Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Grunge 36: Pretty Noose
Date: Feb 28, 2021

#R1##CL#
Dall moves into range and clinches up with Kotrc.#BC#
Dall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dall goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice body kick from Dall.
A left lands for Dall.
Bastyn Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall scores with a nice right hand.
Dall lunges at Kotrc with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kotrc's hand.
Kotrc will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dall lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kotrc drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall slaps away a takedown attempt from Kotrc, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That kick from Dall tenderised Kotrc's leg. Kotrc is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kotrc takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dall changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kotrc takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kotrc on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kotrc shoots in looking for a takedown. Dall tries to sprawl out of it but Kotrc keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bastyn Dall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petr Kotrc.#T1#
Dall throws a head kick but Kotrc moves out of range.
Kotrc on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kotrc tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dall swivels and escapes.
Dall lands with an uppercut that bounces Kotrc off the cage and back into range.
A nice leg kick from Dall, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kotrc shoots for a double leg takedown but Dall sprawls well. He's pushed Kotrc's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kotrc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dall jabs Kotrc to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kotrc looks to land a combination but Dall avoids it well.
That kick from Dall tenderised Kotrc's leg. Kotrc is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dall connects with a leg kick.
Kotrc takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Kotrc gets caught napping as Dall dives in and scores a takedown. Kotrc manages to retain guard.
Dall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dall advances position into side control!
Dall misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dall slows the pace down.
Dall is looking to take a break and control but Kotrc is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dall advances to mount. #T3#
Dall with the ground and pound from mount.
Dall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kotrc tries to hold on but Dall pushes him away.
Dall pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Dall controlling from mount.
Kotrc is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kotrc is controlling an arm, preventing Dall from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Dall lands a couple of good shots and Kotrc has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T4##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dall is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Dall has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kotrc's body.
Dall lands a shot to the body. #SUB#
Dall working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Kotrc is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Dall has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Kotrc taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bastyn Dall!
A relieved looking Bastyn Dall thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Grunge 30: Malfunkshun
Date: Jan 17, 2021

#R1#
Complex moves out of range of the strikes.
Bastyn Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Complex cracks Dall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#It looks like Bastyn Dall has been cut.
Complex has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Complex throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dall looks to throw the jab but Complex is out of range.
Dall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dall fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Complex is out of range.
Good exchange - Dall coming out on top.
Dall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Complex counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dall getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dall is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Complex moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Complex momentarily.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dall looks to land a left hand but Complex moved out of range nicely.
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Complex.
Dall misses with a jab to the body
and Complex counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Complex circles away.
Complex swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Military Industrial Complex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Dall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Complex counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dall lets loose with a powerful body kick. Complex will feel that in the morning.
Complex steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Complex with a hook.
Dall throws a shot to the body.
Complex with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dall misses with a straight right.
Dall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Complex swivels and escapes.
Dall looks to throw a body kick
and Complex cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Complex throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#Dall is rocked!
Complex closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Dall! Complex dives in looking to finish! Dall is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Military Industrial Complex!
A relieved looking Military Industrial Complex thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Grunge 29: Vitalogy
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Dall lands with a nice combination. Kotrc backs away looking to recover.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kotrc.
Dall digs a good body shot into Kotrc's ribs.
Dall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kotrc fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kotrc.
Dall lands with an uppercut that bounces Kotrc off the cage and back into range.
Kotrc fails with the takedown
and Dall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bastyn Dall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petr Kotrc.
Dall goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Dall moves into the clinch successfully.
A right handed body shot lands from Dall.
Kotrc has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dall after a bit of a struggle.
Kotrc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dall's elbow.
Dall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Dall digs a right hand into Kotrc's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kotrc's gas tank.
Kotrc has had enough of the clinch but Dall keeps him there for the moment.
Dall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dall is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Dall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD#
Dall manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kotrc on his heels. He'll look to pass Kotrc's guard now, I'm sure.
Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kotrc swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kotrc's guard.
Dall seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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. Dall connects with a nice short shot to Kotrc's temple. #SUB#
Dall is trying for a kimura here. Kotrc looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dall wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bastyn Dall!
Bastyn Dall thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Grunge 25: Sex & Candy
Date: Dec 13, 2020

#R1##CL#
Cha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
Cha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cha struggles to land a body shot inside as Dall controls his hands.
Dall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cha misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Cha.
Dall has a couple of punches blocked by Cha.
Dall wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice body punch from Cha - that landed with a thud.
Dall throws a punch but it's blocked by Cha.
Cha has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A right handed body shot lands from Cha.
Dall has a couple of punches blocked by Cha.
Cha is leaning against Dall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dall.
Dall looks winded!
Dall swings wildly with an uppercut but Cha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cha gets through Dall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cha lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cha.
Dall misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Dall jumps guard but Cha turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cha.
Cha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dall or not.
Cha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Cha.
Cha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cha presses Dall against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
Cha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Cha as the two fighters clinch.
Cha is working Dall over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Cha.
Cha lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cha lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Cha.
Cha lands an uppercut.
Dall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cha lands a left hand. #ROC#Dall is rocked!#T2#
Cha lands a right hand.
Dall is still on wobbly legs! Can Cha finish him?
Cha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cha creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Dall's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Dall drops to his knees and Cha pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tae Shik Cha!
During a confident post fight interview, Tae Shik Cha thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Grunge 19: Mad Season
Date: Oct 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Forge throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dall was covering up waiting for the punch and Forge finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dall seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Forge works over Dall with some ground and pound from guard.
Dall is controlling Forge's posture.#SUB#
Dall looking for a triangle here. Forge is fighting it but it looks tight! Dall pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Forge is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bastyn Dall!
Bastyn Dall decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Grunge 16: 9/11 Memorial
Date: Sep 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fjordlinginsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dall cracks Fjordlinginsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dall scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Dall looking to score a takedown here. Fjordlinginsson is defending well but Dall drives through and ends up in Fjordlinginsson's guard.#SUB2#
Fjordlinginsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Fjordlinginsson is tightening it up a little... Dall has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dall reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dall taps out! Nice BJJ there by Fjordlinginsson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bjorg Fjordlinginsson!

Event: Grunge 13: Soaked in Bleach
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva misses with a looping left.
Dall goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dall lands a jab to the head.
Da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Dall misses the shot to the body.
Dall throws a low kick but Da Silva moves out of range easily.
Dall tries to land a leg kick but Da Silva saw it coming and moves away.
Dall shoots in and drives through. Da Silva sprawls well.#CL#
Dall clinches with his opponent.
Dall has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Da Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dall misses with a body punch.
Dall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Da Silva lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Dall breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Da Silva gets tackled into the cage by Dall. Dall maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Da Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Da Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Da Silva lands an uppercut.
Dall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Da Silva's elbow. #T1#
Dall throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Dall swings wildly with an uppercut but Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dall struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Silva controls his hands.
Da Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Da Silva blocks an uppercut.
Da Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Da Silva breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Da Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dall's half guard.#SUB2#
Da Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dall has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dall regains full guard. Nicely done.
Da Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Dall is retaining full guard.
Da Silva won't allow Dall to sweep him here. #T2#
Da Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Da Silva won't allow Dall to sweep him here.
Da Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dall is keeping the position for now.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
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#
Dall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Da Silva defends well.
Da Silva advances position into side control!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dall tries to bench press Da Silva off him but Da Silva keeps the position. #T3#
Da Silva works to advance to full mount. Dall defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Da Silva prevents Dall from getting the reversal.
Da Silva takes Dall's back. #SUB2#
Da Silva working for the choke.
Da Silva trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB2#
Dall is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Dall defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Da Silva's arms. #T4#
Dall trying to control the action but Da Silva just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Da Silva is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dall has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dall is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Dall defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Well, with Da Silva on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Dall is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Dall turns into Da Silva and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Da Silva checks a leg kick.
Da Silva lands a head shot.
Da Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Da Silva misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Da Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dall doesn't seem phased though.
Dall takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Da Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dall. That did some damage!
Dall is trying hard to land a takedown here. Da Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Da Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dall throws a nice looking combination but Da Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Da Silva jabs at Dall's body.
Da Silva leaves Dall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Da Silva cracks Dall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva thumps Dall with a low kick.
Da Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dall.#T1#
Da Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Da Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dall misses with a two punch combination.
Da Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Silva.
It seemed like Da Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Da Silva drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dall controls Da Silva momentarily but Da Silva frees himself.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
Dall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leonardo Da Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Da Silva preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Da Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Da Silva advances to half guard.
Dall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Da Silva is working away from the top position though.
Dall tries to get to full guard but Da Silva has control of the leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Dall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dall trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Da Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dall is just riding it out for now. Da Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Dall tries to get to full guard but Da Silva has control of the leg. #T3#
Da Silva passes to side control. #SUB2#
Da Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dall, who protects the arm well.
Da Silva advances nicely into full mount.
Da Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Da Silva wants to take Dall's back here but Dall is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #SUB2#
Da Silva looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Da Silva is trying to take his opponent's back. #T4#
Dall has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Da Silva doesn't have the hooks in and Dall manages to turn into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Da Silva is on top in guard. #REVB#
Dall controls Da Silva momentarily but Da Silva frees himself.
Da Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Dall is retaining full guard.
Da Silva forces his way into half guard.
Da Silva is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dall!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Da Silva looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Da Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dall. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dall.
Dall trying to control the position but Da Silva is working away.
An elbow from Dall crashes against the mat. #SUB#
Dall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall is looking to take a break and control but Da Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dall throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1#
Da Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Da Silva is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dall is trying to control but Da Silva manages to pass to mount! #SUB2#
Da Silva working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
Da Silva is looking to work his way around to Dall's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Da Silva prevents Dall from getting the reversal.
Da Silva pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Dall is trying desperately to improve position.
Dall slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dall wants to control but Da Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Da Silva trying to control the action but Dall is working from the bottom.
Da Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Da Silva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Da Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dall can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Da Silva has hold of Dall's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dall manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Leonardo Da Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dall is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Da Silva wants to control the pace but Dall is squirming around nicely.
Da Silva moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Da Silva working for a choke but Dall is defending well.
I really don't envy Dall right now. #SUB2#
Da Silva has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dall has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall trying to control but not successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Da Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Da Silva 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Grunge 8: Screaming Trees
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall dives in for a single leg takedown but Complex sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bastyn Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Dall darts in and clinches Complex up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Complex.
A short left from Dall.
Complex throws a punch but it's blocked by Dall.
Complex blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dall is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Complex is defending well for now.
Complex blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dall working aggressively here.
Complex tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dall's elbow. #BC#
Complex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall tries to close the distance and clinch but Complex swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dall gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dall takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dall takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Complex manages to avoid it.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Complex.#T1##TD2#
Dall shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dall is keen to just control but Complex is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Complex trying to control here.
Dall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dall trying to pass the guard but Complex defending well.
Complex tries to get to full guard but Dall has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Dall is looking for a kimura here.
Dall thows a huge punch but Complex dodges it nicely. #T2#
Complex wants to control but Dall is keeping busy.
Complex gets back to full guard.
Complex keeping full guard, as Dall tries to pass.
Dall trying to control but Complex is working from the bottom. #T3#
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Complex is retaining full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Complex wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Complex looks to throw the jab but Dall is out of range.
Complex fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Complex ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Complex connects with a body shot.
Complex fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Complex throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Dall.
Nice takedown defense from Dall. No joy for Complex on that attempt.
Dall misses with an uppercut.
Dall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Complex manages to avoid it.#T4#
Dall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Complex tries to avoid it but Dall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Complex to the ground. Complex escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Complex was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Complex connects with a body shot that sends Dall's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Dall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Complex seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Complex misses with a body kick.
Dall thumps Complex with a low kick.
Complex throws a wild body kick that Dall sees coming a mile off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Complex throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dall.
A nice side step and Dall releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dall misses with an uppercut.
Dall throws a leg kick that is checked
and Complex counters with a left to the body.
Complex with a hook.
Complex loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Complex lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Complex connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Complex goes for a double leg but Dall avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dall continues to drive forward.
Complex just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Military Industrial Complex will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Dall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Complex circles away quickly and effectively.
Complex thows a leg kick but Dall checks it
and Dall counters with a stiff right hand.
Dall tries to land a body kick
enabling Complex to counter with a crisp jab.
Military Industrial Complex is winning the standup battle so far.
Complex thows a body kick. Dall tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dall fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Complex is out of range.
Dall falls off balance throwing a combination
and Complex cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Complex throws a front kick aimed at Dall's knee but Dall avoids it well.
Complex slips under a jab.
Complex swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dall swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Complex to counter with a crisp jab.
Dall throws a right and a left that Complex avoids nicely.
A swing and a miss from Dall.
Complex feinted with a counter takedown.
Dall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice uppercut lands for Complex. That snapped Dall's head back. #T1#
Dall throws out a loose jab but Complex uses good head movement to avoid it.
Complex swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Complex slips under a jab.
Complex tries to land a front kick but Dall steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Complex, as that shot connected.
Complex uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dall.
Complex takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dall throws the left hand but Complex avoids the punch easily.
Dall tries to score with a low kick but Complex moves his leg out of the way.
Dall swings away with a body shot that misses
and Complex counters with a nice uppercut.
Complex looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Dall closes the distance and clinches.
Complex tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Dall fails to land. #BC#
Complex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Complex swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Complex throws an overhand right that lands on Dall's shoulder, as Dall tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Complex moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Complex.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Complex looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Dall misses the target.
Dall shoots in but Complex avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Complex pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dall is out of range and Complex settles back down.
Dall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Complex moves out of range of the strikes.
Complex defending well as Dall loads up on a big left hand.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Complex connects with a leg kick.
Dall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Dall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Complex, pushing him back against the cage.
Dall misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Complex throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dalls head.
Complex goes for a takedown attempt but Dall pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Complex connects with a looping right hand.
Dall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Complex manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dall missing with a left hand there. Complex was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Complex throws a lazy right hand but Dall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Complex takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dall throws a shot to the body.
Dall tried to score with a low kick but Complex checks it.
Dall takes a swing at Complex's ribcage but misses.
Dall looks to land a right hand but Complex moved out of range.
Complex moves into range and connects with a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Complex checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dall throws a lazy right hand but Complex sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Complex scores with a hook.
Complex walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Dall.
Dall throws out a loose jab but Complex uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dall moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Complex.
Complex misses with a low kick.
Dall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Complex ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dall shoots in for a takedown but Complex shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Complex just misses with a punch to the body.
Complex throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Military Industrial Complex will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dall fails with a takedown attempt.
Dall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Complex tries to avoid it but Dall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Complex to the ground. Complex escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Complex tenderised Dall's leg. Dall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Complex throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dall misses with a body shot.
Complex dips to his left and cracks Dall with an uppercut!
Dall looks to land a body kick but Complex moved away.
Complex keeps Dall at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Complex lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dall takes a step back to recover.
Dall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Complex throws a solid leg kick but Dall takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Complex.
Complex throws a front kick that sends Dall stumbling back into the cage.
Complex uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall.#T1#
Complex lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dall's sensitive parts.
Dall misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dall. Complex does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck for Dall with that takedown attempt.
Military Industrial Complex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastyn Dall.
Complex wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Dall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Complex scores with a nice right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Complex. Dall shrugs it off though.
That kick from Complex tenderised Dall's leg. Dall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Donk. Complex catches Dall right on the button with a cross.
Complex attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Complex moves away.#T2#
Dall wants to clinch.
Good shot there by Complex.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Complex lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dall tries a low kick but Complex avoids it.
Military Industrial Complex is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Complex scores with a decent looking hook.
Dall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Complex swivels and escapes.
Dall tries for a takedown but Complex sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Complex ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Complex swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dall throws a body kick that misses.
Complex keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Complex fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Dall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dall tries to move into range but Complex moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Complex shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Dall rushes Complex and presses him up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Dall.
Dall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Complex.
Dall struggles to land a body shot inside as Complex controls his hands.
Dall lands a nice shot to the body.
Complex misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dall has a couple of punches blocked by Complex.
Dall's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Complex blocks an uppercut.
Complex works on Dall's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Complex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick there by Complex.
Dall has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Complex.
Complex uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall.
Complex connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall thows a leg kick but Complex checks it
and Complex counters with a stiff right hand.
Complex lands a head shot.
Jab from Complex.
Dall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Complex counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Complex is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Military Industrial Complex showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Complex, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Grunge 5: Come As You Are
Date: May 24, 2020

#R1#
Dall jabs Badger right on the nose. Badger blinks but takes it well.
Badger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dall.
Badger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Badger misses with a leg kick
and Dall counters with a good low kick that Badger was not able to check.
A clash of legs there as Dall blocks the low kick.
Badger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dall checks it well.
A little feinted left hand from Dall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Badger takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Dall tries to counter with a takedown but Badger is quick to defend against it.
Dall cracks Badger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dall's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dall duly obliges.
A jab lands there for Dall.
Badger sizes up Dall with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Dall closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dall works his way into full mount!
Dall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Dall takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Dall lands with a hammerfist to the side of Badger's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall gets his hands free as Badger looks to control.
Badger takes a big shot to the side of the head. #SUB#
Dall is persistently looking for the submission but Badger is defending it well.
Dall has Badger flattened out and is raining down punches.
Dall controlling the position well here. Badger rolled but Dall kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #SUB#
Badger fending off the submission attempt from Dall.
Badger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Dall is looking for the choke from the back position but Badger is controlling his hands well.
Badger is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dall off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Dall connects with a big shot to the side of Badger's head. #SUB#
Dall has got one arm under Badger's chin. This could be trouble... Badger trying to control the other hand but Dall gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Badger has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bastyn Dall!
A relieved looking Bastyn Dall thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Grunge 4: Rainer Fog
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Fu Tu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dall blocks a leg kick.
Fu Tu misses with an uppercut.
Dall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fu Tu scores with a shot to the body.
Fu Tu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fu Tu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dall lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fu Tu backs up against the cage.
Fu Tu thows a leg kick but Dall checks it
enabling Dall to counter with a crisp jab.
Dall connects with a jab.
Dall misses with a shot to the body
and Fu Tu counters with a left and a right that stings Dall.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fu Tu missing with a left hand there. Dall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Dall tries to counter it with a takedown but Fu Tu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dall tried to score with a low kick but Fu Tu checks it.
Fu Tu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fu Tu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dall.
No joy there for Fu Tu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dall scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dall connects with a looping right hand.
Fu Tu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Fu Tu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dall throws the left hand but Fu Tu avoids the punch easily.
Fu Tu lands with a nice body punch.
An inside leg kick from Fu Tu misses.
Nice straight punches there by Fu Tu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fu Tu.
Fu Tu looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
Fu Tu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dall scores with a head kick. Fu Tu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fu Tu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dall. That did some damage!
Fu Tu looks to land a combination but Dall avoids it well.
Fu Tu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dall in his tracks.
Shi Fu Tu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fu Tu throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
Fu Tu lands a leg kick that knocks Dall off balance momentarily.
Dall moves out of range of the body kick.
Fu Tu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dall under the eye.
Dall cracks Fu Tu with a good jab.#T2#
Dall throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A slow jab from Fu Tu misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dall! But no joy.
Dall slips under a jab from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu avoids the head kick by Dall.
Dall fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fu Tu avoids it really well and circles away.
Fu Tu is looking to counter the offense by Dall and move into the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Fu Tu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fu Tu.
Dall misses with a low kick.
Fu Tu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dall looks to clinch
and Fu Tu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dall thinking.
Fu Tu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fu Tu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dall throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Fu Tu lands with an overhand left.
Dall misses with a right hand
and Fu Tu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fu Tu lands a head shot.
Fu Tu looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
Dall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu lands a jab to Dall's midsection.
Dall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fu Tu swats away the attempt to clinch by Dall.
Fu Tu tries to counter by clinching up but Dall breaks away and moves out of range.
Dall throws a head kick but Fu Tu moves out of range.
Dall avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Fu Tu scores with a body shot.
Bastyn Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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 nice inside leg kick there by Fu Tu. That's going to slow Dall down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fu Tu. That's going to slow Dall down.
Fu Tu misses with a two punch combination.
Fu Tu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dall.
Dall looks to throw a body kick
and Fu Tu counters with a stiff right hand.
Fu Tu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dall.
Dall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fu Tu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dall somewhat.
Shi Fu Tu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastyn Dall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fu Tu throws a hook but Dall blocks it.
Fu Tu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Fu Tu.
Dall misses with a low kick.
Fu Tu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shi Fu Tu dominated that round.
That's time! Fu Tu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
That kick from Fu Tu tenderised Dall's leg. Dall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fu Tu stuffs the takedown.
Dall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Dall unleashes a big counter combination but Fu Tu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fu Tu moves out of range of the body kick.
Dall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dall throws a body punch but Fu Tu moves out of range.
Dall connects with a body shot that sends Fu Tu's belly button to the back.
Dall checks a low kick from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fu Tu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fu Tu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dall throws a head kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Dall as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fu Tu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T1#
Dall misses with a straight left.
Fu Tu misses with a low kick.
Fu Tu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fu Tu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dall momentarily.
Dall throws the left hand but Fu Tu avoids the punch easily.
Shi Fu Tu is winning the standup battle so far.
Dall throws a jab when Fu Tu was well out of range.
Fu Tu feints and then cracks Dall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dall down.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Dall might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fu Tu has got the better of the exchanges.
Fu Tu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dall.
Fu Tu throws a solid leg kick but Dall takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fu Tu.
Fu Tu connects with a body shot that sends Dall's belly button to the back.
Fu Tu is looking to land body kicks.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fu Tu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fu Tu slips under a jab.
Dall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fu Tu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fu Tu counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Dall fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fu Tu to the ground. Dall is now in Fu Tu's guard.#ES#
Fu Tu is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Dall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fu Tu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
Dall lands a shoulder strike.
Fu Tu is working Dall over against the cage.
Dall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dall's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fu Tu lands a hook that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
Fu Tu lands with a left to the head.
Dall drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dall is breathing heavily.
Dall swings wildly with an uppercut but Fu Tu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Fu Tu has a couple of punches blocked by Dall.
Dall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fu Tu to keep the fight standing.
Shi Fu Tu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastyn Dall.
Dall tries to circle away but Fu Tu has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Fu Tu manages to break the clinch.
Fu Tu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Dall shoots and misses
and Fu Tu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fu Tu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fu Tu throwing a counter right hand but Dall manages to avoid it.
Dall works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fu Tu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fu Tu. Fu Tu obviously looking to wear him down.
Fu Tu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dall's hands.#ROC#
Dall is rocked!
Fu Tu drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Dall right on the button. Dall goes down! Fu Tu follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Fu Tu gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shi Fu Tu!
Shi Fu Tu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Grunge 1: Genesis
Date: Apr 20, 2020

#R1#
Complex looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dall checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd cheers as Complex lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dall doesn't seem phased though.
Complex blocks a head kick by Dall.
A telegraphed right hand from Dall misses the target.
Dall throws a looping overhand right but Complex ducks down to avoid it.
Complex lands with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Complex misses.
Dall throws a leg kick that misses.
Dall takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Complex scores with a decent looking hook.
Complex looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dall tries to clinch but Complex moves out of range.
Complex misses with a low kick.
Dall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Complex jabs Dall to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Complex's head.
Complex lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Complex jabs Dall right on the nose. Dall blinks but takes it well.
Dall throws a hook to the side of Complex's head but Complex sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Complex cracks Dall with an open hand slap.
Dall throws a leg kick but Complex moved away.
Complex just misses with a punch to the body.
Dall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Complex, as that shot connected.
Dall misses with a two punch combination.
Complex closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Complex slips under a jab from Dall.
Dall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Complex swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice cross by Dall.
Dall just misses with a punch to the body.
Complex digs a good body shot into Dall's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Complex swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dall counters with a nice uppercut.
Complex throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Complex misses with a low kick.
Complex throws a body shot but no joy.
Complex throws a body shot but no joy.
Dall's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dall duly obliges.
Dall throws a looping overhand right but Complex ducks down to avoid it.
Complex takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Complex is looking to wear down Dall with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice takedown defense from Dall. No joy for Complex on that attempt.
Dall loads up on a big right hand but Complex slips the punch.
Dall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL2#
Dall clinches up with Complex and pushes him back against the cage.
Dall misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dall.
Complex blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dall tries for a takedown but Complex manages to get underhooks.
Complex works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Complex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Complex misses with a wild combination.
Dall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dall throws a nice looking combination but Complex bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dall fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Complex checks it well. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Complex.
Dall is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Complex's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nice strikes from Complex there.
Dall is pressing down on Complex's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Complex throws a big elbow that misses.
Dall wants to sweep here but Complex controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Complex pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dall is keeping the position for now.
Dall has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Complex has passed into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall tries to improve position but can't.
Dall is trying to work for a sweep but Complex has mounted him!
Complex is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dall can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dall wants to control but Complex is having none of it.
Complex tries to control but Dall wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Military Industrial Complex dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dall misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Complex misses its target.
Complex thows a body kick. Dall tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL2#
Dall moves into range and clinches up with Complex.
Complex is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dall can do to turn this around?
Complex throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Dall breaks from the clinch.
Complex thows a leg kick but Dall checks it #TD2#
and Dall counters with a nice double leg into side control. Complex won't be happy with that.
Complex is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Complex keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Complex is not content to let Dall control the position.
Dall prevents Complex from improving his position.#SUB#
Complex looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Dall is looking to stall here but Complex recovers full guard.
Dall trying to control but Complex is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dall avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Complex looking for subs off his back but Dall has passed one foot through into half guard.
Complex blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dall. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Complex manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dall postures up.
Dall wants to control from the top but Complex keeps moving. #SUB#
Complex is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Complex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dall passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Complex is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Complex is not content to let Dall control the position.
Dall moves into full mount! #SUB2#
Dall is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Complex to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Complex shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Dall is working for a guillotine from mount but Complex frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Complex is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Complex stops Dall from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Complex is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Complex wants to hold on but Dall pushes him away.
Dall throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dall unloading with bombs!
Dall looking to control but Complex is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dall fails to move to back control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall looking to control but Complex is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bastyn Dall 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Dall scores with a hook.
Bastyn Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Complex as he avoids it easily.
Complex misses with a body shot.
Complex cracks Dall with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Complex.
Dall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Complex swivels and escapes.
Complex misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Dall to counter with a crisp jab.
Complex takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Complex tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Complex.
Dall tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dall throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body kick from Complex.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Complex checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Complex moves away from the strike by Dall.
Complex fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dall has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Military Industrial Complex is winning the standup battle so far.
Dall fails to land the takedown.
Military Industrial Complex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastyn Dall.
Dall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Complex tries to avoid it but Dall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Complex to the ground. Complex escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Complex is looking to counter punch.
Dall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Complex throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dall tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Complex is in Dall's guard.
Dall is trying to control the position but Complex postures up.
Complex working some strikes from top position.
Dall controls Complex momentarily but Complex frees himself.
Complex postures up and lands a big shot to Dall's brow. #T2#
Complex not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Complex's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dall pulls Complex in close to prevent any damage.
Complex landing some decent shots from guard.
Complex won't allow Dall to sweep him here.
Complex wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
Complex chips away with some ground and pound.#T3##SUB2#
Dall has an active guard here but Complex has managed to pass into half guard.
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. Complex connects with a nice short shot to Dall's temple.
Dall is trying to get back to full guard.
Military Industrial Complex overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Complex is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dall works his way to full guard. Good work.
Complex seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Complex preventing the sweep. #T4#
Complex postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Complex scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Dall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Complex wants to pass the guard but Dall is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Dall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Complex defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Complex trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Military Industrial Complex showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Complex 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: RS TBA
Date: Feb 05, 2020

#R1#
Ji Woo moves in looking to clinch but Dall pushes him off.
Ji Woo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ji Woo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ji Woo tries to clinch up but Dall circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Dall shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Ji Woo actively working from the bottom here.
Ji Woo wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ji Woo looking for submissions off his back.
Ji Woo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Ji Woo is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Ji Woo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Dall avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Dall wants to pass the guard but Ji Woo is keeping the position.
Dall wants to control from the top but Ji Woo keeps moving.
Ji Woo being controlled here, momentarily.
Ji Woo can't keep his opponent in guard - Dall advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ji Woo wants to improve his position but Dall is controlling well.
Dall is trying to control the action in half guard but Ji Woo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ji Woo gets full guard.#SUB#
Ji Woo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ji Woo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dall wants to improve his position but Ji Woo is controlling well. #SUB#
Ji Woo seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Ji Woo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dall has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dall looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ji Woo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dall sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Ji Woo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dall defends it well. #T3##SUB#
Ji Woo is looking for a kimura here.
Dall moves into full guard.
Dall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ji Woo tries to free his leg and advance position but Dall is retaining full guard.
Dall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ji Woo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dall can't keep his opponent in guard - Ji Woo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dall trying to hold on to Ji Woo's head to control him but Ji Woo postures up.
Ji Woo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4##SUB#
Ji Woo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dall is just riding it out for now. Ji Woo eventually gives up the hold.
Dall is looking to improve his position.
Ji Woo trying to control the action but Dall is working from the bottom.
Dall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ji Woo pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bong Ji Woo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ji Woo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall.
Ji Woo jabs Dall right on the nose. Dall blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Ji Woo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dall!
Dall sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ji Woo works his way into full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Ji Woo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dall bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ji Woo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dall trying to control but Ji Woo is working from the bottom.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Dall drops back looking for a leg! Ji Woo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ji Woo manages to kick Dall off! Dall jumps back into Ji Woo's guard.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji Woo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bong Ji Woo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB#
Ji Woo is looking to cinch up a triangle. Dall throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ji Woo's body to avoid the submission. Ji Woo has instead reached around Dall's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ji Woo arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bong Ji Woo!
Bong Ji Woo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: CEC 689.5
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
Dall tries to clinch but Noriega moves out of range.
A slow jab from Dall misses its intended target.
Dall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dall connects with a single shot there.
Dall throws a leg kick
and Noriega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Noriega.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Noriega takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dall blocks a jab.
Noriega throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dall counters with a series of strikes. Noriega will be more careful next time no doubt.
Noriega fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dall checks it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noriega looks to land a left hand but Dall moved out of range nicely.
Noriega takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Noriega stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dall takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Noriega connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dall's hands.
Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Dall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Noriega lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Noriega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Noriega misses.
Noriega moves out of range as Dall strikes.
Dall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dall connects with a looping right hand.
Dall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noriega.
Noriega lands with a nice combination. Dall backs away looking to recover.
Dall lands a jab to Noriega's midsection.
Dall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
Noriega keeps the fight on the outside.
Noriega loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
A jab from Noriega misses.
Noriega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall needs to keep his hands up - Noriega had a free shot at his head there.
Noriega loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Noriega throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Noriega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Dall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dall misses with a straight right.
Noriega digs a good hook to Dall's body.
Dall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
Dall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Noriega circles away quickly and effectively.
Noriega lands a really nice looking cross but Dall seems unphased.
Noriega works Dall's body with a nice hook.
Dall throws out a loose jab but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noriega staying out of range there.
Dall looks to land a right hand but Noriega moved out of range.
Noriega looks to land a right hand but Dall moved out of range.
Dall wants to clinch.
Dall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Noriega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dall misses with a body shot.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Noriega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Noriega scores with a hook.
Noriega looks to land a body kick but Dall moved away.
Noriega takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dall loads up on a big right hand but Noriega slips the punch.
Dall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Noriega checks a leg kick.
Noriega walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Noriega cracks Dall with a good jab.
Nice shot lands for Dall.
Dall looks to land a combination but Noriega avoids it well.
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noriega defending well as Dall loads up on a big left hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dall.
Dall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noriega.
Noriega throws a lazy uppercut
and Dall counters with a leg kick.
Noriega throws out a powerful jab.
Noriega works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Dall slips under a jab from Noriega.
Noriega is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Noriega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dall's sensitive parts.
Dall moves out of range as Noriega strikes.
Dall swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Dall shoots in looking for a takedown but Noriega manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dall thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Noriega if he has to take too many more of those.
Noriega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall.
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall.
Noriega staying out of range there.
Noriega throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
Noriega takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Noriega lands a nice looking body shot.
Noriega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dall.
Noriega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noriega throws out a leg kick but Dall moves out of range and Noriega only half commits.
A big left from Dall misses.
Dall throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Noriega.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Noriega looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dall finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noriega.
Noriega slips under a jab from Dall.
Noriega uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dall has time to react.
Dall moves out of range of the body kick from Noriega.
Dall takes a kick to the side of the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dall might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Dall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noriega.
Dall throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
Noriega misses with a kick to the body.
Noriega takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dall misses with a head kick.
Dall misses with an uppercut.
Dall slips under a jab from Noriega.
Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Noriega connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noriega throws a lazy right hand but Dall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dall tries to close the distance and clinch but Noriega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Dall tries to clinch but Noriega moves out of range.
Dall slips under a jab.
Noriega feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dalls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Noriega missing with a left hand there. Dall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pablo Noriega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noriega feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dall's calf.
Dall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noriega throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dall scores with a shot to the body.
Dall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Noriega throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall.
Dall looks to throw the jab but Noriega is out of range.
Noriega throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Dall tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noriega takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Noriega misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Noriega.
A telegraphed right hand from Noriega misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Dall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Dall closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Noriega's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dall is standing up over Noriega. Noriega looks to escape but Dall dives into side control. #T2##REVB#
Noriega is trying to get back to half guard.
Dall trying to control the action but Noriega is working from the bottom.
Dall tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
You can see the frustration on Noriega's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Dall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3##SUB#
Dall goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Noriega rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dall's guard! Nice work there by Noriega!
Noriega would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dall is trying to control the position but Noriega postures up.
Dall working a defensive guard but Noriega manages to pass into side control anyway.
Dall is looking to reverse the position.
Dall manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dall is looking to take a break and control but Noriega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Dall trying to pass the guard but Noriega defending well.
Dall is trying to control. Noriega wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Noriega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Noriega preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Noriega trying to hold on to Dall's head to control him but Dall postures up.
Noriega wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Dall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Noriega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dall misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Noriega.
Noriega lands the left hand.
Noriega looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.#CL#
Dall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dall working aggressively here. #BC2#
Noriega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noriega connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD#
Dall drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
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!
Noriega looking for a sweep. Not yet Noriega, not yet.
Noriega keeping full guard, as Dall tries to pass.
Noriega is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Dall makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dall passes Noriega's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Noriega is refusing to be controlled, as Dall sits in half guard.
Dall wants to free his trapped foot but Noriega is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dall slows the pace down in half guard.
Noriega works his way to full guard. Good work.
Noriega looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dall is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dall trying to control but Noriega is working from the bottom.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Noriega is retaining full guard.
Dall is pushing down on Noriega's leg trying to pass to half guard. Noriega is fighting to maintain full guard but Dall has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dall passes to full mount!
Dall trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dall looking to finish with strikes here! #T3#
Dall throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #SUB#
Dall moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Noriega has worked his arm free - good work by Noriega!
Dall lands some shots froms side control.
Noriega gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Noriega tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dall wants to control but instead Noriega manages to regain half guard.
Noriega is trying to maintain the position but Dall is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Dall sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Noriega defending well though.
Dall is pressing down on Noriega's thigh, looking to free his foot. Noriega is holding on for now.
Noriega preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dall uses his free foot to push down on Noriega's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Noriega.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noriega manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bastyn Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Dall is working for a kimura but Noriega is defending it quite comfortably.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bastyn Dall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Noriega 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: CEC 687.55
Date: Dec 20, 2019

