Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DARE 85
Date: Nov 25, 2018

#R1#
Rockefeller connects with a jab.
Rockefeller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rockefeller looks to land a combination but Kessler avoids it well.
Rockefeller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rockefeller misses with a looping left.
Kessler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rockefeller misses with a straight right.
Kessler wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rockefeller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rockefeller looks to throw the jab but Kessler is out of range.
James Dean Rockefeller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller misses with the combination.
Kessler is looking to counter the offense by Rockefeller and move into the clinch.#TD#
Rockefeller gets caught napping as Kessler dives in and scores a takedown. Rockefeller manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kessler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rockefeller's head.#SUB2#
Rockefeller has his foot on Kessler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kessler works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Rockefeller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kessler defends well.
Kessler tries to free his leg and advance position but Rockefeller is retaining full guard. #T1#
Kessler cracks Rockefeller with a solid left hand.
Rockefeller has momentary wrist control but Kessler slips an elbow through the middle.
Kessler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kessler lands a couple of elbows.
Kessler trying to control but Rockefeller is working from the bottom.
Rockefeller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kessler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kessler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Rockefeller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kessler is aware though and is defending well.
Rockefeller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kessler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kessler won't allow Rockefeller to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Rockefeller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB2#
Kessler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rockefeller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kessler has managed to get both his arms back between Rockefeller's legs - danger averted.
Kessler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rockefeller is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Rockefeller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kessler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Rockefeller looking for a triangle here. Kessler is fighting it but it looks tight! Rockefeller pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kessler is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). James Dean Rockefeller!
A victorious James Dean Rockefeller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFC 354: BK vs Slater II
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Todd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kessler.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Todd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kessler's head backwards.
Kessler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Todd misses with a head kick.
Todd throws a sloppy head kick and Kessler moves out of range easily.
Kessler slips under a jab from Todd.
Kessler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Todd is looking to land body kicks.
Todd throws a head kick that misses.
Kessler avoids a kick to the body.
Kessler misses with a series of wild punches.
Todd lands a slapping body shot.
Todd throws the kick towards the body but Kessler avoids it.
Kessler steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Todd.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Todd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd stuns Kessler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Kessler misses with a low kick as Todd jumps back.
Todd pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kessler back to the cage. Todd follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kessler manages to avoid it.
Todd throws a lazy head kick
and Kessler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kessler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kessler checks the leg kick.
Todd looks to land a combination but Kessler avoids it well.
Todd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Comanche Todd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kessler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kessler slips a jab from Todd.
A lazy body kick from Todd #TD2#
and Kessler counters with a shoot takedown. Todd fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kessler pushing down on Todd's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kessler stops Todd from getting back to his feet.
Kessler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #ES#
Todd manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kessler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Todd.
Todd throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Kessler counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kessler. #T2#
Kessler throws a head punch that misses.
Kessler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Todd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kessler tries to work over Todd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kessler tries a knee to the head but Todd blocks it.
Todd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kessler backwards.
Kessler can't find room to land a body shot as Todd controls the action.
Todd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kessler with a knee to the head.
Kessler lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Todd.
Kessler scores with a knee to the head.
Todd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kessler.
Kessler lands a hook that snaps the head of Todd backwards.
Kessler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kessler blocks an uppercut.
Todd lands an uppercut.
A short left from Kessler.
Todd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Todd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kessler misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Kessler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kessler misses with a body punch.
Todd working aggressively here.
Come on Kessler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kessler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Todd blocks it with crossed arms.
Kessler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Todd's elbow.
Kessler misses with a punch on the inside.
Todd lands a shoulder strike.
Kessler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Todd fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Todd.
Kessler trying to stall but Todd improves his position.
Todd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kessler backwards.
Kessler looking to throw knees to the head but Todd is blocking nicely.
Todd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kessler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Todd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kessler backwards.
Kessler tries to work over Todd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Todd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Kessler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Todd tries to throw a body punch but Kessler avoids it by throwing Todd back against the cage.
Kessler tries a body shot but Todd blocks it.
Todd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Todd blocking some punches.
Todd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kessler blocks a body shot from Todd.
Todd working aggressively here.
Todd swings wildly with an uppercut but Kessler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kessler tries a body shot but Todd blocks it.
Todd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Todd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kessler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kessler can't find room to land a body shot as Todd controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Todd as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Todd.
Kessler tries to work over Todd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Todd misses with a punch on the inside.
Kessler landing knees to the body.
Todd misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Comanche Todd dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Todd as Kessler shoots in.
Jab, jab by Todd - just one landing. #TD2#
Kessler shoots in and gets a takedown into Todd's guard.#ES#
Todd pushes Kessler off and scrambles back to his feet.
Todd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kessler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Todd feints a jab promting Kessler to slip. Todd then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kessler slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kessler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Todd misses with a head kick.
Kessler takes one on the button.
Todd connects with a single shot there.
Todd misses with a looping right.
Kessler avoids the body shot from Todd.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kessler! But no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kessler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kessler connects with a leg kick. Todd looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Todd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Comanche Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A head kick misses from Todd.
Kessler wants to clinch up but Todd keeps it at a distance.
Kessler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kessler has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD2#
Kessler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Todd is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kessler has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Todd trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Todd managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kessler.
Kessler landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Todd takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kessler works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kessler in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd is not content to let Kessler control the position. #ES#
Todd throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
Kessler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kessler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kessler checks a low kick from Todd.
Kessler unleashes a big counter combination but Todd bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
An inside leg kick from Todd misses.
Kessler with the counter takedown but Todd avoids it easily.
Kessler throws a head kick that misses.
Todd throws a combination that misses
and Kessler counters with a leg kick.
Todd swinging wildly here.
Kessler thuds a left hand into Todd's body.
Comanche Todd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kessler looks to land a body kick but Todd moved away.
Comanche Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
Kessler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Todd clobbers Kessler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2#
Kessler 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.
Todd wants to stand and escape but Kessler is having none of it. #T3#
Kessler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kessler trying to control but Todd is working from the bottom.
Kessler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kessler throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kessler stops Todd from standing up.
Kessler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kessler prevents Todd from escaping the position.
Kessler working the ground and pound but Todd is defending the strikes.
Todd wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kessler lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kessler tries to score with some ground and pound. Todd controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Todd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kessler can do to turn this around?
Todd wants to get back to his feet but Kessler drags him back down.
Kessler connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Todd some visible discomfort.
Todd trying to remain calm as Kessler controls from the top position.#T4#
Todd is trying to buck Kessler off.
Kessler throws an elbow but Todd slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kessler misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Todd is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kessler is controlling him well.
Kessler throws an elbow but Todd slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kessler scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kessler lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kessler connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Todd some visible discomfort.
Todd wants to get back to his feet but Kessler drags him back down.
Johann Kessler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sloppy strikes there by Kessler.
Kessler working the head with strikes.
Kessler throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Comanche Todd 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. 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#
Kessler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Todd throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Kessler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Todd won't be happy with that. #ES#
Todd sneaks out the side door and pushes Kessler away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Todd lands a jab to Kessler's midsection.
Kessler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kessler lands with a nice body punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Todd.
Todd takes a swing at Kessler's ribcage but misses.
Todd looks to land a body kick but Kessler moved away.#CL2#
Kessler gets a clinch.
A short left from Todd.
Todd blocks an uppercut.
Kessler stalling.
Todd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Todd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kessler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Todd blocking some punches.
Kessler tries to work over Todd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Kessler throws a punch but it's blocked by Todd.
A right hand to the body from Kessler.
Kessler lands a nice knee to the body.
Kessler tries to work over Todd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kessler.
Todd being controlled against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Todd.
Kessler blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Todd.
Kessler is trying to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Todd.
Todd misses with the head strike.
Kessler scores a nice knee to the body.
Kessler cracks Todd with a nice body shot.
Comanche Todd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Todd misses with some punches.
Kessler tries to throw a body punch but Todd avoids it by throwing Kessler back against the cage.
Kessler misses with the head strike.
Johann Kessler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Todd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kessler stalling.
Kessler working aggressively here.
Kessler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Todd is keeping busy.
Kessler struggles to land a body shot inside as Todd controls his hands.
Kessler working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kessler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kessler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short uppercut from Todd.
Kessler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Todd has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Todd lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kessler or not.
Kessler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kessler misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Todd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kessler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Todd pushes Kessler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Todd swings wildly with an uppercut but Kessler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd blocks a body shot from Kessler.
Todd cracks Kessler with a nice body shot.#T3#
Todd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Todd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kessler backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Todd.
Todd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Todd is working Kessler over against the cage.
A short right from Todd on the inside.
Todd throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Todd pushes Kessler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Todd lands a hook that snaps the head of Kessler backwards.
Todd lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Kessler is rocked!
Todd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kesslers head.
Kessler is still on wobbly legs! Can Todd finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Todd.
Comanche Todd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kessler has a couple of punches blocked by Todd.
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!
Kessler misses with a punch to the body.
Todd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Todd misses with a punch to the body.
Todd lands a hook that snaps the head of Kessler backwards. #T4#
Kessler throws a punch but it's blocked by Todd.
Kessler taking a breather.
Todd lands with a light punch inside.
Todd pushes Kessler against the cage. Todd is working some dirty boxing. Todd pushes off with a quick right hook! Kessler goes down! Kessler tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Todd moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Comanche Todd!
Comanche Todd took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sin City Allstars for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: OFC 349: Pera vs Johnsson II
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Putin throws a sloppy head kick and Kessler moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Kessler forces Putin back against the cage and clinches.
Putin throws an elbow but it misses.
Kessler trying to land knees to the body.
Putin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kessler backwards.
Putin landing knees to the head.
Kessler can't find room to land a body shot as Putin controls the action.
Putin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kessler's elbow.
Kessler tries a body shot but Putin blocks it.
Putin misses with a knee to the head.
Kessler tries a body shot but Putin blocks it.
Nice elbow from Putin.
Kessler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Putin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kesslers head.
A head punch on the inside from Kessler fails to land.
Putin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Putin lands a good knee to the midsection. Kessler won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kessler. #T1#
Nice body punch from Putin.
Putin lands a knee to the head.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kessler misses with a punch on the inside.
Putin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kessler in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Putin lands a shoulder strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Putin obliges.
Kessler looks winded!
Putin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Putin lands an elbow just above Kessler 's eye.
Knees to the body from Putin.
Putin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kessler's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Putin misses with a knee strike.
Kessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Putin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but Kessler blocks with his arms.
Putin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kessler's face. #T2#
Putin lands a nice elbow.
Kessler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kessler tries to throw a body punch but Putin avoids it by throwing Kessler back against the cage.
Putin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Putin scores with a shoulder strike.
Putin lands an elbow that stopped Kessler in his tracks for a moment.
Kessler swings wildly with an uppercut but Putin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Putin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kessler takes an elbow to the forehead.
Putin missing with knees to the body.
Putin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Putin pushes off an throws an elbow but Kessler leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kessler blocks an elbow strike from Putin.
Putin lands an elbow inside that Kessler shrugs off.
Kessler taking a breather.
Putin lands an elbow inside that Kessler shrugs off.
Putin scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Putin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kessler tries to throw a body punch but Putin avoids it by throwing Kessler back against the cage.
Putin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Putin lands an elbow that stopped Kessler in his tracks for a moment.
Kessler is trying to stall.
Putin landing knees to the head.
Still in the clinch, Kessler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Putin missing with knees to the body.
Putin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kessler blocks it with crossed arms.
Putin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kessler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Putin lands a shoulder strike.
Kessler is trying to maintain a safe position but Putin gets an underhook and turns Kessler into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Putin as Kessler tries to tie him up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Putin.
Kessler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Putin.
Nice elbow from Putin. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putin managing to block the knees to the body from Kessler.
Putin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Putin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kessler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Putin is keeping busy.
Kessler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Putin is defending well for now.
Putin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kessler backwards.
Kessler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Putin is keeping busy.
Putin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kessler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Putin.
Putin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kessler takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC#
Kessler is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Johann Kessler has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kessler takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kessler is still on wobbly legs! Can Putin finish him?
Putin with a knee to the head.
Putin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kessler avoiding damage as Putin throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Putin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johann Kessler's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kessler wants to stay close but Putin steps back to make room for something. Kessler seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Putin and Kessler drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vlad Putin!
An intense looking Vlad Putin took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I am not surprised, motherf**ker!'.

Event: OFC 337: Ribber vs Tonon
Date: Jan 31, 2018

#R1#
Culkin throws a nice looking combination but Kessler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Culkin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Culkin misses the jab.
Kessler lands with a good body shot.
Kessler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Culkin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Culkin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Culkin gets caught flat footed, as Kessler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Culkin pushes Kessler off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kessler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Culkin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kessler.
Culkin throws a nice looking combination but Kessler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kessler wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Culkin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kessler throws a body punch but Culkin moves out of range.
Culkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Kessler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kessler takes a swing at Culkin's ribcage but misses.
Johann Kessler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kessler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kessler misses with the body kick
letting Culkin counter with a right hand.
Culkin looks to land a combination but Kessler avoids it well.
Kessler looks to clinch
and Culkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Kessler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kessler creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Culkin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Culkin is pushing Kessler's head away, looking to escape. Kessler manages to hold on to the position though.
The ground and pound from Kessler seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kessler working the ground and pound from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kessler lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kessler prevents Culkin from escaping the position.#T2#
Kessler wants to control but Culkin is keeping him busy.
Kessler in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kessler is looking to take a break and control but Culkin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Culkin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kessler.
Culkin regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kessler's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Kessler slips a nice elbow through Culkin's hands, connecting with Culkin's forehead.
Kessler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Culkin keeps working.
Kessler is looking to advance position but Culkin won't allow it. #T3#
Kessler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Culkin scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kessler manages to mount him!
Culkin wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kessler fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kessler with a couple of short strikes.
Kessler unloads with some shots from mount but Culkin bucks and avoids them well.
Kessler trying to control but Culkin is having none of it.
Kessler raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
Kessler working the ground and pound effectively.
Kessler connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kessler fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kessler scores with a couple of good head shots there.
A nice elbow there by Kessler.
Kessler working the ground and pound effectively. #ROC#
Culkin is rocked!
BOOM! Kessler connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Culkin is still in real trouble! Can Kessler finish him?
Kessler thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Culkin seems to have recovered his senses.
Kessler won't let Culkin get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Culkin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Culkin tries to buck Kessler off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johann Kessler dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Culkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kessler manages to avoid it.
Culkin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kessler drops down looking for a counter takedown but Culkin sprawls and moves away.
Donk. Culkin catches Kessler right on the button with a cross.
Kessler connects with a body shot that sends Culkin's belly button to the back.
Kessler feints and then cracks Culkin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Culkin down.
Kessler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Culkin as he avoids it easily.
Culkin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kessler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Culkin but Culkin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Culkin! But no joy.
A punch combination from Culkin misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Culkin keeps the fight on the outside.
Kessler tries to close the distance and clinch but Culkin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kessler thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Culkin if he has to take too many more of those.
Culkin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1##CL#
Kessler forces Culkin back against the cage and clinches.
Kessler throws a knee to the head but misses.
Culkin is looking to break free of the clinch but Kessler has double underhooks.
Kessler misses with a punch to the body.
Kessler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Culkin or not.
Kessler has Culkin pressed against the cage, preventing Culkin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kessler misses with some punches.
Culkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Culkin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kessler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kessler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kessler holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kessler lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Culkin is trying to break free.
Culkin blocks a body shot from Kessler.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Culkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kessler has him pressed against the cage.
Kessler throws a head punch that misses.
Culkin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kessler working aggressively here.
Kessler tries a knee to the head but Culkin blocks it.
Kessler controlling the action here for a moment.
Kessler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Kessler has a couple of punches blocked by Culkin.
Kessler lands a hook that snaps the head of Culkin backwards.
Culkin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kessler.
Kessler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kessler is struggling to control the position.
Kessler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Culkin backwards.
Kessler misses with a knee strike.
Culkin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kessler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Culkin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A frustrated look appears on Culkin's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Kessler tries a body shot but Culkin blocks it.
Culkin prevents a body shot from Kessler.
Kessler lands a right hand.
Kessler swings wildly with an uppercut but Culkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kessler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kessler can't find room to land a body shot as Culkin controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kessler.
Kessler tries to throw a body punch but Culkin avoids it by throwing Kessler back against the cage.
Kessler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Culkin takes a shot to the head.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the head but Culkin blocks with his arms.
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 short left from Kessler.
Culkin tries to break free but Kessler pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johann Kessler 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#
Culkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kessler is just out of range.
Kessler lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kessler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Culkin throws a counter combo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Culkin.
Culkin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Culkin slaps away a takedown attempt from Kessler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Kessler backs off Culkin throws a huge counter combo but Kessler manages to avoid it all.
Culkin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kessler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Culkin moves away.
Kessler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Culkin can do to turn this around?
Donk. Culkin catches Kessler right on the button with a cross.
Culkin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kessler.#T1#
Culkin throws a right hand that Kessler ducks under and follows up with a left that Kessler also avoids with ease.
Kessler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Culkin manages to circle out of the way.
Kessler misses with a shot to the body
and Culkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Kessler is rocked!
Kessler lands with a nice body kick.
Kessler tries to close the distance and clinch but Culkin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Culkin throws a series of punches but Kessler avoids them all with ease.
Kessler attempts a counter takedown but Culkin avoids it well and moves away.
Donk. Kessler catches Culkin right on the button with a cross.
Culkin looks for the body kick but Kessler saw that one coming. #CL#
Kessler gets a clinch.
Johann Kessler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Culkin is trying to push Kessler away but Kessler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kessler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kessler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kessler - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kessler. #BC2#
Culkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kessler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Culkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Kessler.
Some wild striking there from Culkin.
As Culkin tries to get set, Kessler tries to push him back and clinch up but Culkin manages to avoid the attempt.
Culkin misses with a looping left.
Kessler is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kessler works Culkin's body with a nice hook.
Kessler tries to clinch up.
Culkin throws a nice looking combination but Kessler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Kessler has closed the distance and engaged Culkin in a clinch. #T3#
Kessler tries to land knees in the clinch but Culkin avoids the damage to the body.
Kessler misses with a body punch.
Kessler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kessler misses with a punch to the body.
Culkin is trying to break the clinch but Kessler has him pressed against the cage.
Kessler lands a hook that snaps the head of Culkin backwards.
Kessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Culkin is trying to break the clinch but Kessler is controlling him.
Kessler working aggressively here.
Kessler prevents Culkin from breaking the clinch.
Kessler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kessler throws a punch but it's blocked by Culkin. #BC2#
Culkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kessler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Macaulay Culkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Culkin misses with the combination.
Culkin lands the left hand.#CL#
Kessler darts in and clinches Culkin up against the cage.
Culkin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kessler scores with a knee to the head.
Kessler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Culkin's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kessler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Culkin's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Culkin.
Macaulay Culkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Culkin letting Kessler take a breather here.

