok's head.#CL2#
Papaioanou gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Papaioanou misses with the head strike.
Papaioanou has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lodbrok misses with a knee to the head.
Papaioanou is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lodbrok swings wildly with an uppercut but Papaioanou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Come on Papaioanou - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Papaioanou has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lodbrok blocking some punches.
Papaioanou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papaioanou lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lodbrok backwards.
Papaioanou misses with the head strike.
Lodbrok tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Papaioanou can't find room to land a body shot as Lodbrok controls the action.
A short right from Lodbrok.
Papaioanou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Papaioanou is trying to break the clinch but Lodbrok has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Lodbrok with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lodbrok lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lodbrok dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Papaioanou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papaioanou avoiding damage as Lodbrok throws knees to the body.
Lodbrok tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Papaioanou digs a right hand into Lodbrok's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lodbrok's gas tank.
Papaioanou has a couple of punches blocked by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Papaioanou backwards.
Lodbrok using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Papaioanou has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lodbrok tries a knee to the head but Papaioanou blocks it.
Lodbrok misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Papaioanou breaks from the clinch.
Papaioanou throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lodbrok counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lodbrok.
Nice shot lands for Papaioanou.#T2#
Papaioanou will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papaioanou drops his hands momentarily and Lodbrok takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Papaioanou throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Lodbrok counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Papaioanou throws a head punch that misses.
Papaioanou lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lodbrok backwards.
Papaioanou wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lodbrok lands an uppercut.
Lodbrok connects with a nasty looking knee right to Papaioanou's face.
Lodbrok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lodbrok with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Papaioanou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A lazy left from Lodbrok finds it's target.
Lodbrok tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lodbrok throws a body punch but Papaioanou moves out of range.
We've been told by Lodbrok's head coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID260K) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Papaioanou lands with a hook. Lodbrok tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Papaioanou throws a leg kick #CL#
and Lodbrok counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
Papaioanou lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lodbrok backwards.
Papaioanou can't find room to land a body shot as Lodbrok controls the action.
Papaioanou pushes Lodbrok back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Papaioanou breaks from the clinch.
Papaioanou defending well as Lodbrok loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Lodbrok.
Ivar Lodbrok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lodbrok with a nice cross.
Papaioanou fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Papaioanou looks to score with a jab to the body but Lodbrok is just out of range.
Lodbrok fires out a quick counter leg kick but Papaioanou just manages to avoid it.#CL#
Lodbrok has Papaioanou up against the cage in a clinch.
Lodbrok trying to land knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Papaioanou as Lodbrok tries to tie him up.
Papaioanou lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Papaioanou swings wildly with an uppercut but Lodbrok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Papaioanou is looking to break free of the clinch but Lodbrok has double underhooks. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Papaioanou.
Lodbrok tries to work over Papaioanou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lodbrok misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Papaioanou lands a nice uppercut.
Lodbrok throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Papaioanou blocks it with crossed arms.
Papaioanou tries to break the clinch but Lodbrok is controlling the position.
Papaioanou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lodbrok stalling in the clinch.
Papaioanou takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lodbrok misses with a punch on the inside.
Lodbrok misses with a knee strike.
Papaioanou working aggressively here. #BC2#
Papaioanou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lefteris Papaioanou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lodbrok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lodbrok throws a head kick but Papaioanou moves out of range.
Lodbrok backing away here, and Papaioanou unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lefteris Papaioanou will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lodbrok 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.
Papaioanou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Papaioanou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Papaioanou takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Papaioanou jabs Lodbrok right on the nose. Lodbrok blinks but takes it well.
Papaioanou looks to throw the jab but Lodbrok is out of range.
Lodbrok takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Papaioanou throws a lazy right hand but Lodbrok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Papaioanou lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papaioanou misses with an uppercut. Lodbrok saw that one coming.
Lodbrok lands with a nice body kick.
Papaioanou throws a hook but Lodbrok avoids it easily.
Papaioanou misses the body punch #CL#
and Lodbrok counters by clinching up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Papaioanou. #T1#
Lodbrok with a knee to the head.