#R1#
Partio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
Good work by Partio as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Dall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dall struggles to land a body shot inside as Partio controls his hands.
Dall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dall misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Dall breaks from the clinch.
Dall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Partio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Partio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dall closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dall darts in looking for a takedown but Partio gets double underhooks and turns Dall into the ropes. #CL2#
Dall rushes Partio and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Partio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dall throws a body shot but no joy.
Partio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dall's sensitive parts.
Dall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Partio pinned against the ropes. Partio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Partio is looking to counter punch.
Dall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Partio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dall.
Nice takedown defense from Partio. No joy for Dall on that attempt.
Vika Partio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastyn Dall.
Partio misses with a wild body shot.
Partio takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Dall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Partio looks to land a combination but Dall avoids it well.
Partio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dall on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Partio misses with a wild body shot.
Vika Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD2#
Dall is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Partio's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall stops Partio from getting back to his feet.
Dall trying to pass the guard but Partio defending well.
Dall works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dall looking to control but Partio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Dall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dall won't let Partio get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dall looking to finish with strikes here!
Dall putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Partio's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Partio 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.#T3#
Dall looking to ground and pound but Partio is blocking nicely.
Dall looking to control but Partio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Partio is trying to stand.
Dall misses with a head shot.
Partio is trying to stand.
Dall trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Dall jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Partio manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Dall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Partio is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Partio is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dall asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dall tries to advance to mount but can't.
Partio is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Gangsterdamage that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T4##SUB2#
Dall tries for a kimura but Partio is defending well.
Partio is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dall is controlling him well.
Dall postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #ES#
Partio sneaks out the side door and pushes Dall away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The fighters circling - Partio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donk. Partio catches Dall right on the button with a cross.
Dall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Partio.
Dall lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall slips under a jab from Partio.
Dall needs to keep his hands up - Partio had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vika Partio will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Dall throws a leg kick
and Partio counters with a straight right hand.
Partio lands a jab to the nose.
A nice inside leg kick there by Partio. That's going to slow Dall down.
A big left from Dall misses.
Partio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Partio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dall counters with a low kick, right behind Partio 's knee.
Dall throws a hook but Partio avoids it easily.
Dall misses with a straight left.
Partio misses with a hook.
Nice cross by Partio.
Partio with a jab.
Partio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dall throws the left hand but Partio avoids the punch easily.
Partio throws a lazy right hand but Dall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Partio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall. #T1#
Partio lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #TD2#
Dall fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Partio sprawls well initially but Dall persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dall stops Partio from getting back to his feet.
Partio tries to kick Dall off in order to stand up. Dall Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Partio wants to get back to his feet but Dall drags him back down.
Dall advances to mount.
Partio is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Dall trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Partio wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here. #T2#
Dall looking to control but Partio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Partio is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Dall moves to take his opponent's back.
Bastyn Dall has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Partio is trying to get back to his feet but Dall has full control of the position and if anything, Partio has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Dall struggling to keep hold of the position.
Partio wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Dall misses with punches from the back.
Partio is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Dall is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Partio has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dall somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Dall lands a shot to the head.
Partio is trying to get back to his feet but Dall has full control of the position and if anything, Partio has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Partio is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dall gets his way!
Partio is keeping busy. #T4#
Partio wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Dall is persistently looking for the submission but Partio is defending it well.
Partio is trying to get back to his feet but Dall has full control of the position and if anything, Partio has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Dall has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Partio has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Partio is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dall trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Partio is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bastyn Dall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Dall connects with a nice looking jab.
Dall throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Dall lands with a nice body punch.
Dall checks a leg kick nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Partio.
Partio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Partio is looking to counter punch.
Dall looks to throw the jab but Partio is out of range.
Dall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vika Partio is winning the standup battle so far.
Partio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Partio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Partio tries a head kick but it misses.
Dall swings for the body but Partio moves out of range.
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!
Partio throws a lazy right hand but Dall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dall throws a leg kick
enabling Partio to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Dall defending well as Partio loads up on a big left hand.
Dall throws out a counter right but Partio avoids it with no problem.
Dall misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Partio.
Dall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Partio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Partio cracks Dall with a good jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Partio.
Dall throws a low kick but Partio moves out of range easily.
Partio is looking to score with low kicks.
A slow jab from Dall misses its intended target.
Partio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Partio takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Partio misses with a body shot.
And Dall tries to counter it with a takedown but Partio pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A head kick misses from Dall.
Dall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Dall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Partio scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Partio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dall throws out a leg kick but Partio moves out of range and Dall only half commits.
A low kick from Dall misses
enabling Partio to counter with a crisp jab.
Partio walks into a left hand.
Dall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Partio is fending him off so far but Dall persists. Nope, Partio circles away and we're back to standing.
A low kick from Dall misses
and Partio counters with a stiff right hand.
Dall getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Partio tries to bum rush Dall with a series of wild strikes but Dall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Partio scores with a hook.
Dall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dall throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Dall throws a sloppy head kick and Partio moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Partio misses the target.
Partio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
Partio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Partio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Partio has time to react.
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall.
Vika Partio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Partio throws a shot from downtown. Dall moves away and avoids it.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall tries a low kick but Partio avoids it.#TD2#
Dall drives through with a takedown into Partio's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dall won't allow Partio to get back to his feet.
Partio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dall.
Dall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Partio is keeping the position for now.
Partio wants to stand but Dall is controlling the position. #T4#
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Partio is retaining full guard.
Dall wants to control from the top but Partio keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dall scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Dall checks a low kick from Partio.
Partio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Partio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dall is out of range.
Partio looks to throw the jab but Dall is out of range.
Partio throws a series of punches but Dall avoids them all with ease.
Dall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Partio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Partio connects with an inside leg kick.
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Partio was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vika Partio showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Partio 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Birthday Bash
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Lowe misses with a double jab
and Dall counters with a nice uppercut.
Lowe looks to land a right hand but Dall moved out of range.
Dall pushes Lowe away with a front kick.
Lowe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lowe checks a low kick from Dall.
Lowe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lowe momentarily.
Dall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lowe.
Dall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lowe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dalls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Lowe.
Dall takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lowe wants to clinch up but Dall keeps it at a distance.
Lowe tries to clinch up.
Dall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lowe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dall has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lowe misses with a body shot. #T1#
Lowe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Dall digs a good body shot into Lowe's ribs.
Dall throws a low kick but Lowe avoids it.
Lowe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lowe tries to close the distance and clinch but Dall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dall lands a head shot.
Dall jabs Lowe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dall avoids a kick to the body.
Lowe with a hook.
Dall keeps Lowe at a distance using the push kick.
Dall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lowe at a distance.
Lowe throws a right and a left that Dall avoids nicely.
Lowe swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Lowe jabs at Dall's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lowe.
Dall dodges the punch combination from Lowe.
Dall misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Lowe tries to clinch but Dall is having none of it.
Lowe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dall misses with a leg kick.
Dall misses with a leg kick
and Lowe counters with a low kick, right behind Dall 's knee.
Lowe looks to land a combination but Dall avoids it well.
Dall changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Dall shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dall showed some decent athleticism there.
Lowe is looking to control Dall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lowe avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Dall is working for a submission of some sort.
Dall stalling. #T3#
Dall is pressing down on Lowe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lowe is holding on for now.
Lowe wants to control but Dall is keeping busy.
Lowe gets back to full guard.
Lowe is pulling down on Dall's head. It's preventing any offense from Dall, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Lowe has his foot on Dall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dall works his way back into a safe position though.
Dall trying to control but Lowe is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lowe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lowe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dall haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lowe is pulling down on Dall's head to control his posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lowe wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dall is now in half guard.
Dall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lowe tries to get to full guard but Dall has control of the leg.
Dall trying to control from half guard but Lowe is working away.
Dall looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bastyn Dall will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Dall 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Lowe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lowe lands with a short shot to the head.
Dall works on Lowe's body with a couple of short punches.
Lowe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lowe.
A shot in the inside from Dall.
Lowe swings wildly with an uppercut but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall is looking for a takedown.
Lowe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lowe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall can't find room to land a body shot as Lowe controls the action.
Lowe misses with a punch on the inside.
Lowe fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Dall is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bastyn Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lowe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lowe is struggling to control the position.
A short left from Lowe.
Dall blocks an elbow strike.
Dall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dall throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dall fails to land. #BC2#
Lowe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lowe misses with a combination
and Dall counters with a leg kick.
Lowe is looking to clinch but Dall is avoiding it.
A telegraphed right hand from Dall misses the target.
Dall misses with a looping right.
Lowe misses with a looping left.
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lowe.
Lowe misses with a looping left.#T2#
Dall throws a head kick that misses.
Dall throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lowe on the side of the head.
Lowe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lowe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dall.
A swing and a miss from Dall.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lowe.
Dall misses with a hook
and Dall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lowe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dall is out of range and Lowe settles back down.
Lowe avoids the head kick by Dall.
Dall connects with a crisp jab.
Dall walks into a jab.
Dall misses with an uppercut
and Lowe counters with a body kick.
Lowe is looking to land body kicks.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lowe manages to avoid it.
Lowe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dall throws a lazy body kick
and Lowe counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Lowe misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Lowe.
Lowe lands a slapping body shot.
Dall misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Lowe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mike Lowe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lowe lands a two punch combo.
Lowe misses with the combination.
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lowe. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lowe.
Lowe slips under a jab from Dall.
Lowe scores with a hook.
Dall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lowe.
Lowe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dall's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall misses the body punch
and Lowe counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Dall tries to clinch up.
Lowe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lowe tries to clinch
and Dall counters with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Lowe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dall takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lowe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lowe.
Dall misses with a hook to the body
and Lowe counters with a right hand to the body.
Dall throws a low kick but Lowe moves out of range easily.
Dall throws a looping overhand right but Lowe ducks down to avoid it.
Lowe lands with a shot to the body.
Dall throws a hook but Lowe avoids it easily.
Dall moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dall misses with a looping right.
Dall is looking to clinch but Lowe is avoiding it.
Lowe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Lowe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A solid body kick from Lowe.
Lowe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dall's hands.
Lowe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lowe throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it.
Lowe lands with a straight right. Dall didn't see that one coming.
Dall closes the distance and clinches up with Lowe, looking for a takedown. Dall pushes Lowe against the cage but Lowe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It seemed like Lowe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dall cracks Lowe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lowe lands with a good body shot.
Lowe tries to clinch but Dall moves out of range.
Lowe lands a slapping body shot.
Dall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Dall blocks the leg kick.
Lowe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall wants to clinch.#T1#
Dall lands a really nice looking cross but Lowe seems unphased.
Lowe defending well as Dall loads up on a big left hand.
Lowe throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
Dall has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lowe.
Dall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lowe.
Dall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lowe.
Lowe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lowe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dall connects with a body shot.
Lowe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Dall misses with a looping right.#T2#
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lowe throws a leg kick that misses.
Dall takes a swing at Lowe's ribcage but misses.
Dall throws a front kick aimed at Lowe's knee but Lowe avoids it well.
Nice cross by Dall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lowe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dall.
Lowe misses with a two punch combination.
Mike Lowe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dall.
Lowe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dall.
Lowe scores with a head kick. Dall tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A punch lands to the side of Dall 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Lowe clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dall. #BC2#
Lowe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lowe blocks a low kick nicely.
Lowe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dall back to the cage. Lowe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
A punch combination from Lowe misses.
Dall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dall throws a series of punches but Lowe avoids them all with ease.
Dall misses with a double jab
and Lowe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bastyn Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dall avoids the body shot from Lowe.
Dall needs to keep his hands up - Lowe had a free shot at his head there.
Lowe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dall lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lowe throws a body shot but no joy.
Lowe throws a sloppy head kick and Dall moves out of range easily.
Dall is looking to clinch but Lowe is avoiding it.
Lowe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lowe throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Lowe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Lowe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lowe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lowe's head backwards.
Lowe just misses with a punch to the body.
Dall just misses with a punch to the body.
Lowe throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
Lowe moves out of range of the strikes.
Dall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lowe but Lowe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dall needs to keep his hands up - Lowe had a free shot at his head there.
Dall walks into a stiff left hand from Lowe.
Nice body punch from Lowe.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lowe.

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

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

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

Event: CEC 682.5
Date: Nov 10, 2019

#R1#
Dall blocks a head kick by Experiment.
Experiment tries a head kick but it misses.
Dall throws the left hand but Experiment avoids the punch easily.
Dall works the jab nicely.
A head kick from Dall lands but Experiment takes it in his stride.
Experiment cracks the inside of Dall's front leg.
We've been informed that Experiment 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.
Dall throws a left and a right that both miss
and Experiment finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Experiment tries to clinch up.
Dall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Experiment misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Experiment bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Experiment thumps Dall with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Dall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Experiment lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dall has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dall and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Experiment swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dall takes a swing at Experiment's ribcage but misses.
Experiment blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Experiment tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dall is able to avoid easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Experiment.
A chopping leg kick lands by Experiment.
Finnish Experiment is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dall goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Experiment blocks a jab.
Experiment looks to clinch
and Dall counters with a leg kick.
Dall has his takedown stuffed
letting Experiment counter with a right hand.
Dall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Experiment moves into the clinch.
Dall lands a right hand.
Experiment looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Dall is trying to break free.
Experiment tries to work over Dall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Dall fails to land.
Dall swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Experiment throws an elbow that misses.
Dall has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment. #TD#
Dall gets control of Experiment's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dall will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Experiment would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dall trying to control the position. #SUB#
Dall has his foot on Experiment's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Experiment works his way back into a safe position though.
Experiment seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dall is trying to hold Experiment in close to prevent damage but Experiment has managed to pass into half guard.
Experiment slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Dall tries to roll over but Experiment keeps him under control.
Experiment sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Experiment's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dall trying to hold on to Experiment's head to control him but Experiment postures up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Experiment stalling.
Dall is looking for a sweep. Experiment is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dall wants to control but Experiment is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Experiment tries to move into range but Dall moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dall misses the jab.
Dall scores with a jab.
Dall loads up on a big right hand but Experiment slips the punch.
Experiment throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Experiment sprawls well. Experiment wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dall gets slowly back to his feet.
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 Bastyn Dall will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Dall moves into range and clinches up with Experiment.
Experiment blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dall blocks the elbow strike.
Experiment blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Experiment misses with a punch to the body.
Dall misses with some punches.
Dall landing knees to the body.
Experiment blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Experiment holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dall takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Experiment lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Experiment. #CUT2#
It looks like Bastyn Dall has been cut.
Experiment throws an elbow that misses.
Dall drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Experiment has Dall pressed against the cage. #T1#
Experiment lands an elbow inside that Dall shrugs off.
Finnish Experiment seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Experiment tries to throw a body punch but Dall avoids it by throwing Experiment back against the cage.
Experiment misses with an elbow over the top.
Dall working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dall takes an elbow to the temple.
Dall goes for a takedown attempt but Experiment pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Experiment fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dall is out of range.
Dall tried to score with a low kick but Experiment checks it.
Experiment wants to counter with a clinch but Dall pushes him away.
Finnish Experiment seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Experiment thuds his right hand into Dall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circling - Dall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dall misses with a straight right. #T2#
Experiment throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Dall to counter with a crisp jab.
Experiment looks to land a right hand but Dall moved out of range.
Experiment throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Dall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dall lands with a light punch inside.
Dall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Experiment.
Experiment lands a body shot in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Experiment.#BC#
Dall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Experiment is able to avoid easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Experiment, right into the meat.
Experiment tries to clinch but Dall is having none of it. #CL#
Dall has Experiment up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Dall turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T3#
Experiment can't do much from the bottom here.
Dall misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Experiment tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Experiment keeps working.
Dall tries to advance position but instead Experiment slips a leg back in to half guard.
Dall thows a huge punch but Experiment dodges it nicely.
Dall trying to advance position but Experiment counters by regaining guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dall preventing the sweep.
Dall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Experiment works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Experiment is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dall stopping the sweep attempt from Experiment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Experiment keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Finnish Experiment will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bastyn Dall's cut.
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#
Dall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dall misses with a looping left.
Experiment blocks a head kick by Dall.
Dall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Experiment. Experiment obviously looking to wear him down.
Experiment checks a leg kick nicely.
Experiment takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dall misses with a leg kick.
Dall catches Experiment with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Experiment has managed to clinch. #BC#
Dall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall throws the left hand but Experiment avoids the punch easily.
Bastyn Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Experiment throws a nice inside leg kick.
Experiment wants to land a leg kick but Dall is out of range.
Experiment wants to land a leg kick but Dall is out of range.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Experiment misses with a head kick.
Dall throws a hook but Experiment blocks it.
Dall backing away here, and Experiment unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Dall has managed to clinch.
Dall throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment.
Dall misses with a punch on the inside.
Experiment slows down the pace here.
Dall is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Experiment throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dall dodges an elbow strike from Experiment.
Experiment blocks a body shot from Dall.
A right hand to the body from Experiment.
Experiment lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Experiment throws an elbow but misses.
Dall swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Experiment holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dall swings wildly with an uppercut but Experiment uses good head movement to avoid it.
Experiment misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Dall.
Dall tries for a takedown but Experiment manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bastyn Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Experiment lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Experiment creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dall's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Experiment lands a left hand.
Experiment will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dall up against the cage.
Dall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dall misses with some punches.
Dall misses with a punch on the inside.
Dall blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
Experiment misses with an elbow strike.
Dall has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment.
Experiment tries to work over Dall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Experiment blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Experiment lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Experiment.
Experiment misses with a body punch.
Dall lands a hook that snaps the head of Experiment backwards.
Experiment misses with an elbow over the top.
A short body shot lands from Experiment as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Experiment lands an elbow that stopped Dall in his tracks for a moment.
Experiment misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dall scores with a nice hook to the head.
Experiment misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Experiment.
Experiment creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dall's defenses. #CUT2#
Bastyn Dall's cut is getting worse.
Experiment comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4#
Dall misses with a punch on the inside.
Dall has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment.
Dall takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dall throws a head punch that misses.
Nice elbow from Experiment. #CUT2#
Bastyn Dall's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A left hand lands to the body for Dall.
Dall tries to throw a body punch but Experiment avoids it by throwing Dall back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Experiment.
Dall can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment controls the action.
Dall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Experiment backwards.
Dall blocks an elbow strike.
Dall takes an elbow to the temple.
Experiment creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dall blocks the elbow strike.
Experiment lands a nice elbow.
Experiment lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC2#
Dall is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeez, Bastyn Dall's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Experiment creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dall wants to break free but Experiment has control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Finnish Experiment comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Experiment 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bastyn Dall!
Bastyn Dall decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Finnish Experiment had this to say: 'I tried something new.'.

Event: PFC 120 Grabber vs Tuala
Date: Aug 04, 2019

#R1#
Ibu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dall scores with a jab.#TD2#
Dall shoots in and bounces Ibu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ibu looking to control.
Dall trying to control but Ibu is working from the bottom.
Ibu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Dall wants to pass the guard but Ibu is keeping the position.
Ibu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dall is controlling him.
Ibu pulls Dall in close to his closed guard and prevents Dall from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dall swings widly with a right hand
and Ibu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dall's knee momentarily.
Ibu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dall lands a really nice looking cross but Ibu seems unphased.
Ibu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2##TD2#
Dall scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ibu keeps working.
Ibu tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Dall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ibu struggling a bit here.#T3#
Dall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ibu keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ibu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ibu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dall off and has taken his back!
Ibu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dall tries to roll but Ibu sticks to his back.
Ibu controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Dall's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T4#
Ibu trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dall doesn't escape.
Dall tries to break free.
Dall turns into Ibu and is now in his guard.
Ibu wants to get back to his feet but Dall is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ibu seems keen to control Dall's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bastyn Dall dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dall thuds his right hand into Ibu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dall lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A swing and a miss from Dall.
Ibu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Dall.
Dall lands a jab.
Dall circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Dall drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ibu has control of Dall's left arm, preventing Dall from doing any damage.
Bastyn Dall has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall wants to control from the top but Ibu keeps moving. #T1#
Ibu pulls Dall in close to prevent any damage.
Dall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#ES#
Ibu pushes Dall off and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Ibu as Dall shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Ibu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Dall is predictable there
and Ibu counters with a stiff right hand.
Ibu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dall.
Dall throws out a powerful jab.
Ibu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dall.
Ibu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dall. That one must have hurt.
Ibu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall.
An attempted straight right counter from Ibu misses the target.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibu tries to clinch there but Dall circles away.
Dall cracks Ibu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ibu tries to land a leg kick but Dall saw it coming and moves away.
Dall tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Koh Ibu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ibu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dall looks for a takedown but Ibu sprawls well.
Dall throws out a powerful jab.
Koh Ibu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dall throws a hook to the side of Ibu's head but Ibu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dall misses with a low kick.
Dall tests Ibu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dall lands with a right hand. #T3#
Ibu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dall wants to land a leg kick but Ibu is out of range.
Ibu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dall has time to react.
Dall has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ibu doesn't seem bothered though.
Dall looks to throw the jab but Ibu is out of range.
Good shot there by Dall.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dall.
Koh Ibu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastyn Dall.
Dall connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ibu's hands.
A big right from Ibu misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Ibu misses the target.
Dall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ibu's calf.#T4#
The fighters circling - Dall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dall fails with a takedown attempt.
Ibu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Ibu.
Bastyn Dall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ibu throws the kick towards the body but Dall avoids it.
Ibu with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Dall blocks the leg kick.
Dall scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dall scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bastyn Dall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Dall with a jab.
Ibu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dall.
Dall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice shot lands for Dall.
Ibu slips under a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Ibu. Those never looked like landing.
Ibu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ibu is able to avoid easily.
A clash of legs there as Ibu blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dall throws a hook to the side of Ibu's head but Ibu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ibu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Ibu lands an overhand right.
Ibu cracks Dall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dall throws out the jab.
Dall shoots for a double leg takedown but Ibu sprawls well. He's pushed Dall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ibu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ibu throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
Dall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dall throws a head kick that half lands.
Ibu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dall is looking to slow Ibu down with leg kicks.
Dall slips a straight right by Ibu.
Dall throws a lazy right hand but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dall, right into the meat.
Dall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Dall looks for a takedown but Ibu sprawls well.
Koh Ibu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastyn Dall.
Dall misses the jab.
Ibu is looking to counter punch.
Ibu avoids the body shot from Dall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall misses with a low kick.
Dall scores with a punch to the head.
Dall throws a head kick but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu takes one to the chin there.
Ibu throws a hook but Dall blocks it.
Ibu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dall lands with an overhand left.
Dall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Dall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ibu avoids a kick to the body.
Ibu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dall moves away from the strike by Ibu.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.
Ibu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ibu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bastyn Dall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ROC#
Dall is rocked!
Dall swings for the body but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dall is still on wobbly legs! Can Ibu finish him?
Dall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dall takes a swing at Ibu's ribcage but misses.
Ibu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dall seems to have recovered his senses.
Ibu checks a leg kick nicely.
Ibu defending well as Dall loads up on a big left hand.
Dall throws a poor cross that misses
and Ibu counters with a nice body shot.
Ibu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dall.#T4#
Dall misses with a jab to the body
and Ibu counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ibu defends it well.
Dall throws the left hand but Ibu avoids the punch easily.
Ibu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dall tries to land a front kick but Ibu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ibu misses the jab.
Dall thuds his right hand into Ibu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A lazy left from Dall finds it's target.
Dall fails with the takedown.
Ibu tests Dall's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
It looks like Bastyn Dall has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bastyn Dall.
Well Dall 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bastyn Dall!
A very excited looking Bastyn Dall 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: PFC 113 Urani vs Bathory
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Dall as he connects with a hook.
Dall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tanaka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dall can pounce on him.
Tanaka slips a jab from Dall.
Dall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jab from Dall.
Tanaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dall moves out of range of the strikes.
Tanaka lands a jab to the nose.
Tanaka blocks a jab.
Tanaka has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dall.
Tanaka avoids a kick to the body.
Tanaka misses with a low kick.
Tanaka throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it.
Dall throws the left hand but Tanaka avoids the punch easily.
Tanaka throws a push kick but Dall slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
A big left from Dall misses.
Nice uppercut there from Tanaka.
Tanaka looks to land a left hand but Dall moved out of range nicely.
Dall slips a jab from Tanaka.
Dall half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Tanaka scores with a jab. Dall acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A head kick misses from Tanaka.
Dall keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dall throws a hook to the side of Tanaka's head but Tanaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tanaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dall. That's going to slow Tanaka down.
Dall connects with a crisp jab.
Tanaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dall sizes up Tanaka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tanaka delivers a nice body kick.
Dall misses with a hook.
Tanaka misses with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Dall.
An inside leg kick from Dall misses.
Dall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tanaka ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dall walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tanaka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tanaka thows a body kick. Dall tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nobunaga Tanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Dall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Tanaka.
Tanaka with a jab.
Tanaka misses with a looping left.
Tanaka catches Dall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tanaka throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
Tanaka swings for the body but Dall moves out of range. #TD#
Dall scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tanaka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dall trying to mount his opponent but Tanaka defends it.
Tanaka is looking to improve his position. #T3##SUB#
Dall seems to be working for a kimura but Tanaka defends the submission attempt.
Tanaka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Dall is trying to work for a kimura but Tanaka is defending well. #SUB#
Dall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Dall is working for a kimura but Tanaka is defending it quite comfortably.
Tanaka is looking for a sweep. Dall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Dall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tanaka defends it well. #SUB#
Dall is working for a submission of some sort.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tanaka preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Bastyn Dall will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Tanaka slips under a jab from Dall.
Dall does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tanaka lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Dall misses.
Dall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tanaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Dall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tanaka misses with a looping left.
A jab from Tanaka does it's job there.
Tanaka throws an off balance right hand
and Dall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dall misses the jab.
Tanaka checks a low kick from Dall.
Dall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tanaka.
Dall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tanaka keeps Dall at a distance using the push kick.
A punch lands to the side of Dall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanaka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dall throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tanaka does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An attempted straight right counter from Dall misses the target.
A big right from Tanaka misses.
Nobunaga Tanaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Dall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dall throws a front kick aimed at Tanaka's knee but Tanaka avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Tanaka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tanaka throws a body kick that misses.
Tanaka swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Tanaka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dall counters with a nice uppercut.
Dall misses with a low kick.
Tanaka throws out a loose jab but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall looks to land a body kick but Tanaka moved away.
Dall loads up on a big right hand but Tanaka slips the punch.
Dall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tanaka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tanaka misses with a body kick.
Tanaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
Tanaka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dall.#TD#
Dall fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tanaka sprawls well initially but Dall persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Dall wants to work for an arm triangle but Tanaka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Dall is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
Dall prevents Tanaka from improving his position.
Tanaka trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Dall seems to be working for a kimura but Tanaka defends the submission attempt.
Dall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tanaka felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Tanaka tries to roll over but Dall keeps him under control.
Tanaka gets full guard.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tanaka is pulling down on Dall's head. It's preventing any offense from Dall, at least for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Tanaka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dall defends well.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Tanaka is retaining full guard.
Tanaka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dall manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Tanaka postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Dall working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tanaka has passed into half guard!
Dall is refusing to be controlled, as Tanaka sits in half guard.
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 Bastyn Dall will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tanaka loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Dall feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tanaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dall.
Tanaka checks a leg kick.#TD#
Tanaka gets caught flat footed, as Dall shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Dall is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Tanaka has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dall is looking to defend but Tanaka has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dall! Tanaka pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dall taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nobunaga Tanaka!
During a confident post fight interview, Nobunaga Tanaka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Bastyn Dall had this to say: 'A Beast is most dangerous when cornered!'.