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 Johann Kessler.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kessler, 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 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: OFC: Blood Night XLVII
Date: Jan 05, 2018

#R1#
Culkin throws a nice looking combination but Kessler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Kessler clinches.
Kessler lands a nice uppercut.
Kessler has Culkin pushed against the cage.
Culkin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Culkin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kessler throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Culkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kessler takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Culkin connects with a body shot that sends Kessler's belly button to the back.
A slow jab from Culkin misses its intended target.
A cross from Culkin lands.
Culkin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kessler misses with a body kick. #T1#
Culkin looks to land a left hand but Kessler moved out of range nicely.
Culkin pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Culkin gets caught napping as Kessler dives in and scores a takedown. Culkin manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Culkin kicks Kessler off and gets to his feet.
Culkin throws a series of punches but Kessler avoids them all with ease.
Culkin avoids the head kick by Kessler.
A punch combination from Culkin misses.
Kessler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Culkin lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Culkin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kessler has time to react.
Kessler fails with the takedown
and Kessler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Kessler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Culkin lands a nice looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Kessler.
Kessler doesn't manage to clinch there - Culkin circles away. #CL#
Kessler pushes Culkin up against the cage in a clinch.
Culkin prevents a body shot from Kessler.
Kessler tries to throw a body punch but Culkin avoids it by throwing Kessler back against the cage.
Kessler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kessler has Culkin pushed against the cage.
Kessler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kessler has a couple of punches blocked by Culkin.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Culkin can't break the clinch.
Kessler struggles to land a body shot inside as Culkin controls his hands.
Culkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Culkin is trying to break the clinch but Kessler has him pressed against the cage.
Kessler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Culkin blocks a body shot from Kessler.
Culkin has had enough of the clinch but Kessler keeps him there for the moment.
Kessler throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kessler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kessler.
Kessler misses with a punch to the body.
Kessler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kessler effectively controlling the action here.
Kessler throws a punch but it's blocked by Culkin. #T4#
Kessler is stalling here.
Kessler lands with a right to the head.
Kessler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kessler fails to land.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kessler obliges.
Culkin is trying to break the clinch but Kessler is controlling him.#BC2#
Culkin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kessler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD#
Kessler scores with a takedown into Culkin's guard.#ES2#
Culkin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kessler lands a front 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 Johann Kessler will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Culkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kessler.
Kessler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kessler throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Kessler has managed to clinch.
Culkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kessler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kessler misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Culkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johann Kessler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Culkin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Culkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kessler is just out of range.
Culkin misses with a looping right.#CL#
Kessler closes the distance and clinches.
Culkin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Kessler misses with a body punch.
Kessler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kessler works on Culkin's body with a couple of short punches.
Kessler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kessler throws a head punch that misses.
Kessler throws a punch but it's blocked by Culkin.
Culkin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kessler lands a hook that snaps the head of Culkin backwards.
Kessler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kessler lands an uppercut.
Johann Kessler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kessler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Culkin backwards.
Culkin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kessler misses with a body punch.
Culkin blocking some punches.
Kessler stalling. #T2#
Kessler tries to throw a body punch but Culkin avoids it by throwing Kessler back against the cage.
Kessler tries a body shot but Culkin blocks it.
Culkin tries to break free but Kessler pushes him back against the cage.
Culkin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kessler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Culkin.
Kessler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kessler tries to throw a body punch but Culkin avoids it by throwing Kessler back against the cage. #BC2#
Culkin breaks from the clinch.
Kessler throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kessler shoots in looking for a takedown but Culkin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kessler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kessler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kessler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Culkin throws a shot from downtown. Kessler moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Kessler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kessler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Culkin misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Kessler counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kessler.
Kessler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kessler lands with a left to the head.
Kessler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Culkin blocks an uppercut.
Kessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kessler misses with a body punch.
Kessler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Culkin is defending well for now.
Kessler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Culkin blocks it with crossed arms.
Culkin blocks a body shot from Kessler.
Kessler misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Culkin breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Kessler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Culkin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Culkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kessler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Culkin jabs Kessler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kessler!
Culkin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kessler backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kessler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Culkin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Culkin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kessler wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Kessler shoots in and bounces Culkin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Culkin manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johann Kessler dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Culkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kessler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Culkin.
Kessler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Culkin but Culkin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Culkin takes a swing at Kessler's ribcage but misses.
Kessler seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Culkin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kessler's head backwards.#CL#
Kessler clinches up against the cage.
Kessler keeps control of Culkin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kessler looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kessler tries to land knees in the clinch but Culkin avoids the damage to the body.
Culkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A left hand lands to the body for Kessler.
Stalling in the clinch from Kessler. #T1#
Kessler tries a body shot but Culkin blocks it.
Kessler with a knee to the head.
Kessler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kessler misses with a punch to the body.
Kessler struggles to land a body shot inside as Culkin controls his hands.
Kessler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Culkin. #BC2#
Culkin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kessler dodges the punch combination from Culkin.
Culkin scores with a jab. Kessler acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Kessler has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
Kessler lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kessler.
Kessler tries to throw a body punch but Culkin avoids it by throwing Kessler back against the cage. #BC2#
Culkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Culkin with a hook.
Kessler tries to clinch up but Culkin circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Culkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Culkin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC2#
Kessler is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kessler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Culkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kessler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kessler throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kessler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kessler staying out of range there.#T3#
Culkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kessler was well out of range. Poor timing from Culkin.
Culkin scores with a hook.
Kessler cracks the inside of Culkin's front leg.
Kessler throws a head kick but Culkin moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Culkin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kessler tries to clinch up.
Culkin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Culkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kessler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Macaulay Culkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kessler scores with a kick to the body.
Kessler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Culkin.
Kessler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Culkin throws a lazy right hand but Kessler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Macaulay Culkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kessler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Culkin.#CL#
Kessler forces Culkin back against the cage and clinches.
Kessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kessler throws a head punch that misses.
Kessler tries a knee to the head but Culkin blocks it.
Kessler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kessler misses with a knee strike.
Kessler misses with some punches.
Kessler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Culkin's efforts to push away.
Culkin blocks a body shot from Kessler.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Macaulay Culkin.
I think Kessler 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: OFC 327: Barca vs Barathian
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1##CL#
Kessler closes the distance and pushes Putin back into the cage.
Putin landing knees to the body.
Putin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kessler's defenses.
Putin lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Putin.
Putin looking to throw knees to the head but Kessler is blocking nicely.
Putin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Putin looking to throw knees to the head but Kessler is blocking nicely.
Putin missing with knees to the body.
Kessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Putin lands a knee to the body.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Putin avoids it.
Kessler blocks an elbow strike.
Kessler scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putin prevents a body shot from Kessler.
Putin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Putin.
Kessler avoids a wild elbow strike from Putin.
Kessler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kessler misses with a body punch.
Putin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Putin throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Kessler takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kessler gets through Putin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Putin.
A knee to the head by Putin.
Kessler trying to land knees to the body.
Putin scores with a knee to the head.
Kessler misses with a knee to the head.
Kessler misses with a punch to the body.
Putin misses with a knee to the head.
Kessler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kessler tries a body shot but Putin blocks it.
Kessler avoiding damage.
Putin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kessler backwards.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Putin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kessler.
A nice right hand lands inside from Putin.
Kessler throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Putin tries a knee to the head but Kessler blocks it.
Putin misses with a body punch.
Putin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kessler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, Kessler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Putin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kessler avoids it.
Putin prevents a body shot from Kessler.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Putin avoids it.
Kessler pushes Putin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kessler misses with a punch on the inside.
Putin connects with a knee to the head.
Kessler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kessler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kessler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Putin.
Kessler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Putin's elbow.
A hook to the body from Kessler.
Kessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Putin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Kessler fails to land.
Putin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T3#
Kessler misses with a punch to the body.
Putin looking to throw knees to the head but Kessler is blocking nicely.
Putin looking to throw knees to the head but Kessler is blocking nicely.
Kessler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Putin.
Kessler has a couple of punches blocked by Putin.
Kessler can't find room to land a body shot as Putin controls the action.
Kessler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Putin is defending well for now.
Kessler tries to throw a body punch but Putin avoids it by throwing Kessler back against the cage.
Kessler is trying to maintain a safe position but Putin gets an underhook and turns Kessler into the cage.
Putin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kessler.
Kessler swings wildly with an uppercut but Putin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Putin lands a good knee to the midsection. Kessler won't want to take too many of those.
Kessler misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kessler.
Putin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Putin lands an elbow inside that Kessler shrugs off.
Kessler tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T4#
Putin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Putin lands a knee to the body.
Putin pushes off an throws an elbow but Kessler leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Putin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kessler is defending well for now.
Kessler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kessler throws a punch but it's blocked by Putin.
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!
Kessler struggles to land a body shot inside as Putin controls his hands.
Kessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Putin.
Putin struggles to land a body shot inside as Kessler controls his hands.
Kessler misses with the head strike.
Putin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kessler avoids the elbow strike from Putin, against the cage.
Putin scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Putin working Kessler over with knees to the body.
Kessler is breathing heavily.
Putin lands a knee to the head.
Putin lands with a short shot to the head.
Kessler looking to slow down the pace here.
Putin has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Putin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Putin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Putin moves into the clinch successfully.
Kessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kessler throws a punch but it's blocked by Putin.
Putin looking to throw knees to the head but Kessler is blocking nicely.
Putin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Putin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kessler avoids it.
Putin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Putin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Putin lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Putin.
Putin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kessler dodges an elbow strike from Putin.
Putin lands an elbow inside that Kessler shrugs off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kessler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Putin is defending well for now.
Kessler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Putin avoiding damage as Kessler throws knees to the body.
Putin takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1#
Kessler swings wildly with an uppercut but Putin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Putin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Putin lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kessler.
Putin landing knees to the head.
Kessler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Putin is defending well for now.
Putin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kessler avoids it.
Putin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Putin misses with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Putin.
Putin lands a damaging elbow.
Putin pushes Kessler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Putin lands a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kessler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice 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!
Putin misses with a knee to the head.
Putin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kessler.
Putin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kessler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Kessler is trying to maintain a safe position but Putin gets an underhook and turns Kessler into the cage.
Putin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Putin crunches a lovely knee into Kessler's ribcage.
Nice elbow from Putin.
Putin blocks a body shot from Kessler.
Kessler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Putin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kessler blocks an elbow strike from Putin.
Kessler takes a shot to the head.
Putin tries a knee to the head but Kessler blocks it.
Vlad Putin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kessler misses with a knee strike.
Kessler trying to land knees to the body.
Kessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Putin lands a shoulder strike.
Putin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Putin lands a damaging elbow.
Putin crunches a lovely knee into Kessler's ribcage.
Putin misses with a knee strike. #T3#
A knee to the head by Kessler.
Kessler lands with a left to the head.
Putin lands an elbow just above Kessler 's eye.
A bit of stalling here from Kessler.
Putin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kessler lands with a short shot to the head.
Kessler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Putin lands an elbow just above Kessler 's eye.
Putin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kessler tries to work over Putin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kessler struggles to land a body shot inside as Putin controls his hands.
Putin lands an elbow inside that Kessler shrugs off.
Kessler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Putin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kessler's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Putin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Putin avoids it.
Putin managing to block the knees to the body from Kessler. #T4#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Putin as Kessler tries to tie him up.
Putin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Putin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kessler takes an elbow to the temple.
Kessler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kessler looking to throw knees to the head but Putin is blocking nicely.
Kessler works on Putin's body with a couple of short punches.
Knees to the body from Putin.
Putin misses with a knee to the head.
Putin lands a hook that snaps the head of Kessler backwards.
Kessler taking a breather.
Putin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kesslers head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kessler trying to stall but Putin improves his position.
Kessler tries to work over Putin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Putin lands an elbow just above Kessler 's eye.
Putin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Kessler is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Putin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Putin clinches with his opponent.
Putin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kessler blocks it with crossed arms.
Kessler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Putin lands a damaging elbow.
Kessler trying to land knees to the body.
Putin lands a nice elbow.
Kessler can't find room to land a body shot as Putin controls the action.
Putin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oh Kessler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Putin throws an elbow that misses.
Putin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Putin looking to throw knees to the head but Kessler is blocking nicely.
Kessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Putin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Putin lands an elbow that stopped Kessler in his tracks for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kessler is trying to maintain a safe position but Putin gets an underhook and turns Kessler into the cage.
Kessler takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kessler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Putin's elbow.
Kessler goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Putin avoiding damage as Kessler throws knees to the body.
Putin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kessler working aggressively here.
Kessler is leaning against Putin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kessler seems to have got his legs back now.
Kessler misses with a punch to the body.
Kessler can't find room to land a body shot as Putin controls the action.
Putin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Putin.
Clinched against the cage, Putin lands a big elbow that drops Kessler! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Kessler is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Putin!
Vlad Putin took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I am not surprised, motherf**ker!'.