Lodbrok tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lodbrok lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Papaioanou has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Papaioanou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lodbrok throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lodbrok tries to close the distance and clinch up but Papaioanou swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Papaioanou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lodbrok tries to counter by clinching up but Papaioanou breaks away and moves out of range.
Papaioanou connects with a leg kick. Lodbrok looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Papaioanou darts in and clinches Lodbrok up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Lodbrok.
Papaioanou cracks Lodbrok with a nice body shot.
Lodbrok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Papaioanou takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lodbrok has Papaioanou pressed against the cage, preventing Papaioanou from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lodbrok lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lodbrok tries to throw a body punch but Papaioanou avoids it by throwing Lodbrok back against the cage. #T2#
Papaioanou takes a knee right on the jaw!
Papaioanou on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lodbrok with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Papaioanou stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Papaioanou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Papaioanou scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou lands a hook that snaps the head of Lodbrok backwards.
Lodbrok connects with a knee to the head.
Papaioanou lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Papaioanou is leaning against Lodbrok and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Papaioanou manages to break the clinch.
Papaioanou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Papaioanou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lodbrok.
Papaioanou scores with a punch to the head.
Lodbrok throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Papaioanou counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Lodbrok! #ROC2#
Lodbrok is rocked!#T3#
Lodbrok trying to control but Papaioanou postures up.
Oh Lodbrok is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Papaioanou tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lodbrok knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lodbrok wants to control but Papaioanou is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Lodbrok is defending against the submission attempts here by Papaioanou.
Lodbrok trying to control but Papaioanou postures up.
Lodbrok seems to have got his legs back now.
Lodbrok is positioning himself well to prevent Papaioanou advancing to mount.
Papaioanou slows the pace down in half guard.
Papaioanou is looking to advance position but Lodbrok won't allow it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lodbrok wants to get back to full guard but Papaioanou has mounted him!#SUB2#
Papaioanou has control of Lodbrok's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lodbrok regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lodbrok tries to hold on but Papaioanou pushes him away.
Lodbrok is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Papaioanou is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lodbrok is looking to get to half guard.
Papaioanou tries to control but Lodbrok wriggling away.
Papaioanou controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lefteris Papaioanou 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Papaioanou misses with a few strikes there.
Lodbrok swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Papaioanou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Papaioanou. #TD2#
Papaioanou shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lodbrok keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Papaioanou seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lodbrok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Papaioanou with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodbrok is trying to maintain the position but Papaioanou is very close to passing his half guard.
Lodbrok has his hands clasped together around Papaioanou's back. He's all about the action.#T1#
Lodbrok is trying to maintain the position but Papaioanou is very close to passing his half guard.
Papaioanou trying to control from half guard but Lodbrok is working away.
Papaioanou with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Papaioanou has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lodbrok is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lodbrok is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Papaioanou takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lodbrok tries to hold on but Papaioanou postures up.
Papaioanou trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lodbrok prevents Papaioanou from taking his back.
Papaioanou takes Lodbrok's back. #SUB2#
Papaioanou is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #T3#
Lodbrok is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Papaioanou keeps control of the position as Lodbrok tries to break free.
Lodbrok controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Papaioanou is not going to allow Lodbrok to sit and survive in this position.
Papaioanou trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ivar Lodbrok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lodbrok tries to break free. #SUB2#
Lodbrok is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Papaioanou gets his way! #T4#
You can see the frustration on Lodbrok's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Papaioanou is not going to allow Lodbrok to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Papaioanou tightening his grip on Lodbrok, looking for the choke.
Lodbrok wants to control his opponent's hands but Papaioanou gets his hands free.
Lefteris Papaioanou is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Will Papaioanou go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lodbrok trying to control the hands but Papaioanou won't let him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lefteris Papaioanou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Papaioanou 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lefteris Papaioanou!
After the fight, Lefteris Papaioanou was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: gc100
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Papaioanou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suleimani.
A big right from Papaioanou misses.
Suleimani throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've been hearing reports that Papaioanou has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Suleimani tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Suleimani misses.
Papaioanou throws a leg kick that misses.
Suleimani tries to score with a low kick but Papaioanou moves his leg out of the way.