Event: PFC 108 Mirage vs Soszynski
Date: Jun 02, 2019

#R1##TD#
Dall fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Da Silva to the ground. Dall is now in Da Silva's guard.
Da Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Da Silva, not yet.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Dall tries to pass.
Dall postures up.
Dall being controlled here momentarily.
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Dall tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1#
Da Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dall.
A thudding body kick lands there by Da Silva!
Dall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Dall does it's job there.
Da Silva cracks Dall with an open hand slap.
An inside leg kick lands from Dall.
Dall throws the kick towards the body but Da Silva avoids it.
Da Silva tries to move into range but Dall moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Da Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dall scores with a nice right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dall is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Da Silva connects with a right hand. Dall shakes it off.#TD#
Dall throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Da Silva tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dall is in Da Silva's guard.#T2#
Dall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Da Silva looking to control.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
Da Silva wants to sweep here but Dall controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Da Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Da Silva wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Silva is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Da Silva has his foot on Dall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dall works his way back into a safe position though.
Dall wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Da Silva looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dall puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Da Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Da Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is keeping the position.#T4#
Da Silva trying to control the position.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dall manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Dall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Da Silva throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Da Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Da Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bastyn Dall dominated that round.
That's time! Dall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Da Silva throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.
Dall connects with a right hand. Da Silva shakes it off.
Dall throws an off balance right hand
and Da Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Dall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Silva can do to turn this around?
Dall misses with a looping right.
Dall misses with an uppercut.
Da Silva misses with a head kick.
Da Silva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dall misses with a leg kick.
Da Silva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Da Silva wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Dall has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Da Silva's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Da Silva is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Dall!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bastyn Dall!
A relieved looking Bastyn Dall thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: PFC 83 Semenko vs Stein
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
A solid body kick from Ibu.
Ibu misses with a body shot.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
Ibu checks a leg kick.
Ibu scores with a decent looking hook.
Ibu punishes Dall's body with a nice straight punch.
Ibu doesn't manage to clinch there - Dall circles away.
Ibu throws a low kick but Dall moves out of range easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dall lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ibu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ibu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A bone on bone clash there as Dall blocks the leg kick.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ibu.
Ibu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dall is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Dall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
Dall blocks a jab.
Dall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibu throws out the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dall checks a leg kick.
Dall tries for a takedown but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ibu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ibu scores with a leg kick. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dall. #T1##SUB#
Dall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dall gets to mount! Ibu was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
You get the feeling that Ibu really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Ibu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dall tries to control but Ibu wriggling away.
Dall avoids the attempt from Ibu to control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ibu holds on for dear life.
Ibu is controlling an arm, preventing Dall from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ibu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ibu is looking to escape.
Ibu wants to control but Dall is having none of it.
Ibu tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Ibu wants to hold on but Dall pushes him away.
Dall prevents Ibu from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Dall goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ibu turns into him and now he's in Dall's guard.
Ibu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU2#
Ibu stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
Ibu misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Ibu. Beautiful body shot.
Dall throws a solid leg kick but Ibu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dall.
Ibu checks a leg kick nicely.
Ibu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ibu as he jumps to the side.
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu. #TD#
Dall throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ibu was covering up waiting for the punch and Dall finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ibu wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dall manages to pass to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVB#
Ibu wants to control but Dall is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu 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#
Ibu lands with a good body shot.
Ibu scores with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Ibu.
Ibu misses the jab.
Dall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good work by Ibu as he checks the leg kick.
Dall walks into a straight right hand from Ibu.
Ibu misses the shot to the body.
Ibu scores with a nice right hand.
Ibu stuns Dall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ibu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ibu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dall rather than just go for the knockout.
Dall scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibu checks a low kick from Dall.
Ibu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ibu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ibu is out of range and Dall settles back down.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ibu looks to throw the jab but Dall is out of range. #T1#
Dall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Ibu looks to land a right hand but Dall moved out of range.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
Ibu lands with a shot to the body.
Ibu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dall doesn't seem bothered though.
Ibu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dall misses with a looping left.
Ibu tried to score with a low kick but Dall checks it.
Good exchange - Ibu coming out on top.
Dall misses with a hook.
Ibu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dall misses with a few strikes there.
Ibu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dall to score with a decent uppercut.
Ibu tries to land a leg kick but Dall saw it coming and moves away.
Dall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ibu slips under a jab.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ibu swings for the body but Dall moves out of range. #T2##TD#
Dall closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Dall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ibu manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Dall is looking for a kimura here. #ES2#
Ibu manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dall's corner calls for a 1-2. Dall obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Ibu misses with a body shot
and Dall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ibu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ibu digs a good hook to Dall's body.
Ibu misses with a looping left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ibu connects with a body shot.
Dall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Ibu is looking to clinch but Dall is avoiding it.
Dall feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Dall.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
Dall lands a glancing blow to the side of Ibu's head.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Dall bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
You can see the frustration on Ibu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Dall swings around for an armbar but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dall's guard.
Ibu postures up. #T4#
Ibu is stalling in the full guard.
Koh Ibu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ibu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ibu wanted to stand there but Dall had control of the position. #SUB#
Ibu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ibu has managed to get both his arms back between Dall's legs - danger averted.
Ibu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dall is keeping the position for now.
Ibu is looking to stand up but Dall won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu 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!
#R3#
Ibu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dall swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ibu.
Ibu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dall lands a really nice looking cross but Ibu seems unphased.
Ibu misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dall.
Nice body punch from Ibu.
Dall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Dall looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ibu!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall working away.
Ibu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Dall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ibu has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Ibu holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Ibu is trying to control Dall's posture but Dall avoids it. #SUB#
Dall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ibu wants to get back to his feet but Dall drags him back down.#SUB#
Dall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ibu pushes Dall away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dall gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ibu keeps working.
Ibu wants to control but Dall postures up.
Ibu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Dall swings around for an armbar but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dall's guard.
Ibu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ibu wants to stand up but Dall is controlling the position. #T3#
Ibu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ibu is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Dall manages to get to full guard.
Ibu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ibu wants to get up but he can't break Dall's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Dall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ibu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ibu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dall trying to keep a closed guard but Ibu is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Ibu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ibu has managed to get both his arms back between Dall's legs - danger averted.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Dall working for a triangle but Ibu defends it easily.
Ibu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ibu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibu tries to stand but Dall is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koh Ibu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Koh Ibu just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Dall fails with the takedown.
Dall defending well as Ibu loads up on a big left hand.
Dall loads up on a big right hand but Ibu slips the punch.
Dall throws a hook but Ibu blocks it.
Dall throws a big shot that misses.
Koh Ibu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ibu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
Ibu misses with a body kick.
Dall misses with a leg kick.
Ibu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ibu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ibu misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick from Ibu misses.
Ibu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A big right from Ibu misses.
Dall just misses with a punch to the body.
Dall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ibu has time to react.#T1#
Dall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ibu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dall somewhat.
Ibu throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
Ibu misses with a low kick.
Ibu misses with a body kick.
Dall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ibu.
Dall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ibu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dall is out of range.
Dall throws a low kick, looking for Ibu's leg but Ibu calmly moves out of range.
Dall pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ibu is out of range and Dall settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Ibu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ibu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
Ibu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dall scores with a sloppy right hand. Ibu should have avoided that one.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Ibu. Beautiful body shot.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Ibu.
Dall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Ibu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall.
Ibu moves away from the strike by Dall.
Ibu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ibu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dall momentarily.
Dall keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ibu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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!
Dall misses with a series of wild punches.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
Dall avoids a kick to the body.
Ibu is looking to score with low kicks.
Dall gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ibu blocks a jab.
Dall lands with a good body shot.
Ibu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ibu misses with a body shot.
Dall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dall throws a looping overhand right but Ibu ducks down to avoid it.
Ibu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dall blocks it well.
Ibu misses with a body shot. #T3#
Ibu lands a body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ibu. Dall shrugs it off though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dall.
Ibu misses with a kick to the body.
Dall throws a head kick that misses.
Ibu blocks a jab.
Dall takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ibu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ibu misses the shot to the body.
Dall moves out of range of the body kick from Ibu.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Ibu takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Dall scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab by Ibu.
Dall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ibu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ibu tries to clinch but Dall moves out of range. #T4#
Dall throws a front kick aimed at Ibu's knee but Ibu avoids it well.
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
Dall throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dall throws an overhand right that lands on Ibu's shoulder, as Ibu tries to avoid the shot.
Ibu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dall lands a front kick.
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
Ibu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ibu wants to clinch up but Dall keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Dall misses.
Ibu moves out of range of the body kick from Dall.
Ibu scores with a push kick.
Dall moves out of range of the leg kick from Ibu.
Dall will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ibu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ibu misses with a body shot.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ibu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dall doesn't seem bothered though.
Dall looks to land a left hand but Ibu moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Koh Ibu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ibu scores with a body shot.
Ibu loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Ibu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL2#
Ibu takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Dall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dall misses with a low kick.
Ibu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dall throws a big shot that misses.
Ibu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall tried to score with a low kick but Ibu checks it.
Ibu swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Dall fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ibu is out of range.
Ibu throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
Ibu misses with an uppercut. Dall saw that one coming.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ibu lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Dall lands a jab to the head.
Dall misses with a straight left.
Ibu misses with an uppercut.
Dall tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ibu defends well and Dall ends up having to push Ibu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
Ibu thuds his shin into the meat of Dall's side.
Dall drops his hands momentarily and Ibu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ibu misses the jab.
Nice sprawl there from Ibu as Dall shoots in.
Ibu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ibu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu lands with a hook. Dall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dall shoots for a takedown but Ibu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bastyn Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ibu misses with a body shot
and Dall counters with an inside leg kick.
Ibu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bastyn Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall misses with an uppercut. Ibu saw that one coming.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
Jab by Ibu.
Ibu throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Ibu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
Dall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ibu finds it's way round the side to connect with Dall's head.
Ibu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ibu connects with a crisp jab.
Dall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ibu finds it's way round the side to connect with Dall's head.
Dall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ibu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ibu tries to land a front kick but Dall steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dall throws a hook to the side of Ibu's head but Ibu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Dall throws a front kick aimed at Ibu's knee but Ibu avoids it well.
Dall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibu.
Nice uppercut there from Dall.
Dall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice uppercut there from Ibu.
Ibu slips a straight right by Dall.
Ibu lands a body shot.
Dall throws a lazy right hand but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A shot to the liver by Ibu. Beautiful body shot.
Ibu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ibu jabs Dall to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ibu lands with a hook. Dall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ibu digs a good hook to Dall's body.
Ibu moves away from the strike by Dall.
Ibu with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
A big right from Dall misses.
Dall looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice uppercut lands for Dall. That snapped Ibu's head back.
Dall thuds his shin into the meat of Ibu's side.
Ibu slips a straight right by Dall.
Dall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ibu throws a leg kick which misses Dall's front leg but catches the back leg as Dall tries to avoid it.
Ibu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ibu, right into the meat.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dall. That did some damage!#CL2#
Ibu clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ibu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
Ibu misses with a punch to the body.
Dall lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ibu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ibu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dall's elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 45:50

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

Event: DUEL197
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Good shot there by Dall.
Rob throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
Dall slips under a jab.
Dall staying out of range there.
Rob scores with a jab to the body.
Dall throws a body punch but Rob moves out of range.
Rob appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dall connects with a solid leg kick.
Rob takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Rob misses the target.
Dall cracks Rob with a good jab.
Rob has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dall finds it's way round the side to connect with Rob's head.
We've been hearing reports that Rob has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dall throws a leg kick which misses Rob's front leg but catches the back leg as Rob tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rob's head backwards.
Dall throws a right hand that misses
and Rob counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rob throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dall is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rob with a body shot.
Dall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rob throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Rob lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dall circles away quickly and effectively.
Dall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rob lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rob dives in and grabs Dall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dall pushes down on Rob's head and hops out.
Dall tries to land a front kick but Rob steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rob is looking to counter punch.
Rob throws a leg kick
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
Dall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bastyn Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall cracks Rob with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rob walks into a jab.
Rob looks to throw the jab but Dall is out of range.
Rob tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dall is able to avoid easily.
Dall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dall looks to land a left hand but Rob moved out of range nicely.
Rob slips a straight right by Dall.
Rob is looking to counter punch.
Dall is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rob had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rob throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dall connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rob throws an overhand right that lands on Dall's shoulder, as Dall tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Rob keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dall.
Rob checks a leg kick.
Rob shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dall sprawls well. Dall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rob gets slowly back to his feet.
Dall moves away from the strike by Rob. #TD2#
Dall looking to score a takedown here. Rob is defending well but Dall drives through and ends up in Rob's guard.
Dall advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rob looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dall is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rob reverses the position - he's now on top in Dall's guard.
Rob trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Dall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rob is aware though and is defending well.
Dall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rob doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rob manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Rob from controlling successfully.
Dall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dall pulls Rob in close to prevent any damage.
Dall keeping full guard, as Rob tries to pass.
Rob throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rob doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rob manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rob wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
Rob stands up over Dall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Our spies down at at Sweat inform us that Dall has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rob throws a big elbow that misses.
Rob loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Rob drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Rob as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Dall screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Rob! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ace Rob!
Ace Rob is the new bantamweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ace Rob waved his t-shirt featuring OLIMPO's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: DUEL193 Dall v Pearson
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Pearson throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
Dall moves out of range of the body kick from Pearson. #TD#
Dall drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pearson wants to get back to his feet but Dall passes into half guard. #SUB#
Dall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pearson is just riding it out for now. Dall eventually gives up the hold.
Pearson is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Dall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pearson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dall trying to control from half guard but Pearson is working away.
Pearson is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pearson.
Dall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pearson in his tracks. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Dall scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dall prevents Pearson from standing back up. #ES2#
Pearson kicks off Dall and gets to his feet.
Pearson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pearson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dall circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnny Pearson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pearson throws a head kick that misses
and Pearson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big right from Dall misses.
Pearson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pearson throws a body kick that misses.
Dall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dall misses with a body shot.
Dall throws a big shot that misses.
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pearson.
Dall scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD#
Pearson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pearson keeping full guard, as Dall tries to pass. #T3##ES2#
Pearson has his feet on Dall's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Pearson digs a good hook to Dall's body.
Dall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pearson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
Pearson connects with an inside leg kick.
Pearson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pearson. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pearson throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.
Dall drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dall missing with a left hand there. Pearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Dall changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pearson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Dall swings around for an armbar but Pearson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dall's guard.#T4##SU2#
Pearson gets to his feet - Dall follows without any prompting.
Dall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pearson circles away quickly and effectively.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dall crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pearson - the referee stops the clock and Dall gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pearson. Dall manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dall walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pearson.
Pearson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dall throws a leg kick but Pearson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dall moves away from the strike by Pearson.
Nice shot lands for Dall.
Dall is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pearson. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Dall shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pearson is trying to escape back to his feet but Dall uses the scramble to pass into side control. #ES2#
Pearson sneaks out the side door and pushes Dall away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johnny Pearson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pearson with a hook.
Pearson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pearson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed right hand from Pearson misses the target.
Dall lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pearson.
Dall cracks Pearson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dall throws out a powerful jab.
Pearson misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Pearson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pearson throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.
Pearson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pearson.
Pearson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall defending well as Pearson loads up on a big left hand.
Pearson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pearson scrambles back to his feet.
Dall shoots in for a takedown but Pearson shows good takedown defense.
Dall sets himself, and Pearson steps forward looking for the clinch! Dall avoids it this time.
Dall staying out of range there.
Dall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Dall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pearson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pearson throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
Pearson throws a shot from downtown. Dall moves away and avoids it.
Dall feinted with a counter takedown.
Pearson misses with a low kick as Dall jumps back.
Dall avoids a kick to the body.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bastyn Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pearson throws an overhand right that lands on Dall's shoulder, as Dall tries to avoid the shot.
Pearson throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
Dall shoots in and drives through. Pearson sprawls well.
Pearson tries to counter with a clinch but Dall shakes him off and moves away.
That kick from Pearson tenderised Dall's leg. Dall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pearson feints a jab promting Dall to slip. Pearson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dall slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dall scores with a jab. Pearson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pearson enables Dall to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pearson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall is standing up over Pearson. Pearson looks to escape but Dall dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pearson wants to get back to his feet but Dall is dominant here and he's now got Pearson's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Pearson is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Dall looking for the choke but no joy.
Pearson trying to get back to his feet but Dall is in full control for now. #T3##SUB#
Dall is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pearson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Pearson is trying to stand. He's onto all fours with Dall on his back. Dall looks like he's slipping off but he's actually tansitioning to a beautiful armbar! Pearson has to tap out to a very impressive submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bastyn Dall!
Bastyn Dall retains his bantamweight title!
Bastyn Dall tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: DUEL#187 Dall vs Jafar
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Dall walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jafar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nuri Jafar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jafar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jafar throws a lazy right hand but Dall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good exchange - Jafar coming out on top.
Jafar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jafar throws a shot from downtown. Dall moves away and avoids it.
Jafar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jafar stuns Dall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jafar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Dall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jafar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dall avoids the body shot from Jafar.
Jafar scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1##CL2#
Jafar moves into the clinch.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Dall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Dall lands a takedown into guard.
Jafar wants to get back to his feet but Dall is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jafar keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
Jafar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2##ES2#
Jafar has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dall has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dall struggles to land a body shot inside as Jafar controls his hands.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Dall wants the takedown. Jafar is fighting it off but Dall persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jafar's guard against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall looking to pass the guard.
Jafar wants to stand but Dall is controlling the position.
Jafar looking for a sweep. Not yet Jafar, not yet.
Jafar keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
Jafar wants to stand but Dall is controlling the position. #T3##SUB#
Dall postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jafar is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dall, into his guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jafar advances position into side control!#SU2#
Jafar decides to stand back up. #TD#
Dall throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jafar was covering up waiting for the punch and Dall finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jafar is pulling down on Dall's head. It's preventing any offense from Dall, at least for the moment.#T4#
Jafar wants to sweep here but Dall controlling him for the moment.
Jafar is trying to control the position but Dall postures up.
Dall trying to control but Jafar is working from the bottom.
Jafar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nuri Jafar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jab, jab by Jafar - just one landing.
Jafar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dall scores with a sloppy right hand. Jafar should have avoided that one.
Dall misses with a body shot.
Dall throws a looping overhand right but Jafar ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Jafar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jafar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Jafar.
Decent striking displayed by Jafar there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Jafar.
Dall feinted with a counter takedown.
Jafar throws a right hand that misses
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Jafar.
Jafar misses with a lunging right hand
and Dall counters with a low kick, right behind Jafar 's knee.
Jafar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dall tries to counter with a takedown but Jafar is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Jafar throws out a loose jab but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nuri Jafar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jafar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Jafar.
Dall is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Jafar throws a big shot that misses.
Jafar misses with a lunging right hand
and Dall counters with a nice uppercut.
Dall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dall lands with a straight right. Jafar didn't see that one coming.
Dall walks into a jab.
Dall throws a sloppy head kick and Jafar moves out of range easily.
Dall slips a jab from Jafar.
Dall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dall throws a wild body kick that Jafar sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Jafar throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Jafar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Dall.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Dall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar. #BC#
Dall breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Jafar. That snapped Dall's head back.
Jafar misses with a hook.
Jafar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nuri Jafar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
A little feinted left hand from Dall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Dall closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jafar's guard.
Dall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Jafar is keeping the position.#T3#
Dall trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jafar manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Jafar wants to get up but he can't break Dall's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jafar controlling from the top position.
Jafar wants to pass the guard but Dall is keeping the position.#SUB#
Dall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jafar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Jafar 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.
Jafar looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Dall is looking for a triangle but Jafar pushes his legs off easily. #SU2#
Dall is working an open guard so Jafar takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dall staying out of range there.
Dall tries to counter with a takedown but Jafar is quick to defend against it.
Dall throws a leg kick but Jafar checks it.
Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dall throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nuri Jafar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Dall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jafar's waist but Jafar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dall off to one side.
Jafar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dall needs to keep his hands up - Jafar had a free shot at his head there.
Jafar just misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar lunges at Dall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dall's hand. #CL2#
Jafar pushes Dall up against the cage in a clinch.
Dall misses with the head strike.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dall is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dall tries for a takedown but Jafar manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dall digs a right hand underneath Jafar's ribcage. Jafar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Dall is trying to drag Jafar to the mat but Jafar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bastyn Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Dall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jafar's elbow.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Dall avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the cage. #BC#
Dall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jafar lands a nice looking body shot.
Jafar is looking to clinch.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jafar throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall.
Jafar lands with a cross.
Dall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jafar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dall.
Dall misses the body punch
and Jafar counters with a stiff right hand.
Dall works Jafar's body with a nice hook.
Dall swings for the body but Jafar moves out of range.
A slow jab from Dall misses its intended target. #T2#
Jafar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dall.
Jafar might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jafar connects with a single shot there.
Jafar misses with a left hand
and Dall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jafar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dall in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jafar throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it.
Jafar scores with a jab.
Dall connects with a body shot that sends Jafar's belly button to the back.
Jafar stuffs the takedown.
Jafar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dall connects with a looping right hand.
Dall moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body punch from Dall. #T3#
Jafar lands a head shot.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dall scores with a hook to the body.
Dall goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Dall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jafar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jafar swings widly with a right hand
and Dall counters with a right hand to the body.
Dall misses with a body kick.
Jafar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jafar finds it's way round the side to connect with Dall's head.
Jafar takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Jafar loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jafar.
It looked like Dall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jafar digs a good hook to Dall's body.
Jafar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dall throws the left hand but Jafar avoids the punch easily.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall lands a nice looking body shot.
Dall throws a hook but Jafar avoids it easily.
A jab from Dall finds it's way through Jafar's defenses.
Jafar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jafar throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.
Dall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dall throws a hook but Jafar blocks it.
Dall takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nuri Jafar really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Jafar closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dall counters with a nice uppercut.
Dall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jafar.
Dall throws a lazy uppercut
and Jafar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Jafar clinches up with Dall and pushes him back against the cage.
Dall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jafar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dall seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jafar can turn it around.#TD#
Dall works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dall stopping the sweep attempt from Jafar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall looking to pass the guard.
Dall is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Dall is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jafar is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Dall 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! Jafar rolls with it to try and escape but Dall cranks on the arm and Jafar is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bastyn Dall!
Bastyn Dall retains his bantamweight title!
In his post fight interview, Bastyn Dall started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Nuri Jafar spoke after the fight, saying 'He did not follow the script'.

Event: DUEL#182 Pearson vs Dall
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Dall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pearson momentarily.
Dall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pearson throws a series of punches but Dall moves out of range.
Pearson misses with a body kick.
Dall feints the counter takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dall checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dall avoids the body shot from Pearson.
Pearson lands with a good body shot.
Dall throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dall has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pearson.
Dall throws out a loose jab but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pearson cracks Dall with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pearson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pearson defends it well.
Dall scores with a nice strike.
Pearson blocks a jab.
Dall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pearson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dall scoring well with a low kick there.
Pearson throws a wild body kick that Dall sees coming a mile off.
A big right from Dall misses.
Pearson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pearson feints and then cracks Dall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dall down.
Pearson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pearson slips under a jab from Dall.
Pearson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dall throws a hook but Pearson avoids it easily.#T1#
Dall's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dall duly obliges. #TD2#
Dall looking to score a takedown here. Pearson is defending well but Dall drives through and ends up in Pearson's guard.
Dall won't allow Pearson to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Dall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dall won't allow Pearson to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pearson's guard. #T2#
Pearson is trying to stand up here but Dall is controlling him well.
Dall thows a huge punch but Pearson dodges it nicely.
Pearson is trying to stand up here but Dall is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dall tries to land a front kick but Pearson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pearson blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Pearson.
Pearson avoids a kick to the body.
Dall throws a hook to the side of Pearson's head but Pearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dall checks a leg kick.
Dall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pearson defends it well.
Dall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pearson is able to avoid easily.
Pearson lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dall, right into the meat.
Pearson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Pearson throws a wild body kick that Dall sees coming a mile off.
Dall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pearson.
Dall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pearson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pearson misses with a head kick.
Pearson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pearson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Dall finds it's way through Pearson's defenses.
Pearson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dall tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pearson moves out of range of the strikes.
Pearson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dall motions for Pearson to come forward. Dall throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pearson misses with the combination.
Pearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Dall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dall misses with a body kick.
Dall throws a good cross that connects.
A lazy left from Dall finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pearson looks to throw the jab but Dall is out of range.
Dall avoids the body shot from Pearson.
Dall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pearson's sensitive parts. #T4#
Pearson with a hook.
Dall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pearson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dall.
Pearson is looking to wear down Dall with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pearson connects with a body shot that sends Dall's belly button to the back.
Pearson misses with a body kick.
Dall throws a hook but Pearson blocks it.
Dall takes a swing at Pearson's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Pearson there.
Pearson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dall's calf.
Dall tries a low kick but Pearson avoids it.
Pearson throws a head kick that misses.
Pearson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Pearson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Pearson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pearson wants it to stay on the feet.
Pearson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Dall throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pearson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pearson moves out of range of the body kick.
Pearson takes one on the button.
Pearson misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bastyn Dall will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pearson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pearson throws the kick towards the body but Dall avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Pearson.
Dall thumps Pearson with a low kick.
Pearson throws a wild body kick that Dall sees coming a mile off.
Good leg kick by Pearson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pearson.
Dall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dall moves out of range of the body kick.
Pearson connects with a solid leg kick.
Dall avoids a kick to the body.
Dall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pearson lands a nice shot that snaps Dall's head back.
Dall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dall is looking to slow Pearson down with leg kicks.
Dall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dall lands a jab to the nose.
Pearson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
Pearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.#T1#
Pearson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dall feints the counter takedown.
Pearson lands a jab-cross combination.
A jab from Pearson does it's job there.#CL#
Pearson forces Dall back against the cage and clinches.
Pearson throws a punch but it's blocked by Dall. #TD2#
Dall has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pearson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Pearson wants to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Dall looking for the RNC.
Our spies down at at Sweat inform us that Dall has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Dall looking for the choke from the back.
Pearson is trying to get back to his feet but Dall has full control of the position and if anything, Pearson has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Pearson showing good submission defense here.
Well, with Dall on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Pearson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T2##SUB2#
Dall looking to break Pearson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pearson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dall will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Dall is persistently looking for the submission but Pearson is defending it well.
Pearson wants to get back to his feet. #ES#
Pearson manages to escape to his feet. #T3#
Dall shoots in for a takedown but Pearson shows good takedown defense.
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pearson.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pearson.
Pearson digs a good body shot into Dall's ribs.
Johnny Pearson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dall throws out a leg kick but Pearson moves out of range and Dall only half commits.
Dall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circling - Dall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pearson defending well as Dall loads up on a big left hand.
Nice jab there from Pearson.
Pearson misses with a body shot.
Pearson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pearson thows a body kick. Dall tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dall fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pearson takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
And Dall tries to counter it with a takedown but Pearson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pearson throws the left hand but Dall avoids the punch easily.
Johnny Pearson is winning the standup battle so far.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Pearson.
Pearson tries a head kick but it misses.
Dall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pearson. That did some damage!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall missing with a left hand there. Pearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pearson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dall on the side of the head.
Dall connects with a body shot.
Dall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
Pearson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pearson throws the kick towards the body but Dall avoids it.
Dall with the counter takedown but Pearson avoids it easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Pearson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pearson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pearson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pearson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dall avoids it.
Dall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pearson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pearson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dall sizes up Pearson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pearson!
Pearson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dall tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Pearson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Pearson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dall's calf.
Pearson stuffs the takedown.
Dall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pearson's calf.
Dall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pearson. That did some damage!
Pearson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pearson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pearson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pearson throws an overhand right that lands on Dall's shoulder, as Dall tries to avoid the shot.
Pearson throws a head kick that misses.
Pearson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Pearson.
Pearson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall.
Dall misses with a wild body shot.
Pearson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pearson ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall moves out of range of the body kick.
Pearson misses with a body shot.
Pearson throws a shot from downtown. Dall moves away and avoids it.
Pearson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dall tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good leg kick by Dall there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dall stuns Pearson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Pearson moves out of range as Dall strikes.
Pearson throws out a leg kick but Dall moves out of range and Pearson only half commits.
Pearson misses with a wild body shot.
Dall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Dall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pearson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall with the counter takedown but Pearson avoids it easily.
Dall lands a leg kick that knocks Pearson off balance momentarily.
Dall misses the jab.
Dall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dall staying out of range there.
Nice body punch from Dall.
Pearson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pearson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dall lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pearson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dall blocks the body kick.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pearson manages to avoid it.
Pearson throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it.
Dall tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dall scores with a jab.
Dall avoids a kick to the body.
Dall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pearson defends it well.#T2#
Dall throws a leg kick that misses.
Pearson lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dall has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pearson.
Dall lands with a hook. Pearson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Dall.
Pearson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dall misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pearson. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Pearson instigates a clinch.
Pearson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dall in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pearson crunches a lovely knee into Dall's ribcage.
Dall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pearson pushes Dall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dall misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Dall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dall misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pearson moves in looking to clinch but Dall pushes him off.#T3#
Dall blocks a head kick by Pearson.
A big left from Dall misses.
Pearson throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.
Dall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pearson keeps Dall at a distance using the push kick.
Pearson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dall. Dall obviously looking to wear him down.
Dall lands a leg kick that knocks Pearson off balance momentarily.
Dall throws the kick towards the body but Pearson avoids it.
Pearson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dall.
Pearson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pearson lands a jab.#CL#
Dall gets tackled into the cage by Pearson. Pearson maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pearson.
Dall misses with a punch to the body.
Pearson tries a body shot but Dall blocks it.
Pearson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dall controls his hands.
Pearson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dall avoids it.
Pearson cracks Dall with a nice body shot.
Dall takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Bastyn Dall has been cut.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pearson.
Dall takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dall prevents a body shot from Pearson.
Dall misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pearson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dall's brow.
Pearson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pearson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pearson can't find room to land a body shot as Dall controls the action.
Pearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pearson.
Dall misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Dall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pearson misses with a looping left.
Dall lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Pearson misses its target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Johnny Pearson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Bastyn Dall's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
A jab from Pearson finds it's way through Dall's defenses.
Pearson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Pearson throws a big shot that misses.
Pearson misses with a body shot.
Dall works the jab nicely.
Pearson lands a jab to the nose.
Good standup being displayed there by Dall as he connects with a hook.
Pearson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dall avoids a kick to the body.
Pearson just misses with a punch to the body.
Pearson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dall throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Pearson.
Dall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson misses with a body kick.
Pearson misses with a wild body shot.
Pearson ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Pearson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pearson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dall.
Dall moves away from the strike by Pearson.
Pearson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pearson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Dall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pearson on the side of the head.
Dall keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice cross by Dall.
Pearson throws a sloppy head kick and Dall moves out of range easily.
Dall throws a chopping leg kick but Pearson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Dall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pearson.#CL#
Pearson has closed the distance and engaged Dall in a clinch.
Dall lands with a left to the head.
Dall lands a hook that snaps the head of Pearson backwards. #BC2#
Dall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pearson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pearson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pearson motions for Dall to come forward. Pearson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dall with the counter takedown but Pearson avoids it easily.
Pearson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dall moves away from the strike by Pearson.
Pearson throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Pearson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dall shoots in but no luck this time.
Dall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pearson circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pearson.
Pearson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pearson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pearson throws a head kick that misses.
Pearson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pearson slips a jab from Dall.
Dall scores with a shot to the body.
Pearson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pearson throws a body kick that misses.
Pearson blocks a low kick nicely.
Pearson slips a jab from Dall.
Dall takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A telegraphed right hand from Dall misses the target.
Donk. Dall catches Pearson right on the button with a cross.
Pearson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Dall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pearson.
Pearson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pearson looks to land a body kick but Dall moved away.
Dall misses the jab.
Pearson misses with a kick to the body.
Dall throws a hook to the side of Pearson's head but Pearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pearson scores with a decent looking hook.
Pearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pearson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pearson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dall tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dall just misses with a punch to the body.
Pearson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dall avoids it.
Pearson misses the shot to the body.
Pearson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Dall finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dall throws a shot from downtown. Pearson moves away and avoids it.
Pearson misses with a body kick.
Dall misses with a body kick.#CL#
Pearson darts in and clinches Dall up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice elbow from Pearson.
Pearson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dall is defending well for now.
Pearson stops a takedown attempt from Dall.
Johnny Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastyn Dall.#TD2#
Dall has clasped his hands together around Pearson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Pearson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bastyn Dall has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Dall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dall is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pearson is trying to buck Dall off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Johnny Pearson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bastyn Dall's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Dall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dall lands with a good body shot.
Dall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dall looks to throw the jab but Pearson is out of range.
Dall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A good leg kick by Pearson.
Dall thuds his right hand into Pearson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pearson.
Pearson throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it.
Pearson tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Pearson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pearson. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pearson cracks Dall with a good jab.
Good exchange - Dall coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dall lands with a straight right. Pearson didn't see that one coming.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Dall blocks the low kick.
Dall cracks Pearson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dall lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from Pearson.
Pearson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dall is able to avoid easily.
Pearson defending well as Dall loads up on a big left hand.
Pearson misses with a hook. Dall ducked under it nicely.
Pearson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pearson drops his hands momentarily and Dall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dall throws a looping overhand right but Pearson ducks down to avoid it.
Dall lands the left hand.
Pearson takes one to the side of the head.
Pearson throws out a loose jab but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pearson. Pearson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dall with a hook.
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!
Dall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dall misses the jab.
Pearson moves away from the strike by Dall.
Nice defenses there by Dall.
Bastyn Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pearson staying out of range there.
Dall misses with a kick to the body.
Dall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dall scores with a leg kick.
Pearson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dall doesn't seem bothered though.
Pearson throws a push kick but Dall slaps the foot to one side.
Pearson throws a body shot but no joy.
Dall feints the counter takedown.
Pearson wants to clinch.
Dall lands a really nice looking cross but Pearson seems unphased.
Pearson misses with a wild body shot.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pearson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall misses with a body kick.
Pearson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dall throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T3#
Pearson ducks under a wild hook from Dall.#CL#
Pearson closes the distance and clinches.
Pearson lands a shot to the body.
Dall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dall working hard to break the clinch.
Dall wants a takedown but no success here.
Dall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pearsons head.
Pearson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pearson misses with a body punch.
Pearson lands an elbow inside.
Pearson misses with a punch to the body.
Dall is looking to break free of the clinch but Pearson has double underhooks.
Dall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
Pearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pearson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dall lands a nice uppercut.
Pearson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dall has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dall gets through Pearson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Pearson is rocked!
Dall blocks the elbow strike.
Oh Pearson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
Dall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Dall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pearsons head.
Dall lands with a short shot to the head.
Pearson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dall has Pearson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pearson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dall is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dall scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pearson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dall's brow.
Dall lands a body shot.
Dall misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pearson throws an elbow but misses.
Pearson stops a takedown attempt from Dall.
Johnny Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastyn Dall.
Dall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnny Pearson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pearson can't find room to land a body shot as Dall controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pearson.
Pearson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pearson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnny Pearson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dall tries to throw a body punch but Pearson avoids it by throwing Dall back against the cage.
Dall creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Pearson with a big uppercut! Pearson tries to clinch up but Dall pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Pearson to the mat! Pearson covers up and Dall unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bastyn Dall!
Bastyn Dall is the new bantamweight champion!
After the fight, Bastyn Dall 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: DFN#50 Dall vs Ketler
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
Dall misses with a straight left.
Von Ketler feints the counter takedown.
Dall keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Von Ketler closes the distance and clinches.
Von Ketler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Von Ketler is trying to stall.
Von Ketler is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Dall has denied him.
Dall lands a left hand. #TD2#
Von Ketler decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Von Ketler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dall passes Von Ketler's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Von Ketler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dall pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler gets full guard.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Ketler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Ketler is trying to control the position but Dall postures up. #T1#
Dall advances to half guard. #SUB#
Dall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Dall seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall trying to mount his opponent but Von Ketler defends it. #SUB2#
Von Ketler looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Von Ketler wants to improve his position but Dall is controlling well.
Dall wants to control but Von Ketler is keeping him busy.
Dall blocks the strikes from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler won't allow Dall to pass to mount.
Von Ketler wants to get back to full guard.
Dall wants to control but Von Ketler is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Dall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Von Ketler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Von Ketler throws a good cross that connects.
Dall slips a jab from Von Ketler.
Dall staying out of range there.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dall scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dall. Von Ketler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Ketler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Von Ketler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Von Ketler shoots in for a takedown but Dall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Von Ketler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dall defends it nicely.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Von Ketler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Von Ketler moves out of range as Dall throws a body kick.
A big left from Dall misses.
Von Ketler throws a hook but Dall blocks it.
Dall misses with a hook.
Dall throws a lazy right hand but Von Ketler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Dall moves out of range of the leg kick from Von Ketler.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dall.
Von Ketler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Von Ketler tries to clinch up but Dall circles away and keeps his distance.
Von Ketler wants to clinch.
Jab from Von Ketler.
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!
Dall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall cracks Von Ketler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Von Ketler wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Ketler takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dall throws a hook but Von Ketler avoids it easily.
Von Ketler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Von Ketler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bastyn Dall 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#
Dall scores with a hook.
Von Ketler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dall momentarily.
Good work by Von Ketler as he checks the leg kick.
Bastyn Dall is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Ketler connects with an inside leg kick.
Von Ketler loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Dall drops down looking for a counter takedown but Von Ketler sprawls and moves away.
Dall takes one to the chin there.
Dall moves forwards but Von Ketler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Von Ketler. Those never looked like landing.
Dall scores with a jab.
Von Ketler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dall on the side of the head.
Von Ketler scores with a shot to the body.
Von Ketler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Ketler misses with an uppercut. Dall saw that one coming.
Von Ketler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dall stuns Von Ketler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Von Ketler checks a leg kick.
Von Ketler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dall looks to land a right hand but Von Ketler moved out of range.
Von Ketler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Dall tests Von Ketler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dall thows a leg kick but Von Ketler checks it #CL2#
and Von Ketler counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Von Ketler.
Dall lands a right hand. #BC2#
Von Ketler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Dall looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Von Ketler tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Dall manages to move to mount!
Bastyn Dall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Dall is working for a guillotine from mount but Von Ketler frees his head quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Ketler is wriggling around trying to escape. #T2##SUB#
Von Ketler reaches up and pulls Dall towards him, trying to control the position. Dall manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for Von Ketler! Von Ketler tries to roll over - now Dall is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and Von Ketler has to tap out! Great work there by Dall!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bastyn Dall!
Bastyn Dall tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Eksem Von Ketler had this to say: 'Didn't hurt'.