Event: OFC 323: Barca vs Mangrove
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Kessler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kincaid makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johann Kessler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kincaid misses with a lunging right hand
and Kessler counters with a one-two to the body.
Kincaid misses with an uppercut
letting Kessler counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Kessler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Kincaid explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kincaid shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kincaid ducks under a wild hook from Kessler.
Kessler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kessler lands with a good body shot.
Kessler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kincaid's sensitive parts.
Kessler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kincaid throws out the jab.
Kessler lands a high kick! #T1##TD2#
Kessler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kessler lands in his opponent's guard.
Kessler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kincaid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kessler throws a big right hand that misses.
Kessler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kessler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kessler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kincaid keeping moving, preventing Kessler from controlling successfully.
Kincaid is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kessler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kessler throws an elbow that misses. Kincaid uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kessler's guard. Nice move by Kincaid!#REVR##T2#
Kincaid trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kincaid trying to control but Kessler is working from the bottom.
Kincaid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kessler is keeping the position for now.
Kessler keeping moving, preventing Kincaid from controlling successfully.
Kincaid is really struggling to control Kessler but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kessler wants to sweep here but Kincaid controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Kincaid engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kessler can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kessler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kincaid is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kincaid is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kessler scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kessler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Kessler is nestled in close to Kincaid, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kessler slips a nice elbow through Kincaid's hands, connecting with Kincaid's forehead.
Kessler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kincaid defending well though.
Kessler wants to pass to mount but Kincaid is defending the position.
Kessler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kincaid's head.
Kessler prevents Kincaid from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kessler lands a nice short elbow.
Kincaid is looking to control Kessler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kincaid avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kincaid regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kessler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johann Kessler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kessler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Kincaid counters with a quick kick to the body but Kessler blocks it.
Kincaid avoids the head kick by Kessler.
Kincaid looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kincaid paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kincaid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kessler.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kessler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kessler throws a body kick that misses
enabling Kincaid to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Kincaid gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kincaid struggles to land a body shot inside as Kessler controls his hands.
Kincaid scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#
Kessler is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Kessler.
Kincaid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kessler.
Kincaid can't find room to land a body shot as Kessler controls the action.
Kincaid scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Kessler working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Kessler fails to land.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kincaid avoids it.
Kessler blocks a body shot from Kincaid.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kessler obliges.
Kincaid lands a body punch.
Kincaid landing knees to the body.
Kessler misses with a knee strike.
Kessler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kincaid misses with a punch to the body.
Kessler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kincaid lands a right hand.
Kessler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kincaid.
Kincaid tries to work over Kessler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kincaid lands a left hand.
Kessler wants to stall.
Kincaid prevents a body shot from Kessler. #T2#
Kessler tries a body shot but Kincaid blocks it.
Kessler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kincaid pushes Kessler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Kincaid.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kincaid is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kincaid struggles to land a body shot inside as Kessler controls his hands.
Kessler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kessler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kincaid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kincaid scores with a nice hook to the head.
A knee to the head by Kessler. #CUT2#
It looks like Reuben Kincaid has been cut.
Kessler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kincaid blocks it with crossed arms.
A body shot lands from Kessler.
Kincaid scores a nice knee to the body.
Kessler blocks a body shot from Kincaid.
Kessler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T3#
Kessler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kincaid digs a right hand into Kessler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kessler's gas tank.
Kessler is breathing heavily.
Kincaid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kincaid.
Kincaid lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reuben Kincaid has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kincaid presses Kessler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kincaid lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kessler or not.
Kincaid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kincaid lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kincaid is leaning against Kessler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kincaid lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kincaid.
Kincaid tries to throw a body punch but Kessler avoids it by throwing Kincaid back against the cage.
Kessler looking to throw knees to the head but Kincaid is blocking nicely.
Kincaid holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kessler is looking to control Kincaid's arms but Kincaid gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kessler has his back to the cage.
Kincaid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kessler is trying to stall. #T4#
Kincaid lands a shot to the body.
Kincaid lands a knee to the head.
Kincaid avoiding damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kincaid unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kessler blocks a body shot from Kincaid. #BC#
Kincaid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick there by Kincaid.
Kincaid moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kessler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Kincaid was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kessler.
Kincaid with a hook.
Kessler tries to close the distance and clinch but Kincaid swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Kessler looks to move away, Kincaid throws a big counter combo but Kessler just gets out of the way.
Nice body kick there by Kincaid.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reuben Kincaid dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Reuben Kincaid's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##KD#
Kessler ducks straight into an uppercut from Kincaid and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Kessler manages to regain guard straight away.
Kessler is still in real trouble! Can Kincaid finish him?
Kincaid stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kessler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kincaid trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kessler's guard.
Kessler seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kincaid wants to control from the top but Kessler keeps moving. #T1#
Kessler pulls Kincaid in to control the position.
Kincaid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kessler can do to turn this around?
Kincaid sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kessler is looking to clinch.
Kincaid is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kessler fails with the takedown
enabling Kincaid to counter with a crisp jab.
Kessler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Kessler looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Kincaid manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T2#
Kincaid tries to throw a body punch but Kessler avoids it by throwing Kincaid back against the cage.
Kessler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kincaid lands a nice elbow 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!
Kincaid misses with the head strike.
Kincaid lands a body shot.
Kessler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kincaid digs a right hand underneath Kessler's ribcage. Kessler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kincaid lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kincaid is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A shot in the inside from Kincaid.
Kincaid tries to throw a body punch but Kessler avoids it by throwing Kincaid back against the cage.
Kincaid struggles to land a body shot inside as Kessler controls his hands. #BC#
Kincaid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kincaid misses with a hook. Kessler ducked under it nicely.
Kessler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kincaid manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kessler darts in and clinches Kincaid up against the cage.#T3#
Kessler lands a right hand.
Kincaid tries a body shot but Kessler blocks it. #KD#
Kincaid lands an uppercut that drops Kessler! Kincaid follows him to the canvas looking to finish.
Kessler is trying to work for a sweep but Kincaid has mounted him!
Kincaid controlling his opponent.
Kessler wants to hold on but Kincaid pushes him away.
Kincaid looking to control and managing it successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kincaid wants to control the pace but Kessler is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Kincaid controlling the position easily from mount.
Kincaid looking to control but Kessler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kincaid misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reuben Kincaid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kincaid 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: OFC 317: Hilo
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1##CL#
Kessler moves into the clinch.
Angelov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kessler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Angelov.
Kessler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Angelov scores a nice knee to the body.
Angelov crunches a lovely knee into Kessler's ribcage.
Kessler lands a nice uppercut.
Kessler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Angelov.
Angelov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Angelov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kessler.
The referee calls for Angelov to work.
Kessler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kessler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Angelov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Angelov lands a nice knee to the body.
Kessler is breathing heavily.
Angelov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kessler is defending well for now.
Kessler misses with a punch on the inside.
Angelov works on Kessler's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
A knee to the head by Angelov.
Kessler takes a knee right on the jaw!
Angelov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kessler avoids it.
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kessler lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Angelov connects with a knee to the head.
Angelov stalling in the clinch but Kessler improves position.
Kessler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Kessler on the inside.
Angelov tries to land knees in the clinch but Kessler avoids the damage to the body.
Angelov crunches a lovely knee into Kessler's ribcage.
Angelov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kessler avoids it.
Kessler throws a head punch that misses.
Angelov missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Angelov.
Kessler avoiding damage as Angelov throws knees to the body.
Angelov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kessler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Angelov.
Kessler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kessler tries to work over Angelov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Angelov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Angelov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kessler backwards.
Angelov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kessler seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Angelov can turn it around.
Angelov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kessler is defending well for now.
Angelov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kessler.
Angelov tries to stall but Kessler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Angelov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kessler avoids it.
Kessler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kessler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Angelov is defending well for now.
Angelov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kessler is defending well for now.
Kessler is pushing Angelov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kessler working Angelov over with knees to the body.
Angelov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kessler.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Angelov avoids it.
Kessler is working Angelov over against the cage.
Kessler tries a knee to the head but Angelov blocks it. #T3#
Kessler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kessler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kessler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kessler lands a good knee to the midsection. Angelov won't want to take too many of those.
Angelov is trying to maintain a safe position but Kessler gets an underhook and turns Angelov into the cage.
Kessler tries a knee to the head but Angelov blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kessler.
Kessler misses with a knee to the head.
Angelov tries to land knees in the clinch but Kessler avoids the damage to the body.
Angelov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kessler is defending well for now.
Kessler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kessler managing to block the knees to the body from Angelov.
Angelov trying to land knees to the body.
Angelov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Angelov tries to land knees in the clinch but Kessler avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Angelov.
Stalling in the clinch from Angelov.
Angelov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Angelov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T4#
Angelov trying to land knees to the body.
Angelov tries to land knees in the clinch but Kessler avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Angelov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kessler.
Angelov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kessler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kessler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Angelov lands a body punch.
Angelov takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right from Angelov.
Kessler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Angelov crunches a lovely knee into Kessler's ribcage.
Kessler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kessler throws a punch but it's blocked by Angelov.
Kessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Angelov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kessler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Angelov blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Angelov looking to throw knees to the head but Kessler is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Angelov 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#
Angelov scores with a push kick.
Angelov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Angelov throws a counter combo.#CL#
Kessler clinches up against the cage.
Kessler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kessler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kessler can't find room to land a body shot as Angelov controls the action.
Angelov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kessler misses with a body punch.
Angelov tries to stall but Kessler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Kessler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Kessler.
Peter Angelov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Angelov trying to land knees to the body.
Angelov stalling in the clinch.
Kessler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Angelov's elbow.
Angelov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kessler is defending well for now.
Angelov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Angelov trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Angelov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kessler avoids it.
Kessler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Angelov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kessler has Angelov pressed against the cage.
Angelov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kessler is defending well for now.
Kessler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Angelov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kessler.
Kessler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Angelov is breathing heavily.
Kessler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Angelov's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kessler.
Kessler scores a nice knee to the body.
Kessler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kessler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Angelovs head.
Kessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Kessler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Angelov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Angelov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Kessler.
A short body shot lands from Kessler as the two fighters 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!
Kessler putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Angelov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kessler throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kessler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Angelov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kessler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Angelov missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kessler.
Angelov slowing the pace effectively.
Kessler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Angelov.
Kessler misses with a knee to the head.
Kessler avoiding damage as Angelov throws knees to the body.
A short left from Kessler.
Kessler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kessler working Angelov over with knees to the body.#T3#
Kessler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Angelov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kessler avoids it.
Kessler tries to work over Angelov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Angelov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kessler fails to land.
Angelov trying to land knees to the body.
Kessler misses with a knee to the head.
Angelov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kessler avoids it.
Angelov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kessler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kessler missing with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kessler.
Angelov missing with knees to the body.
Angelov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kessler stalls. #T4#
Kessler avoiding damage as Angelov throws knees to the body.
Kessler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kessler is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kessler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Angelov working Kessler over with knees to the body.
Angelov lands a good knee to the midsection. Kessler won't want to take too many of those.
Angelov landing knees to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees in the clinch landing for Angelov.
Angelov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Angelov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kessler in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Angelov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Angelov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kessler avoids it.
Kessler missing with knees to the body.
Angelov crunches a lovely knee into Kessler's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Angelov obliges.
Angelov trying to land knees 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 Johann Kessler will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Angelov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kessler will feel that in the morning.
Angelov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kessler. #CL2#
Angelov closes the distance and pushes Kessler back into the cage.
Kessler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Angelov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Angelov tries to land knees in the clinch but Kessler avoids the damage to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Angelov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Angelov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kessler is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kessler blocks an elbow strike from Angelov.
Kessler struggles to land a body shot inside as Angelov controls his hands.
Kessler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Angelov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kessler lands with a right to the head.
Angelov cracks Kessler with a nice body shot.
Kessler goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Kessler struggles to land a body shot inside as Angelov controls his hands.
Kessler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kessler lands a shoulder strike.
Kessler struggles to land a body shot inside as Angelov controls his hands.
Kessler trying to control the position but instead, Angelov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kessler into the cage.
Kessler blocks a body shot from Angelov.
Angelov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kessler trying to land knees to the body.
Angelov takes a shot to the head.
Angelov trying to land knees to the body.
Angelov landing knees to the head.
Angelov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kessler cracks Angelov with a nice body shot.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kessler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kessler misses with a punch to the body.
Kessler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Angelov blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice body punch from Kessler - that landed with a thud.
Kessler putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Angelov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Kessler.
A short left from Kessler.
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!
Kessler looking to throw knees to the head but Angelov is blocking nicely.
Kessler can't find room to land a body shot as Angelov controls the action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Angelov obliges.
Kessler lands a knee to the head.
Angelov scores a nice knee to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kessler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Kessler.
Angelov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kessler lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Angelov lands a good knee to the midsection. Kessler won't want to take too many of those.#T3#
Kessler unloads a knee to the mid-section. Angelov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kessler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kessler lands a right hand.
Angelov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kessler controls his hands.
Kessler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Angelov tries a body shot but Kessler blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Angelov trying to land knees to the body.
Kessler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kessler misses with a punch to the body.
Angelov missing with knees to the body.
Kessler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Angelov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kessler avoids it.
Angelov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kessler is defending well for now.
Kessler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kessler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Angelov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Kessler misses with some punches.
Angelov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Angelov prevents a body shot from Kessler.
Kessler struggles to land a body shot inside as Angelov controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kessler.
Knees in the clinch landing for Angelov.
Kessler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kessler lands a left hand.
Angelov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kessler avoids it.
Kessler struggles to land a body shot inside as Angelov controls his hands.
Angelov crunches a lovely knee into Kessler's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kessler.
Angelov scores a nice knee to the body.
Kessler swings wildly with an uppercut but Angelov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kessler working Angelov over with knees to the body.
Angelov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kessler.