Papaioanou tries a head kick but it misses.
Papaioanou scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Papaioanou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Papaioanou misses with the combination.
Suleimani was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suleimani throws a nice outside leg kick.
Papaioanou slips a straight right by Suleimani.
Suleimani throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Papaioanou throws a big shot that misses.
Papaioanou throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Suleimani counters with a nice uppercut.
Papaioanou checks a low kick from Suleimani.
Papaioanou lands a body shot.
Suleimani checks the leg kick.
Papaioanou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Papaioanou lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Suleimani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Papaioanou looks to score with a jab to the body but Suleimani is just out of range.
Suleimani moves into range and connects with a jab.
Papaioanou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suleimani throws out the jab.
Suleimani throws a looping overhand right but Papaioanou ducks down to avoid it.
Papaioanou takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Papaioanou takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papaioanou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Papaioanou slips under a jab from Suleimani.#T2#
Suleimani tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Papaioanou is able to avoid easily.
Suleimani with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Papaioanou looks to score with a jab to the body but Suleimani is just out of range.
Suleimani looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Suleimani ducks under a wild hook from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou blocks a jab.
Lefteris Papaioanou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papaioanou throws a hook but Suleimani blocks it.
We've been informed that Suleimani 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.
Suleimani slips under a jab from Papaioanou.
And Suleimani responds with a good body kick, but Papaioanou manages to step out the way in time.
Papaioanou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Suleimani.
Suleimani just misses with a punch to the body.
Suleimani misses with a left hand
and Papaioanou counters with a good, hard body kick but Suleimani shrugs it off.
Qasem Suleimani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suleimani throws the left hand but Papaioanou avoids the punch easily.
Suleimani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Papaioanou misses its target.
Suleimani throws a head kick but Papaioanou moves out of range.
Papaioanou throws a poor cross that misses
and Suleimani counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Papaioanou on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Suleimani. Suleimani obviously looking to wear him down.
Papaioanou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suleimani lands a nice hook to Papaioanou's body. Papaioanou takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Suleimani digs a good hook to Papaioanou's body.
Papaioanou plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Papaioanou dips to his left and cracks Suleimani with an uppercut!
Papaioanou misses with a straight left.
Papaioanou works over Suleimani's head and body with a nice combination.
Suleimani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suleimani doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Papaioanou drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick there by Suleimani.
Nice uppercut there from Suleimani.
Papaioanou throws a right and a left that both miss.
Papaioanou misses with a hook to the body
and Suleimani counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Papaioanou misses with a left hand
and Suleimani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Suleimani misses with a hook.
Papaioanou misses with a body shot.
Papaioanou swings away with a body shot that misses
and Suleimani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Papaioanou misses with a hook
and Suleimani counters with an inside leg kick.
Papaioanou throws a leg kick but Suleimani sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Suleimani lands a nice leg kick that just misses Papaioanou's sensitive parts.
Papaioanou on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Papaioanou, as that shot connected.
A jab from Suleimani does it's job there.
Papaioanou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suleimani moves away.
Papaioanou scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suleimani takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Papaioanou fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Papaioanou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Qasem Suleimani will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Suleimani on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Papaioanou. Papaioanou obviously looking to wear him down.
Papaioanou misses with a hook. Suleimani ducked under it nicely.
Suleimani defending well as Papaioanou loads up on a big left hand.
Papaioanou misses with a straight right.
Suleimani doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Suleimani finds it's target.
Suleimani scores with a jab to the head.
Papaioanou throws a jab when Suleimani was well out of range.
Papaioanou moves away from the strike by Suleimani.
Papaioanou looks to land a left hand but Suleimani moved out of range nicely.
Qasem Suleimani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suleimani takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Suleimani is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Suleimani throws a wild body kick that Papaioanou sees coming a mile off.
Suleimani misses with an uppercut
and Papaioanou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papaioanou throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Papaioanou misses with a hook
and Suleimani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Papaioanou takes a swing at Suleimani's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Papaioanou clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Papaioanou fails to land.
Suleimani gets underhooks to prevent Papaioanou's takedown attempt.