Event: DUEL#170 Zhai vs Dad
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
Dall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dall with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DeBramalo jabs at Dall's body.
That kick from Dall tenderised DeBramalo's leg. DeBramalo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dall throws the left hand but DeBramalo avoids the punch easily.
DeBramalo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dall has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
DeBramalo scores with a body shot.
Dall takes a swing at DeBramalo's ribcage but misses.
A head kick by Dall misses
and DeBramalo counters with a good low kick that Dall was not able to check.
DeBramalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall.
DeBramalo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dall finds it's way round the side to connect with DeBramalo's head.
Dall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DeBramalo as he avoids it easily.
DeBramalo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Dall manages to get an easy takedown there - catching DeBramalo on his heels. He'll look to pass DeBramalo's guard now, I'm sure.
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#
Dall drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and DeBramalo dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Dall working a defensive guard but DeBramalo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Dall is not content to let DeBramalo control the position. #T1#
Dall is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
DeBramalo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dall is trying to control DeBramalo's posture but DeBramalo avoids it.
DeBramalo wants to control but Dall is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
You can see the frustration on Dall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
DeBramalo has control of an arm but Dall manages to advance to DeBramalo's back!
DeBramalo tries to roll but Dall sticks to his back.
DeBramalo keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Dall is looking for the choke from the back position but DeBramalo is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dall looking for the RNC.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
I would not like to be DeBramalo right now. #SUB#
Dall looking to break DeBramalo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. DeBramalo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dall will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
DeBramalo breaks Dall's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
DeBramalo wants to pass the guard but Dall is keeping the position.
DeBramalo stopping the sweep attempt from Dall.
DeBramalo is pushing down on Dall's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dall is fighting to maintain full guard but DeBramalo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dall is looking for a sweep. DeBramalo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
DeBramalo is working for a submission of some sort. #T4##SUB2#
DeBramalo is working for a submission of some sort.
Dall tries to get to full guard but DeBramalo has control of the leg.
Dall keeping hold of DeBramalo's head, controlling as best he can.
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 Bastyn Dall will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has DeBramalo pinned against the cage. DeBramalo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
DeBramalo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dall.
DeBramalo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! DeBramalo scrambles back to his feet.
DeBramalo throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
DeBramalo moves out of range of the leg kick from Dall.
DeBramalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Dall. That snapped DeBramalo's head back. #TD#
Dall gets a takedown into half guard.
DeBramalo keeping hold of Dall's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dall trying to work for an americana but DeBramalo has managed to regain full guard. #T1#
DeBramalo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dall slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for DeBramalo!
DeBramalo is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Dall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as DeBramalo is looking to escape.
DeBramalo can't escape the position.
Dall wants to control the pace but DeBramalo is squirming around nicely.
DeBramalo is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Dall wants to control the pace but DeBramalo is squirming around nicely.
DeBramalo tries to hold on but Dall postures up.#SUB#
Dall looking for a guillotine from mount but DeBramalo is having none of it. #SUB#
Dall is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But DeBramalo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from DeBramalo! #T4#
Dall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dall keeping full guard, as DeBramalo tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeBramalo postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bastyn Dall dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
DeBramalo ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
DeBramalo swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeBramalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
A good leg kick by DeBramalo.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! DeBramalo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dall - the referee stops the clock and DeBramalo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dall. DeBramalo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dall looks to land a right hand but DeBramalo moved out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dall.
Dall tries to land a front kick but DeBramalo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Dall lands a jab to DeBramalo's midsection.
Dall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeBramalo can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBramalo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall.
Dall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
DeBramalo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dall is looking to slow DeBramalo down with leg kicks.
A jab from DeBramalo misses.
DeBramalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
A jab from DeBramalo misses.
Dall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DeBramalo misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeBramalo. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall staying out of range there.
Dall throws a head kick that misses.
Dall jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bastyn Dall is winning the standup battle so far.
Dall scoring well with a low kick there.
DeBramalo moves out of range of the body kick from Dall.
Dall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DeBramalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeBramalo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dall misses with a low kick.
Dall takes a swing at DeBramalo's ribcage but misses.
DeBramalo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dall misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and DeBramalo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dall jabs DeBramalo right on the nose. DeBramalo blinks but takes it well.
Quentin DeBramalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A good leg kick by Dall.
Dall looks to throw the jab but DeBramalo is out of range.
DeBramalo tries to move into range but Dall moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeBramalo thuds a left hand into Dall's body.
DeBramalo takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
A big left from DeBramalo misses.
Bastyn Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall scores with a nice right hand.
DeBramalo stuns Dall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
DeBramalo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dall punishes DeBramalo's body with a nice straight punch.
DeBramalo blocks a jab.
Dall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeBramalo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Dall shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. DeBramalo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but DeBramalo is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Dall is sitting in close to DeBramalo's body. DeBramalo has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Dall is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Dall is tapping! That was a very nice submission by DeBramalo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Quentin DeBramalo!
Quentin DeBramalo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DFN#46 Arjuna vs Laiho
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Ho lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dall takes one on the button.
Dall misses with a left hand
and Ho counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dall tries a body shot but Ho blocks it.
Ho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ho blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Dall has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ho regains guard immediately.
Ho is adopting a defensive guard.
Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ho swivels though and keeps the full 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!
Dall throws an elbow that misses. Ho uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dall's guard. Nice move by Ho!#REVB##T1##SUB#
Dall is looking for a triangle but Ho pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Dall has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ho should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dall has tightened it up now! Ho should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bastyn Dall!
A less than humble Bastyn Dall misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Syn 583
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Dall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Curran takes one to the chin there.
Curran jabs Dall to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Curran looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Curran connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dall attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dall lands with a nice body kick.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Curran ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Dall lands a jab to the nose.
Dall scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Curran as he checks the leg kick.
Jab from Dall.
Dall scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Dall misses the shot to the body.
Dall throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Curran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dall lunges at Curran with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Curran's hand.
Curran misses with an attempted mid kick.
Curran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dall misses with a looping right.
Curran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Curran lands a jab to Dall's midsection.
Dall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Curran in his tracks.
Curran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Curran buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Curran fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dall is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Curran shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dall manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Dall looking for a guillotine here but Curran defends easily. #T2#
Dall has his hands on Curran's head, controlling the position.
Curran trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curran 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Dall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Curran loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dall has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Curran has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Dall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dall is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Curran grinds an elbow into Dall's temple.
Dall tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Dall is desperately trying to improve his position but Curran has a good base and remains in mount.
Dall tries to lock up and control but Curran gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dall bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Curran is pulling down on Dall's head to control his posture.
Dall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bastyn Dall will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Curran blocks a head kick by Dall.
Dall ducks right into an uppercut from Curran.
Curran doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dall misses with a body shot
and Curran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Dall misses its intended target.
Dall checks a leg kick.
Dall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Curran throws out a loose jab but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall works Curran's body with a nice hook.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Curran.
Curran ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Dall misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curran lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dall pushes Curran away with a front kick.
Dall has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Dall scores with a punch to the head.
Dall pivots, looking for a leg kick but Curran is out of range and Dall settles back down.
Curran throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
Dall feinted with a counter takedown.
Dall loads up on a big right hand but Curran slips the punch.
Curran fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Curran on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Curran turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dall throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Curran is looking to score with low kicks.
Curran punishes Dall's body with a nice straight punch.
Curran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall.
Curran keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Curran throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bastyn Dall is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall blocks a jab.
Dall feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Dall lands a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Curran. Beautiful body shot.
Dall misses with a hook. Curran ducked under it nicely.
Dall thuds his right hand into Curran's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curran manages to avoid it.
Dall throws a jab when Curran was well out of range.
Curran moves away from the strike by Dall.
Dall misses with a wild body shot.
Mario Curran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Curran 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dall lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dall takes a swing at Curran's ribcage but misses.
Dall lands a jab to Curran's midsection.
Curran throws a leg kick but Dall sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Curran lands a leg kick that knocks Dall off balance momentarily.
Dall scores with a nice right hand.
Dall misses with a hook
and Curran counters with a body kick that stops Dall in his tracks momentarily. #T3#
Dall slaps away a takedown attempt from Curran, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Curran throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
Dall checks the leg kick.
Dall throws a leg kick that is checked
and Curran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dall throws a right hand that misses
and Curran counters with an inside leg kick.
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dall checks a low kick from Curran.
Dall connects with a looping right hand.
Dall throws a hook to the side of Curran's head but Curran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dall throws a head kick that misses.
Curran is looking to score with low kicks.
Curran tries to score with a low kick but Dall moves his leg out of the way.
Dall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Dall misses with a right hand
letting Curran counter with a right hand.
Curran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dall throws out the jab.
Dall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curran avoids the body shot from Dall.
The fighters circling - Curran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dall throws a head kick that misses
and Curran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Curran throws a head kick that misses.
Curran avoids the head kick by Dall.
Dall is looking to slow Curran down with leg kicks.
Dall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Curran has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Curran throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Curran throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dall throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bastyn Dall will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Curran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Curran misses with a straight left.
Dall throws an overhand right that lands on Curran's shoulder, as Curran tries to avoid the shot.
Dall misses with a head kick.
Curran finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dall swings widly with a right hand
and Curran counters with a good low kick that Dall was not able to check.
Dall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dall checks the leg kick.
A cross from Curran lands.
Dall misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dall looks to land a left hand but Curran moved out of range nicely.
Curran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall.
Curran throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range. #T1#
Dall thuds his right hand into Curran's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Curran.
Dall moves out of range of the leg kick from Curran.
Dall is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bastyn Dall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Curran has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Curran will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A low kick from Curran is predictable there #TD#
and Dall counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Curran keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
Curran bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dall's guard. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Dall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Curran defends well.
Mario Curran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Curran throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Curran looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Curran working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Curran won't allow Dall to sweep him here.
Curran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Curran trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
Bastyn Dall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dall working a defensive guard but Curran passes into half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Curran wants to work for an arm triangle but Dall is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dall trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Curran manages to pass to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall wants to hold on but Curran pushes him away.
Dall in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall reaches up to try and control the position but Curran seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Dall rolls and tries to escape and now Curran has his back!
Dall takes a big shot to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mario Curran.
I think Dall 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Syn 577
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Kavanagh misses the shot to the body.
Dall throws out a counter right but Kavanagh avoids it with no problem.
Kavanagh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Dall tries to land a leg kick but Kavanagh saw it coming and moves away.
Dall looks to land a right hand but Kavanagh moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Kavanagh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kavanagh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kavanagh has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Bastyn Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kavanagh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kavanagh scores with a sloppy right hand. Dall should have avoided that one.
Dall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kavanagh is able to avoid easily.
Dall misses with a low kick.
Kavanagh ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Kavanagh bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dall's head backwards.
Dall swings for the body but Kavanagh moves out of range.
Kavanagh connects with a leg kick. Dall looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dall explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kavanagh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Kavanagh misses.
A good leg kick by Kavanagh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Dall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dall throws a wild body kick that Kavanagh sees coming a mile off.
Dall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dall throws a body kick that misses.
Kavanagh shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Kavanagh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dall throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Dall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kavanagh digs a good body shot into Dall's ribs.
Kavanagh tests Dall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kavanagh throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brody Kavanagh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheers as Kavanagh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dall doesn't seem phased though.
Kavanagh moves out of range of the leg kick from Dall.
Kavanagh blocks a jab.
Dall throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kavanagh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dall looks to land a left hand but Kavanagh moved out of range nicely.
Kavanagh moves out of range of the body kick.
Dall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kavanagh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kavanagh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A leg kick checked by Dall.
Dall looks to throw the jab but Kavanagh is out of range.
Kavanagh connects with a leg kick. Dall looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kavanagh throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall.
Dall blocks a jab.
Dall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kavanagh.#T2#
Kavanagh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Dall stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dall misses the jab.
Kavanagh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice defenses there by Kavanagh.
Dall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kavanagh catches Dall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kavanagh takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dall misses with a straight right.
Kavanagh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dall.
Dall only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kavanagh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dall misses with a straight left.
Kavanagh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kavanagh checks a leg kick nicely.
Dall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dall digs a good hook to Kavanagh's body.
Dall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kavanagh looks for the body kick but Dall saw that one coming.
Dall looks for the body kick but Kavanagh saw that one coming. #T3#
Dall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kavanagh.
Dall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dall moves out of range as Kavanagh strikes.
Dall moves out of range as Kavanagh strikes.
Dall takes one to the side of the head.
Kavanagh looks to throw the jab but Dall is out of range.
Kavanagh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dall fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kavanagh checks it well.
Kavanagh lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dall.
Dall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kavanagh.
Kavanagh misses with a hook. Dall ducked under it nicely.
Dall throws the left hand but Kavanagh avoids the punch easily.
Kavanagh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kavanagh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dall.
Kavanagh moves out of range as Dall strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kavanagh shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kavanagh misses with a hook. Dall ducked under it nicely.
Dall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Dall moves away from the strike by Kavanagh.
Dall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kavanagh.
Kavanagh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dall misses with a low kick.
Dall throws a nice head kick!
Dall walks into a straight right hand from Kavanagh.
Dall looks to land a left hand but Kavanagh moved out of range nicely.
Kavanagh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kavanagh misses with a hook.
Kavanagh punishes Dall's body with a nice straight punch.
Dall's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice uppercut there from Kavanagh.
Kavanagh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Dall throws an off balance right hand
and Kavanagh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dall. Kavanagh shrugs it off though.
Kavanagh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dall can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dall cracks Kavanagh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kavanagh staying out of range there.
Kavanagh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kavanagh lands a nice shot that snaps Dall's head back.
Dall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kavanagh is fending him off so far but Dall persists. Nope, Kavanagh circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brody Kavanagh dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dall throws a jab but it's blocked by Kavanagh.
Kavanagh appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kavanagh throws a nice inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Dall blocks the leg kick. #TD2#
Kavanagh gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kavanagh pulls Dall in close to prevent any damage.
Dall advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dall stalling.
Dall trying to pass the guard but Kavanagh defending well. #T1#
Kavanagh is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kavanagh knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kavanagh is refusing to be controlled, as Dall sits in half guard.
Kavanagh wants to control but Dall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dall frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dall wants to take his opponent's back but instead Kavanagh manages to regain half guard.
Dall trying to mount his opponent but Kavanagh defends it.
Kavanagh trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dall seems to be looking for submissions.
Kavanagh is controlling Dall's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3#
Dall trying to control the action but Kavanagh is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dall connects with a nice looking jab.
Kavanagh takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That kick from Kavanagh tenderised Dall's leg. Dall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kavanagh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dall blocks a jab.
Dall just misses with a punch to the body.
Kavanagh scores with a hook.
Kavanagh scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dall works the jab nicely.#T4#
Dall scores with a hook.
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!
Kavanagh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dall checks a leg kick.
Kavanagh missing with a left hand there. Dall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dall throws out a counter right but Kavanagh avoids it with no problem.
Kavanagh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall throws a head kick that misses.
Kavanagh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dall's calf.
Kavanagh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kavanagh.
Kavanagh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dall lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dall misses with an uppercut.
Dall lands a nice looking body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kavanagh lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dall has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dall and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kavanagh tries to move into range but Dall moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dall.
Brody Kavanagh is winning the standup battle so far.
Kavanagh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dall on the side of the head.
Dall throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bastyn Dall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dall throws the kick towards the body but Kavanagh avoids it.
Dall throws a leg kick which misses Kavanagh's front leg but catches the back leg as Kavanagh tries to avoid it.
Dall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kavanagh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kavanagh throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall.
Kavanagh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dall.
Kavanagh throwing a counter right hand but Dall manages to avoid it.
Dall throws a head kick that misses.
Dall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kavanagh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kavanagh lands a leg kick that knocks Dall off balance momentarily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dall.
Kavanagh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Kavanagh.
A good leg kick by Dall.
A big right from Kavanagh misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Kavanagh.
Kavanagh ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Kavanagh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dall on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kavanagh misses the jab.
Kavanagh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dall.
Dall misses with a straight right.
Kavanagh throws a big counter combination but Dall scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Dall.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dall.
A swing and a miss from Kavanagh.
Dall misses with a body kick.
Kavanagh defending well as Dall loads up on a big left hand.
Kavanagh catches Dall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A swing and a miss from Kavanagh.
Kavanagh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kavanagh.
Dall checks a leg kick.
A big left from Kavanagh misses.
Dall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kavanagh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kavanagh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Dall throws an overhand right that lands on Kavanagh's shoulder, as Kavanagh tries to avoid the shot.
Dall moves out of range of the strikes.
Kavanagh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dall.
Kavanagh throws a shot from downtown. Dall moves away and avoids it.
Dall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kavanagh sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Dall scores with a sloppy right hand. Kavanagh should have avoided that one.
Kavanagh cracks the inside of Dall's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kavanagh throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall.
Dall blocks a jab.
Dall takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kavanagh's corner calls for a 1-2. Kavanagh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kavanagh scoring well with a low kick there.
Kavanagh throws an overhand right that lands on Dall's shoulder, as Dall tries to avoid the shot.
Kavanagh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dall throws a head kick but Kavanagh moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dall lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kavanagh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kavanagh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kavanagh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Kavanagh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kavanagh tests Dall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dall throws a hook but Kavanagh blocks it.
Kavanagh throws a big shot that misses.
Dall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice defenses there by Dall.
Kavanagh throws an overhand right that lands on Dall's shoulder, as Dall tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Kavanagh cracks Dall with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dall takes a swing at Kavanagh's ribcage but misses.
Kavanagh throws a hook but Dall blocks it.
That kick from Dall tenderised Kavanagh's leg. Kavanagh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dall is looking to land body kicks.
Kavanagh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kavanagh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dall tries for a takedown but Kavanagh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brody Kavanagh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastyn Dall.
Kavanagh takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Kavanagh misses with a body shot.
Kavanagh just misses with a punch to the body.
Dall attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kavanagh thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kavanagh moves out of range of the body kick from Dall.
Kavanagh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kavanagh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kavanagh throws a low kick but Dall moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Kavanagh.
Kavanagh misses with a low kick.
Kavanagh scores with a nice right hand. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall throws the left hand but Kavanagh avoids the punch easily.
Kavanagh tries to work over Dall's front leg with a kick but Dall checks it.
Dall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kavanagh.
Kavanagh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kavanagh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dall looks for the body kick but Kavanagh saw that one coming.
Kavanagh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kavanagh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kavanagh lands a jab to Dall's midsection.
Dall misses with an uppercut. Kavanagh saw that one coming.
Kavanagh misses with a kick to the body.
Kavanagh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dall.
Kavanagh scores with a nice strike.
Dall scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Dall drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kavanagh wants to control but Dall postures up.

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 Brody Kavanagh.
I think Kavanagh 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Syn 573 - World To Come
Date: Apr 13, 2018

#R1#
Kavanagh digs a good body shot into Dall's ribs.
Dall throws an overhand right that lands on Kavanagh's shoulder, as Kavanagh tries to avoid the shot.
Kavanagh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kavanagh misses with a leg kick.
Kavanagh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dall counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Dall shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kavanagh is trying to keep Dall in close.
Dall looking to sit in guard and control but Kavanagh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kavanagh is stalling in the full guard.
Kavanagh wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall wants to improve his position but instead Kavanagh has moved into half guard.
Kavanagh content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Kavanagh moves into full mount! Dall won't be happy about that!
Dall is trying desperately to improve position.
Kavanagh looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Kavanagh is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dall can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kavanagh trying to control but Dall is having none of it.
Dall is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Kavanagh wants to control the pace but Dall is squirming around nicely.
Dall really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dall regains half guard.
Well, if Kavanagh is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kavanagh is continuing to stall.
Dall tries to roll over but Kavanagh keeps him under control.
Kavanagh trying to control the pace. #T3#
Dall gets back to full guard.
Kavanagh wants to pass the guard but Dall is keeping the position.
Kavanagh is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Dall working for a triangle but Kavanagh defends it easily.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Kavanagh from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kavanagh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kavanagh's guard. #REVR#
Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kavanagh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dall content to stall in guard here.
Dall trying to control but Kavanagh is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brody Kavanagh will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kavanagh misses with a low kick.
Kavanagh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dall lands with an uppercut that bounces Kavanagh off the cage and back into range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dall.
Kavanagh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kavanagh swings widly with a right hand #TD#
so Dall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kavanagh keeping full guard, as Dall tries to pass.
Kavanagh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Kavanagh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kavanagh is keeping the position for now.
Kavanagh wants to sweep here but Dall controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Kavanagh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall forces his way into half guard.
Kavanagh works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kavanagh is keeping the position for now.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Kavanagh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kavanagh looking to control.
Bastyn Dall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kavanagh keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kavanagh misses with a lunging right hand
and Kavanagh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kavanagh avoids the head kick by Dall.
Kavanagh throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall.
Kavanagh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dall attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kavanagh throws a poor cross that misses
and Dall counters with a leg kick.
Dall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kavanagh is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Kavanagh.#TD#
Dall closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kavanagh did well to prevent Dall getting side control.#T3#
Dall controlling the pace. #SUB#
Dall seems to be looking for submissions.
Kavanagh makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kavanagh.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Kavanagh is retaining full guard.
Dall wants to control from the top but Kavanagh keeps moving.
Dall is fighting to break Kavanagh's control of his arms but Kavanagh is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dall preventing the sweep.
Kavanagh keeping full guard, as Dall tries to pass.
Kavanagh trying to keep a closed guard but Dall is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice cross by Kavanagh.
Kavanagh shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kavanagh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dall.
Kavanagh throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kavanagh throws an off balance right hand
and Dall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bastyn Dall dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kavanagh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kavanagh has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dall.
Kavanagh is looking to land body kicks.
Dall moves out of range of the strikes.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kavanagh throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Kavanagh misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kavanagh. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Dall gets a double leg takedown into Kavanagh's guard.
Dall trying to control but Kavanagh is working from the bottom.
Kavanagh looking to control.
Dall passes into half guard.
Dall is taking a breather. Kavanagh says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Kavanagh wants to control but Dall is keeping busy.
Dall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dall is stalling here. Kavanagh is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dall seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kavanagh has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kavanagh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dall keeps working.
Dall manages to get back to half guard.
Dall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dall.#T2#
Dall can't keep his opponent in guard - Kavanagh advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dall wants to get back to full guard.
Kavanagh is pressing down on Dall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dall is holding on for now.
Dall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dall is trying to control but can't.
Kavanagh is trying to control. Dall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kavanagh moves into full mount! Dall won't be happy about that!
Dall wants to control but Kavanagh is having none of it.
Dall is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kavanagh is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Kavanagh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dall tries to hold on but Kavanagh postures up.
Dall slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kavanagh wants to take a breather but Dall is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kavanagh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dall is refusing to be controlled, as Kavanagh sits in half guard.
Kavanagh tries to pass to full mount but Dall defends it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Dall looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kavanagh is looking for a kimura but Dall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kavanagh to get the leverage.
Dall trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kavanagh is working for a kimura but Dall is defending it quite comfortably.
Dall wants to control but Kavanagh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kavanagh prevents Dall from improving his position.
Kavanagh is looking to advance position but Dall won't allow it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Syn 570 - Of Blood And Salt
Date: Mar 23, 2018