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 Johann Kessler.
I think Kessler 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johann Kessler!
An out of breath Johann Kessler thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFC 309: Shankoli vs Dall
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Kessler wants to clinch.
It looked like Huia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kessler.
Huia misses with a leg kick.
Kessler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Huia misses with a takedown attempt - Kessler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kessler throws a low kick, looking for Huia's leg but Huia calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Kessler instigates a clinch.
Kessler tries to throw a body punch but Huia avoids it by throwing Kessler back against the cage.
Kessler throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Huia avoiding damage.
Kessler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Huia or not. #T1#
Huia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kessler is defending well for now.
Kessler lands a body punch.
Kessler trying to land knees to the body.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the head but Huia blocks with his arms.
Kessler has Huia pressed against the cage.
Huia blocks a body shot from Kessler.
Kessler lands a good knee to the midsection. Huia won't want to take too many of those.
I was talking to Huia's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kessler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Huia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kessler avoids it.
Kessler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kessler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kessler is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T2#
Kessler managing to block the knees to the body from Huia.
Kessler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kessler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Kessler.
Kessler tries a body shot but Huia blocks it.
Huia blocks an uppercut.
Kessler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Huia is defending well for now.
Kessler works on Huia's body with a couple of short punches.
Huia missing with knees to the body.
Kessler misses with a punch to the body.
Kessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Huia stalls. #T3#
Kessler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Huia backwards.
Kessler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kessler tries to work over Huia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Huia prevents a body shot from Kessler.
A head punch on the inside from Kessler fails to land.
Huia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kessler prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wiremu Huia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kessler can't find room to land a body shot as Huia controls the action.
Kessler misses with the head strike.
Kessler can't find room to land a body shot as Huia controls the action.
Kessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Huia missing with knees to the body.
Kessler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kessler misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Huia misses with a knee to the head.
Kessler works on Huia's body with a couple of short punches.
Kessler presses Huia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kessler tries to work over Huia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Kessler as the two fighters clinch.
Huia taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Huia goes for a takedown attempt but Kessler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kessler blocks a head kick by Huia.
Huia misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Kessler counters by moving into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kessler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kessler prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Kessler.
Huia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kessler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johann Kessler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Huia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Huia lands with a good body shot.
Huia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kessler. #TD2#
Kessler drives through with a takedown into guard.
Huia trying to keep a closed guard but Kessler is proving a slippery customer.
Huia is pulling down on Kessler's head to control his posture.
Huia looking to control.
Huia has control of Kessler's left arm, preventing Kessler from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia has momentary wrist control but Kessler slips an elbow through the middle.
Kessler throwing strikes from guard but Huia blocks nicely.
Kessler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kessler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Kessler trying to control but Huia is working from the bottom.
Kessler scoring with some ground and pound.
Huia is trying to keep Kessler in close.
Kessler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Huia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Huia 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 Huia is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kessler wants to sweep but no luck.
Huia works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Huia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kessler has managed to free his arm - good work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kessler can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kessler tries to get to full guard but Huia has control of the leg. #T2#
Huia is looking to advance position but Kessler won't allow it.
Huia is looking to take a break and control but Kessler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kessler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kessler wants to get back to full guard.
Huia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Huia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kessler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Kessler wants to control but Huia is keeping busy.
Huia wants to free his trapped foot but Kessler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kessler trying to control here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Huia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kessler wants to counter the offense by Huia and move into the clinch position.
A looping hook to the body misses from Huia. Kessler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kessler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Huia defends it well.#CL2#
Kessler moves into range and clinches up with Huia.
Kessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kessler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4#
Kessler is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short uppercut from Huia.
Huia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kessler struggles to land a body shot inside as Huia controls his hands.
Kessler tries to work over Huia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Huia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kessler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Huia blocking some punches.
Kessler pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kessler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head punch on the inside from Kessler fails to land.
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 Wiremu Huia will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Huia swings for the body but Kessler moves out of range.
Huia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Huia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Huia throws a jab when Kessler was well out of range.
Huia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kessler circles away quickly and effectively.
Huia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Huia is looking to wear down Kessler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
Kessler clinches with his opponent.
Huia has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kessler after a bit of a struggle.
Kessler lands a body punch.
Huia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Kessler.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Kessler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kessler tries to throw a body punch but Huia avoids it by throwing Kessler back against the cage.
Kessler stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Huia avoiding damage as Kessler throws knees to the body.
Kessler tries to throw a body punch but Huia avoids it by throwing Kessler back against the cage.
Huia tries to land knees in the clinch but Kessler avoids the damage to the body.
Kessler slows down the pace here.
Kessler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Huia.
Huia managing to block the knees to the body from Kessler.
Kessler working aggressively here. #T2#
Kessler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Huia backwards.
Huia managing to block the knees to the body from Kessler.
Huia is looking for a takedown.
Huia wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kessler.
Huia is trying to stall.
Kessler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kessler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Huia tries to land knees in the clinch but Kessler avoids the damage to the body.
Huia can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wiremu Huia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the head but Huia blocks with his arms. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Kessler.
Huia struggles to land a body shot inside as Kessler controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kessler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kessler misses with a punch to the body.
Kessler lands a left hand.
Kessler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kessler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huia's elbow.
Huia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kessler is defending well for now.
Kessler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Huia is trying to drag Kessler to the mat but Kessler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kessler struggles to land a body shot inside as Huia controls his hands. #T4#
Kessler avoiding damage as Huia throws knees to the body.
Kessler throws a punch but it's blocked by Huia.
Kessler blocks a body shot from Huia.
Kessler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kessler tries to land knees in the clinch but Huia avoids the damage to the body.
Huia prevents a body shot from Kessler.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Huia stalls.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kessler avoiding damage as Huia throws knees to the body.
Kessler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kessler swings wildly with an uppercut but Huia uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johann Kessler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kessler 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: OFC 301: Aftermath
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Kessler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kessler throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Damballah throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Kessler moves into the clinch.#TD#
Damballah has Kessler pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Damballah pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kessler tumbling to the mat - Damballah dives into Kessler's guard.
Damballah throws a big elbow that misses.
Damballah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kessler is pulling down on Damballah's head to control his posture.
Damballah postures up in Kessler's guard and throws a big left but Kessler blocks it.
Kessler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kessler wants to control but Damballah is keeping him busy.
Kessler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kessler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Damballah tries to kick Kessler off but Kessler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Kessler throwing shots but Damballah is blocking nicely.
Kessler throwing shots but Damballah is blocking nicely.
Kessler misses with a head shot. Damballah uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kessler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Damballah is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Damballah working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kessler.
Damballah wants to get back to his feet but Kessler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kessler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Damballah works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Damballah misses with an uppercut.
Kessler is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2#
Kessler fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Damballah to the ground. Kessler is now in Damballah's guard.#T2#
Damballah wants to stand up but Kessler is controlling him.
Damballah has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kessler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kessler cracks Damballah with a solid left hand.
Kessler postures up in Damballah's guard and throws a big left but Damballah blocks it.
Kessler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kessler distracts Damballah with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kessler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES#
Damballah manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Damballah looking for a takedown.
Kessler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Damballah.
Kessler struggles to land a body shot inside as Damballah controls his hands.
Kessler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kessler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Damballah has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kessler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kessler is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kessler works on Damballah's body with a couple of short punches.
Damballah is breathing heavily.#T3#
Kessler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kessler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kessler stalling in the clinch but Damballah improves position.
A right handed body shot lands from Kessler.
Damballah takes a knee right on the jaw!
Damballah takes a shot to the head.
Kessler effectively controlling the action here.
Kessler tries to work over Damballah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Damballah blocks an uppercut.
Damballah jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kessler walks away with a smile on his face. Damballah gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Misterioso Damballah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kessler lands with a kick to the temple. Damballah shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kessler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kessler throws an overhand right that lands on Damballah's shoulder, as Damballah tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Kessler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown 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!
Kessler tries to free his leg and advance position but Damballah is retaining full guard.
Damballah wants to get back to his feet but Kessler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kessler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Damballah's head.#T4#
Kessler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kessler lands a couple of digs.
Kessler distracts Damballah with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kessler stops Damballah from standing up.
Kessler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kessler lands a couple of elbows.
Kessler is looking to work some ground and pound but Damballah has wrist control.
Damballah working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kessler.
Damballah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kessler trying to control but Damballah is working from the bottom.
Damballah wants to get back to his feet but Kessler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kessler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johann Kessler dominated that round.
That's time! Damballah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Damballah scores with a jab. Kessler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Damballah takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Damballah shoots in looking for a takedown. Kessler tries to sprawl out of it but Damballah keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kessler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kessler lands with an uppercut that bounces Damballah off the cage and back into range.
Kessler tries to move into range but Damballah moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kessler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Kessler looking to score a takedown here. Damballah is defending well but Kessler drives through and ends up in Damballah's guard.#ES#
Damballah is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kessler presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kessler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Damballah.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kessler gets underhooks to prevent Damballah's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Misterioso Damballah. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Good body shot from Kessler.
Kessler digs a right hand into Damballah's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Damballah's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Damballah is trying to drag Kessler to the mat but Kessler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kessler.
Kessler lands a hook that snaps the head of Damballah backwards.
Damballah is working for takedown but Kessler is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kessler'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.
Knees to the body from Kessler.
Kessler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Damballah backwards.
Kessler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Our sources have told us that Damballah has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Still in the clinch, Kessler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kessler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kessler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kessler lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#
Damballah is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kessler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Damballah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Damballah drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Damballah seems to have got his legs back now.
Kessler lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Kessler scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Kessler.
Kessler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kessler obliges.
Kessler misses with a knee to the head.
Johann Kessler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kessler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Damballah is defending well for now.
Damballah jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kessler walks away with a smile on his face. Damballah gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kessler throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kessler.
Kessler wants to clinch up but Damballah keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Damballah misses.
El Misterioso Damballah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kessler connects with a solid leg kick.
Kessler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kessler throws a sloppy head kick and Damballah moves out of range easily.
Damballah on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Damballah keeps the fight on the outside.
Damballah tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kessler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Damballah somewhat.
Kessler ducks under a wild hook from Damballah.
Kessler tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kessler tries to clinch up
and Kessler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Damballah fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Kessler counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kessler.
Damballah wants to take the fight to the mat but Kessler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kessler lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Kessler on the inside.
Kessler utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kessler lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kessler.
The referee calls for Kessler to work.
Kessler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Damballah backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Kessler.
Come on Kessler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Damballah wants a takedown.
Kessler looking to stall.
Kessler lands an uppercut.
Kessler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Damballah's elbow.
Kessler scores with a nice hook to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kessler lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kessler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kessler prevents a takedown attempt there.
Damballah has Kessler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kessler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kessler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johann Kessler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Damballah shoots in looking for a takedown. Kessler tries to sprawl out of it but Damballah keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kessler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Kessler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short left from Kessler.
Kessler trying to land knees to the body.
Kessler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kessler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Damballah or not.
Damballah is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kessler to keep the fight standing.
Kessler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Damballah.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Misterioso Damballah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kessler lands a knee to the head.
Kessler lands an uppercut.
Damballah is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kessler pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kessler.
Damballah goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kessler prevents it. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Kessler.
A short left from Kessler.
Kessler pushes Damballah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kessler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kessler lands with a light punch inside.
Kessler just leaning against Damballah, taking a breather.
Kessler unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Damballah! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kessler is unloading with more strikes now! Damballah drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johann Kessler!
Johann Kessler thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFC: Blood Night XL
Date: Jun 30, 2017

#R1#
Kessler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Kessler closes the distance and pushes Culkin back into the cage.
The referee calls for Kessler to work.
Kessler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short body shot lands from Culkin as the two fighters clinch.
Kessler holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the head but Culkin blocks with his arms.
Culkin tries to break free but Kessler pushes him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Kessler.
Kessler misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kessler stalling the fight.
Culkin wants to get back to striking at distance but Kessler won't allow it.
Kessler trying to land knees to the body.
Culkin prevents a body shot from Kessler.
Kessler lands a knee to the head. #T1#
Culkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Culkin is trying to break the clinch but Kessler is controlling him.#BC2#
Culkin manages to break the clinch.
Crunch! Kessler slams his shin into Culkin's torso.
Culkin works Kessler's body with a nice hook.
Culkin tries to work over Kessler's front leg with a kick but Kessler checks it.
Kessler lands with an uppercut that bounces Culkin off the cage and back into range.
Kessler pushes Culkin away with a front kick.#CL#
Kessler forces Culkin back against the cage and clinches.
Kessler displaying some good clinch control by pressing Culkin up against the cage.
Kessler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T2#
A short body shot lands from Kessler as the two fighters clinch.
Culkin is trying to force a seperation but Kessler has the dominant position.
Kessler unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kessler misses with a 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!
Kessler misses with the head strike.
Culkin prevents a body shot from Kessler.
Kessler has Culkin pressed against the cage.
Kessler misses with the head strike.
Kessler lands a nice knee to the body.
Kessler missing with knees to the body.
Kessler is stalling here. #BC2#
Culkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3##CL#
Kessler moves into range and clinches up with Culkin.
Kessler slowing the pace effectively.
Kessler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Culkin.
Kessler tries to land knees in the clinch but Culkin avoids the damage to the body.
Kessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kessler misses with a knee strike.
Kessler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Culkin or not.
Still in the clinch, Kessler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Culkin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kessler seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Culkin can turn it around.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Culkin avoids it.
Kessler unloads a knee to the mid-section. Culkin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kessler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Culkin is defending well for now.
A short right from Kessler on the inside.
Kessler missing with knees to the body.
Kessler misses with some punches. #T4#
Kessler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Culkin's efforts to push away.
Kessler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kessler tries to work over Culkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kessler tries to throw a body punch but Culkin avoids it by throwing Kessler back against the cage.
Kessler lands with a short shot to the head.
Culkin tries to circle away but Kessler has him pinned against the cage.
Kessler gets through Culkin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kessler misses with a knee to the head.
Kessler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Culkin's efforts to push away.
Kessler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Culkin's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johann Kessler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kessler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Kessler pushes Culkin up against the cage in a clinch.
Kessler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Culkin is defending well for now.
Kessler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Culkin.
Johann Kessler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Culkin is trying to break the clinch but Kessler is controlling him.
Kessler stalling.
Culkin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Culkin tries to circle away but Kessler has him pinned against the cage.
Kessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kessler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Culkins head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Culkin tries to break the clinch but Kessler is controlling the position.
Knees to the body from Kessler.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kessler.
Culkin is trying to force a seperation but Kessler has the dominant position.
Kessler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Culkin. #T1#
Kessler lands a shot to the body.
Culkin tries to circle away but Kessler has him pinned against the cage.
Kessler tries to throw a body punch but Culkin avoids it by throwing Kessler back against the cage.
Kessler is struggling to control the position.
Kessler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kessler missing with knees to the body.
Culkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kessler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Culkin has had enough of the clinch but Kessler keeps him there for the moment.
A hook to the body from Kessler.
Kessler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kessler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Culkin can do to turn this around?
A short right from Kessler.
Kessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Kessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalling in the clinch from Kessler.
Culkin wants to break free but Kessler has control.
Kessler throws a head punch that misses.
Kessler keeps control of Culkin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kessler tries to work over Culkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Culkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kessler has him pressed against the cage.
Kessler misses with a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Kessler.
Culkin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kessler misses with a body punch.
Kessler stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T3#
Kessler misses with a knee strike.
Kessler stalling.
Culkin is trying to push Kessler away but Kessler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Culkin blocks an uppercut.
Culkin tries to break free but Kessler pushes him back against the cage.
Kessler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kessler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Culkin's efforts to push away.
Kessler holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Culkin has had enough of the clinch but Kessler keeps him there for the moment.
Kessler will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Culkin up against the cage.
Culkin blocks an uppercut. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kessler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kessler pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kessler looking to throw knees to the head but Culkin is blocking nicely.
Kessler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kessler.
Kessler lands a hook that snaps the head of Culkin backwards. #BC2#
Culkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kessler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Culkin's calf.
Macaulay Culkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kessler tries to close the distance and clinch but Culkin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Kessler drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johann Kessler dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kessler has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Culkin. Kessler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kessler darts in trying to clinch
letting Culkin counter with a right hand.
Kessler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Kessler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Culkin, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kessler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kessler misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Culkin.
Kessler missing with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Kessler.
Kessler will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Culkin up against the cage.#T1#
Kessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Culkin takes a shot to the head.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the head but Culkin blocks with his arms.
Culkin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kessler misses with a punch to the body.
Culkin is trying to break the clinch but Kessler is controlling him.
Culkin working hard to break the clinch.
Kessler working aggressively here.
Kessler has Culkin pressed against the cage, preventing Culkin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Come on Kessler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kessler misses with a body punch. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kessler.
Kessler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Culkin is defending well for now.
Kessler misses with a punch to the body.
Culkin is trying to break the clinch but Kessler is controlling him.
The referee calls for Culkin to work.
Kessler misses with a punch to the body.
Kessler can't find room to land a body shot as Culkin controls the action.
Kessler lands with a left to the head.
Culkin avoiding damage as Kessler throws knees to the body.
Kessler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Culkin being controlled against the cage.
Kessler swings wildly with an uppercut but Culkin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Culkin tries to break the clinch but Kessler is controlling the position.
Culkin wants to break free but Kessler has control.
Stalling in the clinch from Kessler.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kessler.
Kessler misses with a knee to the head.
Kessler stalling the fight.
Kessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kessler pushes Culkin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kessler.
Kessler misses with a punch to the body.
Kessler scores with a shot to the side of Culkin's head.
Kessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Culkin managing to block the knees to the body from Kessler.
Culkin tries to break free but Kessler pushes him back against the cage.
Culkin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kessler missing with knees to the body.
Kessler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Kessler - that landed with a thud.
Culkin is trying to break free.
Kessler lands a left hand.
Culkin avoiding damage as Kessler throws knees to the body.
Culkin is trying to break the clinch but Kessler is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Culkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kessler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Macaulay Culkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A frustrated look appears on Culkin's face as he tries to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johann Kessler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kessler, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: OFC: Blood Night XXXIX
Date: Jun 07, 2017