Papaioanou swings wildly with an uppercut but Suleimani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suleimani blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Suleimani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Papaioanou scores with a sloppy right hand. Suleimani should have avoided that one.
Suleimani moves out of range as Papaioanou strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Suleimani. Papaioanou shrugs it off though.
Suleimani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suleimani lands a jab to the head.
Suleimani checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
Suleimani looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Papaioanou slips under a jab from Suleimani.
Papaioanou is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papaioanou loads up on a big right hand but Suleimani slips the punch.
Papaioanou with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Suleimani to score with a decent uppercut.
Papaioanou throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suleimani makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Suleimani ducks under a wild hook from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Papaioanou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suleimani moves away.
Suleimani is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Papaioanou with a body shot.
Suleimani slips a jab from Papaioanou.
A little jabbing left from Suleimani on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Suleimani walks into a straight right hand from Papaioanou.
Suleimani lands a slapping body shot.
Papaioanou slips under a jab from Suleimani.
Suleimani swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Suleimani lets loose with a powerful body kick. Papaioanou will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Suleimani lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Papaioanou tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Suleimani swivels and escapes.
Suleimani lands a nice shot to the body.
Suleimani throws a right and a left that Papaioanou avoids nicely.
Papaioanou throws a lazy uppercut
and Suleimani counters with a nice body shot.
Papaioanou throws a lazy uppercut
and Suleimani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Papaioanou checks a low kick from Suleimani.
Suleimani buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Suleimani connects with a body shot.
Papaioanou misses with a shot to the body
and Suleimani counters with a stiff right hand.
Suleimani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Papaioanou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suleimani was well out of range. Poor timing from Papaioanou.
A good leg kick by Suleimani.
Papaioanou throws a hook to the side of Suleimani's head but Suleimani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Papaioanou walks forward, straight into a front kick from Suleimani.
Papaioanou is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suleimani moves out of range as Papaioanou strikes.
Papaioanou throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suleimani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Suleimani scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Suleimani misses the target.
Papaioanou takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Papaioanou lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Suleimani has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Suleimani and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Papaioanou throws a chopping leg kick but Suleimani manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Papaioanou will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Papaioanou throws a low kick but it's checked well by Suleimani.
Papaioanou looks to score with a jab to the body but Suleimani is just out of range.
Papaioanou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suleimani throws a low kick but Papaioanou moves out of range easily.
Suleimani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Papaioanou.
Suleimani looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Suleimani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Papaioanou misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qasem Suleimani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Papaioanou misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice straight punches there by Papaioanou. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Papaioanou.
Suleimani with a nice cross.
Papaioanou lands a two punch combo.
Papaioanou swings for the body but Suleimani moves out of range.
Suleimani now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice cross by Suleimani.
Papaioanou throws a series of punches but Suleimani moves out of range.
Suleimani ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Papaioanou throws a right hand that misses
and Suleimani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice leg kick lands there from Suleimani.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suleimani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papaioanou shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Papaioanou avoids the head kick by Suleimani.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Papaioanou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Suleimani coming out on top.#T1#
Good work by Suleimani as he checks the leg kick.
Papaioanou uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Papaioanou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Suleimani appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Papaioanou is defended easily by Suleimani.
Papaioanou doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Suleimani on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A jab from Suleimani misses.
Suleimani connects with a jab.
Suleimani misses with a right hand
and Papaioanou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Suleimani digs a good hook to Papaioanou's body.
Papaioanou takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Suleimani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Papaioanou.
Suleimani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Papaioanou moves out of range of the strikes.
Papaioanou swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papaioanou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suleimani moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Suleimani misses.
Suleimani throws the left hand but Papaioanou avoids the punch easily.
Papaioanou scores with a sloppy right hand. Suleimani should have avoided that one.
A lazy left from Suleimani finds it's target.
Suleimani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papaioanou.
Suleimani connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Suleimani throws a wild body kick that Papaioanou sees coming a mile off.
Suleimani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Papaioanou misses with a low kick. #T3#
Papaioanou chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Suleimani can pounce on him.
Papaioanou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suleimani swings for the body but Papaioanou moves out of range.