#R1#
Lim takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dall misses with a hook.
Dall cracks Lim with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dall ducks right into an uppercut from Lim.
Lim staying out of range there.
Lim stuns Dall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lim getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dall throws a sloppy body shot
and Lim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall moves away from the strike by Lim.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lim.
Dall blocks a leg kick.
Dall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dall throws a shot from downtown. Lim moves away and avoids it.
Lim swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dall tries to land a leg kick but Lim saw it coming and moves away.
Lim scores with a nice body kick.
Lim takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Dall slips a jab from Lim.
Dall lands a head kick. Lim smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lim looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Dall lands a nice shot that snaps Lim's head back.
Good standup being displayed there by Lim as he connects with a hook.
Lim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dall moves out of range as Lim strikes.
Lim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dall scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Dall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dall fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lim is out of range.
Lim takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dall fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lim lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dall tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lim's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lim throws a nice looking combination but Dall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lim on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dall. Dall obviously looking to wear him down.
Lim avoids the body shot from Dall.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dall.
Lim throws a hook but Dall blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Dall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Dall misses the target. #T2#
Lim tries to clinch up.
Lim connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
An inside leg kick from Lim misses.
Dall thuds a left hand into Lim's body.
Lim is looking to score with low kicks.
Lim throws a chopping leg kick but Dall manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD2#
Dall shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dall was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Lim bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Lim lands a nice hook to Dall's body. Dall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Lim rushes Dall and presses him up against the cage.
Lim misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Dall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dall has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lim with a nice cross.
Lim stuffs the takedown attempt from Dall. Dall gets slowly back to his feet.
Lim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Lim.#T3#
Lim paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lim slips under a jab from Dall.
Lim tries to counter by clinching up but Dall breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice shot by Dall.
Lim connects with a body shot that sends Dall's belly button to the back.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dall or perhaps it was just good defense by Lim, which made it look bad.
Lim is looking to clinch but Dall is avoiding it.
Lim backing away here, and Dall unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lim ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lim throws a head kick that misses.
Lim takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dall is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lim had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lim throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.
Dall slips a jab from Lim.
Lim looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Charlie Lim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dall moves away from the strike by Lim.
Lim closes the distance but Dall moves to the side
and Dall 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.
Lim scoring well with a low kick there.
Lim attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Lim connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Lim closes the distance and clinches.
Dall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lim backwards.
Lim can't find room to land a body shot as Dall controls the action.
Lim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lim digs a right hand into Dall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dall's gas tank. #BC2#
Dall breaks the clinch.
Lim feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dalls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dall throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lim.#CL#
Lim clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Dall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lim misses with a looping right.
Lim misses with a straight right.
Lim misses the jab.
Dall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lim.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Lim 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#
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lim.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lim.
Lim throws a nice looking combination but Dall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dall checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dall drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Dall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lim shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lim throws a leg kick but Dall moved away.
Dall feints the counter takedown.
Lim tries to land a front kick but Dall steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Lim pushes Dall up against the cage in a clinch.
Lim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dall is trying to break the clinch but Lim has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lim misses with a punch to the body.
Dall working aggressively here.
Lim swings wildly with an uppercut but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall prevents a body shot from Lim. #TD2#
Dall turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T1#
Lim is trying to get back to his feet.
Lim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dall can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Dall tries for a kimura but Lim is defending well.
Dall trying to control the position but Lim is working away. #SUB2#
Dall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lim is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #ES#
Lim bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
A bone on bone clash there as Lim blocks the leg kick.
Lim changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lim wants to land a leg kick but Dall is out of range.
Dall was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dall jabs Lim right on the nose. Lim blinks but takes it well.
Dall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lim.
A punch lands to the side of Dall 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Dall takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lim takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lim appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lim.
Charlie Lim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall scores with a kick to the body.
Lim fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dall is out of range.
Dall throws a body shot but no joy.
Lim lands with a hook. Dall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dall clobbers Lim with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Lim moves into the clinch.
Dall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dall blocking some punches. #BC#
Lim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lim misses with an attempted mid kick.
Donk. Lim catches Dall right on the button with a cross.
Dall avoids the head kick by Lim.
Dall tried to score with a low kick but Lim checks it.
Lim throws a chopping leg kick but Dall manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dall! But no joy.#T3#
Dall lands with a nice body kick.
Lim lands a head shot.
Lim thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dall throws a hook but Lim avoids it easily.
Lim lands with a good body shot.
Lim scores with a nice body kick.
Dall lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lim throws the left hand but Dall avoids the punch easily.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Lim.
Lim throws a leg kick
and Dall counters with a low kick, right behind Lim 's knee.
Lim misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Lim blocks the leg kick.
Dall connects with a leg kick. Lim looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lim slips a straight right by Dall.
Dall just misses with a punch to the body.
Dall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lim at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall misses with a hook. Lim ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Dall swings for the body but Lim moves out of range.
Dall swings for the body but Lim moves out of range.
Lim takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A punch lands to the side of Dall 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lim walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dall checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like Dall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lim connects with an inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lim. Dall shrugs it off though.
Dall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lim fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dall has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dall.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dall! But no joy.
Dall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lim with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dall goes for a double leg but Lim avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lim continues to drive forward.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lim ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Lim throws a leg kick which misses Dall's front leg but catches the back leg as Dall tries to avoid it.
Dall checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dall loads up on a big right hand but Lim slips the punch.
Dall scores with a sloppy right hand. Lim should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Lim 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.
#R3#
Both fighters circling a little - Dall finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lim lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lim scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dall slips under a jab from Lim.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dall! But no joy.
Dall lands with a cross.
Dall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dall throws out a loose jab but Lim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lim cracks Dall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lim lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lim lands a nice looking body shot.
Lim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dall now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lim feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dall's calf.
Lim takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lim scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lim throws a push kick but Dall slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Lim misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Lim 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lim throws a sloppy head kick and Dall moves out of range easily.
Lim tries to clinch up.
Lim has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dall.
Lim misses with a looping left.
Dall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lim misses with an uppercut
and Dall counters with a nice uppercut.
Dall with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dall attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lim tries to clinch up but Dall circles away and keeps his distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dall.
Dall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lim darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Dall misses.
Lim misses with an uppercut. Dall saw that one coming.#T2#
Dall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An attempted straight right counter from Lim misses the target.
Charlie Lim is winning the standup battle so far.
Dall walks into a jab.
Lim bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dall's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lim lands an overhand right.
Dall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lim connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Lim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good leg kick by Dall there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Donk. Lim catches Dall right on the button with a cross.
Jab by Lim.
Lim is looking to clinch but Dall is avoiding it.
A jab from Dall misses.
Lim throws a sloppy head kick and Dall moves out of range easily.
Lim is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dall checks a low kick from Lim.#T3#
Lim tries to close the distance and clinch but Dall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dall.
Dall lands a jab to the nose.
Lim ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Lim wants to land a leg kick but Dall is out of range.
Dall attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lim swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dall.
Dall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lim gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dall.
Lim connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dall. Dall circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lim tries to close the distance and clinch but Dall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dall connects with a jab.
Dall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lim tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Dall catches Lim right on the button with a cross.
Lim tries to clinch but Dall moves out of range.
Lim tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dall swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Lim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lim lands with a shot to the body.
Dall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lim.#TD2#
Dall fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lim to the ground. Dall is now in Lim's guard.
Lim wants to stand and escape but Dall is having none of it.
Dall looking to pass the guard.
Lim keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dall controlling from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Lim is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Charlie Lim did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Lim takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lim takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lim throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
Lim changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lim tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lim throws a chopping leg kick but Dall manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good exchange - Dall coming out on top.
Good standup being displayed there by Dall as he connects with a hook.
Dall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall moves out of range of the strikes.
Lim tries to work over Dall's front leg with a kick but Dall checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lim chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lim throws a lazy right hand but Dall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lim lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dall takes a swing at Lim's ribcage but misses.
Dall throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Dall cracks a nice hook into Lim's ribs.
Dall throws a body shot but no joy.
Lim missing with a left hand there. Dall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dall lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dall thumps Lim with a low kick.
Dall misses with a looping right.
Lim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dall.
Lim shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lim digs a good body shot into Dall's ribs.
Dall throws a lazy head kick
and Lim counters with a nice leg kick.
Lim scores with a hook to the body. Dall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dall is looking to chop away at Lim's legs.
Lim on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lim lunges at Dall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dall's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dall. Lim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Lim tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dall counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lim throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dall. #CL#
Lim closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lim misses with some punches.
Dall tries to score a body lock takedown but Lim shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lim misses with the head strike.
Lim working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lim scores with a shoulder strike.
Lim lands with a light punch inside.
Lim tries a body shot but Dall blocks it.
Lim misses with a hook to the ribs.
Charlie Lim has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dall is working for takedown but Lim is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lim misses with a punch to the body.
Dall blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Lim can't find room to land a body shot as Dall controls the action.
Lim throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Dall manages to break the clinch.
Dall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Lim closes the distance and clinches.
Lim throws a head punch that misses.
Lim misses with the head strike.
Lim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dall has Lim pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lim manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Charlie Lim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastyn Dall.
A head punch on the inside from Lim fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dall. #BC2#
Dall manages to break the clinch.
Lim dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dall. That did some damage!
Lim throws a head kick that misses.
Dall doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dall slips a straight right by Lim.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dall crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lim - the referee stops the clock and Dall gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lim. Dall manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T4#
Lim misses the jab.
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dall swats away the attempt to clinch by Lim.
Dall checks the leg kick.
Lim finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lim throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it.
Dall connects with a leg kick. Lim looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lim.
A low kick from Lim misses
and Dall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lim looks to land a combination but Dall avoids it well.
Dall lands with a slapping head kick.
Lim buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lim. Lim obviously looking to wear him down.
Lim swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Dall thuds a left hand into Lim's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Lim had his way with Bastyn Dall in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Lim tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lim throws a low kick but Dall moves out of range easily.
Lim misses with an uppercut.
Lim looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
Dall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lim.
Dall throws out a counter right but Lim avoids it with no problem.
Dall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lim throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
Lim throws a hook but Dall blocks it.
Dall lands a head shot.
Dall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lim circles away.
Lim shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A solid body kick from Lim.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lim appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dall clobbers Lim with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dall throws a head kick but Lim moves out of range.
Dall avoids the body shot from Lim.
Lim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Lim.#T1#
Lim misses with a wild body shot.
Lim lands a body shot.
Dall blocks a jab.
Dall moves out of range as Lim strikes.
Dall cracks Lim with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lim takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lim looks to land a left hand but Dall moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Lim misses the target.
Dall throws a big shot that misses.
Lim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crunch! Lim slams his shin into Dall's torso.
Dall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lim looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dall throws a hook to the side of Lim's head but Lim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lim scores with a head kick.
Lim moves out of range as Dall throws a body kick.
Lim lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bastyn Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lim misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dall! But no joy.
Dall misses with a low kick.
Lim takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lim tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dall manages to circle out of the way.
Lim misses with a hook. Dall ducked under it nicely.
Lim ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lim.
Lim looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some bone on bone action there as Lim checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lim takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lim takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab from Dall.
Lim scores with a jab to the body.
Lim thuds his right hand into Dall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dall takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Lim misses with a low kick as Dall jumps back.
Dall takes one on the button.
Lim cracks Dall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lim dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dall. That did some damage!
Dall misses with a hook. Lim ducked under it nicely.
Crunch! Lim slams his shin into Dall's torso.
Dall walks into a straight right hand from Lim.
Lim throws a head kick that misses
and Dall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Dall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dall scores with a jab. Lim acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dall misses the jab.
Lim throws a body kick that misses.
Dall misses with a low kick as Lim jumps back.
Lim lands a head kick. Dall smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lim connects with a solid leg kick.
Dall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Dall works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lim's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lim. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Dall misses the target.
Lim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dall.
Lim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lim with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lim throws a leg kick but Dall sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dall misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lim.
Lim moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dall just misses with a punch to the body.
Dall scores with a body shot.
Dall throws a body punch but Lim moves out of range.

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 Charlie Lim.
Well Lim 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Lim!
Charlie Lim is the new featherweight champion!
After the fight, Charlie Lim 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: Syn 568 - Crystal Clear
Date: Mar 09, 2018

#R1#
Lim takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lim has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dall is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dall connects with a high kick.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lim connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lim shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lim manages to avoid it.
Dall slips under a jab.
Lim scores with a jab to the head.
Lim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dall.
Lim dodges the punch combination from Dall.
Dall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lim finds it's way round the side to connect with Dall's head.
Dall connects with a single shot there.
Dall connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lim shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lim lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dall's sensitive parts.
Charlie Lim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lim counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Lim.#T1#
Dall fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dall throws a shot from downtown. Lim moves away and avoids it.
Lim throws a poor cross that misses
and Dall counters with a nice leg kick.
Dall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lim throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lim connects with a body shot that sends Dall's belly button to the back.
Lim connects with a crisp jab.
Dall lands with a good body shot.
Lim misses with a looping right.
Lim lands a nice looking body shot.
Lim connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lim scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall slips a jab from Lim.
Nice shot by Lim.
Lim with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lim lands a slapping body shot.
Dall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Lim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donk. Dall catches Lim right on the button with a cross.
Lim lands a jab to the nose.
Lim tries to bum rush Dall with a series of wild strikes but Dall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left lands for Lim.
Charlie Lim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lim. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lim takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dall takes one on the button.
Lim throws a right and a left that Dall avoids nicely.
Dall was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lim scores with a decent looking hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dall!
Dall throws a body shot but no joy.
Dall throws a chopping leg kick but Lim manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lim slips under a jab.
Lim is looking to chop away at Dall's legs.
Lim has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dall finds it's way round the side to connect with Lim's head.
Lim avoids the body shot from Dall.
An inside leg kick from Lim misses.
Dall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dall misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Lim lands the left hand.
Dall plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A low kick from Dall is predictable there
and Lim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dall with a nice cross.
Lim swings widly with a right hand
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
Dall connects with the punch.
A shot to the body from Dall misses
and Lim counters with a nice uppercut.
Dall missing with a left hand there. Lim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Dall.
Lim feints a counter leg kick.
Lim chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dall can pounce on him.
Dall is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lim misses with an uppercut.
Dall attempts a counter takedown but Lim avoids it well and moves away.
Dall avoids the head kick by Lim.
Dall with a hook.
Lim lands a right hook to the body.
Dall throws a hook but Lim blocks it.
Dall misses with a straight right.
Lim now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dall. #T4#
Dall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lim tries to bum rush Dall with a series of wild strikes but Dall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lim throws the left hand but Dall avoids the punch easily.
Dall's corner calls for a 1-2. Dall obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dall connects with the punch.
Dall keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dall feints and then cracks Lim's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lim down.
Lim looks to land a combination but Dall avoids it well.
Dall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dall tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dall takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dall. Lim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lim throws a big shot that misses.
Lim throws a big shot that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dall misses with a body kick.
Dall throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lim on the side of the head.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lim moves out of range of the body kick from Dall.
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 Bastyn Dall will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Dall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lim throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
Dall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dall moves out of range as Lim strikes.
Lim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Dall.
Lim avoids the head kick by Dall.
A big left from Lim misses.
Lim misses the jab.
Lim slips a straight right by Dall.
Dall swings for the body but Lim moves out of range.
Lim throws a leg kick but Dall sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lim throws the left hand but Dall avoids the punch easily.
Dall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lim.
Lim takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dall throws out the jab.
Lim takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bastyn Dall is winning the standup battle so far.
Lim lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Lim. #T1#
Lim misses with a jab to the body
enabling Dall to counter with a crisp jab.
Lim throws a series of punches but Dall avoids them all with ease.
Dall misses with an uppercut. Lim saw that one coming.
Dall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dall fails with the takedown
letting Lim counter with a right hand.
Dall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lim throws a big shot that misses.
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lim.
Lim throws a series of punches but Dall avoids them all with ease.
Lim slips under a jab.
Dall connects with a right hand. Lim shakes it off.
That kick from Dall tenderised Lim's leg. Lim is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lim lands with a right hand.
Lim scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall takes a swing at Lim's ribcage but misses.
Lim's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lim with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dall to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dall misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Lim to counter with a crisp jab.
Dall throws a hook but Lim blocks it.
Dall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dall throws out a leg kick but Lim moves out of range and Dall only half commits.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lim! But no joy.
Lim takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dall takes one to the side of the head.
Dall ducks right into an uppercut from Lim.
Lim throws a series of strikes that have Dall backpedaling.
Dall slips a straight right by Lim.
Lim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A swing and a miss from Dall.
Lim needs to keep his hands up - Dall had a free shot at his head there.
Dall staying out of range there.
Dall lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lim cracks Dall with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lim missing with a left hand there. Dall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Dall darts in looking for a takedown but Lim gets double underhooks and turns Dall into the cage.
Lim throws a leg kick
and Dall counters with a head kick. That will keep Lim thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dall looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dall looks to throw the jab but Lim is out of range.
Dall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lim.
A good leg kick by Lim.
Lim tries to score with a low kick but Dall moves his leg out of the way.
Lim throws a series of punches but Dall avoids them all with ease.
Lim throws the left hand but Dall avoids the punch easily.
Lim throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lim takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lim connects with a looping right hand.
Lim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Lim.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lim looks to throw the jab but Dall is out of range.
A jab from Dall misses. #T4#
Dall takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lim's calf.
Lim lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lim misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Dall.
Lim throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall.
A big right from Dall misses. #TD#
Dall decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Lim pushes Dall off and gets back to his feet.
Dall lands a right hook to the body.
Lim swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dall connects with the punch.
Lim is looking to slow Dall down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lim with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lim walks into a jab.
Lim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Charlie Lim will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Dall looks to score with a jab to the body but Lim is just out of range.
Lim catches Dall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lim throws a low kick, looking for Dall's leg but Dall calmly moves out of range.
Dall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lim with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lim scoring well with a low kick there.
Lim misses with a kick to the body
and Dall counters with an outside leg kick.
Lim lands with an overhand left.
Jab from Lim.
Lim throws a wild body kick that Dall sees coming a mile off.
A shot to the body from Lim misses
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
Lim tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lim ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall tries a head kick but it misses.
Dall misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dall dives in and grabs Lim's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lim pushes down on Dall's head and hops out.
Lim ducks under a wild hook from Dall.#T1#
Dall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circling - Lim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lim takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Lim cracks the inside of Dall's front leg.
Dall misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Lim misses its intended target.
Lim staying out of range there.
Lim misses with an uppercut.
Dall walks into a jab.
Dall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lim throws a leg kick #TD#
and Dall decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lim's guard.#ES2#
Lim pushes Dall off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dall misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Lim on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Lim misses the target.
Dall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lim misses with a lunging right hand
letting Dall counter with a right hand. #T2#
Lim ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Dall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lim misses with an uppercut
and Dall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lim throws a lazy right hand but Dall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Dall.
Lim scores with a nice head shot.
Dall slips under a jab.
Lim takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lim throws a leg kick but Dall moved away.
Lim misses with a right hand
and Dall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lim fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dall is out of range.
Lim slips under a jab.
Dall lands a jab.
Lim staying out of range there.
Lim looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lim.#T3#
Lim scores with a jab to the head.
Dall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lim.
Lim bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dall's head backwards.
Lim throws a right and a left that Dall avoids nicely.
Dall throws a head kick that half lands.
Lim takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice shot by Lim.
Dall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lim! But no joy.
Dall throws a head kick that misses.
Dall wants to slow Lim down by chopping away at his legs. #TD#
Dall decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall wants to free his trapped foot but Lim is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lim is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Dall trying to control the action but Lim is working from the bottom.
Lim is looking to escape.
Charlie Lim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Dall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lim doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dall.
Dall wants to free his trapped foot but Lim is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lim is trying to stand up here but Dall is controlling him well. #SUB#
Dall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lim doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dall.
Lim wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Bastyn Dall did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
#R4#
Dall blocks a jab.
Dall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lim.
Lim moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lim misses with a body shot.
Dall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dall drops his hands momentarily and Lim takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dall thuds his shin into the meat of Lim's side.
Lim throws a lazy uppercut
and Dall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Dall blocks a jab.
Dall scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lim throws a lazy head kick
and Dall counters with a leg kick.
Lim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dall.
Nice sprawl there from Lim as Dall shoots in.
Lim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dall throws a low kick but Lim avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall blocks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Dall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Dall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Lim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lim ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lim.
Dall misses the jab.
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lim.
Lim connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dall's hands.
Dall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lim feints and then cracks Dall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dall down.
Dall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lim misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Dall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dall stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lim throws a poor cross that misses
and Dall counters with a right hand to the body.
Dall throws the kick towards the body but Lim avoids it.#T2#
Lim lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lim throws a right hand that misses
and Dall counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lim takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dall throws a shot from downtown. Lim moves away and avoids it.
Dall blocks a low kick nicely.
Lim with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dall to score with a decent uppercut.
Lim throws an off balance right hand
and Dall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Lim is rocked!
A solid leg kick lands there for Lim.
Lim is still on wobbly legs! Can Dall finish him?
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Lim.
Lim thuds a left hand into Dall's body.
Lim seems to have recovered his senses.
Dall lands a glancing blow to the side of Lim's head.
Lim tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dall is able to avoid easily.
Dall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lim avoids the head kick by Dall.
Lim lands a head shot.
A slow jab from Lim misses its intended target. #T3#
Lim misses with a jab to the body
and Dall counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dall throws out the jab.
Lim throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Dall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lim is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Dall is looking to slow Lim down with leg kicks.
Lim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lim scores with a jab to the head.
Dall moves out of range of the strikes.
Lim walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lim will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lim gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lim lands a leg kick that knocks Dall off balance momentarily.
Dall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lim.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lim takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lim lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lim thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dall is looking to counter punch.
Dall lands a high kick!
Some wild striking there from Lim.
Lim lands a nice shot that snaps Dall's head back.
Dall missing with a left hand there. Lim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lim staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Lim on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lim misses with a straight right.
Lim misses with a hook. Dall ducked under it nicely.
Dall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lim.
A combination from Lim does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dall throws a lazy uppercut
and Lim counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bastyn Dall will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Lim just misses with a punch to the body.
Lim lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lim scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lim throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.
Dall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dall misses the shot to the body.
Lim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dall misses with a low kick.
Dall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lim.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lim.
Lim throws a hook but Dall blocks it.
Lim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lim lands a jab to Dall's midsection.
Dall defending well as Lim loads up on a big left hand.
Dall looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lim checks a low kick from Dall.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lim was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
Lim misses with a kick to the body
and Lim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Dall wants to slow Lim down by chopping away at his legs.
Lim takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lim misses with a hook #TD#
and Dall counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lim! #ES2#
Lim bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD#
Lim gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lim is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dall is controlling him. #ES2#
Lim uses the cage to get back to his feet. #TD#
Dall scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Lim throws Dall to one side and escapes!
Dall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lim's waist but Lim gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dall off to one side.
Lim lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dall circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Dall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dall lands a jab to the nose.
Charlie Lim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lim moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lim misses with a hook. Dall ducked under it nicely.
Lim connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dall. Dall circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lim throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dall - that will leave a mark!
Lim throws the kick towards the body but Dall avoids it.
Dall throws a head kick but Lim moves out of range.
Dall lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice jab there from Lim.
Lim misses with an uppercut. Dall saw that one coming.
Dall checks a leg kick.
Lim clobbers Dall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lim is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lim.
Dall feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dall digs a good hook to Lim's body.
Dall throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Lim fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dall.
Dall lands a right hook to the body.
Dall connects with a body shot that sends Lim's belly button to the back.
Dall lands a nice shot that snaps Lim's head back.
Dall slips a jab and a cross from Lim.
Dall lands with a kick to the temple. Lim shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lim thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lim misses with a low kick.
Bastyn Dall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lim. That did some damage!
Dall lands the left hand.
Dall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dall scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall takes a jab right on the kisser.
A low kick from Lim misses #TD#
and Dall counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lim won't be happy with that.
Lim tries to escape but Dall is in control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lim throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage. #T4#
Dall trying to control the position but Lim is working away.
Dall in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lim is pushing Dall's head away, looking to escape. Dall manages to hold on to the position though.#ES2#
Lim sneaks out the side door and pushes Dall away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dall scores with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dall cracks the inside of Lim's front leg.
Lim throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dall counters with a nice uppercut.
Dall lands with an uppercut that bounces Lim off the cage and back into range.
Lim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dall.

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 Bastyn Dall.
I think Dall 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45

The fight is ruled a draw!
Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!

Event: Syn 566 - State of Mind
Date: Feb 23, 2018

#R1#
Dall throws a sloppy head kick and Fuujin moves out of range easily.
Dall throws a chopping leg kick but Fuujin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dall tries a head kick but it misses.
Dall tries a head kick but it misses.
Dall throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fuujin throws the left hand but Dall avoids the punch easily.
Fuujin takes one to the chin there.
Dall moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circling - Fuujin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dall lands a high kick!
Nice shot lands for Dall.
Dall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fuujin.
Fuujin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fuujin throws a front kick that sends Dall stumbling back into the cage.
Kazuka Fuujin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuujin moves away from the strike by Dall. #TD2#
Fuujin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Fuujin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dall is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Fuujin trying to control the action but Dall is working from the bottom.
Dall sneaks back into half guard.
Fuujin wants to control but Dall is keeping him busy.
Fuujin is stalling here. Dall is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fuujin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dall has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Fuujin is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2##SUB#
Dall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dall wants to control but Fuujin is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Dall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fuujin has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Dall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuujin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dall's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fuujin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB2#
Fuujin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fuujin is just riding it out for now. Dall eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fuujin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fuujin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fuujin 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##T4##SUB2#
Fuujin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fuujin wants to pass to mount but Dall is defending the position.
Fuujin is trying to control the action in half guard but Dall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Fuujin trying to work for an americana but Dall has managed to regain full guard.
Fuujin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kazuka Fuujin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Fuujin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fuujin lands a right hook to the body.
Dall goes for a double leg but Fuujin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fuujin continues to drive forward.
Fuujin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dall is out of range and Fuujin settles back down.
Dall throws a big shot that misses.
Dall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dall throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dall misses with a wild body shot.
Fuujin avoids the head kick by Dall.
Fuujin misses with a left hand #TD#
and Dall counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fuujin!
Dall wants to control but Fuujin is keeping him busy.
Fuujin is looking for a sweep.
Fuujin can't do much from the bottom here.
Fuujin tries to buck Dall off but Dall is having none of it.#T1##SUB#
Dall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fuujin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fuujin is trying to get back to half guard.
Fuujin gets back to half guard.
Dall is looking to take a break and control but Fuujin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dall trying to control the action but Fuujin is working from the bottom.
Fuujin is looking to improve his position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fuujin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dall is working away from the top position though.
Dall wants to free his trapped foot but Fuujin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fuujin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dall is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Dall is working for a submission of some sort.
Dall is controlling the pace.
Dall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fuujin for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Dall wants to take a breather but Fuujin is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dall slips under a jab.
Fuujin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dall staying out of range there.
Dall moves out of range as Fuujin strikes.
Dall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fuujin checks a leg kick nicely.
Dall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fuujin cracks Dall with a right hand to the side of the head.
No joy there for Fuujin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dall lunges at Fuujin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fuujin's hand.
Dall checks a low kick from Fuujin.
Fuujin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Fuujin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fuujin scrambles back to his feet.
Fuujin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dall. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fuujin enables Dall to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fuujin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Dall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fuujin keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
Fuujin wants to sweep but no luck.
Dall looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuujin can't keep his opponent in guard - Dall advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bastyn Dall dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fuujin throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall.
Dall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fuujin swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Dall connects with a leg kick. Fuujin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fuujin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fuujin - that will leave a mark!
Dall connects with a jab.
A good leg kick by Dall.
Dall avoids the body shot from Fuujin.
Dall throwing a counter right hand but Fuujin manages to avoid it.
Fuujin throws a shot from downtown. Dall moves away and avoids it.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fuujin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall.
Bastyn Dall is winning the standup battle so far.
Fuujin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab from Fuujin.
Dall slips a jab from Fuujin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuujin misses with a looping left.
Fuujin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dall swings for the body but Fuujin moves out of range.
Fuujin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Fuujin moves out of range of the strikes.
Fuujin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fuujin misses with a body shot.
Dall misses with an uppercut. Fuujin saw that one coming.
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fuujin.
Fuujin slips under a jab.
Fuujin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dall checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dall getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fuujin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fuujin scores with a hook.
Fuujin fails to land the takedown.
Dall moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Dall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fuujin misses with a hook.
Fuujin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fuujin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Dall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Fuujin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuujin.
Dall throws a sloppy head kick and Fuujin moves out of range easily.
Fuujin misses with a hook. Dall ducked under it nicely.
Dall throws a head kick that misses.
Fuujin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dall crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fuujin - the referee stops the clock and Dall gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fuujin. Dall manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fuujin staying out of range there.
Fuujin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fuujin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dall. #TD2#
Fuujin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Fuujin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dall is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fuujin, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Fuujin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dall defends it easily.#T3#
Dall trying to control but Fuujin is working from the bottom.
Dall forces his way into half guard.
Bastyn Dall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fuujin tries to get to full guard but Dall has control of the leg. #SUB#
Dall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fuujin defends it well. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fuujin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dall is working away from the top position though.
Dall is trying to control. Fuujin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fuujin wants to get back to full guard.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Fuujin is defending well.
Fuujin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dall forces his way into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bastyn Dall.
Well Dall 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bastyn Dall!
Bastyn Dall 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: Syn 564 - Invasion
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Dall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Dall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smoochie Wallace pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smoochie Wallace jabs at Dall's body.
Dall slips under a jab from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace misses the shot to the body.
Smoochie Wallace misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smoochie Wallace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smoochie Wallace takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smoochie Wallace takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smoochie Wallace throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Smoochie Wallace throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
Smoochie Wallace finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dall is looking to counter with head kicks.
Dall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smoochie Wallace throws the kick towards the body but Dall avoids it.
Dall checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall cracks Smoochie Wallace with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smoochie Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.
Smoochie Wallace pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Dall tests Smoochie Wallace's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dall throws a shot from downtown. Smoochie Wallace moves away and avoids it.
Dall is looking to slow Smoochie Wallace down with leg kicks.
Smoochie Wallace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dall.
Smoochie Wallace stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dall.
Dall moves out of range as Smoochie Wallace throws a body kick.
Nice jab there from Dall.
Dall lands a lovely overhand right.
Smoochie Wallace lands with a nice combination. Dall backs away looking to recover.
Dall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smoochie Wallace throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smoochie Wallace moves out of range as Dall strikes.
Smoochie Wallace throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
Dall fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dall lands a high kick! #ROC#
Smoochie Wallace is rocked!
Smoochie Wallace scores with a body shot.
Smoochie Wallace is still on wobbly legs! Can Dall finish him?
Dall throws a lazy right hand but Smoochie Wallace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dall throws a shot from downtown. Smoochie Wallace moves away and avoids it.
Smoochie Wallace needs to keep his hands up - Dall had a free shot at his head there.
Smoochie Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
and Dall counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Smoochie Wallace! He's just covering up as Dall starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bastyn Dall!
Bastyn Dall was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Syn 557 - Revolve
Date: Dec 22, 2017

#R1#
Mazcsakhs throws a lazy head kick
and Dall counters with a big head kick but Mazcsakhs shrugs it off.
Mazcsakhs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mazcsakhs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mazcsakhs throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
Dall was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mazcsakhs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dall gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mazcsakhs connects with an inside leg kick.
Mazcsakhs misses with an uppercut. Dall saw that one coming.
Dall walks into a stiff left hand from Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mazcsakhs lands with a hook. Dall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall misses with a wild body shot.
Mazcsakhs ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Mazcsakhs throws a leg kick but Dall checks it.
Nice body kick from Dall.
Mazcsakhs thumps Dall with a low kick.#T1#
Dall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mazcsakhs.
Good leg kick by Mazcsakhs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dall tries to land a leg kick but Mazcsakhs saw it coming and moves away.
Mazcsakhs throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dall misses with a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mazcsakhs.
Dall walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs lands a lovely overhand right.
Dall misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Mazcsakhs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot by Mazcsakhs.
Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mazcsakhs misses with an uppercut.
Mazcsakhs misses with a hook to the body
and Dall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A cross from Dall lands.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall shoots for a double leg takedown but Mazcsakhs sprawls well. He's pushed Dall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dall checks a leg kick.
Dall cracks Mazcsakhs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Dall there.#TD#
Dall shoots in and gets a takedown into Mazcsakhs's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mazcsakhs's guard.
Dall trying to control the action but Mazcsakhs is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mazcsakhs sees it coming and defends easily.
Dall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dall is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T3#
Dall looking to pass the guard.
Mazcsakhs wants to sweep but no luck.
Dall passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mazcsakhs wants to control but Dall postures up.#SUB#
Dall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mazcsakhs pushes Dall away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dall gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dall wants to control for a moment but Mazcsakhs uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Mazcsakhs won't allow Dall to pass to mount. #SUB#
Dall wants to work for an arm triangle but Mazcsakhs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mazcsakhs is staying active underneath Dall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mazcsakhs desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dall wants to advance to full mount but Mazcsakhs doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Mazcsakhs keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
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 Bastyn Dall will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mazcsakhs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazcsakhs moves away.
Dall throws a leg kick that misses.
Dall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mazcsakhs wants to land a leg kick but Dall is out of range.
Dall thumps Mazcsakhs with a low kick.
Dall misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall blocks a head kick by Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazcsakhs tries to work over Dall's front leg with a kick but Dall checks it.
Mazcsakhs misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Dall counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dall.
Mazcsakhs working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Mazcsakhs can't keep his opponent in guard - Dall advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dall wants to control but Mazcsakhs is keeping him busy.
Mazcsakhs is concentrating on defense, preventing Dall from advancing position.
Dall wants to take a breather but Mazcsakhs is having none of it.
Dall wants to advance to full mount but Mazcsakhs doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Mazcsakhs looking for a sweep. Not yet Mazcsakhs, not yet.
Dall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dall trying to control but Mazcsakhs is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dall looking to sit in guard and control but Mazcsakhs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mazcsakhs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mazcsakhs preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Dall working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mazcsakhs has passed into half guard!
Mazcsakhs looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Mazcsakhs tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Dall.
Mazcsakhs controlling the action here.
Mazcsakhs is pressing down on Dall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dall is holding on for now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Dall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dall wants to improve his position but Mazcsakhs is controlling well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dall takes one to the chin there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dall.
A countering left hand to the body from Mazcsakhs misses.
Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mazcsakhs throws a leg kick but Dall sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mazcsakhs misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Mazcsakhs lands a really nice looking cross but Dall seems unphased.
Dall takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mazcsakhs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazcsakhs.
Dall avoids the body shot from Mazcsakhs.
Dall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mazcsakhs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dall takes one to the side of the head.
Dall scores with a shot to the body.
Mazcsakhs scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Dall lands but Mazcsakhs takes it in his stride.
Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazcsakhs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazcsakhs misses the shot to the body.
Dall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A cross from Dall lands.#T1#
A low kick from Mazcsakhs misses
and Dall counters with a thumping low kick.
Dall misses with a low kick.
Mazcsakhs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mazcsakhs walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dall.
Nice sprawl there from Mazcsakhs as Dall shoots in.
Dall fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dall checks a leg kick.
Dall is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dall blocks the body kick.
Mazcsakhs tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dall is able to avoid easily.
Mazcsakhs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dall misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mazcsakhs! But no joy.
Mazcsakhs looks to throw the jab but Dall is out of range.
Mazcsakhs blocks a head kick by Dall. #T2#
Mazcsakhs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Dall was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mazcsakhs.
Dall shoots in but Mazcsakhs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dall tries to land a leg kick but Mazcsakhs saw it coming and moves away.
Mazcsakhs blocks a head kick by Dall.
Dall slips under a jab.
Dall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazcsakhs.
Dall keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mazcsakhs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dall. Mazcsakhs does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Mazcsakhs looks to land a left hand but Dall moved out of range nicely.
Mazcsakhs throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Dall misses the target.#T3#
Mazcsakhs fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dall is out of range.
Mazcsakhs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dall swings for the body but Mazcsakhs moves out of range.
Mazcsakhs was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dall shoots in for a takedown but Mazcsakhs shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bastyn Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mazcsakhs wants to slow Dall down by chopping away at his legs.
Mazcsakhs attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dall throws a body punch but Mazcsakhs moves out of range.
Mazcsakhs takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Dall lunges at Mazcsakhs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mazcsakhs's hand.
Dall throws a leg kick which misses Mazcsakhs's front leg but catches the back leg as Mazcsakhs tries to avoid it.
Mazcsakhs does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T4#
Dall cracks a nice hook into Mazcsakhs's ribs.
Dall digs a good hook to Mazcsakhs's body.
Dall getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mazcsakhs throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dall misses with a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs feints a counter leg kick.
Dall scores with a kick to the body.
Dall throws a body shot but no joy.
Mazcsakhs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazcsakhs.
Dall lands a head shot.