#R1#
Angelov checks the leg kick.
Angelov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Angelov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kessler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Angelov is looking for the big counter here.
Angelov jabs Kessler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kessler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Kessler has closed the distance and engaged Angelov in a clinch.
Kessler lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kessler blocks a body shot from Angelov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angelov is leaning against Kessler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kessler scores with a shot to the side of Angelov's head.
Angelov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kessler.
Kessler blocks a body shot from Angelov.
Angelov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've been informed that Angelov 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.
Kessler can't find room to land a body shot as Angelov controls the action. #T1#
Kessler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Angelov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kessler controls his hands.
Angelov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Angelov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Angelov can't find room to land a body shot as Kessler controls the action.
Kessler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Angelov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Angelov works on Kessler's body with a couple of short punches.
Kessler is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Angelov.
Angelov lands a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Angelov.
A right handed body shot lands from Angelov.
Angelov misses with a body punch.
Angelov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Angelov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kessler.
Kessler prevents a body shot from Angelov.
Angelov tries to throw a body punch but Kessler avoids it by throwing Angelov back against the cage.
Kessler misses with a punch to the body.
Angelov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Angelov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kessler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kessler misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Angelov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kessler controls his hands.
Angelov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kessler prevents a body shot from Angelov.
Angelov tries to work over Kessler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kessler misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Angelov can't find room to land a body shot as Kessler controls the action.
Kessler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kessler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Angelov obliges.
Angelov can't find room to land a body shot as Kessler controls the action.
Angelov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kessler.
Angelov avoiding damage as Kessler throws knees to the body.
Angelov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Angelov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Angelov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kessler controls his hands.
Angelov tries a body shot but Kessler blocks it.
Angelov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kessler.
Angelov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kessler controls his hands.
Angelov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kessler.
Kessler missing with knees to the body.
Kessler misses with a punch to the body.
Kessler can't find room to land a body shot as Angelov controls the action. #T3#
Angelov tries to throw a body punch but Kessler avoids it by throwing Angelov back against the cage.
Angelov lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Johann Kessler has been cut.
Kessler tries a knee to the head but Angelov blocks it.
Angelov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Angelov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kessler presses Angelov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kessler stalls.
Nice body punch from Angelov.
Angelov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Angelov misses with a punch to the body.
Kessler misses with a punch to the body.
Kessler prevents a body shot from Angelov.
Angelov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Angelov lands a nice elbow.
Kessler tries to throw a body punch but Angelov avoids it by throwing Kessler back against the cage.
Angelov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kessler's elbow.
Angelov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Angelov throws an elbow but misses.
Kessler has a couple of punches blocked by Angelov.
Angelov tries a body shot but Kessler blocks it. #T4#
Kessler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Angelov misses with a body punch.
Kessler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Angelov's elbow.
Angelov tries to work over Kessler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kessler scores with a shot to the side of Angelov's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Angelov scores with a hook to the body.
Kessler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Angelov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Angelov.
Angelov scores a nice knee to the body.
Angelov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Angelov pushes Kessler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kessler blocks a body shot from Angelov.
Angelov scores with a shot to the side of Kessler's head.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Angelov avoids it.
Kessler looking to throw knees to the head but Angelov is blocking nicely.
Angelov can't find room to land a body shot as Kessler controls the action.
Kessler tries to throw a body punch but Angelov avoids it by throwing Kessler back against the cage.
Angelov misses with a punch to the body.
Kessler tries a body shot but Angelov blocks it.
Kessler tries a body shot but Angelov blocks it.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the head but Angelov blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Angelov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johann Kessler's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Angelov throws a right hand that Kessler ducks under and follows up with a left that Kessler also avoids with ease.
Kessler is looking to clinch but Angelov is avoiding it. #CL#
Kessler closes the distance and pushes Angelov back into the cage.
Angelov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Angelov tries to throw a body punch but Kessler avoids it by throwing Angelov back against the cage.
Angelov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kessler.
Kessler prevents a body shot from Angelov.
Peter Angelov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Angelov tries to throw a body punch but Kessler avoids it by throwing Angelov back against the cage.
Kessler blocks a body shot from Angelov.
Kessler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kessler trying to land knees to the body.
Kessler misses with a punch on the inside.
Kessler takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angelov misses with a punch to the body.
Angelov misses with a punch to the body.
Kessler lands a knee to the head.
Angelov lands an elbow inside that Kessler shrugs off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Angelov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Angelov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kessler prevents a body shot from Angelov. #T1#
Angelov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kessler blocks a body shot from Angelov.
Angelov tries to throw a body punch but Kessler avoids it by throwing Angelov back against the cage.
Angelov tries to work over Kessler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Angelov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Angelov lands a body shot.
Angelov misses with a punch to the body.
Angelov blocks an uppercut.
Kessler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kessler looking to slow down the pace here.
Angelov digs a right hand underneath Kessler's ribcage. Kessler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Angelov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Angelov tries to work over Kessler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Angelov misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Angelov.
Angelov misses with a body punch.
Angelov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Angelov lands a nice shot to the body.
Angelov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Angelov misses with a body punch. #T2#
Angelov pushes off an throws an elbow but Kessler leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kessler blocks a body shot from Angelov.
Angelov crunches a lovely knee into Kessler's ribcage.
Angelov lands a damaging elbow.
Angelov tries a body shot but Kessler blocks it.
Angelov cracks Kessler with a nice body shot.
Angelov scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Angelov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Angelov presses Kessler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Angelov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Angelov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Angelov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kessler controls his hands.
Angelov lands a nice elbow.
Angelov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Angelov tries a body shot but Kessler blocks it.
Angelov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Angelov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Angelov pushes Kessler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Angelov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kessler controls his hands.
Angelov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kessler's elbow. #T3#
Angelov tries to throw a body punch but Kessler avoids it by throwing Angelov back against the cage.
Kessler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kessler takes a knee to the side of the body.
Angelov misses with a punch to the body.
Angelov tries a body shot but Kessler blocks it.
Kessler blocks a body shot from Angelov.
Angelov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kessler misses with a punch to the body.
Kessler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Angelov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kessler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Angelov tries to work over Kessler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Angelov misses with a punch to the body.
Kessler misses with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Angelov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kessler's brow.
Good body shot from Angelov.
Angelov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kessler looking to slow down the pace here.
Angelov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4#
Angelov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kessler managing to block the knees to the body from Angelov.
Angelov tries to work over Kessler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Angelov lands an elbow inside.
Angelov tries to throw a body punch but Kessler avoids it by throwing Angelov back against the cage.
Angelov throws an elbow but it misses.
Angelov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kessler tries a knee to the head but Angelov blocks it.
Angelov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Angelov lands a shot to the body.
Angelov tries a body shot but Kessler blocks it.
Kessler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Angelov.
Angelov scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Angelov.
Angelov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kessler controls his hands.
Angelov lands a body shot.
Angelov scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Angelov.
Angelov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kessler blocks a body shot from Angelov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Angelov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johann Kessler's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Kessler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Angelov, as that shot connected. #CL#
Kessler clinches up with Angelov and pushes him back against the cage.
Kessler blocks a body shot from Angelov.
Kessler tries to throw a body punch but Angelov avoids it by throwing Kessler back against the cage.
Kessler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Angelov blocks it with crossed arms.
Kessler prevents a body shot from Angelov.
Kessler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kessler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Angelov.
Kessler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kessler misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angelov lands a knee to the body.
Kessler has a couple of punches blocked by Angelov.
Kessler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Angelov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kessler prevents a body shot from Angelov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kessler.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kessler lands a nice uppercut.
Angelov lands an elbow inside that Kessler shrugs off. #T1#
Angelov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kessler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kessler is looking to control Angelov's arms but Angelov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kessler has his back to the cage.
Kessler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Angelov tries a body shot but Kessler blocks it.
Kessler prevents a body shot from Angelov.
Knees to the body from Kessler.
Angelov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Angelov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Angelov obliges.
Knees to the body from Angelov.
Angelov lands a body shot.
Kessler misses with a knee strike.
Angelov tries a body shot but Kessler blocks it.
Angelov misses with a body punch.
Kessler takes an elbow to the temple.
Kessler blocks a body shot from Angelov.
Angelov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Angelov can't find room to land a body shot as Kessler controls the action.
Johann Kessler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Angelov tries to work over Kessler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kessler takes an elbow to the temple.
A left hand lands to the body for Angelov.
Angelov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Angelov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Angelov tries to throw a body punch but Kessler avoids it by throwing Angelov back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Angelov.
Kessler prevents a body shot from Angelov.
Kessler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Angelov tries to throw a body punch but Kessler avoids it by throwing Angelov back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Angelov as the two fighters clinch.
Angelov tries a body shot but Kessler blocks it.
Angelov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Angelov tries to work over Kessler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Angelov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Angelov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Angelov misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Angelov.
A right hook to the body lands for Angelov. #T3#
Kessler throws a head punch that misses.
Angelov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Angelov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kessler landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Angelov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Angelov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Angelov misses with a body punch.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Angelov avoids it.
Kessler tries to throw a body punch but Angelov avoids it by throwing Kessler back against the cage.
Angelov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kessler's defenses.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the head but Angelov blocks with his arms.
Nice body punch from Angelov - that landed with a thud.
Angelov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Angelov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kessler's elbow.
Angelov lands an elbow inside.
Angelov lands a nice elbow.
Angelov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kessler or not.
Angelov digs a right hand underneath Kessler's ribcage. Kessler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Angelov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Angelov as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Angelov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kessler in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Angelov tries to throw a body punch but Kessler avoids it by throwing Angelov back against the cage.
Kessler misses with the head strike.
Angelov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Angelov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Angelov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Angelov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Angelov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Angelov.
A body shot lands from Angelov.
A hook to the body from Angelov.
Angelov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Angelov misses with a body punch.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Angelov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kessler's elbow.
Angelov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kessler's defenses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kessler.
Kessler prevents a body shot from Angelov.
Peter Angelov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kessler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kessler lands a body punch in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Angelov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Angelov 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: OFC 284: Daghammar vs Urai
Date: May 14, 2017

#R1#
Morrowind takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Morrowind connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kessler's hands.
Decent striking displayed by Morrowind there.#ROC#
Kessler is rocked!
Kessler throws a right hand that Morrowind ducks under and follows up with a left that Morrowind also avoids with ease.
Kessler is still on wobbly legs! Can Morrowind finish him?
Kessler ducks under a wild hook from Morrowind.
Kessler seems to have recovered his senses.
Kessler lands an overhand right.
Morrowind uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kessler.
Kessler throws a body kick that misses #KD#
and Morrowind counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kessler! Morrowind lets Kessler back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Morrowind gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kessler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morrowind is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kessler is controlling him.
Morrowind looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kessler is in close to Morrowind's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Kessler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morrowind wants to stand but Kessler is controlling the position.
Morrowind controlling Kessler's posture.
Kessler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Morrowind is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kessler is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morrowind misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kessler.
Morrowind getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Morrowind throws a nice looking combination but Kessler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kessler avoids the body shot from Morrowind. #T2#
Morrowind swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kessler counters with a nice uppercut.
Morrowind misses with an uppercut.
Kessler is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kessler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morrowind swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morrowind throwing a counter right hand but Kessler manages to avoid it.
Johann Kessler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Morrowind.
Kessler throws a chopping leg kick but Morrowind manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Morrowind fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kessler manages to avoid it.
Kessler tries to counter with a clinch but Morrowind shakes him off and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Morrowind as Kessler shoots in.
We've been told by Morrowind's head coaches at MM eh Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD#
Morrowind drops Kessler with a beautiful combination! Kessler stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Morrowind is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Johann Kessler has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrowind feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Kessler crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Iko Morrowind!
After winning the bout, Iko Morrowind thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFC: Blood Night XXXVII
Date: Apr 26, 2017

#R1#
Kessler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Loko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kessler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Loko manages to circle out of the way.
Loko is looking to score with low kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Loko.
Loko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kessler jabs Loko right on the nose. Loko blinks but takes it well.
Loko throws a jab but it's blocked by Kessler.
Loko misses with a double jab #CL#
and Kessler counters by clinching up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kessler.
Kessler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Loko.
Kessler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Loko looks winded!
Loko wants to get back to striking at distance but Kessler won't allow it.
Loko digs a right hand underneath Kessler's ribcage. Kessler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kessler presses Loko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Kessler.
Kessler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lokos head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kessler missing with knees to the body.
Kessler is working Loko over against the cage.
Kessler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kessler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Loko is defending well for now.
Kessler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kessler lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Kessler has Loko pushed against the cage.
Loko can't break the clinch.
Loko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kessler lands with a short shot to the head.
Kessler is working Loko over against the cage.#BC2#
Loko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Kessler darts in and clinches Loko up against the cage.
Kessler landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kessler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kessler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kessler lands a shoulder strike.
Kessler leaning against his opponent.
Kessler trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Loko breaks from the clinch.
Kessler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kessler scores with a body shot.
Kessler catches Loko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Loko misses with a kick to the body.
No joy there for Loko, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Kessler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Kessler moves into the clinch.
Loko is trying to break the clinch but Kessler has him pressed against the cage.
Loko wants to get back to striking at distance but Kessler won't allow it.
Kessler tries to throw a body punch but Loko avoids it by throwing Kessler back against the cage.
Loko is trying to force a seperation but Kessler has the dominant position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right hook to the body lands for Kessler.
Kessler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Loko backwards.
Kessler misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Loko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kessler digs a right hand underneath Loko's ribcage. Loko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kessler gets through Loko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Kessler.
Kessler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Loko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kessler keeps control of Loko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Loko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Loko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Kessler lands a body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kessler cracks Loko with a nice body shot.
Kessler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kessler lands a nice shot to the body.
Kessler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kessler lands a knee to the body.
Kessler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kessler landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Come on Kessler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Loko takes a shot to the head.
Loko takes a shot to the head.
Kessler connects with a nasty looking knee right to Loko's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kessler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kessler digs a right hand into Loko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Loko's gas tank.
Loko takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kessler pushes Loko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kessler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Loko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T4#
Kessler landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Loko takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kessler lands a knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Kessler.
Stalling in the clinch from Kessler.
Kessler with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kessler is working Loko over against the cage.
Kessler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Kessler.
Kessler taking a breather.
Kessler trying to land knees to the body.
Kessler is struggling to control the position.
Kessler is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kessler pushes Loko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kessler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kessler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kessler with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johann Kessler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Kessler has closed the distance and engaged Loko in a clinch.
Kessler connects with a nasty looking knee right to Loko's face.
Loko wants to break free but Kessler has control.
A right hand to the body from Kessler.
Kessler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Loko backwards.
Kessler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Loko backwards. #ROC#
Loko is rocked!
Kessler'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.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the head but Loko blocks with his arms.
Kessler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Loko is still on wobbly legs! Can Kessler finish him?
Loko can't break the clinch.
Loko seems to have recovered his senses.
Loko prevents a body shot from Kessler.
Kessler pushes Loko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kessler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Loko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Loko is breathing heavily.
Kessler circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Loko drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Kessler follows Loko to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johann Kessler!
Johann Kessler decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFC 270: Usyk vs Smaug
Date: Mar 22, 2017