Suleimani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Papaioanou.
Suleimani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Papaioanou.
Papaioanou throws a right hand that Suleimani ducks under and follows up with a left that Suleimani also avoids with ease.
Suleimani misses with a looping left.
Papaioanou swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suleimani. Papaioanou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suleimani digs a good hook to Papaioanou's body.
Papaioanou looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Suleimani lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Papaioanou throws a leg kick but Suleimani moved away.
Papaioanou throws an off balance right hand
and Papaioanou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Suleimani changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Suleimani scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Suleimani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Suleimani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Papaioanou tries to close the distance and clinch but Suleimani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Suleimani raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papaioanou gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Suleimani connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Suleimani fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Papaioanou throws a hook but Suleimani blocks it.
Suleimani scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Papaioanou doesn't seem bothered though.
Papaioanou takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Suleimani looks to land a body kick but Papaioanou moved away.
Papaioanou throwing a counter right hand but Suleimani manages to avoid it.
Papaioanou jabs Suleimani right on the nose. Suleimani blinks but takes it well.
Papaioanou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Suleimani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Papaioanou.
Suleimani flicks out a counter leg kick but Papaioanou steps away.#CL#
Papaioanou clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qasem Suleimani really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Suleimani throws a low kick, looking for Papaioanou's leg but Papaioanou calmly moves out of range.
Papaioanou misses with an uppercut. Suleimani saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Suleimani! But no joy.
Papaioanou is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Papaioanou throws a nice outside leg kick.
Papaioanou throws a body punch but Suleimani moves out of range.
Suleimani misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick from Papaioanou misses.
Papaioanou has his takedown stuffed
and Suleimani counters with a leg kick.
Papaioanou rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Suleimani counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papaioanou slips under a jab from Suleimani.
Papaioanou swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Suleimani throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Suleimani.
Suleimani thuds a left hand into Papaioanou's body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Suleimani misses with a straight right.
Suleimani lands a front kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Suleimani. That's going to slow Papaioanou down.
Suleimani slips a jab from Papaioanou.
Nice body punch from Suleimani.
Papaioanou lands a slapping body shot.
Papaioanou throws a hook but Suleimani avoids it easily.
Suleimani punishes Papaioanou's body with a nice straight punch.
Papaioanou swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Suleimani counters with a nice uppercut.
Suleimani takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Suleimani throws a body punch but Papaioanou moves out of range.
Suleimani throws a lazy right hand but Papaioanou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Suleimani scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2#
Suleimani fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Papaioanou has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papaioanou scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Suleimani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suleimani swats away the attempt to clinch by Papaioanou.
Papaioanou throws a looping overhand right but Suleimani ducks down to avoid it.
Papaioanou rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Papaioanou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Papaioanou pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Suleimani loads up on a big right hand but Papaioanou slips the punch.
Papaioanou lands a nice shot to the body.
Suleimani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papaioanou.
Suleimani thows a left - swing and a miss!
Suleimani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou slips a straight right by Suleimani.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Suleimani.
Suleimani with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Papaioanou throws a left and a right that both miss
and Suleimani counters with a good low kick that Papaioanou was not able to check.
Suleimani scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circling - Suleimani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Papaioanou connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Suleimani lands a nice leg kick that just misses Papaioanou's sensitive parts.
Papaioanou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Suleimani.
Suleimani sizes up Papaioanou with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch combination from Papaioanou misses.
Papaioanou pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Suleimani misses with a wild body shot.
Suleimani throws a right hand that misses
and Papaioanou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Papaioanou misses with a combination
and Suleimani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suleimani misses the jab.
Papaioanou walks into a straight right hand from Suleimani.
Papaioanou misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Papaioanou misses its intended target.
Papaioanou throws a leg kick
and Suleimani counters with a straight right hand.
Papaioanou throws out a leg kick but Suleimani moves out of range and Papaioanou only half commits.
Papaioanou throws a lazy uppercut
and Suleimani counters with a stiff right hand.
Papaioanou on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Papaioanou throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Papaioanou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Suleimani slips a jab from Papaioanou.