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 Bastyn Dall.
I think Dall 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bastyn Dall!
Bastyn Dall 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: Syn - Heir To The Throne Final
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
Horiguchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Horiguchi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dall is defended easily by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall throws a hook but Horiguchi avoids it easily.
Horiguchi throws out a counter right but Dall avoids it with no problem.
Horiguchi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Horiguchi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dall scrambles back to his feet.
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Horiguchi tenderised Dall's leg. Dall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dall blocks a head kick by Horiguchi.
Dall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Horiguchi momentarily.
Dall moves out of range of the leg kick from Horiguchi.
Dall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Horiguchi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dall.#T1#
Horiguchi feints and then cracks Dall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dall down.
Horiguchi misses with a hook
and Dall counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the liver by Dall. Beautiful body shot.
Horiguchi looks to land a left hand but Dall moved out of range nicely.
Dall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Horiguchi misses with an uppercut
and Dall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dall cracks Horiguchi with a good jab.
Dall misses with a takedown attempt - Horiguchi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horiguchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall feinted with a counter takedown.
Horiguchi throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it.
Horiguchi is looking to chop away at Dall's legs.
Dall lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
Dall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horiguchi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dall connects with a right hand. Horiguchi shakes it off.#CUT#
It looks like Kyoji Horiguchi has been cut.
Dall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Horiguchi defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bastyn Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horiguchi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dall is out of range.
Horiguchi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Horiguchi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dall scores with a nice head shot.
Horiguchi looks to throw a body kick
and Dall counters with a low kick, right behind Horiguchi 's knee.
Dall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Horiguchi sprawls well. Horiguchi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dall gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Horiguchi lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dall. Horiguchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looks like Dall has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horiguchi throws a shot to the body.
Dall takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice shot by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi ducks right into an uppercut from Dall.
Horiguchi throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
Dall attempts a counter takedown but Horiguchi avoids it well and moves away.
Dall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Dall backs off Horiguchi throws a huge counter combo but Dall manages to avoid it all.
Dall is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Horiguchi lands with a straight right. Dall didn't see that one coming.
Dall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Horiguchi momentarily. #T4#
Jab, jab by Horiguchi - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Dall.
Horiguchi throws out a powerful jab.
Dall throws a head kick that misses.
Kyoji Horiguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall scores with a jab. Horiguchi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi scores with a shot to the body.
Horiguchi slips under a jab from Dall.
Dall throws a shot from downtown. Horiguchi moves away and avoids it.
Horiguchi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horiguchi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Horiguchi looks to throw the jab but Dall is out of range.
Horiguchi scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kyoji Horiguchi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kyoji Horiguchi's cut.
That's time! Dall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Horiguchi misses with a body kick.
Horiguchi throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Dall counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dall is trying to control the action in half guard but Horiguchi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Dall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Horiguchi wants to get back to full guard.
Dall is trying to control. Horiguchi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi tries to roll over but Dall keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall is trying to control. Horiguchi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Dall sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dall prevents Horiguchi from standing back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Horiguchi manages to get to full guard.
Dall sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Dall drops back, looking for a kneebar! Horiguchi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Horiguchi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Horiguchi! #REVB#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Horiguchi working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Dall sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Horiguchi lands a nice short elbow.
Horiguchi is thwarting Dall's attempts to control the position.
Horiguchi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Horiguchi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Dall actively working from the bottom here.
Dall is pressing down on Horiguchi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Horiguchi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Horiguchi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3#
Horiguchi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Horiguchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Horiguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall looking to control.
Horiguchi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Horiguchi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Horiguchi keeping full guard, as Dall tries to pass. #T4#
Horiguchi is trying to control the position but Dall postures up.
Bastyn Dall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Horiguchi is keeping the position for now.
Horiguchi has control of Dall's left arm, preventing Dall from doing any damage.
Horiguchi wants to control the position but Dall says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Horiguchi is staying active underneath Dall, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Dall is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dall is keen to just control but Horiguchi is a slippery customer.
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 Bastyn Dall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kyoji Horiguchi's cut.
That's time! Dall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Horiguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
Horiguchi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dall slips under a jab from Horiguchi.
An attempted straight right counter from Dall misses the target.
Dall misses with a body shot.
Dall closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Both fighters circling a little - Horiguchi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dall connects with a good right hand that stumbles Horiguchi. Horiguchi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Horiguchi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Horiguchi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dall checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi jabs at Dall's body.
Kyoji Horiguchi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dall throws the kick towards the body but Horiguchi avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Horiguchi! But no joy.
Dall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Horiguchi throws a head kick that misses.
Dall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Horiguchi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dall.
Dall looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Horiguchi misses with a hook
and Dall counters with a stiff right hand.
Dall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Horiguchi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Horiguchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall jabs Horiguchi right on the nose. Horiguchi blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Horiguchi throws a lazy right hand but Dall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Horiguchi with a jab.
Horiguchi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dall checks a leg kick nicely.#TD#
Dall is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Horiguchi's half guard.
Horiguchi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dall is trying to control the action in half guard but Horiguchi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Dall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dall is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T3#
Horiguchi is trying to escape the mount.
Horiguchi is still trying to improve position.
Dall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Horiguchi is looking to escape.
Horiguchi regains half guard.
Horiguchi is refusing to be controlled, as Dall sits in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Dall wants to work for an arm triangle but Horiguchi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Horiguchi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dall has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dall looking to control but Horiguchi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dall content just to control the position here.
Horiguchi is squirming around, avoiding Dall's attempts to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoji Horiguchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Horiguchi 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Syn 549 - Jailbreak
Date: Oct 20, 2017

#R1#
Mazcsakhs cracks Dall with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dall checks a leg kick nicely.
Mazcsakhs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazcsakhs looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
Dall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dall throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Mazcsakhs counter with a right hand.
A big left from Mazcsakhs misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dall.
Good leg kick by Mazcsakhs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mazcsakhs motions for Dall to come forward. Mazcsakhs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Dall throws a sloppy head kick and Mazcsakhs moves out of range easily.
Mazcsakhs slips a straight right by Dall.
Mazcsakhs lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Bastyn Dall has been cut.
Mazcsakhs throws an off balance right hand
and Dall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dall staying out of range there.
Mazcsakhs misses with a body punch
and Dall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mazcsakhs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mazcsakhs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mazcsakhs lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Mazcsakhs misses with a wild body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mazcsakhs misses with a low kick.
Mazcsakhs throws a low kick but Dall moves out of range easily.
Dall scores with the left hand. Mazcsakhs knows he should have avoided that one.
Mazcsakhs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Despite the aggression on Mazcsakhs's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dall throws a body shot but no joy.
Mazcsakhs connects with a single shot there.
Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mazcsakhs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mazcsakhs throws an overhand right that lands on Dall's shoulder, as Dall tries to avoid the shot.
Mazcsakhs misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Dall counters with a single leg into guard. Mazcsakhs didn't expect that. #T3#
Mazcsakhs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dall passes Mazcsakhs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dall is looking to advance position but Mazcsakhs won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazcsakhs wants to improve his position but Dall is controlling well.
Dall throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mazcsakhs to regain full guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Mazcsakhs is retaining full guard.
Mazcsakhs has Dall pulled in close to control his posture.
Mazcsakhs wants to stand but Dall is controlling the position.
Mazcsakhs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mazcsakhs keeping full guard, as Dall tries to pass.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mazcsakhs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bastyn Dall's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mazcsakhs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Dall decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Dall is working for a kimura but Mazcsakhs is defending it quite comfortably.
Mazcsakhs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Dall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mazcsakhs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazcsakhs looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1##SUB#
Dall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Dall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dall prevents Mazcsakhs from improving his position.
Mazcsakhs won't allow Dall to pass to mount. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mazcsakhs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dall works his way into side control.
Mazcsakhs is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dall passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mazcsakhs!
Mazcsakhs trying desperately to get to his feet. #SUB#
Dall goes for an armbar but Mazcsakhs turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mazcsakhs.
Mazcsakhs looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Dall has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mazcsakhs has passed into side control.
Dall is letting Mazcsakhs control him for a moment.
Dall sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mazcsakhs trying to pass the guard but Dall defending well. #SUB#
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dall is looking for a sweep. Mazcsakhs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dall has a hand on Mazcsakhs's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mazcsakhs takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Mazcsakhs controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bastyn Dall's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dall takes one on the button.
Dall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dall throws a sloppy head kick and Mazcsakhs moves out of range easily.
Dall tests Mazcsakhs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mazcsakhs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazcsakhs wants to slow Dall down by chopping away at his legs.
Mazcsakhs throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.#T1#
Mazcsakhs looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
Dall attempts a counter takedown but Mazcsakhs avoids it well and moves away.
Mazcsakhs slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Mazcsakhs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mazcsakhs misses with a straight left.
Mazcsakhs blocks a head kick by Dall.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mazcsakhs! But no joy.
Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mazcsakhs throws a leg kick #TD#
and Dall counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mazcsakhs! #SUB#
Dall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mazcsakhs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mazcsakhs holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Bastyn Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mazcsakhs regains half guard.
Mazcsakhs trying to control but Dall postures up. #SUB#
Dall seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Dall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Dall is looking for a kimura but Mazcsakhs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dall to get the leverage. #T3##SUB#
Mazcsakhs is defending against the submission attempts here by Dall.
Dall stops Mazcsakhs from getting back to his feet.
Mazcsakhs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dall is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Dall seems to be working for a kimura but Mazcsakhs defends the submission attempt.
Mazcsakhs is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dall moves nicely into side control.
Mazcsakhs is trying to get back to his feet.
Mazcsakhs is looking for a sweep.
Mazcsakhs prevents Dall from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bastyn Dall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mazcsakhs 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Syn 545 - Oubliette
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Mazcsakhs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dall feints and then cracks Mazcsakhs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mazcsakhs down.
Mazcsakhs just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazcsakhs takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Dall blocks the low kick.
Mazcsakhs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dall lands a head kick. Mazcsakhs smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mazcsakhs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dall.
Dall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mazcsakhs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazcsakhs throws a body shot but no joy.
Dall dips to his left and cracks Mazcsakhs with an uppercut!
A nice inside leg kick there by Mazcsakhs. That's going to slow Dall down.
Mazcsakhs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Mazcsakhs misses with a hook. Dall ducked under it nicely.
Dall throws the left hand but Mazcsakhs avoids the punch easily.
Dall swings widly with a right hand
and Mazcsakhs counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dall misses with a looping right.
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mazcsakhs throws a low kick but Dall moves out of range easily.
Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mazcsakhs flicks out a counter leg kick but Dall steps away.
Dall getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mazcsakhs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dall throws a wild body kick that Mazcsakhs sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Dall looks to land a combination but Mazcsakhs avoids it well.
It seemed like Mazcsakhs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab lands there for Dall.
Mazcsakhs swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
A big left from Mazcsakhs misses.
Mazcsakhs misses with a hook. Dall ducked under it nicely.
Dall drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mazcsakhs sprawls and moves away.
Mazcsakhs looks to land a body kick but Dall moved away.
Mazcsakhs scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazcsakhs ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Dall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dall checks the leg kick nicely there. #T3#
Dall blocks a low kick nicely.
Mazcsakhs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mazcsakhs with a hook.
Dall slips a jab from Mazcsakhs.
Dall appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dall looks to land a right hand but Mazcsakhs moved out of range.
Mazcsakhs throws a front kick aimed at Dall's knee but Dall avoids it well.
Dall attempts a counter takedown but Mazcsakhs avoids it well and moves away.
Dall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mazcsakhs misses with a head kick.
Dall feinted with a counter takedown.
Mazcsakhs avoids the head kick by Dall.
The fighters circling - Mazcsakhs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dall appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Dall throws a sloppy head kick and Mazcsakhs moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dall.
Dall takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mazcsakhs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dall avoids the body shot from Mazcsakhs.
An attempted straight right counter from Dall misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mazcsakhs looks to land a left hand but Dall moved out of range nicely.
Dall tries to counter with a takedown but Mazcsakhs is quick to defend against it.
Dall throws an overhand right that lands on Mazcsakhs's shoulder, as Mazcsakhs tries to avoid the shot.
Mazcsakhs feints a counter leg kick.
Dall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Dall bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dall avoids the body shot from Mazcsakhs.
Dall feinted with a counter takedown.
Bastyn Dall is winning the standup battle so far.
Mazcsakhs misses with a straight left.
Dall throws a low kick but Mazcsakhs avoids it.
Mazcsakhs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mazcsakhs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Dall there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dall lands a nice looking body shot.
Mazcsakhs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Dall tries to counter with a takedown but Mazcsakhs is quick to defend against it.
Dall fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Mazcsakhs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dall. Dall circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mazcsakhs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dall lands a nice shot to the body.
Mazcsakhs misses with a hook.
Mazcsakhs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mazcsakhs gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Mazcsakhs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mazcsakhs throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Dall shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dall showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dall moves into full mount! Mazcsakhs won't be happy about that!
Dall thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dall fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T3#
Mazcsakhs prevents Dall from taking his back.#SUB#
Dall has control of Mazcsakhs's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mazcsakhs regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mazcsakhs is trying to escape the mount. #SUB#
Dall goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mazcsakhs turns into him and now he's in Dall's guard. #SUB#
Dall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Mazcsakhs is looking to stand up but Dall won't let him. #SUB#
Dall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Dall looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mazcsakhs passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bastyn Dall dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Mazcsakhs misses with a looping right.
A shot to the liver by Mazcsakhs. Beautiful body shot.
Mazcsakhs misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Dall counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mazcsakhs won't be happy with that.
Dall throws a strike aimed at the side of Mazcsakhs's head but Mazcsakhs avoids it well.
Mazcsakhs regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dall's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Dall moves nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mazcsakhs has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mazcsakhs dodges the ground and pound from Dall.#T1#
Dall wants to take a breather but Mazcsakhs manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Dall.
Mazcsakhs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mazcsakhs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mazcsakhs seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dall trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mazcsakhs manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T2##SUB#
Mazcsakhs avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Dall is looking for a triangle here but Mazcsakhs uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mazcsakhs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Dall gets back to half guard.
Mazcsakhs looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Dall has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Mazcsakhs escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Mazcsakhs!
Dall manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mazcsakhs is taking a breather. Dall says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dall wants to control but Mazcsakhs passes into side.
Dall manages to get back to half guard.
It looks like Mazcsakhs is going to stand back up.
Mazcsakhs stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dall is trying to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kzszcziski Mazcsakhs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mazcsakhs 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Syn 542 - Apotheosis
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
A leg kick checked by Falcao.
Falcao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Falcao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dall's corner calls for a 1-2. Dall obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dall lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dall lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Falcao.
An inside leg kick lands from Dall.
Dall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Falcao pinned against the cage. Falcao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Falcao was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dall.
Dall pushes Falcao away with a front kick.
Dall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Falcao clobbers Dall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falcao pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dall back to the cage. Falcao follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
Falcao scores with a nice right hand.
Dall misses with a head kick.
Dall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dall gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diego Falcao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dall connects with a jab.
Falcao lands with a nice body punch.
Sloppy strikes from Dall. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Dall.
Dall throws the left hand but Falcao avoids the punch easily.
Falcao with a nice cross.
Falcao staying out of range there.
Falcao throws a quick counter head kick but Dall was just out of range.
Falcao seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Falcao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Falcao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Dall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Falcao can pounce on him.
Dall connects with a jab.
Falcao just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Falcao thuds his right hand into Dall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dall has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Falcao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Dall takes one on the button.
Falcao throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Falcao takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Falcao.
Falcao moves in looking to clinch but Dall pushes him off.
Falcao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dall has time to react.
Dall walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Falcao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Falcao tried to counter with a leg kick but Dall avoided it.
Falcao just misses with a punch to the body.
Dall goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Falcao connects with a body shot that sends Dall's belly button to the back.
Falcao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Falcao circles away.
Falcao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dall defending well as Falcao loads up on a big left hand.
Dall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Falcao slips a jab and a cross from Dall.
Dall blocks a head kick by Falcao.
Falcao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Dall slips a straight right by Falcao.
Falcao misses with a two punch combination.
Dall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Falcao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dall throws a lazy right hand but Falcao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Falcao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Falcao misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Falcao misses
and Dall makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Falcao connects with a solid leg kick.
Falcao wants to clinch up but Dall keeps it at a distance.
Falcao lands a slapping body shot.
Falcao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Falcao thinks about countering with a head kick.#T4#
Dall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Falcao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falcao manages to avoid it.
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falcao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Falcao fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by Dall. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dall.
Falcao misses with a left hand
and Dall counters with a nice uppercut.
Dall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Falcao thumps Dall with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falcao misses with a body shot
and Dall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Falcao tries a low kick but Dall avoids it.
Falcao scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Diego Falcao will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Falcao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Dall with the counter takedown but Falcao avoids it easily.
Dall tests Falcao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dall scoring well with a low kick there.
Falcao scores with a nice strike.
Diego Falcao is winning the standup battle so far.
Dall throws a good cross that connects.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Falcao blocks it well.
Falcao tries to score with a low kick but Dall moves his leg out of the way.
Falcao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Falcao.
Dall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Falcao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Falcao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall tests Falcao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Falcao connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Falcao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falcao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Falcao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dall avoids the body shot from Falcao.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falcao manages to avoid it.
Dall throws a sloppy head kick and Falcao moves out of range easily.
Dall takes a swing at Falcao's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Falcao.
Falcao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall tries a quick counter leg kick but Falcao is wise to it.
Falcao cracks Dall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dall shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Dall looks to move away, Falcao throws a big counter combo but Dall just gets out of the way.
Dall throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Falcao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dall throws out a counter right but Falcao avoids it with no problem.
Falcao throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall.
Dall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diego Falcao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Falcao lands with a slapping head kick.
Falcao with a nice cross.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Dall might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Falcao has got the better of the exchanges.
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!
Dall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Falcao counter with a right hand.
Dall slips a straight right by Falcao.
Falcao cracks Dall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Falcao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Falcao.
Falcao wants to clinch.
Falcao slips under a jab.
A solid body kick from Dall.
Dall connects with a looping right hand.
Dall misses with an attempted mid kick.
Falcao is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Falcao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Falcao tries to clinch but Dall is having none of it.
It seemed like Dall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Falcao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dall stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Falcao has closed the distance and engaged Dall in a clinch.
Falcao throws a punch but it's blocked by Dall. #BC2#
Dall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dall tries to land a front kick but Falcao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Falcao connects with a body shot that sends Dall's belly button to the back.
Falcao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Dall releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dall blocks a head kick by Falcao.
Falcao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dall throws a sloppy head kick and Falcao moves out of range easily.
A left lands for Dall.
A jab from Falcao misses. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falcao misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Falcao. Beautiful body shot.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Falcao.
Dall lands a jab.
Falcao misses with an uppercut.
Falcao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Falcao.
Dall misses with a leg kick
letting Falcao counter with a right hand.
A big left from Falcao misses.
Dall replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Falcao blocks it well.
Nice cross by Dall.
Dall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Falcao.
A swing and a miss from Dall.
Falcao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Falcao.
Dall misses with an uppercut.
Falcao lands a leg kick that knocks Dall off balance momentarily.
Dall jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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 Diego Falcao will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Falcao.
Falcao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dall moves into range and connects with a jab.
Falcao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falcao was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
Falcao tries to work over Dall's front leg with a kick but Dall checks it.
Falcao scores with a nice head shot.
Dall misses with a hook. Falcao ducked under it nicely.
Falcao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dall can pounce on him.
Falcao catches Dall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcao throws a head kick that misses.
Falcao tests Dall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dall's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dall with a nice cross.
Falcao lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Falcao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dall on the side of the head.
Dall lands a front kick.
Dall with a nice cross.
Falcao throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it.
Falcao misses with a series of wild punches.
Dall thows a leg kick but Falcao checks it
and Falcao counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Falcao throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Dall counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dall advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Dall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dall sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Falcao defending well though.
Bastyn Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Dall seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Falcao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Falcao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Dall wants to work for an arm triangle but Falcao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3##SUB2#
Dall is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Dall is working for a kimura but Falcao is defending it quite comfortably.
Falcao is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dall wants to free his trapped foot but Falcao is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Dall is trying to work for a kimura but Falcao is defending well.
Dall trying to pass the guard but Falcao defending well. #SUB2#
Falcao is defending against the submission attempts here by Dall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall slips a nice elbow through Falcao's hands, connecting with Falcao's forehead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bastyn Dall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Falcao 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Diego Falcao!
Diego Falcao 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: Syn 539 - Luminous
Date: Aug 11, 2017

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dall checks a leg kick.
Dall lands a slapping body shot.
Dall misses with an uppercut.
Dall takes one to the chin there.
Ng throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Dall counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Ng has his feet on Dall's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dall scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ng.
Charles Ng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ng avoids the body shot from Dall.
Dall feints and then cracks Ng's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ng down.
Dall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dall throws a hook to the side of Ng's head but Ng sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Dall looks to move away, Ng throws a big counter combo but Dall just gets out of the way.
Ng has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dall.
Ng pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dall is out of range and Ng settles back down.
Ng on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dall. Dall obviously looking to wear him down.
Ng throws a lazy right hand but Dall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ng scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ng tries to clinch up but Dall circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Ng slips under a jab from Dall.#TD2#
Dall fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ng sprawls well initially but Dall persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Ng looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Dall is trying to work for a kimura but Ng is defending well.
Ng is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Zero Tolerance, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ng trying to control here.
Dall not doing much here.
Dall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ng knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Dall is still trying to improve position.
Ng is not content to let Dall control the position.
Nice strikes from Dall there.
Dall has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Sweat. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Dall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ng is just riding it out for now. Dall eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Dall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3##SUB2#
Dall is working for a submission of some sort.
Ng is in trouble now - Dall has advanced to mount!
Ng keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dall misses with a head shot.
Dall throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ng because Dall loaded up on that one. #T4#
Ng keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Dall looking for a guillotine from mount but Ng is having none of it.
Ng stops Dall from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Ng is looking to get to half guard.
Dall fails to move to back control.
Ng keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bastyn Dall dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ng throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ng throws a head kick that misses.
Ng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dall tries to land a front kick but Ng steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dall lands with an uppercut that bounces Ng off the cage and back into range.
Charles Ng is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Ng misses.
Ng throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dall tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Ng misses.
A nice side step and Dall releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ng doesn't manage to clinch there - Dall circles away.
Ng misses with a straight right.
Ng lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ng throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ng.
Dall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dall misses with a straight right.
Ng avoids the body shot from Dall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Dall blocks the leg kick. #T1#
A jab lands there for Dall.
Ng tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ng misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Dall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ng wants to slow Dall down by chopping away at his legs.
Dall with the counter takedown but Ng avoids it easily.
Ng throws a right hand that misses
and Dall counters with a good low kick that Ng was not able to check.
Ng thows a leg kick but Dall checks it
and Dall counters with a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Ng misses.
Ng moves out of range as Dall throws a body kick.
Dall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ng throws a body shot but no joy.
Ng tries to score with a low kick but Dall moves his leg out of the way.
Dall throws a leg kick but Ng checks it.
Ng lands with a hook. Dall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ng dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dall. That did some damage!
Dall lands a jab to Ng's midsection.
Ng is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dall's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ng tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Dall misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ng counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Dall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ng sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ng moves away from the strike by Dall.
Dall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ng.
Ng misses the shot to the body.
Dall swings for the body but Ng moves out of range.
Ng throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
Ng swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Ng throws out a loose jab but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Dall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ng thows a leg kick but Dall checks it
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
Ng misses with an uppercut. Dall saw that one coming.
Dall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charles Ng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ng misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ng avoids the head kick by Dall.
Dall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice uppercut lands for Dall. That snapped Ng's head back.
Ng swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Dall to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
A jab from Ng misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ng crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dall - the referee stops the clock and Ng gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dall. Ng manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dall walks into a jab.
Ng misses with a hook. Dall ducked under it nicely.
Ng throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good work by Ng as he checks the leg kick.
Bastyn Dall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ng throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
Dall throws out a loose jab but Ng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall tries a head kick but it misses.
Dall's corner calls for a 1-2. Dall obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dall tries to land a leg kick but Ng saw it coming and moves away.
Ng throws a big counter combination but Dall scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dall lands a head kick. Ng smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dall throws a solid leg kick but Ng takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dall.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ng trying to land knees to the body.
Ng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dall is defending well for now.#T4#
Dall lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Ng fails to land.
Ng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ng blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Ng breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ng throws an overhand right that lands on Dall's shoulder, as Dall tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Ng gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dall managing to block the knees to the body from Ng.
Dall stalling in the clinch but Ng improves position.
Dall trying to stall but Ng improves his position.
Ng throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Ng breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Dall coming out on top.
Ng misses with a series of wild punches. #TD2#
Dall shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dall showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ng wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bastyn Dall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dall moves away from the strike by Ng.
Dall appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ng tries to clinch but Dall is having none of it.
Ng tries to work over Dall's front leg with a kick but Dall checks it.
Ng fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ng fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dall.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ng. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall misses with a looping right.
It looked like Ng wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dall moves out of range of the body kick from Ng.
Dall with the counter takedown but Ng avoids it easily.
Dall shoots in for a takedown but Ng shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Ng clinches with his opponent.
Dall avoiding damage as Ng throws knees to the body.
Dall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dall blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Dall breaks the clinch.
Dall misses with a kick to the body.
Ng throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.
Dall avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Dall works the jab nicely.
Ng jabs Dall right on the nose. Dall blinks but takes it well.
Dall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ng on the side of the head.
Ng throws the left hand but Dall avoids the punch easily.
Dall throws out a counter right but Ng avoids it with no problem.
Ng lands with a nice body punch.
Dall fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ng is out of range.
Ng swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ng looks to land a left hand but Dall moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Ng does no damage.
Ng takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dall misses with a body shot.
Dall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ng lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dall will feel that in the morning.
Ng takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Ng lands a nice shot that snaps Dall's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Ng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Dall's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ng throws an overhand right that lands on Dall's shoulder, as Dall tries to avoid the shot.
Dall thuds his right hand into Ng's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ng.
Ng takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ng takes one on the button.
Dall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ng with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dall to score with a decent uppercut.
Ng connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dall on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Ng has managed to clinch.
Ng makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ng misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ng lands with a right to the head.
Ng swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ng blocks a body shot from Dall. #T3#
Ng working aggressively here. #BC#
Ng breaks the clinch.
Ng tries to work over Dall's front leg with a kick but Dall checks it.
Dall has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dall connects with a solid leg kick.
Ng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dall lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ng takes a step back to recover.
Dall moves out of range of the leg kick from Ng.
Ng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Charles Ng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bastyn Dall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ng walks into a straight right hand from Dall.
Dall lands a nice shot that snaps Ng's head back.
Dall lands a nice shot that snaps Ng's head back.
Dall explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ng lands with an overhand left.
Dall throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ng cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ng doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ng throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good standup being displayed there by Ng as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Dall fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Charles Ng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastyn Dall.
Dall thows a body kick. Ng tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ng.
Dall tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dall misses with a two punch combination.
Ng scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dall lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dall scores with a nice right hand.
Ng just misses with a punch to the body.
Dall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ng tried to score with a low kick but Dall checks it.
Ng misses with a low kick.
Ng swings widly with a right hand
and Dall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ng has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dall.

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 Charles Ng.
I think Dall 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bastyn Dall!
During a confident post fight interview, Bastyn Dall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EPL 12 Finale
Date: Jul 21, 2017