#R1##TD#
Kessler scores with a takedown into Hazard's guard.
Kessler throws a big elbow that misses.
Kessler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kessler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hazard is looking to stand up but Kessler isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kessler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hazard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kessler connects with a couple of short punches.
Kessler tries to free his leg and advance position but Hazard is retaining full guard.
Kessler won't allow Hazard to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kessler trying to control but Hazard is working from the bottom.
Hazard wants to get back to his feet but Kessler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kessler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Kessler throws a big elbow that misses.
Hazard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kessler is controlling him.
Kessler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kessler stops Hazard from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Skap Hazard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hazard misses with a straight left. #TD#
Kessler gets a double leg takedown into Hazard's guard.
Kessler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kessler trying to control the position from guard on top but Hazard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Kessler forces his way into half guard.
Kessler trying to control from half guard but Hazard is working away.
Kessler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hazard's head.
Kessler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hazard defending well though.
Hazard wants to get back to his feet.
Hazard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kessler.
Kessler prevents Hazard from standing back up.
Kessler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hazard defending well though.
Kessler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kessler is nestled in close to Hazard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Kessler lands with a punch from half guard.
Hazard wants to get back to his feet.
Kessler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kessler is looking to stall here but Hazard recovers full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kessler stands up over Hazard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kessler throws a big right hand that misses.
Kessler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hazard wants to stand and escape but Kessler is having none of it.
Hazard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Kessler trying to control the position from guard on top but Hazard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kessler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kessler stops Hazard from standing up.
Kessler stands up over Hazard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kessler prevents Hazard from getting back to his feet.
Kessler is looking to work some ground and pound but Hazard has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kessler is working Hazard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kessler chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johann Kessler 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#
Kessler moves in looking to clinch but Hazard pushes him off.
Hazard swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Kessler moves into the clinch.
Kessler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hazard's elbow.
Hazard wants to get back to striking at distance but Kessler won't allow it.
Hazard wants to get back to striking at distance but Kessler won't allow it.
Kessler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Hazard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hazard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kessler tries to clinch up but Hazard circles away and keeps his distance.
Kessler throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kessler closes the distance and clinches.
Kessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hazard is trying to break the clinch but Kessler is controlling him.
Kessler tries to work over Hazard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hazard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kessler throws a head punch that misses.
Hazard working hard to break the clinch.
Kessler misses with some punches.
Kessler stalling. #BC2#
Hazard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johann Kessler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Hazard misses.
Hazard slaps away a takedown attempt from Kessler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kessler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Hazard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hazard misses with a right hand
and Kessler makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kessler loads up on a big right hand but Hazard slips the punch.#T2#
Kessler wants to clinch.
Kessler cracks the inside of Hazard's front leg. #CL#
Kessler moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kessler.
Kessler has a couple of punches blocked by Hazard.
Hazard blocks a body shot from Kessler.
Hazard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hazard tries to circle away but Kessler has him pinned against the cage.
Hazard tries to break the clinch but Kessler is controlling the position. #T3#
Kessler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hazard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kessler has Hazard pressed against the cage, preventing Hazard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Hazard manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Kessler misses.
Hazard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kessler tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Hazard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hazard looks to throw the jab but Kessler is out of range.
Kessler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kessler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kessler tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hazard counters with a straight right hand.
Kessler lands a nice hook to Hazard's body. Hazard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kessler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hazard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hazard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Kessler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hazard.
Kessler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Kessler misses the target.
Kessler explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hazard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kessler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hazard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kessler misses with a leg kick
letting Hazard counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kessler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kessler pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hazard is out of range and Kessler settles back down.
Kessler shoots in looking for a takedown. Hazard tries to sprawl out of it but Kessler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hazard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johann Kessler dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Hazard gets caught flat footed, as Kessler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Hazard is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kessler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kessler has Hazard pressed against the cage, preventing Hazard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kessler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hazard prevents it.
Hazard is trying to break the clinch but Kessler is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kessler lands a good knee to the midsection. Hazard won't want to take too many of those.
Hazard being controlled against the cage.
Kessler keeps control of Hazard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Hazard is trying to push Kessler away but Kessler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hazard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kessler has him pressed against the cage.
Kessler misses with a knee strike.
Kessler throws a head punch that misses.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hazard avoids it.
Kessler pushes Hazard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kessler.
Hazard takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Hazard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Hazard. No joy for Kessler on that attempt.
Hazard throws out a counter right but Kessler avoids it with no problem.
Hazard throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Kessler moves into the clinch.
Hazard has had enough of the clinch but Kessler keeps him there for the moment.
Hazard wants to get back to striking at distance but Kessler won't allow it.
Hazard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kessler has him pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Kessler. #T2#
Hazard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kessler has him pressed against the cage.
Hazard tries to break free but Kessler pushes him back against the cage.
Kessler can't find room to land a body shot as Hazard controls the action. #BC2#
Hazard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hazard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hazard! But no joy.
Kessler slips under a jab from Hazard.
Hazard misses with an uppercut.
Kessler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazard can do to turn this around?
Hazard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good work by Hazard as he checks the leg kick.#CL#
Kessler darts in and clinches Hazard up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kessler throws a head punch that misses.
Kessler can't find room to land a body shot as Hazard controls the action. #T3#
Kessler misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Hazard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Hazard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kessler to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Hazard pushes Kessler off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hazard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kessler.
Hazard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL#
Kessler instigates a clinch.
Kessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kessler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hazard backwards.
Kessler prevents Hazard from breaking the clinch.
Hazard wants to break free but Kessler has control. #T4#
Kessler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hazard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johann Kessler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kessler.
Kessler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hazard backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hazard.
Kessler is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kessler has Hazard pressed against the cage, preventing Hazard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kessler.
Kessler misses with a punch on the inside.
Hazard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kessler slows down the pace here.
Kessler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johann Kessler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kessler, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johann Kessler!
Johann Kessler decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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

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

Johann Kessler dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kessler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kessler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kessler is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jho.
Kessler lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jho will feel that in the morning.#CL#
Kessler has managed to clinch.
Kessler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kessler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jho's elbow.
Good body shot from Kessler.
Kessler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kessler can't find room to land a body shot as Jho controls the action.
Kessler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jho or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kessler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kessler landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kessler is working Jho over against the cage.
Kessler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jho is breathing heavily.
Jho being controlled against the cage.
Kessler lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Kessler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kessler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kessler lands a body punch.
Kessler lands a shot to the body.
Johann Kessler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kessler connects with a knee to the head.
Kessler digs a right hand underneath Jho's ribcage. Jho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kessler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jho backwards.
Kessler is pushing Jho up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A body shot lands from Kessler.
Kessler lands a nice uppercut.
Kessler lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Kessler lands with a short shot to the head.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the head but Jho blocks with his arms.
Jho is trying to break the clinch but Kessler has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kessler.
Kessler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jho can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kessler misses with a body punch.
Kessler lands a nice knee to the body.
Kessler tries a body shot but Jho blocks it.
Kessler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kessler pushes Jho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kessler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kessler dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kessler - that landed with a thud.
Kessler misses with a knee strike.
Kessler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Kessler.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kessler. #T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kessler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kessler smiles and moves away.
Nice shot by Kessler.#CL2#
Jho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kessler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kessler gets through Jho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kessler works on Jho's body with a couple of short punches.
Kessler stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kessler struggles to land a body shot inside as Jho controls his hands. #T4#
Kessler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jho backwards.
Jho can't get the takedown.
A short body shot lands from Kessler as the two fighters clinch.
Kessler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kessler throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jho is trying to pull guard but Kessler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Johann Kessler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devil Jho.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kessler lands a good knee to the midsection. Jho won't want to take too many of those.
Kessler lands an uppercut.
Kessler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jho.
Nice body punch from Kessler - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kessler.
Nice body punch from Kessler - that landed with a thud.
Kessler lands a body shot.
Kessler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jho backwards.
Kessler misses with a punch to the body.
Kessler connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Devil Jho has been cut.
Kessler unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jho lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kessler lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

Event: OFC 260: Lokren vs Universe
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Kessler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Garcius feints the counter takedown.
Garcius throws a series of punches but Kessler moves out of range.
Kessler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcius manages to avoid it.#CL#
Kessler clinches.
Kessler lands a body shot.
Kessler lands a nice uppercut.
Garcius looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Garcius misses with some punches.
Kessler working Garcius over with knees to the body.
Garcius looks winded!
Knees in the clinch landing for Kessler.
Kessler lands a nice uppercut.
Kessler lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kessler.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcius misses with a knee to the head.
Kessler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Kessler. #CUT#
It looks like Jaius Garcius has been cut.
Garcius working aggressively here.
Kessler struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcius controls his hands.
Kessler leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Kessler has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Kessler.
Kessler pushes Garcius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garcius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kessler's elbow.
Kessler tries a body shot but Garcius blocks it.
Kessler lands a knee to the body.
Garcius tries to throw a body punch but Kessler avoids it by throwing Garcius back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Kessler.
Garcius tries to work over Kessler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A bit of stalling here from Kessler.
Kessler scores a nice knee to the body.
Kessler putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Garcius in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kessler landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short body shot lands from Kessler as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kessler.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kessler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garciuss head.
Kessler is working Garcius over against the cage.
Come on Kessler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T2#
Kessler leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kessler connects with a nasty looking knee right to Garcius's face.
Good body shot from Kessler.
Garcius takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kessler'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.
Kessler throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Kessler.
Kessler blocking some punches.
Kessler blocks a body shot from Garcius.
Kessler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kessler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garcius takes a knee right on the jaw!
Come on Kessler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kessler leaning against his opponent.
Kessler seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T3#
Garcius throws a punch but it's blocked by Kessler.
Kessler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Garcius has Kessler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kessler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kessler utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kessler managing to block the knees to the body from Garcius.
Kessler is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kessler landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kessler.
Kessler scores a nice knee to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kessler scores with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Kessler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Garcius struggles to land a body shot inside as Kessler controls his hands.
A short right from Kessler on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kessler tries a body shot but Garcius blocks it.
Kessler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcius's elbow.
Kessler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kessler lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Kessler lands a left hand.
Garcius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kesslers head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kessler.
Kessler digs a right hand into Garcius's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garcius's gas tank.
Garcius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kessler stalling in the clinch.
Garcius wants to take the fight to the mat but Kessler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kessler utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kessler effectively controlling the action here.
Kessler lands with a right to the head.
Kessler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garcius fails to pull guard.
Johann Kessler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaius Garcius.
Garcius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kessler stalls.
Knees to the body from Kessler.
Kessler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kessler is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kessler lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johann Kessler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaius Garcius's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kessler lands a head kick. Garcius smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kessler with a jab.#CL#
Garcius tries to keep at a distance but Kessler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kessler with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kessler cracks Garcius with a nice body shot.
Kessler presses Garcius against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Garcius with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kessler.
Nice body punch from Kessler - that landed with a thud.
Kessler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kessler lands a nice uppercut.
Kessler connects with a nasty looking knee right to Garcius's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kessler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kessler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garcius backwards.
Kessler lands with a right to the head.
Kessler landing knees to the head.
Kessler just leaning against Garcius, taking a breather. #T1#
Kessler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Garcius is breathing heavily.
Knees to the body from Kessler.
Garcius letting Kessler take a breather here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kessler takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kessler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Garcius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kessler lands a nice shot to the body.
Kessler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Kessler as the two fighters clinch.
Kessler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kessler utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kessler utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kessler digs a right hand underneath Garcius's ribcage. Garcius let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kessler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garcius backwards. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kessler tries to work over Garcius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Kessler.
Kessler is working Garcius over against the cage.
Kessler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garciuss head.
Garcius takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right hook to the body lands for Kessler.
A nice left hand lands by Kessler.
Garcius takes a shot to the head.
Kessler digs a right hand into Garcius's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garcius's gas tank.
Kessler putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Garcius in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kessler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kessler - that landed with a thud.
Kessler is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kessler wants to stall.
Kessler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garcius backwards.
A shot in the inside from Kessler.
Kessler avoiding damage as Garcius throws knees to the body.
Kessler has Garcius pushed against the cage.#T3#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kessler takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Garcius has a couple of punches blocked by Kessler.
A short uppercut from Kessler.
Kessler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garciuss head.
Kessler scores with a shot to the side of Garcius's head.
Kessler utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kessler is leaning against Garcius and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Garcius misses with some punches.
Kessler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johann Kessler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kessler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garcius or not.
Kessler connects with a nasty looking knee right to Garcius's face.
Kessler digs a right hand into Garcius's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garcius's gas tank.
Kessler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kessler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garcius backwards.
Kessler landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kessler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcius can do to turn this around?
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!
Kessler stalling. #T4#
Kessler is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right from Kessler.
Garcius tries to pull guard but Kessler forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kessler scores with a shot to the side of Garcius's head.
Kessler is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kessler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garciuss head.
Kessler presses Garcius against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kessler lands a nice uppercut.
Kessler is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kessler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kessler pushes Garcius back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Kessler.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kessler.
A short right from Kessler on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kessler putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Garcius in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Kessler.
Kessler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kessler using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johann Kessler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaius Garcius's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Kessler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Garcius's half guard.
Kessler misses with a head shot. Garcius uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kessler throws a strike but Garcius rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Garcius 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.
Kessler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcius is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kessler pulls Garcius in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Kessler looking to control.
Kessler is adopting a defensive guard.
Garcius throwing strikes from guard but Kessler blocks nicely.
Kessler trying to keep a closed guard but Garcius is proving a slippery customer.
Kessler pulls Garcius in to control the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kessler trying to control the position.
Garcius not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jaius Garcius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johann Kessler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kessler thuds his shin into the meat of Garcius's side.#CL2#
Garcius gets a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Garcius obliges.#T3#
Kessler struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcius controls his hands.
Kessler lands a hook that snaps the head of Garcius backwards.
Garcius prevents a body shot from Kessler.
Good body shot from Kessler.
A short right from Kessler.
Garcius lands with a right to the head.
Garcius changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kessler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Garcius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Kessler moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Garcius as the two fighters clinch.
Kessler tries to land knees in the clinch but Garcius avoids the damage to the body.
Kessler can't find room to land a body shot as Garcius controls the action.
Kessler misses with a body punch.
Kessler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4##TD2#
Garcius successfully pulls guard.
Kessler throwing strikes from guard but Garcius blocks nicely.
Kessler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kessler prevents Garcius from getting back to his feet.
Kessler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kessler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kessler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

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 Johann Kessler.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kessler, 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 29:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johann Kessler!
Johann Kessler decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Jaius Garcius was interviewed post fight and said 'STOCKTON 1,2,5!'.

