Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ORC 12: Badlands
Date: Jun 03, 2018

#R1#
Stevens connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
DBrickashaw Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bullard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bullard avoids the body shot from Stevens.
Stevens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bullard.
Stevens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bullard misses with a looping left.#CL#
Stevens drives through and clinches with Bullard against the ropes.
Stevens blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Bullard manages to break the clinch.
Stevens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stevens is looking to clinch.
Stevens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stevens throws a shot from downtown. Bullard moves away and avoids it.
Stevens checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bullard.
Stevens connects with a high kick. #CUT#
It looks like Tony Bullard has been cut.#CL#
Stevens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Bullard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Stevens lands with a good body shot.
Stevens throws a jab when Bullard was well out of range.
Stevens throws a nice head kick! #CL#
Stevens darts in and clinches Bullard up against the ropes.
Stevens struggles to land a body shot inside as Bullard controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bullard.
Bullard just leaning against Stevens, taking a breather.
Stevens misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stevens.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stevens as Bullard tries to tie him up.
Bullard misses with an elbow over the top.
Bullard lands a damaging elbow.
Stevens tries to throw a body punch but Bullard avoids it by throwing Stevens back against the ropes.
Stevens trying to land knees to the body.
Stevens swings wildly with an uppercut but Bullard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stevens misses with some punches.
Stevens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevens keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bullard's efforts to push away.
Bullard swings wildly with an uppercut but Stevens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stevens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bullard misses with a body punch.
Bullard throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stalling in the clinch from Stevens.
Stevens tries a body shot but Bullard blocks it.
Stevens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Stevens.
Nice body punch from Bullard - that landed with a thud.
Stevens cracks Bullard with a nice body shot.
Stevens controlling the action here for a moment.
Bullard looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bullard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stevens tries a body shot but Bullard blocks it.
Bullard throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DBrickashaw Stevens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Bullard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bullard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stevens.
Bullard misses with a straight left.
Bullard 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.
Bullard moves out of range of the body kick.
Stevens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stevens blocks a head kick by Bullard.
Bullard misses with a looping right.
Stevens is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bullard circles away from the clinch attempt.
DBrickashaw Stevens is winning the standup battle so far.
Stevens tries to clinch but Bullard is having none of it.
Bullard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bullard misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Bullard does no damage.
Stevens scores with a nice head shot.
Bullard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bullard swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevens.
Bullard misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Stevens catches Bullard right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Bullard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stevens misses with a body shot.
Bullard throws out a counter right but Stevens avoids it with no problem.
Stevens fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bullard on the side of the head.
Bullard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stevens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bullard tries to bum rush Stevens with a series of wild strikes but Stevens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stevens misses with a kick to the body.
Stevens turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bullard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stevens is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stevens lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bullard will feel that in the morning.
Stevens scores with a body shot.
Stevens goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bullard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stevens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bullard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bullard is looking for the big counter here.
Stevens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bullard.#CL#
Stevens clinches. #T2#
Bullard is trying to stall.
Bullard is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Stevens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stevens lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Bullard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stevens scores with a kick to the body.
Stevens scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bullard doesn't seem bothered though.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch but Bullard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Stevens. Beautiful body shot.
Stevens is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bullard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stevens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Stevens rushes Bullard and presses him up against the ropes.
Stevens scores with a shot to the side of Bullard's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bullard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Bullard breaks the clinch.
Stevens ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Stevens closes the distance and clinches.
Stevens misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DBrickashaw Stevens dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony Bullard'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#
Stevens scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tony Bullard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DBrickashaw Stevens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stevens scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stevens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bullard is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch but Bullard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bullard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bullard throws a low kick, looking for Stevens's leg but Stevens calmly moves out of range.
Bullard just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromStevens.
Bullard has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stevens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bullard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bullard misses with an uppercut
and Bullard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stevens cracks Bullard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stevens.
Bullard is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Bullard avoids the body shot from Stevens.
Stevens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bullard.
Nice body kick there by Stevens.
Nice uppercut lands for Stevens. That snapped Bullard's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bullard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like DBrickashaw Stevens has been cut.
Bullard misses with a double jab.
Stevens goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tony Bullard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bullard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Bullard misses with a hook. Stevens ducked under it nicely.
Stevens throwing a counter right hand but Bullard manages to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stevens!
Stevens scores with a head kick. Bullard tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stevens 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.
Bullard misses with a two punch combination.
Stevens slips under a jab from Bullard.
Stevens is looking to clinch.
Stevens thuds a left hand into Bullard's body.#KD2#
Bullard scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Stevens to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bullard is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stevens lands a nice looking body shot.
Stevens misses with a head kick.
Stevens throws a head kick that misses.
Bullard looks to land a combination but Stevens avoids it well.
Stevens scores with a head kick. Bullard tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stevens wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Stevens doesn't manage to clinch there - Bullard circles away.
Stevens scores with a decent looking hook.
Bullard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stevens tries to clinch but Bullard is having none of it.