#R1#
Paavo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Paavo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dall.
Dall throws a hook to the side of Paavo's head but Paavo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dall misses with a wild body shot.
Paavo scores with a decent looking hook.
Dall blocks a leg kick.
Paavo throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been told by Paavo's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Dall finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Paavo thows a leg kick but Dall checks it
and Dall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dall scores with a body shot.
Dall misses with a series of wild punches.
Paavo is looking to score with low kicks.
Paavo doesn't manage to clinch there - Dall circles away.
Paavo misses with a body shot.
Eliitti Paavo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dall throws a leg kick but Paavo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Paavo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Paavo throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
Paavo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dall, right into the meat.
Dall throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Paavo counters by moving into the clinch.
Paavo scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Dall manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Paavo wants to stand but Dall is controlling his posture from full guard.
Our spies down at at Sweat inform us that Dall has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Paavo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dall keeping full guard, as Paavo tries to pass.
Dall controls Paavo momentarily but Paavo frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Dall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paavo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Dall is looking for a triangle but Paavo pushes his legs off easily.
Paavo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Dall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dall has a closed guard, preventing Paavo from standing up.
Dall wants to sweep here but Paavo controlling him for the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T3##SU#
Dall is working an open guard so Paavo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Paavo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Paavo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dall fails with a takedown attempt.
Dall is looking to chop away at Paavo's legs.
Dall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paavo.
Paavo throws a low kick but Dall moves out of range easily.
Paavo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dall feints the counter takedown.
Paavo checks a leg kick.
Paavo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Paavo avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
Paavo throws a lazy right hand but Dall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paavo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dall has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dall lands the left hand.
A big right from Paavo misses.
Dall stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dall throws a head kick but Paavo moves out of range.
Paavo misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Dall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paavo throws an overhand right that lands on Dall's shoulder, as Dall tries to avoid the shot.
Dall scores with a leg kick.
Paavo throws a hook but Dall blocks it.
Paavo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall.
Dall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Paavo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dall looks for a takedown but Paavo sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Paavo misses the target.
Paavo clobbers Dall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bastyn Dall will probably get the nod.
That's time! Paavo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paavo.
Paavo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Paavo has closed the distance and engaged Dall in a clinch. #BC2#
Dall manages to break the clinch.
Paavo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dall.
Paavo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall throws a counter combo.
Paavo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall.
Dall looks to throw the jab but Paavo is out of range.
Paavo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dall misses with a body shot.
Paavo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dall looks to score with a jab to the body but Paavo is just out of range.
Dall moves out of range of the leg kick from Paavo.
Bastyn Dall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dall.
Dall lands with a slapping head kick.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paavo moves away.
Paavo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Paavo fails to land with a series of punches.
Paavo misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Paavo misses with a straight right.
A big left from Paavo misses.
Paavo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dall.
Paavo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paavo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dall's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Dall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Paavo throws a leg kick that misses.
Paavo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dall.
Paavo throws a front kick that sends Dall stumbling back into the cage.
Paavo feints and then cracks Dall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dall down.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paavo manages to avoid it.
Paavo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Paavo throws a leg kick but Dall checks it.
Paavo throws a leg kick but Dall checks it.
Dall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dall scores with a push kick.
Eliitti Paavo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paavo thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Dall throws a body shot but no joy.
Paavo avoids the body shot from Dall.
Paavo takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Dall scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Paavo throws Dall to one side and escapes!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paavo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Paavo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dall missing with a left hand there. Paavo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dall moves out of range of the body kick.
Paavo just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Paavo.
Paavo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Paavo misses its intended target.
Paavo tries to land a leg kick but Dall saw it coming and moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Paavo. That's going to slow Dall down.
Dall checks a low kick from Paavo.#T3#
Dall throws a low kick but Paavo moves out of range easily.
Dall looks to land a right hand but Paavo moved out of range.
Dall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Paavo throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
Dall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paavo.
A head kick misses from Dall.
Dall jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Paavo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A punch lands to the side of Paavo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dall tries to land a leg kick but Paavo saw it coming and moves away.
An inside leg kick from Paavo misses.
Paavo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Paavo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paavo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dall slips under a jab from Paavo.#T4#
Dall misses with a kick to the body #CL#
and Paavo moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall working hard to break the clinch.
Paavo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Paavo.
Paavo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dall tries to stall but Paavo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Paavo misses with an elbow over the top.
Dall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Dall.
Dall tries to pull guard but Paavo holds him up against the cage and eventually Dall drops back down to his feet.
Eliitti Paavo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastyn Dall.
Paavo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paavo blocks an uppercut.
Paavo lands a left hand. #BC2#
Dall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dall!
Dall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paavo.
Paavo connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eliitti Paavo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Dall lands a slapping body shot.
Dall is looking to score with low kicks.
Paavo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dall finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Paavo throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall.
And Dall tries to counter it with a takedown but Paavo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Paavo throws a shot from downtown. Dall moves away and avoids it.
Paavo backing away here, and Dall unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Paavo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Paavo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dall.
Dall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dall blocks the body kick.
Dall misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paavo misses with a hook.
Dall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab from Paavo finds it's way through Dall's defenses.
Dall throws a leg kick but Paavo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Dall misses.
Paavo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dall with the counter takedown but Paavo avoids it easily.
Paavo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paavo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dall throws a jab when Paavo was well out of range.
Paavo doesn't manage to clinch there - Dall circles away.
Dall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dall lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Paavo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dall with the counter takedown but Paavo avoids it easily.
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paavo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paavo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Paavo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
Dall connects with a high kick.
Paavo loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Paavo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paavo connects with an inside leg kick.
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!
Dall fakes the leg kick and cracks Paavo in the body.
Paavo moves out of range as Dall throws a body kick.
Paavo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paavo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Paavo tries to counter by clinching up but Dall breaks away and moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Paavo.
Paavo lands with a shot to the body.
Dall shoots in but no luck this time.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dall, right into the meat.
Dall throws a looping overhand right but Paavo ducks down to avoid it.
Paavo connects with a right hand. Dall shakes it off.
A slow jab from Paavo misses its intended target. #T3#
Dall just misses with a punch to the body.
Paavo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dall throws a leg kick that misses.
Paavo checks the leg kick.
Dall loads up on a big right hand but Paavo slips the punch.
Dall is looking to score with low kicks.
Paavo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Paavo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Paavo tried to score with a low kick but Dall checks it.
A swing and a miss from Paavo.
Paavo loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Dall with a nice cross.
Dall looks to score with a jab to the body but Paavo is just out of range.
Dall getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paavo.
Dall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Paavo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Paavo throws a chopping leg kick but Dall manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A punch combination from Paavo misses.
Dall cracks the inside of Paavo's front leg.
Paavo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Paavo looks to land a right hand but Dall moved out of range.
Dall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Paavo defends it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dall.
Paavo looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
Paavo misses the shot to the body.
Dall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Paavo wants to clinch.
Paavo tries to land a leg kick but Dall saw it coming and moves away.
Paavo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Paavo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dall lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Eliitti Paavo did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Dall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paavo checks a leg kick.
Paavo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Paavo scores with a jab to the body.
Paavo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dall misses with a body punch
and Paavo counters with an outside leg kick.
Dall misses with a hook.
Paavo misses with a body kick.
Paavo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Donk. Dall catches Paavo right on the button with a cross.
Paavo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Paavo defends it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Paavo.
Dall stuns Paavo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paavo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Paavo misses with a low kick as Dall jumps back.#T1#
Dall's corner calls for a 1-2. Dall obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Paavo misses with a looping left.
Paavo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Paavo moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paavo.
Paavo lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dall. #BC2#
Dall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paavo misses with a body shot.
Dall blocks a leg kick.
Dall misses with a head kick.
Paavo wants to clinch up but Dall keeps it at a distance.
Paavo misses with a looping right.
Paavo throws out a leg kick but Dall moves out of range and Paavo only half commits.
Paavo throws a hook but Dall blocks it.#T2#
Paavo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Paavo ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Dall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dall looks for a takedown but Paavo sprawls well.
Dall slips under a jab from Paavo.
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!
Paavo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paavo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
Paavo throws a leg kick that misses.
Dall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dall takes one to the chin there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Paavo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dall has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dall and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dall throws a push kick but Paavo slaps the foot to one side.
An inside leg kick from Dall misses.
Dall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3##CL#
Paavo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Paavo tries to work over Dall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paavo misses with the head strike.
Dall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dall takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Paavo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Paavo gets through Dall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Paavo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paavo moves out of range of the leg kick from Dall.
Dall on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Paavo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Paavo closes the distance and pushes Dall back into the cage.
Paavo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Paavo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dall's brow.
Paavo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dalls head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Paavo as Dall tries to tie him up. #T4#
Dall is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Paavo is keeping busy.
A frustrated look appears on Dall's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dall misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paavo misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paavo.
Dall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dall misses with the head strike.
Paavo throws a head punch that misses.
Dall has a couple of punches blocked by Paavo.
Dall tries to break the clinch but Paavo is controlling the position.
Paavo swings wildly with an uppercut but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Dall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Paavo misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eliitti Paavo had his way with Bastyn Dall in that round.
That's time! Paavo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Dall tried to score with a low kick but Paavo checks it.
Dall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Paavo fakes the leg kick and cracks Dall in the body.
Paavo lands a nice looking body kick.
Dall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paavo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Paavo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Paavo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dall scores with a sloppy right hand. Paavo should have avoided that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Dall as he connects with a hook.
Paavo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dall.
Dall misses with a low kick.
A big left from Dall misses.
Dall jabs Paavo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Paavo.
Paavo closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Dall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paavo as he avoids it easily.
Crunch! Dall slams his shin into Paavo's torso.
Paavo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Paavo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Paavo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dall slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Paavo throws out a powerful jab.
Dall scoring well with a low kick there.
Paavo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dall scores with a jab to the body.
Dall throws out a leg kick but Paavo moves out of range and Dall only half commits.
Dall on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #CL#
Paavo has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Paavo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paavo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bastyn Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Paavo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Paavo digs a good body shot into Dall's ribs.
Dall works Paavo's body with a nice hook.
Dall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Paavo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
Paavo forces Dall back against the cage and clinches.
Paavo blocks an uppercut.
Eliitti Paavo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Dall.
Dall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paavo misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dall.
Paavo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dall presses Paavo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Paavo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dall misses with a low kick.
Dall lands a leg kick that knocks Paavo off balance momentarily.#T3#
A big left from Paavo misses.
Dall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paavo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Paavo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dall has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dall and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Paavo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Paavo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paavo moves away.
Paavo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Paavo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Paavo defends it well.
Paavo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dall's sensitive parts.
Paavo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Paavo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dall swings for the body but Paavo moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Paavo.
Dall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paavo is fending him off so far but Dall persists. Nope, Paavo circles away and we're back to standing.
Paavo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Paavo moves out of range of the body kick from Dall.
Paavo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall is looking to score with low kicks.
Dall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Paavo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paavo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dall.
Dall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dall throws a wild body kick that Paavo sees coming a mile off.
Paavo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Paavo tries to land a leg kick but Dall saw it coming and moves away.
Paavo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dall throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paavo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Paavo.
Paavo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Paavo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eliitti Paavo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Paavo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: EPL 12 Playoffs Round 1
Date: Jul 05, 2017

#R1#
Horiguchi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Horiguchi misses with a wild body shot.
Horiguchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall.
Dall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dall lands with an overhand left.
Horiguchi moves out of range as Dall throws a body kick.
Dall lands a glancing blow to the side of Horiguchi's head.
Dall throws a leg kick which misses Horiguchi's front leg but catches the back leg as Horiguchi tries to avoid it.
Dall misses with a body kick.
Horiguchi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Horiguchi throws a solid leg kick but Dall takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Horiguchi.
Horiguchi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dall has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Horiguchi shoots in looking for a takedown but Dall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Horiguchi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horiguchi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horiguchi moves away.
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi throws a chopping leg kick but Dall manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dall counters with a body kick.
Horiguchi looks to land a right hand but Dall moved out of range.
Dall feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Horiguchi scoring well with a low kick there.
Horiguchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dall.
Dall tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dall connects with a crisp jab.
Dall misses with a wild combination.
Horiguchi lands a head shot.
Horiguchi tests Dall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Horiguchi finds it's way round the side to connect with Dall's head.
Horiguchi connects with a body shot that sends Dall's belly button to the back.
Horiguchi misses with a straight right.
Horiguchi stuns Dall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dall has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Horiguchi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horiguchi tries to work over Dall's front leg with a kick but Dall checks it.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Dall feints and then cracks Horiguchi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Horiguchi down.
Horiguchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Horiguchi.
Horiguchi scores with a jab to the head.
Horiguchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dall.
A cross from Horiguchi lands.
Dall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horiguchi manages to avoid it.
Dall misses with a body shot.
Horiguchi lands a leg kick that knocks Dall off balance momentarily.
Horiguchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Horiguchi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dall slips a straight right by Horiguchi.
Dall now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Horiguchi tries a low kick but Dall avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Dall misses.
Horiguchi looks to throw the jab but Dall is out of range.
A slow jab from Horiguchi misses its intended target.
Dall with the counter takedown but Horiguchi avoids it easily.
Horiguchi moves out of range of the body kick from Dall.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dall - that will leave a mark! #T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Horiguchi. That snapped Dall's head back.
Dall is looking to slow Horiguchi down with leg kicks.
Horiguchi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dall. Dall obviously looking to wear him down.
Dall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Horiguchi but Horiguchi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dall throws a chopping leg kick but Horiguchi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Horiguchi scores with a nice right hand.
Horiguchi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Horiguchi.
Dall connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Horiguchi misses with a left hand
and Dall counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dall avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Horiguchi lands a lovely overhand right.
Horiguchi misses with a body kick.
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!
Horiguchi misses with a kick to the body.
Dall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Dall swings for the body but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Horiguchi looks to land a combination but Dall avoids it well.
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Horiguchi.
A punch combination from Horiguchi misses.
Dall slips a jab from Horiguchi.
Dall thumps Horiguchi with a low kick.
A left lands for Dall.
A jab from Dall finds it's way through Horiguchi's defenses.
Dall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Horiguchi has time to react.
Horiguchi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horiguchi lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horiguchi ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Dall lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dall throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Horiguchi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyoji Horiguchi dominated that round.
That's time! Horiguchi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Horiguchi connects with a jab.
Dall is looking to slow Horiguchi down with leg kicks.
Dall tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Dall does it's job there.
Dall throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #TD#
Horiguchi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dall did well to prevent Horiguchi getting side control.
Horiguchi prevents Dall from improving his position.
Horiguchi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Horiguchi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Horiguchi's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horiguchi trying to control the action but Dall just sinks the hooks in.
Well, with Dall on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Horiguchi is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
I really don't envy Horiguchi right now. #T1#
Horiguchi trying to control the hands but Dall won't let him. #SUB2#
Dall is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Horiguchi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Horiguchi for a finish. #SUB2#
Horiguchi showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Horiguchi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dall gets his way! #T2##SUB2#
Dall has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Horiguchi is in real trouble here. Dall gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Horiguchi is tapping out! Dall wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bastyn Dall!
A victorious Bastyn Dall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EPL 12.7
Date: Jun 14, 2017

#R1#
Oketch throws a lazy uppercut
and Dall counters with an outside leg kick.
A big right from Dall misses.
Dall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dall lands a nice looking body shot.
Dall moves out of range of the body kick from Oketch.
Dall just misses with a punch to the body.
Oketch thows a leg kick but Dall checks it
and Dall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall throws a body punch but Oketch moves out of range.
Oketch lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall scores with a hook.
Oketch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dall lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oketch throws an overhand right that lands on Dall's shoulder, as Dall tries to avoid the shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dall.#T1#
Dall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dall is looking to wear down Oketch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dall with a nice cross.
Dall lands a leg kick that knocks Oketch off balance momentarily.
Dall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oketch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oketch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dall at a distance.
Dall pushes Oketch away with a front kick.
Dall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dall walks into a stiff left hand from Oketch.
A good leg kick by Dall.
Dall misses with a wild body shot.
Dall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oketch moves out of range of the body kick.
Oketch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oketch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oketch throws a front kick that sends Dall stumbling back into the cage.
Bastyn Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oketch closes the distance and clinches up with Dall, looking for a takedown. Oketch pushes Dall against the cage but Dall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dall is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from Dall.
Dall misses with a hook
and Oketch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oketch checks a low kick from Dall.
Oketch goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Oketch dives in and grabs Dall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dall pushes down on Oketch's head and hops out.
Dall scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dall throws a body punch but Oketch moves out of range.
Dall throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Oketch decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dall's guard.#SUB#
Dall working for a triangle but Oketch defends it easily. #T3#
Oketch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Oketch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
My spies in DJs Locker inform me that Oketch has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Oketch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oketch working some strikes from top position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Oketch trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oketch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oketch 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. #SUB#
Dall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oketch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Dall is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Oketch has his hands clasped together but Dall extends and breaks Oketch's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Dall.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bastyn Dall!
After winning the bout, Bastyn Dall thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Ascension 0513
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Dall throws a leg kick
and Ohchooto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ohchooto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ohchooto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall throws a jab when Ohchooto was well out of range.
Ohchooto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ohchooto avoids the body shot from Dall.
Ohchooto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dall defending well as Ohchooto loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Dall closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ohchooto quickly recovers to half guard.
Ohchooto wants to get back to full guard.
Ohchooto keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ohchooto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Dall works his way into side control.
Dall has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ohchooto!
Dall landing punches. #SUB2#
Dall is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ohchooto to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ohchooto shrugs it off.
Dall takes Ohchooto's back. #SUB2#
Dall is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ohchooto knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ohchooto for a finish. #SUB2#
Ohchooto defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dall's arms.
Well, with Dall on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ohchooto is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T2##SUB2#
Dall working for a choke but Ohchooto reverses nicely into Dall 's guard.
Ohchooto passes Dall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ohchooto not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ohchooto trying to control the action but Dall is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T3#
Ohchooto is pressing down on Dall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dall is holding on for now.
Well, if Ohchooto is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dall actively working from the bottom here.
Dall has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ohchooto content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dall tries to roll over but Ohchooto keeps him under control.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dall moves into full guard.
Dall is looking to sweep but instead, Ohchooto has passed into half guard.
Ohchooto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dall keeps working.
Dall tries to roll over but Ohchooto keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ohchooto in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bastyn Dall will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ohchooto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dall's calf.#CL#
Ohchooto moves into the clinch.
Dall misses with the head strike.
A short right from Ohchooto on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dall.
Ohchooto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dall.
Dall tries to work over Ohchooto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ohchooto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dall is defending well for now.
Ohchooto lands a hook that snaps the head of Dall backwards. #BC2#
Dall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dall misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ohchooto misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Ohchooto darts in and clinches Dall up against the cage.
Dall tries to stall but Ohchooto uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short uppercut from Ohchooto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ohchooto landing knees to the body. #T1#
Dall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dall tries a body shot but Ohchooto blocks it.
Ohchooto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dall avoids it.
Dall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Ohchooto.
Dall lands a left hand.
Ohchooto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ohchooto lands a good knee to the midsection. Dall won't want to take too many of those.
Dall gets through Ohchooto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ohchooto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dall avoids it.
Dall cracks Ohchooto with a nice body shot.
Dall is trying to drag Ohchooto to the mat but Ohchooto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ohchooto's elbow.
Dall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ohchooto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dall.
Ohchooto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dall avoids it.#T2#
Ohchooto misses with a punch to the body.
Ohchooto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ohchooto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ohchooto is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Dall decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Dall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ohchooto defends it easily.
Ohchooto trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
Dall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ohchooto.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Ohchooto from controlling successfully. #T3#
Ohchooto looking to sit in guard and control but Dall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Ohchooto is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Dall postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ohchooto is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dall, into his guard. #REVR#
Ohchooto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ohchooto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Ohchooto from controlling successfully. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dall is on top in guard. #REVB#
Dall wants to pass the guard but Ohchooto is keeping the position.
Ohchooto wants to sweep here but Dall controlling him for the moment.
Bastyn Dall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ohchooto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ohchooto working a defensive guard but Dall manages to pass into side control anyway.
Dall throws a strike aimed at the side of Ohchooto's head but Ohchooto avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Ohchooto dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ohchooto doesn't seem bothered though.
Ohchooto misses with a double jab
and Dall counters with a stiff right hand.
Ohchooto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Dall responds with a good body kick, but Ohchooto manages to step out the way in time.#TD2#
Dall closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ohchooto looking for a sweep but Dall has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Dall prevents Ohchooto from getting the reversal.
Ohchooto is just holding on here. Dall manages to take his back.
Dall punishes Ohchooto with strikes from the back mount. #SUB2#
Dall is looking for the choke from the back position but Ohchooto is controlling his hands well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ohchooto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T1##SUB2#
Dall goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ohchooto turns into him and now he's in Dall's guard.
Ohchooto trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ohchooto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Ohchooto from controlling successfully.
Ohchooto sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Ohchooto trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ohchooto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ohchooto has managed to get both his arms back between Dall's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Ohchooto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ohchooto has managed to get both his arms back between Dall's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Dall looking for a guillotine here but Ohchooto defends easily.
Ohchooto controlling from the top position. #T3#
Ohchooto won't allow Dall to sweep him here.
Ohchooto trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall wants to improve his position but instead Ohchooto has moved into half guard. #SUB#
Ohchooto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've been hearing good reports from Ohchooto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ohchooto prevents Dall from improving his position.
Dall is looking to get back to full guard here but Ohchooto has managed to pass to side control instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ohchooto remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bastyn Dall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dall 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Moses Ohchooto!
An out of breath and clearly excited Moses Ohchooto thanked Spartan Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Ascension 0415
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Tsuyoshi works Dall's body with a nice hook.
Tsuyoshi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dall connects with a solid leg kick.
Dall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tsuyoshi misses with a right hand
and Dall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tsuyoshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
Dall tried to counter with a leg kick but Tsuyoshi avoided it.
Tsuyoshi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dall throwing a counter right hand but Tsuyoshi manages to avoid it.
Dall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuyoshi cracks Dall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook
and Dall counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuyoshi misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Dall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tsuyoshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dall slips under a jab from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dall on the side of the head.
Tsuyoshi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tsuyoshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook
and Dall counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Tsuyoshi instigates a clinch. #T1#
Dall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dall avoids it.
Dall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Dall.
I was talking to Dall's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tsuyoshi.
Dall is trying to stall.
Dall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dall is defending well for now.
Tsuyoshi prevents a body shot from Dall.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dall.
Dall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tsuyoshi.
Dall displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tsuyoshi up against the cage.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Dall tries to pull guard but Tsuyoshi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tsuyoshi lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Dall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Dall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tsuyoshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dall doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Tsuyoshi.
Dall throws an overhand right that lands on Tsuyoshi's shoulder, as Tsuyoshi tries to avoid the shot.
Tsuyoshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dall with a body shot.
Tsuyoshi motions for Dall to come forward. Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Dall finds it's way through Tsuyoshi's defenses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dall.
An inside leg kick from Tsuyoshi misses.
Dall connects with a body shot.
Dall stuns Tsuyoshi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A lazy body kick from Tsuyoshi
letting Dall counter with a right hand.
Dall scores with a leg kick.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook but Dall blocks it.#TD#
Dall manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tsuyoshi on his heels. He'll look to pass Tsuyoshi's guard now, I'm sure.
Dall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Dall wants to pass the guard but Tsuyoshi is keeping the position.
Dall passes Tsuyoshi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tsuyoshi won't allow Dall to pass to mount.
Dall is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tsuyoshi reverses the position - he's now on top in Dall's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuyoshi won't allow Dall to sweep him here.
Dall is working hard here to advance position.#T4##SUB#
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tsuyoshi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tsuyoshi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tsuyoshi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tsuyoshi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Dall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tsuyoshi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Dall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bastyn Dall dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tsuyoshi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dall at a distance.
Tsuyoshi fakes the leg kick and cracks Dall in the body.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dall counters with a body kick that stops Tsuyoshi in his tracks momentarily.
Tsuyoshi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tsuyoshi throws an overhand right that lands on Dall's shoulder, as Dall tries to avoid the shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dall checks a leg kick.
Dall appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dall. That's going to slow Tsuyoshi down.
Tsuyoshi motions for Dall to come forward. Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tsuyoshi. Tsuyoshi obviously looking to wear him down.
Bastyn Dall is winning the standup battle so far.
Tsuyoshi cracks the inside of Dall's front leg.
Tsuyoshi blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Dall. That snapped Tsuyoshi's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuyoshi is looking to clinch but Dall is avoiding it.
Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so Dall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tsuyoshi keeping full guard, as Dall tries to pass. #T1#
Dall advances to half guard. #SUB#
Dall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tsuyoshi defends it well.
Dall passes to full mount!
Tsuyoshi is desperately trying to improve his position but Dall has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Tsuyoshi is holding on tight. #SUB#
Dall goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tsuyoshi is on top in guard. #T2#
Tsuyoshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuyoshi looking to sit in guard and control but Dall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dall advances position into side control!#SUB#
Dall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3##SUB#
Dall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tsuyoshi, who protects the arm well.
Bastyn Dall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dall working away.
Tsuyoshi manages to get back to half guard.
Tsuyoshi is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Dall seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tsuyoshi is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bastyn Dall!
Bastyn Dall seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Ascension 0311
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1##TD#
Blake shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blake stays in close to Dall's body and controls the position.
Blake works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dall is looking to improve his position.
Blake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dall keeps working. #SUB2#
Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blake pulls his head out easily.
Dall felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Blake prevents Dall from improving his position.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Dall is defending well.
Blake lands with a punch from half guard.
Dall gets full guard.
Blake throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Dall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Dall working for submissions but it's allowed Blake to get to half guard. #T2#
Blake 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.
Blake is trying to control. Dall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dall is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Blake is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dall manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Dall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blake trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Dall working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Blake has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Blake is working for a kimura but Dall is defending it quite comfortably.
Dall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blake. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blake lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Dall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blake seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dall is looking for a sweep. Blake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dall tries to roll over but Blake keeps him under control.
Blake lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Blake dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Dall checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blake.
Dall follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Blake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blake looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blake attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blake swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dall.
Dall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dall throws a low kick, looking for Blake's leg but Blake calmly moves out of range.
Blake throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blake looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
Blake moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blake can pounce on him. #T1#
Blake scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dall scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Blake closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dall is stalling here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dall.
Dall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blake lands a hook that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
Dall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Blake swings wildly with an uppercut but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blake lands a right hand.
Blake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dall.#T2#
Dall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Blake.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blake.
Blake scores with a hook to the body.
Blake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blake throws a head punch that misses.
Blake prevents a body shot from Dall.
Dall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dall can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, Dall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blake blocking some punches. #TD#
Blake gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dall regains guard.
Blake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blake is working Dall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dall is on top in guard. #REVB#
Dall passes Blake's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blake gets back to full guard.
Blake throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Blake trying to control the position.
Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blake swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blake is on top in guard. #REVR#
Dall wants to hit a switch here but Blake passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dall there!
Dall can't escape the position.
Blake takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dall working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Blake dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
Blake misses with a series of wild punches.
Blake backing away here, and Dall unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dall slips a jab from Blake.
Dall tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Blake attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blake scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dall finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Blake smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Dall.
William Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall misses with a takedown attempt
and Blake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blake connects with an inside leg kick.
Blake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Blake cracks the inside of Dall's front leg.
Blake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blake checks a leg kick.
A jab from Dall does it's job there.
Blake looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dall steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blake tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dall is able to avoid easily.
Dall scoring well with a low kick there.
Blake slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blake uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blake fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dall avoids it really well and circles away.
Bastyn Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dall swings for the body but Blake moves out of range.
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dall replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Blake blocks it well.
Blake throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Blake misses with a leg kick.
Blake backing away here, and Dall unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Blake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dall as he jumps to the side.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Dall shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Blake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB2#
Dall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blake has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dall trying to advance position but Blake counters by regaining guard.
Dall passes Blake's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blake regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Dall drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blake looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blake looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blake! #REVR#
Blake landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Blake is chipping away with strikes.
Blake grinds an elbow into Dall's temple.
Dall is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blake off and has taken his back!
Blake tries to escape but Dall has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Dall working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dall throwing wild punches that miss their target.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to William Blake.
Well Blake 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: EPL 11 Playoffs Round 2
Date: Feb 08, 2017

#R1#
Dall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dall connects with a leg kick. Hong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bastyn Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dall's head.
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hong staying out of range there.
Hong feints a counter leg kick.
Hong throws a leg kick
and Dall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dall connects with a leg kick. Hong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dall cracks the inside of Hong's front leg.
Dall throws a hook but Hong avoids it easily.
Dall keeps the fight on the outside.
Dall misses the shot to the body.
Hong checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slow jab from Dall misses its intended target.
Dall plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1#
Dall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Hong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dall. That did some damage!
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dall throws a jab when Hong was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hong! But no joy.
Hong moves out of range of the leg kick from Dall.
A shot to the liver by Dall. Beautiful body shot.
Dall throws a body punch but Hong moves out of range. #CL2#
Hong has managed to clinch.
Dall working aggressively here. #T2#
Hong lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Dall manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall connects with a body shot that sends Hong's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheers as Hong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dall doesn't seem phased though.
Dall misses with a double jab.
Dall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dall throws an overhand right that lands on Hong's shoulder, as Hong tries to avoid the shot.
Hong steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dall misses with a low kick.
Dall throws a shot from downtown. Hong moves away and avoids it.
Dall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dall. #T3#
Dall misses with a leg kick.
That kick from Hong tenderised Dall's leg. Dall is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dall.
Dall lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dall keeps the fight on the outside.
Hong throws a shot to the body.
Hong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dall throws a poor cross that misses
and Hong counters with a straight right hand.
Dall thumps Hong with a low kick.
Dall lands a jab.
Hong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dall.
Dall misses with a hook to the body
and Hong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dall throws a jab when Hong was well out of range.
Dall misses with a looping right.
Dall walks into a jab.
Hong throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
Dall tries to counter with a takedown but Hong is quick to defend against it.
Dall lunges at Hong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hong's hand.
Hong misses with an uppercut
and Dall counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hong's knee momentarily.
Dall looks to land a left hand but Hong moved out of range nicely.
Dall misses with the body kick
and Hong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Hong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bastyn Dall dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dall lands a jab to the head.
Hong misses with a body shot.
Dall feinted with a counter takedown.
Dall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hong connects with a jab.
Dall connects with an inside leg kick.
Hong tries a head kick but it misses.
Hong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hong scores with a hook.
Hong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall swats away the attempt to clinch by Hong.
A low kick from Dall is predictable there
and Hong counters with a nice uppercut.
Hong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Dall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hong takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Dall throws a leg kick
and Hong counters with a stiff right hand.
Hong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dall lands with a hook. Hong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dall.
Dall explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A low kick from Hong misses #TD#
and Dall counters with a single leg into guard. Hong didn't expect that.
Hong 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#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong content to control rather than advance.
Dall tries to get to full guard but Hong has control of the leg. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Dall manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hong wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
Hong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Dall is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3##SUB#
Dall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Dall has an active guard here but Hong has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall manages to get to full guard.
Dall wants to hit a switch here but Hong passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dall there! #T4#
Hong controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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 Bastyn Dall will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Dall misses.
Hong misses with a body kick.
Dall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dall thuds a left hand into Hong's body.
A shot to the liver by Hong. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Dall closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dall lands in his opponent's guard.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Hong is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dall has gone for a leg lock! Hong slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dall's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Hong trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Antoni Hong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dall working a defensive guard but Hong manages to pass into side control anyway.
Dall is trying to improve his position.
Dall sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Dall is looking to improve his position.
Hong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dall defending well though. #SUB#
Dall actively working from the bottom here.
Bastyn Dall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dall tries to roll over but Hong keeps him under control.
Dall gets full guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dall throws a right hand that misses
and Hong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good leg kick by Dall there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good leg kick by Hong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dall looks to throw the jab but Hong is out of range.
Hong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hong throws a leg kick but Dall checks it.
Hong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dall tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hong defends well and Dall ends up having to push Hong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

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 Bastyn Dall.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dall, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: EPL11.7
Date: Jan 11, 2017

#R1#
Dall takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jokinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dall throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jokinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Jokinen lands an overhand right.
Jokinen avoids the body shot from Dall.
Jokinen wants to clinch up but Dall keeps it at a distance.
Dall misses with an uppercut
and Jokinen counters with a straight right hand.
Dall looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
Dall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dall is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Dall as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Dall gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jokinen looking to sit in guard and control but Dall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Dall trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jokinen's guard.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position.
Dall throws a big elbow that misses.
Jokinen working a defensive guard here.
Dall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jokinen is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Dall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jokinen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jokinen is trying to control the position but Dall postures up.
Dall trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jokinen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Jokinen looking to sit in guard and control but Dall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jokinen is controlling Dall's posture.
Dall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dall pushing down on Jokinen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jokinen wants to control but Dall is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Dall passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jokinen! #SUB#
Jokinen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dall.
Dall seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Jokinen is holding on tight. #SUB#
Dall looking to secure an arm triangle but Jokinen defends it well.
Jokinen is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Dall goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jokinen is on top in guard. #T4#
Jokinen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dall seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Dall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jokinen is aware though and is defending well.
Jokinen passes Dall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jokinen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jokinen pulls his head out easily.
Dall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
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 Bastyn Dall will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jokinen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dall misses with a body kick.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Jokinen is looking to land body kicks.
Jokinen throws a right hand that misses
letting Dall counter with a right hand.
Dall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jokinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Dall finds it's way through Jokinen's defenses.
Bastyn Dall is winning the standup battle so far.
Dall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jokinen at a distance.
Dall scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick from Dall.
Jokinen throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
Dall misses with an uppercut. Jokinen saw that one coming.#T1#
Dall misses with a lunging right hand
and Jokinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Jokinen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dall.
Jokinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dall.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut. Dall saw that one coming.
Jokinen throws a leg kick
letting Dall counter with a right hand.
Dall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jokinen momentarily.
Dall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jokinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jokinen's head backwards.
Jokinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jokinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Dall.
Dall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jokinen defends it nicely.#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!
Dall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice side step and Jokinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bastyn Dall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jokinen feints and then cracks Dall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dall down.
Dall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jokinen throws a counter combo.
Jokinen blocks the body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Jokinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jokinen.
A jab from Dall finds it's way through Jokinen's defenses.
Jokinen motions for Dall to come forward. Jokinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dall throwing a counter right hand but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
A jab from Dall finds it's way through Jokinen's defenses.
Dall lands a really nice looking cross but Jokinen seems unphased.
Jokinen is looking to clinch. #T3#
Dall throws a jab when Jokinen was well out of range.
Dall lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jokinen tries to clinch up.
Jokinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab lands there for Dall.
Jokinen throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.
Dall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jokinen swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Dall feinted there with a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Jokinen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jokinen showed some decent athleticism there.
Jokinen trying to advance position but Dall counters by regaining guard.
Dall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Dall is retaining full guard.
Jokinen preventing the sweep.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jokinen is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Dall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 Bastyn Dall will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jokinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jokinen thows a leg kick but Dall checks it
and Dall makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL2#
Jokinen moves into range and clinches up with Dall.#BC#
Dall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jokinen throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick lands from Dall.
Dall throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jokinen slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Jokinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall keeps Jokinen at a distance using the push kick.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Jokinen misses with a left hand
and Dall makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jokinen checks a leg kick. #T1#
Jokinen lands with a nice body punch.
Jokinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A leg kick checked by Jokinen.
Dall lands a nice shot that snaps Jokinen's head back.
Dall misses with a hook.
Dall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jokinen misses with a body kick.
Jokinen slips a jab from Dall.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Jokinen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dall counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws an off balance right hand
and Dall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jokinen fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Dall lands a really nice looking cross but Jokinen seems unphased.
Dall moves forwards but Jokinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall misses with an uppercut
and Jokinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dall connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Jokinen.
Jokinen scores with a nice right hand.
Jokinen scores with a jab to the body.
Jokinen lands a jab.
Dall changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Jokinen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dall sprawls well initially but Jokinen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jokinen is trying to control. Dall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Jokinen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dall defends it well. #T3##SUB2#
Jokinen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jokinen is looking to pass Dall's guard but actually Dall recovers to full guard.
Jokinen trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
Bastyn Dall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ori Jokinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jokinen passes Dall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dall wants to get back to full guard.
Dall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jokinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jokinen's back!#T4#
Jokinen trying to control the position but Dall manages to sink in the hooks.
Dall is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dall keeps control of the position as Jokinen tries to break free. #SUB#
Jokinen showing good submission defense here.
Dall gets his hands free as Jokinen looks to control.