Event: OFC 252: Sin City
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Bremner tries to land a front kick but Kessler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Bremner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kessler lands a nice uppercut.
Kessler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Bremner as the two fighters clinch.
Kessler landing knees to the body. #BC#
Bremner manages to break the clinch.
Bremner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bill Bremner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Kessler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kessler fails to land.
Kessler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bremners head.
Kessler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bremner blocks it with crossed arms.
Bremner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bremner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kessler can't find room to land a body shot as Bremner controls the action.
Bremner is trying to break free.
Bremner fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Kessler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bremner backwards.
Bremner has a couple of punches blocked by Kessler.
Bremner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kessler swings wildly with an uppercut but Bremner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bremner wants to stall.
Bremner blocks a body shot from Kessler.
Bremner scores with a shot to the side of Kessler's head.
Kessler cracks Bremner with a nice body shot.
Kessler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bremner.
A short left from Kessler.
Kessler connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bremner's face.
Kessler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kessler.
Bremner managing to block the knees to the body from Kessler.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kessler.
Bremner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kessler lands a nice knee to the body.
Bremner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kesslers head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kessler takes a shot to the head.
Kessler lands with a light punch inside.
Bremner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bremner managing to block the knees to the body from Kessler.
Kessler tries to land knees in the clinch but Bremner avoids the damage to the body.
Kessler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kessler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kessler scores with a knee to the head.
Kessler keeps control of Bremner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bremner tries to stall but Kessler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kessler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kessler misses with the head strike.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bremner avoids it.
Kessler misses with a knee strike.
Kessler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bremner backwards.
Kessler tries to work over Bremner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bremner misses with a knee strike.
Bremner tries to throw a body punch but Kessler avoids it by throwing Bremner back against the cage. #T3#
Bremner can't break the clinch.
Kessler blocks an elbow strike from Bremner.
Bremner stalling the fight.
Kessler struggles to land a body shot inside as Bremner controls his hands.
Kessler scores with a hook to the body.
Bremner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bremner misses with a body punch.
Kessler has Bremner pressed against the cage, preventing Bremner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice left hand lands by Kessler.
Bremner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bremner prevents a body shot from Kessler.
Kessler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee calls for Kessler to work.
Kessler lands an uppercut.
Bremner tries a body shot but Kessler blocks it.
Bremner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kessler has Bremner pushed against the cage.
Bremner has had enough of the clinch but Kessler keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Kessler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kessler swings wildly with an uppercut but Bremner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bremner is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bremner lands a nice shot to the body.
Bremner works on Kessler's body with a couple of short punches.
Kessler is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bremner misses with a body punch.
Kessler missing with knees to the body.
Bremner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kessler tries to land knees in the clinch but Bremner avoids the damage to the body.
Bremner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kessler's elbow.
Kessler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bremner backwards.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kessler misses with a body punch.
Kessler is working Bremner over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johann Kessler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kessler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bremner.
Bremner pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Bremner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bremner struggles to land a body shot inside as Kessler controls his hands.
Bremner managing to block the knees to the body from Kessler.
A body shot lands from Kessler.
Kessler taking a breather.
Kessler landing knees to the body.
Kessler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kessler scores with a knee to the head.
Kessler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kessler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kessler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kessler prevents a body shot from Bremner.
Kessler tries a knee to the head but Bremner blocks it.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kessler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kessler content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T1#
Kessler lands with a right to the head.
Bremner lands a hook that snaps the head of Kessler backwards.
Kessler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kessler blocking some punches.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the head but Bremner blocks with his arms.
Bremner tries to throw a body punch but Kessler avoids it by throwing Bremner back against the cage.
Johann Kessler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kessler is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A shot in the inside from Kessler.
Bremner tries a body shot but Kessler blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bremner.
Kessler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kessler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bremner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bremner fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Kessler.
Kessler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Bremner breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Kessler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bremner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kessler darts in and clinches Bremner up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kessler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kessler tries a body shot but Bremner blocks it.
Kessler throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bremner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bremner prevents a body shot from Kessler.
Kessler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bremner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kessler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bremner's elbow.
Bremner is trying to break the clinch but Kessler is controlling him.
Bremner gets through Kessler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kessler.
Kessler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kessler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bremner backwards.
Kessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kessler lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Bremner lands with a light punch inside.
Bremner misses with the head strike.
Kessler lands a knee to the body.
Bremner scores with a shoulder strike.
Kessler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kessler tries to throw a body punch but Bremner avoids it by throwing Kessler back against the cage.
Kessler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bremner.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short uppercut from Kessler.
A right hand to the body from Kessler.
Kessler digs a right hand underneath Bremner's ribcage. Bremner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kessler can't find room to land a body shot as Bremner controls the action.
Kessler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bremner backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kessler.
Kessler lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kessler pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Kessler. #T4#
Kessler tries to land knees in the clinch but Bremner avoids the damage to the body.
Kessler is pushing Bremner up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bremner tries to work over Kessler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kessler obliges.
Kessler putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bremner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kessler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bremner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bremner misses with a body punch.
Kessler digs a right hand underneath Bremner's ribcage. Bremner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kessler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bremner.
Kessler pushes Bremner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kessler slowing the pace effectively.
Kessler scores with a knee to the head.
Bremner tries a body shot but Kessler blocks it.
Kessler lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johann Kessler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bremner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kessler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bremner scrambles back to his feet.
Kessler scores with the left hand. Bremner knows he should have avoided that one.
Bremner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kessler finds it's way round the side to connect with Bremner's head.
Bremner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bremner lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Kessler clinches up against the cage.
Bremner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kessler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bremner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bremner looking to stall.
Bremner has had enough of the clinch but Kessler keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kessler leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kessler working aggressively here. #T1##BC#
Bremner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Kessler closes the distance and clinches.
Kessler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bremner lands a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bremner tries to break the clinch but Kessler is controlling the position.
Bremner misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Bremner.
Bremner is trying to break the clinch but Kessler is controlling him.
Kessler lands a body punch.
Kessler controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bremner.
Kessler throws a punch but it's blocked by Bremner.
Kessler tries to work over Bremner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bill Bremner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bremner misses with a punch to the body.
Kessler tries to work over Bremner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kessler managing to block the knees to the body from Bremner.
Kessler connects with a knee to the head.
Bremner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bremner presses Kessler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kessler.
Bremner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kessler keeps control of Bremner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bremner wants to break free but Kessler has control.
Kessler content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kessler misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Kessler.
Kessler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kessler tries a body shot but Bremner blocks it.
Kessler is leaning against Bremner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Kessler. #T3#
Kessler landing knees to the body.
Kessler lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kessler.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kessler takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kessler stalling the fight.
Bremner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bremner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bremner tries to work over Kessler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kessler stalling against the cage.
Kessler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bremner.#BC#
Bremner manages to break the clinch.
Kessler looks to score with a jab to the body but Bremner is just out of range.#CL2#
Kessler has closed the distance and engaged Bremner in a clinch.
Kessler blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Kessler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bremner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kessler's elbow.
Kessler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bremner's efforts to push away.
Kessler landing knees to the head.
Kessler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bremner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kessler effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kessler is leaning against Bremner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bremner has a couple of punches blocked by Kessler.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kessler.
Bremner avoiding damage as Kessler throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bremner.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bremner.
Kessler blocks a body shot from Bremner.
A short left from Kessler.
Kessler lands a hook that snaps the head of Bremner backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bremner.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johann Kessler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kessler 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: OFC 246: New Era
Date: Jan 01, 2017

#R1#
Kessler takes one to the side of the head.
Scott connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kessler. Kessler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Scott misses with a hook. Kessler ducked under it nicely.
Kessler appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Scott throws a hook but Kessler blocks it.#CL#
Kessler rushes Scott and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Scott takes a shot to the head.
Scott is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Scott can't break the clinch.
Scott wants to break the clinch but can't.
Scott can't break the clinch.
Scott takes a shot to the head.
Kessler lands with a left to the head.
Kessler prevents Scott from breaking the clinch.
Kessler effectively controlling the action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kessler as Scott tries to tie him up.
Scott tries to circle away but Kessler has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Scott wants to break the clinch but can't.
Scott looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kessler swings wildly with an uppercut but Scott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scott wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kessler.
Kessler lands a left hand.
Kessler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scott.
Kessler lands a nice shot to the body.
Kessler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Scott has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Scott is trying to break the clinch but Kessler has him pressed against the cage.
Kessler just leaning against Scott, taking a breather.
Kessler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kessler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scott.
Kessler keeps control of Scott as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Kessler. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Kessler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Scott managing to block the knees to the body from Kessler.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kessler. #CUT#
It looks like Maximus Scott has been cut.
Kessler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scotts head.
Scott wants to get back to striking at distance but Kessler won't allow it.
Scott can't break the clinch.
Scott wants to break the clinch but can't.
Scott's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kessler crunches a lovely knee into Scott's ribcage.
Still in the clinch, Kessler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kessler tries to throw a body punch but Scott avoids it by throwing Kessler back against the cage.
Scott takes a shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Kessler.
Scott looks winded!
Kessler digs a right hand into Scott's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Scott's gas tank.
Kessler lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Kessler. #T3#
Kessler digs a right hand into Scott's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Scott's gas tank.
Kessler lands a left hand.
Kessler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scott.
Kessler stalling against the cage.
Kessler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Come on Kessler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kessler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kessler taking a breather.
Kessler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kessler scores with a shoulder strike.
Scott takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kessler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kessler goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
A short left from Kessler.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kessler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Scott blocks it with crossed arms.
The referee calls for Kessler to work.
Still in the clinch, Kessler scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Kessler.
Kessler pushes Scott back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kessler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kessler.
Kessler landing knees to the head.
Kessler'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.
Kessler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johann Kessler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Scott's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Kessler clinches with his opponent.
Johann Kessler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kessler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scott wants to get back to striking at distance but Kessler won't allow it.
Kessler pushes Scott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kessler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scott's elbow.
Kessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kessler is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kessler presses Scott against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kessler lands a knee to the head.
Kessler landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kessler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Kessler.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kessler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kessler lands with a good tight uppercut to 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!
Scott has had enough of the clinch but Kessler keeps him there for the moment.
Scott is breathing heavily.#T1#
Scott has had enough of the clinch but Kessler keeps him there for the moment.
Scott is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kessler lands a shot to the body.
Kessler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Kessler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kessler with a knee to the head.
A short right from Kessler.
Kessler looking to throw knees to the head but Scott is blocking nicely.
Kessler holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kessler - that landed with a thud.
Kessler struggles to land a body shot inside as Scott controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Kessler.
A short right from Kessler.
Kessler controlling the action here for a moment.
Kessler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Kessler working Scott over with knees to the body.
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!
Kessler lands an uppercut.
Kessler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kessler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scott or not.
Kessler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scott backwards. #KD#
Kessler drops Scott with a big knee straight up the middle! Scott is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Scott is rocked!
Kessler scores with a body shot.
Scott is still on wobbly legs! Can Kessler finish him?#CL#
Kessler gets a clinch.
Kessler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kessler lands a knee to the body.
Kessler lands a huge knee in the clinch and it's knocked Scott out! Massive knee - he's celebrating with his corner and the crowd showing their appreciation!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Johann Kessler!
During a confident post fight interview, Johann Kessler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Maximus Scott stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well, that didn't go as planned!'.

Event: DUEL#25 Silver vs Summers
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Harris checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Harris scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kessler in his tracks.
Harris thows a leg kick but Kessler checks it #CL2#
and Kessler counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Harris prevents a body shot from Kessler. #BC#
Harris breaks from the clinch.
Kessler misses with a wild combination.
Kessler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Harris throws a series of punches but Kessler avoids them all with ease.
Harris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kessler clinches up with Harris and pushes him back against the cage.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the head but Harris blocks with his arms.
Harris is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kessler is keeping busy.
Kessler tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing Kessler back against the cage. #T1##BC#
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harris misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Kessler moves into the clinch.
Kessler takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kessler misses with some punches.
Kessler trying to land knees to the body.
Kessler missing with knees to the body.
Kessler working aggressively here. #BC#
Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harris tries to score with a low kick but Kessler moves his leg out of the way.
Harris pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Harris throws a big shot that misses.
Kessler tries to land a body kick#KD#
and Harris counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Kessler down! Harris is looking to finish but Kessler is intelligently defending himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kessler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harris is one step ahead there.
Harris would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Kessler wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Harris gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kessler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kessler moves out of range of the body kick from Harris.
Kessler tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance.
Harris misses with a few strikes there.
Kessler tries to clinch but Harris moves out of range. #T3#
Kessler tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance.
Kessler lands a right hook to the body.
Kessler throws a leg kick that is checked
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kessler tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance.
Conor Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris throws a nice looking combination but Kessler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harris throws a series of punches but Kessler avoids them all with ease.
Kessler goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kessler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Harris scores with a leg kick.
Kessler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kessler checks a leg kick.
Harris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by Kessler.
Harris with a jab.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kessler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harris attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kessler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kessler lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Kessler moves into the clinch successfully.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kessler.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harris using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Harris blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kessler looking to throw knees to the head but Harris is blocking nicely. #BC#
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kessler tries to clinch there but Harris circles away.
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 Conor Harris will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Kessler.
Harris lunges at Kessler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kessler's hand.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harris sets himself, and Kessler steps forward looking for the clinch! Harris avoids it this time.
Conor Harris is winning the standup battle so far.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harris throws a solid leg kick but Kessler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Harris.
Harris lands a nice shot to the body.
Harris throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Kessler's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Harris dives in looking to finish as Kessler flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Harris's strikes! Harris is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Kessler's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Kessler was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor Harris!

Event: DUEL#20 Silver vs Hendrix
Date: Nov 13, 2016

#R1#
Kessler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGuinness cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Kessler.
Kessler fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuinness let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big left from McGuinness misses.
Kessler connects with a leg kick. McGuinness looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McGuinness connects with a right hand. Kessler shakes it off.
McGuinness throws a body punch but Kessler moves out of range.
Kessler looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kessler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuinness on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kessler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuinness.
McGuinness throws a shot from downtown. Kessler moves away and avoids it.
Kessler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McGuinness manages to circle out of the way.
Johann Kessler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kessler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGuinness.#T1#
Kessler throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McGuinness moves out of range as Kessler strikes.
McGuinness connects with a body shot.
Kessler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kessler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuinness throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kessler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kessler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kessler tries a low kick but McGuinness avoids it.
McGuinness looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGuinness swings for the body but Kessler moves out of range.
McGuinness uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kessler.
McGuinness walks into a jab.
McGuinness cracks Kessler with a good jab.#T2#
Kessler wants to clinch but McGuinness slips to the side
and McGuinness counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuinness ducks under a wild hook from Kessler.
Kessler throws the kick towards the body but McGuinness avoids it.
Kessler looks to land a right hand but McGuinness moved out of range.
Kessler fails in his attempt to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from McGuinness.
Kessler swinging wildly here.
Kessler cracks the inside of McGuinness's front leg.
Kessler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Kessler misses
and McGuinness counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kessler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Kessler lands with an overhand left.
Kessler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGuinness throws a hook but Kessler blocks it.
Kessler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McGuinness manages to circle out of the way.
Kessler lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Kessler.
McGuinness with a jab.
Kessler moves in looking to clinch but McGuinness pushes him off.
McGuinness lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McGuinness misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kessler avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGuinness bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kessler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Kessler tests McGuinness's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Kessler pushes McGuinness up against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Kessler. #CUT#
It looks like Connor McGuinness has been cut.
Kessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kessler is looking to control McGuinness's arms but McGuinness gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kessler has his back to the cage. #BC2#
McGuinness manages to break the clinch.
McGuinness misses with a two punch combination.
McGuinness lands a right hook to the body.
Kessler tries to clinch up.
McGuinness swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from McGuinness misses.
McGuinness misses with a hook. Kessler ducked under it nicely.
Kessler seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Connor McGuinness will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Connor McGuinness's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kessler misses with a body punch
and McGuinness counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGuinness misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGuinness misses with a series of wild punches.
Kessler looks to land a body kick but McGuinness moved away.
Kessler doesn't manage to clinch there - McGuinness circles away.
McGuinness doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McGuinness misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kessler. #CL#
Kessler moves into the clinch.
Kessler avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
McGuinness's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuinness throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kessler scores with a head kick. McGuinness tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kessler connects with a leg kick. McGuinness looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Kessler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuinness doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kessler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGuinness avoids it.
Kessler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kessler tries a knee to the head but McGuinness blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on McGuinness's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kessler is looking to control McGuinness's arms but McGuinness gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kessler has his back to the cage.
McGuinness wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGuinness blocks an uppercut.
Kessler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGuinness.
Kessler connects with a knee to the head.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGuinness avoids it.#TD2#
McGuinness gets control of Kessler's arms and successfully pulls guard. McGuinness will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McGuinness not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuinness tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kessler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kessler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kessler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
McGuinness is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Kessler is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but McGuinness has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kessler is looking to defend but McGuinness has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kessler! McGuinness pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kessler taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Connor McGuinness!
After the fight, Connor McGuinness 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: DUEL#15 Blaine vs Anderson
Date: Oct 09, 2016