Suleimani appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Suleimani throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qasem Suleimani dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Suleimani stuns Papaioanou with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Suleimani throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Papaioanou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Papaioanou throws an overhand right that lands on Suleimani's shoulder, as Suleimani tries to avoid the shot.
Papaioanou misses with a body shot.
Suleimani thuds a left hand into Papaioanou's body.
Suleimani throws a hook to the side of Papaioanou's head but Papaioanou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Suleimani throws a big shot that misses.
Suleimani doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suleimani walks into a left hand.
Suleimani comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Papaioanou tries to bum rush Suleimani with a series of wild strikes but Suleimani uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Papaioanou takes a swing at Suleimani's ribcage but misses.
Suleimani moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Papaioanou misses with a wild combination.
A clash of legs there as Papaioanou blocks the low kick.
Suleimani throws a hook to the side of Papaioanou's head but Papaioanou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Papaioanou is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Papaioanou.
Papaioanou looks for a takedown but Suleimani sprawls well.
Suleimani smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Suleimani swings for the body but Papaioanou moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Suleimani blocks the low kick.
Papaioanou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Suleimani tries a quick counter leg kick but Papaioanou is wise to it.
Papaioanou throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Suleimani's waist but Suleimani gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Papaioanou off to one side.
Lefteris Papaioanou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##TD#
Suleimani gets caught flat footed, as Papaioanou shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Suleimani wants to stand and escape but Papaioanou is having none of it.
Suleimani keeping full guard, as Papaioanou tries to pass.
Suleimani is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Papaioanou wants to control from the top but Suleimani keeps moving.
Suleimani is looking to stand up but Papaioanou isn't so interested in that idea.
Papaioanou wants to control from the top but Suleimani keeps moving.
Suleimani is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Papaioanou is fighting to break Suleimani's control of his arms but Suleimani is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Suleimani thuds a left hand into Papaioanou's body.
Suleimani connects with a crisp jab.
Suleimani lands a lovely overhand right.
Papaioanou lands a nice shot to the body.
Papaioanou throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Papaioanou takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Suleimani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Papaioanou throwing a counter right hand but Suleimani manages to avoid it.
Suleimani moves forwards but Papaioanou connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Suleimani scores with a body shot. #T4#
Suleimani takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Suleimani lands a nice shot that snaps Papaioanou's head back.
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!
Papaioanou throws out a loose jab but Suleimani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suleimani misses with a straight left.
Papaioanou misses with a combination
and Suleimani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suleimani takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Papaioanou throws a lazy uppercut
and Suleimani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suleimani lands a slapping body shot.
Papaioanou keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Papaioanou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Papaioanou misses with a right hand
and Suleimani counters with a straight right hand.
Qasem Suleimani is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That kick from Papaioanou tenderised Suleimani's leg. Suleimani is trying to keep his angry face on.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Qasem Suleimani.
I've got Suleimani 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qasem Suleimani! Qasem Suleimani retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Qasem Suleimani thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: gc95
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Papaioanou looks to land a right hand but Mingo moved out of range.
Papaioanou throws a body kick that misses.
Papaioanou misses with a hook.
Mingo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Papaioanou misses with a double jab
letting Mingo counter with a right hand.
Papaioanou misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Mingo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mingo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Papaioanou dodges the punch combination from Mingo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mingo swats away the attempt to clinch by Papaioanou.
Papaioanou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mingo.
Papaioanou with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Papaioanou misses with a kick to the body.
Mingo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mingo misses with a hook.
A big left from Papaioanou misses.
Papaioanou ducks under a wild hook from Mingo.
Papaioanou misses the jab.
Papaioanou fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mingo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Papaioanou.
Papaioanou scores with a jab to the body.
Mingo falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Papaioanou to counter with a crisp jab.
Papaioanou works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papaioanou needs to keep his hands up - Mingo had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Papaioanou wants to clinch
letting Mingo counter with a right hand.
Papaioanou lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2#
Mingo is rocked!
Lefteris Papaioanou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mingo gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Papaioanou points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Mingo wakes up just in time to hear Papaioanou thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lefteris Papaioanou!
Lefteris Papaioanou bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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