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 Bastyn Dall.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dall, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bastyn Dall!
During a confident post fight interview, Bastyn Dall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2016

#R1#
Dall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Dall tries to counter it with a takedown but Santos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dall scores with a jab.
Santos misses with a takedown
and Dall counters with a stiff right hand.
Santos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dall is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dall scores with a jab to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dall. That's going to slow Santos down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dall has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Santos is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Santos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dall to score with a decent uppercut.
Santos steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dall. That one must have hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dall lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1##KD2#
Dall lands a big head kick that sends Santos tumbling to the mat! Dall takes a step backwards and waves Santos back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Santos is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Gorilla Santos has been cut.
Dall closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Santos out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bastyn Dall!
An out of breath Bastyn Dall thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MFN 361
Date: Nov 16, 2016

#R1#
Mayorga misses with a body shot
enabling Dall to counter with a crisp jab.
Dall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bastyn Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dall tries to land a front kick but Mayorga steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dall cracks Mayorga with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mayorga takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mayorga avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some bone on bone action there as Dall checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Mayorga misses.
That kick from Dall tenderised Mayorga's leg. Mayorga is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dall lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayorga throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dall's head.
Dall works over Mayorga's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
Dall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dall staying out of range there.
Mayorga misses with a wild body shot.
Dall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mayorga.
Mayorga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mayorga misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Mayorga has Dall up against the cage in a clinch.
Dall misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Dall manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Mayorga finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dall has a takedown stuffed.
A jab from Mayorga misses.
Mayorga explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T2#
Dall thumps Mayorga with a low kick.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall throws the left hand but Mayorga avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayorga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dall connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mayorga's hands.
Dall tries a low kick but Mayorga avoids it.
Mayorga walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dall.
Some wild striking there from Mayorga.
Dall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dall misses with a body shot
and Mayorga counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Mayorga.
Mayorga moves out of range of the leg kick from Dall.#T3#
Mayorga walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Mayorga rushes Dall and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mayorga.
Dall throws a punch but it's blocked by Mayorga.
Mayorga trying to control the position but instead, Dall has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mayorga into the cage.
Mayorga trying to control the position but instead, Dall has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mayorga into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dall. #BC#
Dall breaks from the clinch.
Dall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mayorga avoids the head kick by Dall.
Dall misses with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dall. #T4#
Dall doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mayorga counters with a good low kick that Dall was not able to check.
Dall looks for a takedown but Mayorga sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bastyn Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayorga thows a leg kick but Dall checks it
and Dall counters with an outside leg kick.
Antonio Mayorga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayorga throws a body kick that misses
and Dall counters with a good low kick that Mayorga was not able to check.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayorga moves out of range of the body kick from Dall.
A left and a right from Mayorga both land. Nice combination.
Mayorga throws out a leg kick but Dall moves out of range and Mayorga only half commits.
Dall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mayorga blocks a head kick by Dall.
Dall is looking to slow Mayorga down with leg kicks.
No joy there for Mayorga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Mayorga as he checks the leg kick.
Mayorga now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bastyn Dall dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayorga.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dall misses with a wild combination.
Mayorga flicks out a counter leg kick but Dall steps away.
Mayorga throws a head kick that misses.
Dall scores with a nice right hand.
Mayorga throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mayorga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mayorga is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dall rather than just go for the knockout.
Dall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mayorga's head backwards.
Mayorga throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
Dall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall cracks Mayorga with an open hand slap.
Dall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayorga misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Dall with a jab.
Dall cracks Mayorga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dall lands a jab to the head.
Dall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mayorga can do to turn this around?
Dall misses with a looping right.
Dall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dall takes a swing at Mayorga's ribcage but misses.
Mayorga is looking for the big counter here.
Dall throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mayorga walks into a straight right hand from Dall.
Dall moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #CL2#
Mayorga gets a clinch.
Mayorga misses with a punch to the body.
Mayorga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mayorga looking to slow down the pace here.
Dall tries to throw a body punch but Mayorga avoids it by throwing Dall back against the cage. #T2#
A short right from Mayorga on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mayorga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mayorga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mayorga.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mayorga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dall struggles to land a body shot inside as Mayorga controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Dall.
Mayorga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dall or not.
Mayorga just leaning against Dall, taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mayorga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mayorga is trying to pull guard but Dall has him pressed against the cage.
Dall is trying to stall. #T3#
Mayorga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mayorga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Mayorga.
Mayorga is struggling to control the position.
Dall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mayorga misses with a knee to the head.
Antonio Mayorga seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dall blocks a body shot from Mayorga.
Mayorga using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dall has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mayorga misses with the head strike.
Dall is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mayorga is keeping busy.
A hook to the body from Dall.
Dall is stalling here.
Dall misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Dall can't find room to land a body shot as Mayorga controls the action. #BC#
Dall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mayorga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mayorga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab by Mayorga.
A punch combination from Mayorga misses.
Dall tried to counter with a leg kick but Mayorga avoided it.
Dall throws a body kick that misses
and Mayorga counters with a stiff right hand.
Dall connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mayorga's hands.
Bastyn Dall is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mayorga looks for the body kick but Dall saw that one coming.
Dall misses with a body kick.
Dall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mayorga's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mayorga duly obliges.
Dall fakes the leg kick and cracks Mayorga in the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bastyn Dall dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick by Dall misses
and Mayorga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mayorga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mayorga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mayorga connects with a body shot that sends Dall's belly button to the back.
Dall loads up on a big right hand but Mayorga slips the punch.
Dall just misses with a punch to the body.
Dall fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mayorga is out of range.
Mayorga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall.
Mayorga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayorga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dall.
Dall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mayorga looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mayorga throws a lazy head kick
and Dall counters with a good, hard body kick but Mayorga shrugs it off. #T1#
Dall is looking to land body kicks.
Dall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mayorga throws a push kick but Dall slaps the foot to one side.
Dall misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mayorga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mayorga cracks Dall with an open hand slap.
Mayorga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mayorga throws a series of punches but Dall avoids them all with ease.
Mayorga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Mayorga avoids a kick to the body.
Mayorga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dall cracks Mayorga with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mayorga stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dall.
Antonio Mayorga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dall throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall misses with a straight left.
Dall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mayorga stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dall throws a hook to the side of Mayorga's head but Mayorga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mayorga wants to clinch
and Dall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mayorga checks a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Dall.
Dall misses with a low kick as Mayorga jumps back.
Mayorga tries to clinch but Dall moves out of range.
Mayorga misses with a body kick.
Dall swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mayorga.
Good shot there by Mayorga.#T3#
Dall misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mayorga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mayorga at a distance. #CL2#
Mayorga moves into the clinch.
Dall just leaning against Mayorga, taking a breather.
Dall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Dall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mayorga scores with a jab.
Bastyn Dall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dall punishes Mayorga's body with a nice straight punch.
Dall throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mayorga on the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dall.
Dall moves out of range as Mayorga throws a body kick.
Mayorga works Dall's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall lands with a cross. #T4#
Mayorga lands a really nice looking cross but Dall seems unphased.
Dall connects with a crisp jab.
Mayorga lands a brutal head kick. Dall looks out on his feet and Mayorga throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Antonio Mayorga!
An out of breath Antonio Mayorga thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MFN 354 Hyde vs Belfort
Date: Oct 16, 2016

#R1#
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown. Dall tries to sprawl out of it but Cartwright keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cartwright has been working on his balance at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Dall.
Cartwright blocks a low kick nicely.
Cartwright looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Cartwright darts in and clinches Dall up against the cage.
Dall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dall stalling the fight.
Dall blocking some punches.
Dall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cartwright lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dall just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clint Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright scores with a shot to the side of Dall's head.
Dall gets through Cartwright's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Dall holds him up against the cage and eventually Cartwright drops back down to his feet.
Cartwright trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Dall breaks the clinch.
Dall has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cartwright is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1#
Dall is looking to slow Cartwright down with leg kicks.
Dall misses with a wild body shot.
Cartwright on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Dall. That snapped Cartwright's head back.
Dall thows a leg kick but Cartwright checks it #TD#
and Cartwright counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cartwright has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall is working to get back to half guard.
Dall regains half guard.
Dall is trying to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Dall actively working from the bottom here.
Cartwright is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Dall has hold of Cartwright's hands but Cartwright slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cartwright pulls his head out easily.
Cartwright is looking to take a break and control but Dall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dall gets full guard.
Cartwright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cartwright 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.#SUB2#
Dall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing.
Dall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Cartwright preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cartwright's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cartwright is one step ahead there.
Cartwright scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cartwright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cartwright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cartwright sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dall's guard.
Cartwright winds up and cracks Dall with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cartwright looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cartwright drops an elbow to the side of Dall's head.
Cartwright slips a nice elbow through Dall's hands, connecting with Dall's forehead.
Cartwright prevents Dall from improving his position.
Cartwright looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4##SUB#
Cartwright looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cartwright missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cartwright lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Cartwright is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dall sees it coming and defends easily.
Dall is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Cartwright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clint Cartwright dominated that round.
That's time! Cartwright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dall misses the shot to the body.
Dall throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dall but Dall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dall misses with a wild combination.
Dall connects with a body shot.
Cartwright tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dall defends well and Cartwright ends up having to push Dall into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cartwright feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall misses with a wild body shot.
Dall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dall throws out a powerful jab.
Cartwright shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cartwright thuds a left hand into Dall's body.#T1#
Dall lands with a nice body punch.
Dall misses with a looping left.
Cartwright takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bastyn Dall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dall misses with a head kick.
Dall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dall goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cartwright looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clint Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright connects with a leg kick. Dall looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cartwright goes for a double leg but Dall avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dall continues to drive forward.
Dall lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dall is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cartwright rather than just go for the knockout.
Dall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall tries a head kick but it misses.
Dall fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cartwright is out of range.
Cartwright fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.
Dall scores with a nice right hand.
Good leg kick by Dall there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cartwright tries to clinch up but Dall circles away and keeps his distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartwright tries to clinch but Dall is having none of it.
A low kick from Dall misses #TD#
and Cartwright counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Dall working for a triangle but Cartwright defends it easily.
Cartwright is working Dall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3##SUB2#
Dall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cartwright defends well.
Dall wants to sweep here but Cartwright controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Cartwright drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartwright jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cartwright working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dall's head.
Cartwright postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dall wants to sweep here but Cartwright controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cartwright's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Cartwright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dall advances position into side control!#T4#
Dall trying to control the action but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Cartwright gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cartwright won't allow Dall to pass to mount. #SUB#
Cartwright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Clint Cartwright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dall is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cartwright!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright can't escape the position.
Cartwright stops Dall from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Cartwright tries to hold on but Dall postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bastyn Dall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dall misses with a wild body shot.
Cartwright attempts a counter takedown but Dall avoids it well and moves away.
Dall throws a nice head kick!
Dall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cartwright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall.
Dall tries to work over Cartwright's front leg with a kick but Cartwright checks it.
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Dall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cartwright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dall throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Cartwright counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Dall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright is in close to Dall's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cartwright keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dall's head.
Cartwright distracts Dall with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cartwright passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dall sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cartwright working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dall trying to control here.
Cartwright 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.
Dall is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cartwright scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cartwright lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Cartwright working Dall over with strikes. #ROC#
Dall is rocked!
Cartwright slips a nice elbow through Dall's hands, connecting with Dall's forehead.
Dall is still in real trouble! Can Cartwright finish him?
Cartwright scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dall is looking to control Cartwright's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dall avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura here.
Cartwright prevents Dall from improving his position.
Cartwright winds up and cracks Dall with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cartwright working over Dall with some ground and pound. Dall looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartwright drops an elbow to the side of Dall's head.
Cartwright lands a big elbow - Dall is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Cartwright!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clint Cartwright!
Our winner, Clint Cartwright, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: MFN 346: Hyde vs. Mara II
Date: Sep 14, 2016

#R1#
Badger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dall misses with a low kick.
Badger throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Badger.
Badger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Badger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marijuana Gardens in the buildup to the fight.
Badger lands a nice hook to Dall's body. Dall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dall takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dall misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Badger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Badger lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Badger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
Badger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Badger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dall moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Dall throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Badger tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dall is in Badger's guard.
Dall wants to control from the top but Badger keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dall is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Dall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dall keeps trying to improve his position.
Badger pulls Dall in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Badger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dall wants to control from the top but Badger keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dall drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dall jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dall is stalling in the full guard.
Badger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Badger avoids the body shot from Dall.
Dall tries to score with a low kick but Badger moves his leg out of the way.
Badger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dall.
Dall scores with a sloppy right hand. Badger should have avoided that one.
Badger loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Dall shapes to counter with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Badger. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Badger avoids the body shot from Dall. #T3#
Dall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bastyn Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dall. Badger shrugs it off though.
Badger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dall avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dall pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Badger back to the cage. Dall follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Badger wants to land a leg kick but Dall is out of range.
Dall appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Badger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Dall misses with a head kick.
Badger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Badger's head backwards.
Dall throws the left hand but Badger avoids the punch easily.
Badger tries to land a front kick but Dall steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Badger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dall lands a glancing blow to the side of Badger's head.
Nice shot lands for Dall.
Dall staying out of range there.
Badger gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Dall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dall misses with a head kick.
Dall lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dall avoids the body shot from Badger.
Dall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dall misses with a straight right.
A jab from Dall misses.
Badger misses with a body shot.
Dall connects with a body shot that sends Badger's belly button to the back.
Dall tries for a takedown but Badger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Badger will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dall drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A low kick from Dall misses
and Badger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dall throws a head kick but Badger moves out of range.
Badger walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dall.
Dall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Badger at a distance.
Dall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Badger as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bastyn Dall dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Badger misses the shot to the body.
Bastyn Dall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dall moves out of range of the body kick.
Dall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dall punishes Badger's body with a nice straight punch.
Dall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dall misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Badger counters with a takedown into side control.
Badger wants to control but Dall is keeping him busy.
Dall is trying to work for a sweep but Badger has mounted him!
Dall tries to hold on but Badger pushes him away.
Dall tries to reverse the position but Badger maintains control.
Badger pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Badger tries to control but Dall wriggling away.
Dall is desperately trying to improve his position but Badger has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Badger tries to control but Dall wriggling away.
Dall tries to lock up and control but Badger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Badger lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dall bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Haywood Badger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Badger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Badger is keeping the position.#T2#
Dall is still trying to improve position.
Badger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are battling for position here. Dall manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Badger is one step ahead there.
Badger works over Dall with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Dall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Badger wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.
Badger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Badger distracts Dall with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dall working a defensive guard here.
Badger trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
Dall wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Badger is now in half guard. #SUB#
Badger in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Dall tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Badger!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Haywood Badger!
A very excited looking Haywood Badger 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: MFN 338: Mangrove v. Scouser 2
Date: Aug 14, 2016

#R1#
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Markovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dall looks to land a left hand but Markovic moved out of range nicely.
Markovic avoids the body shot from Dall.
Dall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Markovic pinned against the cage. Markovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dall checks a leg kick.
Markovic keeps Dall at a distance using the push kick.
Markovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Markovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Markovic cracks the inside of Dall's front leg.
Markovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dall gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Markovic.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dall!
Dall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Markovic.
Markovic throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Dall misses with a straight left.
Dall throws a push kick but Markovic slaps the foot to one side.
Dall just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Markovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some wild striking there from Dall. #TD2#
Dall scores with a takedown into Markovic's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markovic pulls Dall in to control the position.
Dall preventing the sweep.
Dall wants to control from the top but Markovic keeps moving.
Dall won't allow Markovic to sweep him here.
Dall works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Dall wants to free his trapped foot but Markovic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Markovic is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Markovic is defending against the submission attempts here by Dall.
Dall is looking to advance position but Markovic won't allow it.
Dall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Dall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Markovic defends it well. #T3#
Dall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Markovic is refusing to be controlled, as Dall sits in half guard.
Markovic looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Dall seems to be looking for submissions.
Dall wants to take a breather but Markovic is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Dall misses with a hook
and Markovic counters with a low kick, right behind Dall 's knee.
Dall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Markovic throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
Markovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dall misses with a hook. Markovic ducked under it nicely.
Markovic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Markovic slips under a jab from Dall.
Markovic cracks the inside of Dall's front leg.
Dall misses with a looping left.
Dall feints and then cracks Markovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Markovic down.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
A clash of legs there as Markovic blocks the low kick.
Dall throws a leg kick which misses Markovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Markovic tries to avoid it.
Markovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Markovic looks to land a left hand but Dall moved out of range nicely.
Markovic throws out a loose jab but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markovic misses with a body kick.
Markovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Markovic digs a good hook to Dall's body.
Markovic defending well as Dall loads up on a big left hand.
Dall has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zoran Markovic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Markovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Markovic's head backwards.
Markovic stuns Dall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Markovic checks a leg kick nicely.
Markovic looks to land a body kick but Dall moved away.
Markovic is looking to wear down Dall with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Markovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markovic throws out a loose jab but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Markovic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Dall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Markovic but Markovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Markovic is looking to chop away at Dall's legs.
Zoran Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dall on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Dall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Markovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That kick from Markovic tenderised Dall's leg. Dall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dall throws the left hand but Markovic avoids the punch easily.
Dall just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMarkovic.
Dall cracks a nice hook into Markovic's ribs.
Zoran Markovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Dall misses with a straight right.
Markovic throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
Dall let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Markovic misses with a low kick.
Dall misses with a wild body shot.
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dall defending well as Markovic loads up on a big left hand.
Markovic avoids the body shot from Dall.
Dall misses with a looping right.
Dall lands a high kick!
Dall moves out of range as Markovic throws a body kick.
Dall tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Markovic defends well and Dall ends up having to push Markovic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Markovic slips a straight right by Dall.
Good standup being displayed there by Markovic as he connects with a hook.
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!
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dall misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Markovic misses the target.
Markovic throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Markovic misses with a looping left.
Dall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little feinted left hand from Markovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dall moves out of range as Markovic strikes.
Markovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Markovic misses with a shot to the body
and Dall counters with a nice kick to the body.
Markovic throws a lazy right hand but Dall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Markovic delivers a nice body kick.
Markovic tried to score with a low kick but Dall checks it.
Dall avoids a kick to the body.
Markovic throws out a leg kick but Dall moves out of range and Markovic only half commits.
Dall misses with a hook. Markovic ducked under it nicely.
Markovic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Markovic can pounce on him.
Zoran Markovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dall misses with a hook. Markovic ducked under it nicely.
Markovic throws a head kick that Dall semi-blocks.
Markovic lands with a good body shot.
Markovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dall's sensitive parts.
Good exchange - Markovic coming out on top.
Markovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dall can do to turn this around?
Markovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dall momentarily. #T3#
Dall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Markovic lands a nice shot that snaps Dall's head back.
Dall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Markovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dall avoids the body shot from Markovic.
Dall misses with a straight right.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markovic manages to avoid it.
Dall looks to land a body kick but Markovic moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Markovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Dall.
Dall throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dall misses with a leg kick.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Dall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheers as Markovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dall doesn't seem phased though.
Dall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Markovic. That snapped Dall's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
Markovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Markovic staying out of range there.
Markovic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dall checks it well.
Dall appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Markovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Markovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Markovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Markovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Markovic lunges at Dall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dall's hand.
Dall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Markovic.
As Dall backs away, Markovic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markovic moves away.
Markovic scores with a spinning back kick!
Markovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dall throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Dall shoots in and gets a takedown into Markovic's guard.#ES#
Markovic pushes Dall off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dall throws a head kick but Markovic moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zoran Markovic 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#
Dall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Markovic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Markovic.
Markovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dall. That did some damage!
Markovic cracks Dall with a good jab.
Markovic looks for the body kick but Dall saw that one coming.
Dall fakes the leg kick and cracks Markovic in the body.
Dall's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Markovic.
Markovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Markovic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Markovic misses its target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Markovic.
Markovic lands a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Markovic. That snapped Dall's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markovic scores with a kick to the body.
Markovic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Markovic is looking to score with low kicks.
Dall looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Dall fails to land with a series of punches.
Markovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Dall tries to counter it with a takedown but Markovic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Markovic misses with a kick to the body.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
Markovic cracks Dall with an open hand slap.
Dall darts in looking for a takedown but Markovic gets double underhooks and turns Dall into the cage.
Dall misses with a looping left.
Markovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dall.
Markovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dall misses with a low kick as Markovic jumps back.
Dall takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
Markovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Markovic.
A telegraphed right hand from Dall misses the target.
Markovic ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Dall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Markovic appears to be looking for a big counter.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Markovic moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDall.
Dall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bastyn Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markovic avoids the body shot from Dall.
Dall misses with a head kick.
Dall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markovic lands a nice looking body kick.
Crunch! Markovic slams his shin into Dall's torso.
Dall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Dall.
Dall shoots in for a takedown but Markovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Markovic stuns Dall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Markovic lands with a shot to the body.
Markovic scores with a push kick.
Dall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Markovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dall's calf.
Markovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Markovic.
Markovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dall. That did some damage!#T3#
Dall shoots in but Markovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zoran Markovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastyn Dall.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dall is looking to chop away at Markovic's legs.
Markovic lands a leg kick that knocks Dall off balance momentarily.
Markovic lands a nice hook to Dall's body. Dall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dall tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markovic.
Dall looks to land a left hand but Markovic moved out of range nicely.
Markovic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dall has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Markovic.
Dall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Markovic.
Markovic looks to land a body kick but Dall moved away.#T4#
Markovic scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dall.
Markovic is looking to land body kicks.
Markovic avoids the body shot from Dall.
Markovic cracks a nice hook into Dall's ribs.
Dall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dall has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Markovic.
Markovic lands with a straight right. Dall didn't see that one coming.
Markovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Markovic jabs Dall to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Markovic avoids the head kick by Dall.
Markovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Markovic's waist but Markovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dall off to one side.
Dall sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zoran Markovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Markovic is looking to slow Dall down with leg kicks.
Dall needs to keep his hands up - Markovic had a free shot at his head there.
Markovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Markovic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zoran Markovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Markovic, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: MFN 334: jak sie masz
Date: Jul 31, 2016

#R1#
Bergfried misses with a body kick.
Dall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been told by Bergfried's head coaches at [LOD]Berlin Giants that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dall cracks Bergfried with a good jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bergfried, right into the meat.
Dall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dall lands a glancing blow to the side of Bergfried's head.
Dall lands a really nice looking cross but Bergfried seems unphased.
Dall looks to land a left hand but Bergfried moved out of range nicely.
Bergfried is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bergfried throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
Bergfried takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bergfried throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dall on the side of the head.
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bergfried.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bergfried works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dall lunges at Bergfried with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bergfried's hand.
A head kick misses from Dall.
Bergfried throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bergfried scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dall thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bergfried if he has to take too many more of those. #T1#
Dall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick from Dall lands but Bergfried takes it in his stride.
Bergfried throws a front kick that sends Dall stumbling back into the cage.
Bergfried connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dall's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dall duly obliges.
Dall swings for the body but Bergfried moves out of range.
Bergfried misses with an attempted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bergfried.
Dall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Bergfried.
Dall defending well as Bergfried loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bergfried defending well as Dall loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Dall.
Bergfried steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dall.#T2#
Dall missing with a left hand there. Bergfried was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bergfried is looking to counter punch.
Friedrich Bergfried seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bergfried tried to counter with a leg kick but Dall avoided it.
Nice defenses there by Dall.
Dall misses with a wild body shot.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Bergfried.
Dall misses with a straight left.
It looked like Bergfried wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bergfried misses with a hook
enabling Dall to counter with a crisp jab.
Dall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A solid body kick from Bergfried.
Dall ducks right into an uppercut from Bergfried.
Dall throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bergfried pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dall scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bergfried throws a leg kick but Dall sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dall takes a swing at Bergfried's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Bergfried wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bergfried slips a jab from Dall.#T3#
A jab from Bergfried misses.
Dall with the counter takedown but Bergfried avoids it easily.
Bergfried thumps Dall with a low kick.
Dall misses with the body kick
and Bergfried counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dall steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bergfried. That one must have hurt.
Bergfried throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bergfried lands a jab to the head.
Dall has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bergfried.
A big left from Dall misses.
Dall walks into a straight right hand from Bergfried.
A shot to the body from Bergfried misses
and Dall counters with a nice body kick.
Bergfried blocks a jab.
Bergfried quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bergfried counters with a straight right hand.
Dall misses the jab.
Bergfried fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dall just manages to avoid it.
That kick from Bergfried tenderised Dall's leg. Dall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Bergfried avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dall scores with a head kick.
Dall shoots in looking for a takedown. Bergfried tries to sprawl out of it but Dall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bergfried manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dall misses with a two punch combination.
Bergfried fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bergfried moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bergfried uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall.
Bergfried thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bergfried getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bergfried swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Dall.
A telegraphed right hand from Dall misses the target.
Bergfried works Dall's body with a nice hook.
Bergfried delivers a nice body 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 Friedrich Bergfried will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bergfried with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bergfried counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bergfried throws a leg kick
and Dall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dall throws a jab when Bergfried was well out of range.
Dall throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bergfried counters with a low kick, right behind Dall 's knee.
Bergfried throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bergfried lands a head shot.
Bergfried throws a lazy head kick
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
Bergfried lands a body shot.
Bergfried moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid body kick from Bergfried.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Bergfried gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bergfried wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dall manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Dall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bergfried is just riding it out for now. Dall eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB2#
Dall is trying to work for a kimura but Bergfried is defending well.
Dall controlling the action here.
Bergfried tries to kick Dall off but Dall keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bergfried won't allow Dall to pass to mount.
Dall works his way into side control.
Bergfried is trying to improve his position.
Dall slows the pace down.
Dall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bergfried keeps working.
Dall tries to move to full mount but Bergfried actually manages to regain half guard. #T3#
Dall controlling the action here.
Dall is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dall content just to control the position here.
Dall misses with a head shot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall wants to take Bergfried's back here but Bergfried is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T4#
Bergfried really wants to buck Dall off and get back to his feet.
Bergfried is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bergfried in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dall controlling from the full mount.
Dall trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Dall is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bergfried has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bergfried! #SUB2#
Dall is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bergfried throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Dall's body to avoid the submission. Dall has instead reached around Bergfried's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Dall arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bastyn Dall!
After winning the bout, Bastyn Dall thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TWGC 12 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Malakai Semerkhet and Bastyn Dall. Semerkhet comes into the arena with راقصة صغيرة blaring out of the sound system. Dall has chosen Beast as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Malakai Semerkhet has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Malakai Semerkhet seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

170 cm
30 yrs
154 lbs

170 cm
26 yrs
148 lbs

Semerkhet

Dall

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Malakai Semerkhet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Bastyn Dall!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Semerkhet swats away the attempt to clinch by Dall.

Dall gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dall drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Semerkhet gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dall is trying to pull guard but Semerkhet has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall looking for a takedown.
Malakai Semerkhet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastyn Dall.

Dall has hold of one of Semerkhet's legs. Semerkhet is fighting the takedown attempt but Dall gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Semerkhet (0) vs (2) Dall

That's one minute gone in the round.

Semerkhet is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Semerkhet pulls Dall in close to prevent any damage.
Semerkhet keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
Dall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Semerkhet is retaining full guard.
Semerkhet keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Semerkhet swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dall is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dall won't allow Semerkhet to sweep him here.

Semerkhet has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Dall is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Semerkhet has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dall is looking to defend but Semerkhet has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dall! Semerkhet pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dall taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Malakai Semerkhet!
Malakai Semerkhet 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: MFN 326: LA Law
Date: Jun 26, 2016

#R1#
Kazarian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kazarian takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Crunch! Dall slams his shin into Kazarian's torso.
Kazarian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dall sprawls well. Dall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kazarian gets slowly back to his feet.
Kazarian misses with a few strikes there.
Kazarian misses with a right hand
and Dall finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dall scores with a sloppy right hand. Kazarian should have avoided that one.
Kazarian throws a leg kick
and Dall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kazarian ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Kazarian shoots in for a double leg but Dall sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kazarian shoots in for a takedown but Dall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bastyn Dall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Kazarian.
Kazarian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dall defends it nicely.
Dall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Kazarian looks to land a left hand but Dall moved out of range nicely.
Kazarian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dall sprawls well. Dall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kazarian gets slowly back to his feet.
Dall misses with a head kick.
Dall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tony Kazarian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazarian with a poor takedown
and Dall counters with a stiff right hand.
Dall tries a head kick but it misses.
Dall misses with a body kick.
Dall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kazarian.
Kazarian misses with a hook. Dall ducked under it nicely.
Kazarian with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dall to score with a decent uppercut.
Dall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kazarian.
Kazarian takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kazarian misses with a takedown attempt
and Dall counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall lands a high kick! #ROC#
Kazarian is rocked!
Kazarian walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dall.
Kazarian is still on wobbly legs! Can Dall finish him?
Dall throws a monster overhand right that drops Kazarian! Dall follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bastyn Dall!
During a confident post fight interview, Bastyn Dall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TWGC 11 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 27, 2016

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Burton and Bastyn Dall. Dall has chosen Beast as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

180 cm
30 yrs
158 lbs

170 cm
25 yrs
148 lbs

Burton

Dall

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jack Burton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Bastyn Dall!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dall fails with the takedown.

Burton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dall to the mat! Dall manages to get full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burton (2) vs (0) Dall
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Burton trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
Dall working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burton defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Burton from controlling successfully.
Dall wants to hit a switch here but Burton passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dall there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Burton (5) vs (0) Dall
Dall sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Burton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burton (8) vs (0) Dall
Burton controlling from the full mount.
Dall gets back to half guard.
Dall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Burton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall is looking to sweep but instead, Burton has passed into half guard.
Burton content to control rather than advance.

Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Burton tries to pass to full mount but Dall defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Burton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dall manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Dall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burton (8) vs (2) Dall
Dall advances to half guard.

Dall is working for a kimura but Burton is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burton (8) vs (5) Dall
Burton sneaks back into half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burton keeps working.

Dall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Burton has managed to free his arm - good work.

Burton looking for submissions off his back.
Burton moves into full guard.
Burton keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Burton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dall pushing down on Burton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Burton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dall pulls his head out easily.
Dall wants to control but Burton is keeping him busy.
Dall might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Burton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dall wants to free his trapped foot but Burton is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Burton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dall tries to pass to full mount but Burton defends it.
Burton is in trouble now - Dall has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Burton (8) vs (8) Dall
Burton is looking to get to half guard.
Burton is squirming around, avoiding Dall's attempts to control the action.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dall fails to take his opponent's back.
Burton tries to reverse the position but Dall maintains control.
Dall is trying to take his opponent's back.
Burton regains half guard.
Dall wants to free his trapped foot but Burton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dall's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burton (12) vs (8) Dall

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dall breaks Burton's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burton (12) vs (10) Dall
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Burton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dall wants to control from the top but Burton keeps moving.
Dall stopping the sweep attempt from Burton.
Dall tries to free his leg and advance position but Burton is retaining full guard.

Burton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Dall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dall has managed to get both his arms back between Burton's legs - danger averted.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Burton 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.

Dall is sitting in close to Burton's body. Burton has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Dall is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Dall is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Burton.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Burton!
A victorious Jack Burton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TWGC 11 (155lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2016

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Frankie Drake and Bastyn Dall. Drake's entrance music is AC/DC - Hell's Bells. A fine choice. Dall has chosen Beast as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

166 cm
30 yrs
167 lbs

170 cm
25 yrs
148 lbs

Drake

Dall

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Frankie Drake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Bastyn Dall!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Drake slaps away a takedown attempt from Dall, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Drake forces Dall back against the cage and clinches.
We've been hearing reports that Drake has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dall jumps guard but Drake turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Frankie Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastyn Dall.

Drake works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drake (2) vs (0) Dall
Dall keeping full guard, as Drake tries to pass.

Dall has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Drake doesn't defend quickly enough and Dall has managed to lock this one up! Can Drake escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dall on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bastyn Dall!
A relieved looking Bastyn Dall thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TWGC 11 (155lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bastyn Dall and Martin Philippe Njewel. Dall kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Beast. Martin Philippe Njewel acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

170 cm
25 yrs
148 lbs

170 cm
35 yrs
145 lbs

Dall

Njewel

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bastyn Dall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Martin Philippe Njewel!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Njewel closes the distance and clinches.
Njewel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dall to keep the fight standing.

Njewel gets control of Dall's arms and successfully pulls guard. Njewel will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Njewel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dall stays in close to Njewel's body and controls the position.
Njewel working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall trying to control but Njewel is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall pushes down on Njewel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Njewel is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dall jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dall (3) vs (0) Njewel

That's one minute gone in the round.
Njewel is looking for a sweep.

Dall tries for a kimura but Njewel is defending well.
Njewel struggling a bit here.
Dall content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Njewel prevents Dall from moving into mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall is working hard here to advance position.
Njewel is trying to improve his position.
Njewel keeps trying to improve his position.

Dall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Njewel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dall tries to move into full mount but can't pass Njewel's legs.
Njewel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall trying to control from half guard but Njewel is working away.
Dall prevents Njewel from improving his position.
Dall is looking to take a break and control but Njewel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Njewel is trying to control Dall's posture. Dall takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Njewel! Dall is rotating here... this could be the end... Njewel is out! Dall has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bastyn Dall!
Bastyn Dall decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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