#R1#
Kidd digs a good body shot into Kessler's ribs.
Kidd throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Kessler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kidd won't be happy with that.
Kessler working the head and body with strikes.
Kessler creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kidd sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kessler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kidd keeps working.
Kessler scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kidd is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kidd dodges the ground and pound from Kessler.
Kidd struggling a bit here.
Kidd is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kessler has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kidd manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kessler's best efforts.
Kidd on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kessler lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Kessler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kessler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kidd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kessler.
Kidd on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kessler throwing shots but Kidd is blocking nicely.
Kidd has hold of Kessler's hands but Kessler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kidd trying to hold on to Kessler's head to control him but Kessler postures up.
Kidd pushes Kessler off looking to stand but Kessler dives back in and keeps control.
Kessler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kessler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kidd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Kessler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kidd trying to control here.
Kessler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kessler lands with a punch from half guard.
Kessler wants to free his trapped foot but Kidd is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kidd keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kessler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Kessler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kessler working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kidd avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kessler.
Kidd wants to improve his position but Kessler is controlling well.
Kidd wants to control but Kessler is keeping busy.
Kessler trying to control the action but Kidd is working from the bottom.
Kessler working the head and body with strikes.
Kessler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Kessler there. #T4#
Kidd is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kessler scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kidd wants to improve his position but Kessler is controlling well.
Kessler is nestled in close to Kidd, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kessler throwing shots but Kidd is blocking nicely.
Kessler thows a huge punch but Kidd dodges it nicely.
Kessler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kessler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kidd manages to get to full guard.
Kessler throwing strikes from guard but Kidd blocks nicely.
Kessler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johann Kessler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kidd cracks Kessler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kidd takes a swing at Kessler's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Kessler throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kidd tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kessler is in Kidd's guard.
Kessler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kessler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kessler here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kessler throws a big right hand that misses.
Kessler connects with a couple of short punches.
Kidd looking to control.
Kessler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kessler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kidd's head.
Kidd wants to stand but Kessler is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kessler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kessler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kessler connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Kessler throwing strikes but missing.
Kidd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kessler throws a strike but Kidd rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Kessler controlling the position.
Kidd trying to control but Kessler is working from the bottom.
Kessler trying to control the position here.
Kessler keeping moving, preventing Kidd from controlling successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kidd content to stall in guard here.
Kidd being controlled here momentarily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kessler keeping moving, preventing Kidd from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kidd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Kidd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Kidd gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kidd managing to control the position.
Kidd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kessler lands a couple of elbows.
Kessler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johann Kessler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kessler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kidd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Kessler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kessler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kidd wants to sweep here but Kessler controlling him for the moment.
Kessler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kessler trying to move into half guard but instead Kidd has managed to sweep!#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kidd trying to control the position from guard on top but Kessler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johann Kessler dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Sloppy strikes from Kidd. Those never looked like landing.
Kessler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kessler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kidd.#TD#
Kessler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kessler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kessler is looking to work some ground and pound but Kidd has wrist control.
Kessler postures up in Kidd's guard and throws a big left but Kidd blocks it.
Kessler looking to pass the guard.
Kidd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kessler trying to control but Kidd is working from the bottom.
Kidd working a defensive guard here.
Kessler won't allow Kidd to sweep him here. #T1#
Kessler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kessler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kessler working over Kidd with some ground and pound. Kidd looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kessler drops an elbow to the side of Kidd's head.
Kessler thows a huge punch but Kidd dodges it nicely.
Kessler working the head and body with strikes.
Kidd wants to improve his position but Kessler is controlling well.
Kessler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kidd trying to control here.
Kidd is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kessler scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Kidd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kidd.
Kessler preventing the sweep.
Kessler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kidd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kessler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kidd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kessler wants to control from the top but Kidd keeps moving.
Kessler postures up.
Kidd keeping moving, preventing Kessler from controlling successfully.
Kessler throws an elbow that misses. Kidd uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kessler's guard. Nice move by Kidd!#REVB##T3#
Kessler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kidd's guard. #REVR#
Kessler trying to control but Kidd is working from the bottom.
Kessler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kidd can do to turn this around?
Kessler is working Kidd over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kidd is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kidd bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kessler's guard. #REVB#
My spies in WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40 inform me that Kidd has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kidd wants to control from the top but Kessler keeps moving.
Kidd looking to pass the guard.
Woo Kidd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Kidd trying to control but Kessler is working from the bottom.
Kessler has Kidd pulled in close to control his posture.
Kessler keeping full guard, as Kidd tries to pass.
Kessler keeping moving, preventing Kidd from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Johann Kessler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kessler, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DUEL#11 Hunter vs Myles
Date: Sep 09, 2016

Event: DUEL#7 Parker vs Ponjev
Date: Aug 14, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Mudgett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kessler's guard.
Mudgett distracts Kessler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mudgett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kessler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mudgett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mudgett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kessler is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mudgett throws a big right hand that misses.
Kessler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mudgett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kessler has Mudgett pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mudgett stopping the sweep attempt from Kessler.
Mudgett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mudgett with a nice head shot there.
Mudgett connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Mudgett wants to control from the top but Kessler keeps moving.
Mudgett postures up in Kessler's guard and throws a big left but Kessler blocks it.
Kessler wants to sweep but no luck.
Mudgett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mudgett tries to free his leg and advance position but Kessler is retaining full guard.
Kessler keeping moving, preventing Mudgett from controlling successfully.
Mudgett throwing strikes but missing.
Mudgett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mudgett throwing strikes but missing.
Mudgett stands up over Kessler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Kessler wants to sweep here but Mudgett controlling him for the moment.
Mudgett stands up over Kessler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kessler is controlling Mudgett's posture.
Mudgett wants to control from the top but Kessler keeps moving.
Mudgett advances to half guard.
Mudgett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kessler's head.
Kessler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mudgett.
Mudgett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mudgett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kessler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kessler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mudgett. #T3#
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. Mudgett connects with a nice short shot to Kessler's temple.
Mudgett throwing shots but Kessler is blocking nicely.
Kessler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mudgett.
Mudgett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kessler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kessler wants to control but Mudgett is keeping busy.
Kessler gets back to full guard.
Mudgett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mudgett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kessler wants to sweep here but Mudgett controlling him for the moment.
Mudgett is looking to work some ground and pound but Kessler has wrist control.#T4#
Kessler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mudgett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mudgett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mudgett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kessler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mudgett.
Kessler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kessler tries to get out of the position.
Mudgett wants to control from the top but Kessler keeps moving.
Mudgett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mudgett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mudgett stands up over Kessler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mudgett is in close to Kessler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mudgett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kessler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herman Mudgett dominated that round.
That's time! Kessler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mudgett shoots in looking for a takedown but Kessler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mudgett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mudgett looks for a takedown but Kessler sprawls well.
Mudgett shoots in for a double leg but Kessler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johann Kessler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herman Mudgett.
Mudgett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kessler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kessler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mudgett goes for a double leg but Kessler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kessler continues to drive forward.
Kessler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Mudgett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kessler, pushing him back against the cage.
Kessler looking to throw knees to the head but Mudgett is blocking nicely. #TD2#
Mudgett gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mudgett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kessler's head.
Mudgett trying to control but Kessler is working from the bottom.
Kessler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mudgett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Mudgett works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Mudgett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kessler defends it well.
Mudgett throwing shots but Kessler is blocking nicely.
Mudgett lands strikes from half guard.
Kessler is looking to control Mudgett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kessler avoid being mounted?
Kessler is pressing down on Mudgett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mudgett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mudgett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mudgett looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Kessler pulls Mudgett in to control the position.
Mudgett with a nice head shot there.
Mudgett trying to control the position from guard on top but Kessler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kessler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mudgett.
Mudgett stands and throws Kessler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kessler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mudgett controlling the action here.
Kessler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mudgett. #T3#
Kessler tries to kick Mudgett off but Mudgett keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mudgett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mudgett not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SU2#
Mudgett escapes and gets back to his feet.
Mudgett shoots in for a double leg but Kessler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mudgett tries to clinch up but Kessler circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Mudgett clinches with his opponent.
Kessler blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Mudgett gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kessler regains guard.
Kessler managing to control the position.
Kessler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Mudgett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kessler keeping full guard, as Mudgett tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mudgett is looking to work some ground and pound but Kessler has wrist control.
Kessler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mudgett throws a big elbow that misses.
Mudgett with a nice head shot there.
Kessler is controlling Mudgett's posture.
Mudgett throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mudgett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kessler controls Mudgett momentarily but Mudgett frees himself.
Mudgett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herman Mudgett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mudgett.
Kessler throwing a counter right hand but Mudgett manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Mudgett has closed the distance and engaged Kessler in a clinch.
Kessler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mudgett lands a body shot.
Mudgett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kessler backwards.
Kessler misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Mudgett.
A short right from Mudgett. #TD2#
Mudgett lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mudgett scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kessler wants to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mudgett throwing shots but Kessler is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Mudgett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kessler's head.
Kessler is not content to let Mudgett control the position.
Mudgett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kessler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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. Mudgett connects with a nice short shot to Kessler's temple.
Mudgett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kessler is controlling Mudgett's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kessler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mudgett throwing shots but Kessler is blocking nicely.
Kessler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johann Kessler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kessler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mudgett on the ground.#T2#
Kessler is not content to let Mudgett control the position.
Mudgett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kessler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mudgett is trying to control the action in half guard but Kessler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kessler is looking to control Mudgett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kessler avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kessler lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #TD2#
Mudgett dives in and scores a takedown into Kessler's guard.
Mudgett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mudgett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Kessler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mudgett.
Kessler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kessler keeping moving, preventing Mudgett from controlling successfully.
Mudgett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mudgett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kessler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kessler keeping moving, preventing Mudgett from controlling successfully.
Kessler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kessler looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johann Kessler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kessler is looking to control Mudgett's arms but Mudgett gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kessler has his back to the cage.
Mudgett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kessler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kessler takes a shot to the head.
Mudgett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mudgett lands a nice uppercut.
Mudgett lands with a left to the head.
Kessler misses with a punch to the body.
Kessler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mudgett looking for a takedown.
Mudgett has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kessler seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mudgett can turn it around.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mudgett avoids it.
Mudgett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Mudgett fails to land.
Herman Mudgett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mudgett.

And that's the end of the fight!
Herman Mudgett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mudgett 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herman Mudgett!
Herman Mudgett 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2016

#R1#
Diaz avoids the head kick by Kessler. #CL2#
Kessler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diaz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kessler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kessler misses with a knee strike.
Kessler stalling.
Kessler is working Diaz over against the cage.
Diaz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kessler is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kessler landing knees to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz managing to block the knees to the body from Kessler.
Good body shot from Kessler.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kessler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kessler taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kessler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kessler.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Kessler sprawls well.
Kessler raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kessler scores with a body shot.
Kessler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Kessler takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kessler takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the head but Diaz blocks with his arms. #T2#
Kessler holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kessler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kessler utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kessler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kessler dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kessler content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the head but Diaz blocks with his arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kessler lands a nice shot to the body.
Kessler slowing the pace effectively.
Diaz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kessler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kessler pulls his leg out and moves away. #T3#
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Kessler shows good takedown defense.
Kessler fakes the leg kick and cracks Diaz in the body.
Johann Kessler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kessler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Kessler throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kessler lands with a good body shot.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kessler tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kessler to the ground. Kessler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kessler wants to counter with a clinch but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diego Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Kessler.
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kessler's waist but Kessler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Kessler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Kessler closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz is trying to drag Kessler to the mat but Kessler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kessler lands with a short shot to the head.
Kessler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kessler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diaz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kessler scores with a shoulder strike.
Diaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kessler fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Kessler rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.
Kessler working Diaz over with knees to the body.
Kessler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kessler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johann Kessler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Kessler.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kessler.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Kessler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kessler swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Kessler has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kessler - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kessler is pushing Diaz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kessler misses with a knee to the head.
Kessler misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Diaz tries for a takedown but Kessler manages to get underhooks.
Kessler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kessler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kessler digs a right hand into Diaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diaz's gas tank.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kessler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kessler will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Diaz up against the cage.
Kessler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kessler connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face. #ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Kessler.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kessler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Kessler unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diaz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kessler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kessler working the clinch nicely. Diaz is working for position but Kessler cracks him with a big knee to the head! Diaz crumples up against the cage and Kessler lands two more shots before the ref can save Diaz! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Johann Kessler!
A very excited looking Johann Kessler 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: Prestige Fight Night 9
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Rehab with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kessler to score with a decent uppercut.
Rehab misses with a straight right.
Kessler is looking to counter the offense by Rehab and move into the clinch.
Rehab ducks right into an uppercut from Kessler.
Kessler lands a jab.
Kessler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rehab throws a right hand that misses
and Kessler counters with a straight right hand.
Kessler lands a two punch combo.
Rehab keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johann Kessler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kessler doesn't manage to clinch there - Rehab circles away.
Kessler takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kessler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rehab moves away.#T1#
Rehab misses with a takedown attempt
and Kessler counters with a right hand to the body.
Rehab uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kessler.
Rehab is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kessler digs a good hook to Rehab's body.
Kessler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kessler throws a lazy right hand but Rehab sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rehab just misses with a punch to the body.
Rehab ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kessler moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Rehab. Those never looked like landing.
Kessler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rehab's hands.#T2#
Kessler lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC#
Rehab is rocked!
A head kick by Kessler - that's a beauty! Rehab is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Kessler can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Johann Kessler!
During a confident post fight interview, Johann Kessler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Prestige FC 61: 2nd Carnival
Date: Apr 17, 2016

#R1#
Kessler lands a nice shot to the body.
Kessler lands a really nice looking cross but Couture seems unphased.
Kessler blocks a jab.
Kessler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kessler is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kessler slips a straight right by Couture.
Couture's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kessler under the eye.#ROC2#
Kessler is rocked!
Jab, jab by Couture - just one landing.
Oh Kessler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
and Couture counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Kessler! He's just covering up as Couture starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Couture!

Event: Prestige FC 57: Duff vs Molito
Date: Mar 26, 2016

#R1#
Kessler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johann Kessler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Kessler drives through and clinches with Rehab against the ropes.
Kessler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kessler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Rehab fails to land.
Kessler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kessler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kessler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rehab fails to pull guard.
Kessler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rehabs head. #BC#
Rehab pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kessler moves into the clinch successfully.
Rehab tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kessler trying to land knees to the body.
Kessler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Kessler.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rehab.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Rehab.
Rehab lands a nice uppercut.
Kessler landing knees to the head.
Kessler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kessler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kessler digs a right hand into Rehab's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rehab's gas tank.
Rehab lands with a right to the head.
Kessler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kessler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rehab.
Rehab misses with a punch on the inside.
Rehab lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kessler backwards.
Rehab throws a punch but it's blocked by Kessler. #TD#
Rehab gets control of Kessler's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rehab will no doubt be looking for submissions off his 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!#SUB#
Rehab has his foot on Kessler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kessler works his way back into a safe position though.
Kessler throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Rehab 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! Kessler rolls with it to try and escape but Rehab cranks on the arm and Kessler is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rab Rehab!
During a confident post fight interview, Rab Rehab thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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