Bullard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bullard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevens.
Bullard tries to bum rush Stevens with a series of wild strikes but Stevens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stevens lands with a nice body punch.
Stevens tries a head kick but it misses.
Stevens misses with a body shot. #CL#
Stevens gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bullard is trying to force a seperation but Stevens has the dominant position.
Bullard works on Stevens's body with a couple of short punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens swings wildly with an uppercut but Bullard uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stevens.
Stevens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
DBrickashaw Stevens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stevens 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 Nard Betker scores the fight for DBrickashaw Stevens!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for DBrickashaw Stevens!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for DBrickashaw Stevens!

DBrickashaw Stevens wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath DBrickashaw Stevens thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ORC 8: Liberation
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Nice cross by Potamus.
Bullard misses with a series of wild punches.
Potamus unleashes a big counter combination but Bullard bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bullard scores with a jab to the body.
Bullard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bullard misses the shot to the body.
Potamus staying out of range there.
Bullard moves out of range of the body kick from Potamus.
Bullard seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Potamus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bullard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potamus 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.
Potamus throws a sloppy head kick
and Bullard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bullard moves out of range of the body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Bullard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bullard misses with the combination. #T1#
Potamus throws a low kick but Bullard avoids it.
Potamus slips a straight right by Bullard.
Potamus throws out a counter right but Bullard avoids it with no problem.
Potamus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bullard checks a leg kick.
Bullard looks to score with a jab to the body but Potamus is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Potamus.
Potamus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bullard seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bullard throws a good cross that connects.
Bullard tries a head kick but it misses.
Bullard takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Tony Bullard has been cut.
Bullard lands a nice hook to Potamus's body. Potamus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bullard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Bullard, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bullard checks a leg kick.
Bullard lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Potamus tries a low kick but Bullard avoids it.
Potamus throws a leg kick but Bullard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Potamus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bullard misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Potamus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Potamus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potamus scores with a nice strike.
Potamus misses with a low kick.
Potamus misses with a low kick.
Bullard lands with a cross.
Bullard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Potamus on the side of the head.
Potamus throws a chopping leg kick but Bullard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bullard misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Bullard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Bullard's cut.
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#
A combination from Bullard does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Potamus. Bullard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Potamus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Potamus scoring well with a low kick there.
Potamus misses with an uppercut
and Bullard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bullard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Potamus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bullard misses with a series of wild punches.
Bullard throws a head kick that misses
and Potamus counters with a left to the body.
Bullard checks a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Bullard.
Bullard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bullard throws a body shot but no joy.
Bullard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Potamus thumps Bullard with a low kick.
Bullard throws a sloppy head kick and Potamus moves out of range easily.
Potamus scores with a punch to the head.
Bullard misses with an uppercut.
Bullard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tony Bullard is winning the standup battle so far.
Potamus walks into a straight right hand from Bullard.
Potamus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bullard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Potamus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Potamus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bullard looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bullard swinging wildly here.
Potamus flicks out a counter leg kick but Bullard steps away.
Bullard misses with an uppercut
and Potamus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bullard misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Potamus ducks under a wild hook from Bullard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potamus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bullard throws out the jab.
Potamus is looking to chop away at Bullard's legs.
Bullard throws a sloppy head kick and Potamus moves out of range easily.
Potamus throws a counter combo.
Potamus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bullard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Potamus tries to counter with a clinch but Bullard shakes him off and moves away.
Bullard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Bullard misses.
Potamus throws a big shot that misses.
Bullard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Potamus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bullard is able to avoid easily.
Potamus scores with a jab.
Bullard misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Bullard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony Bullard's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bullard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hippo Potamus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bullard misses with a series of wild punches.
Potamus tries to clinch but Bullard moves out of range.
Bullard misses with a double jab
and Potamus makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bullard really felt that one!
A nice leg kick lands there from Potamus.
Bullard throws a body punch but Potamus moves out of range.
Potamus wants to land a leg kick but Bullard is out of range.
Bullard cracks Potamus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potamus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bullard blocks a leg kick.
Potamus moves in looking to clinch but Bullard pushes him off.
Bullard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Bullard misses with a few strikes there.
Potamus misses with a kick to the body
and Bullard counters with a stiff right hand.
Potamus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bullard throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Potamus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bullard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Potamus misses with a straight left.
Potamus doesn't manage to clinch there - Bullard circles away.
Potamus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Potamus.
Potamus misses with a low kick.
Bullard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bullard cracks Potamus with an open hand slap.
A right-left combo lands from Potamus. #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!
Potamus misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Potamus.
Bullard swinging wildly here.
Bullard throws out a leg kick but Potamus moves out of range and Bullard only half commits.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Potamus 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 Bullard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bullard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bullard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bullard throws a push kick but Potamus slaps the foot to one side.
Potamus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Potamus throws a chopping leg kick but Bullard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bullard checks a leg kick.
Bullard misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hippo Potamus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bullard 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Tony Bullard!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Tony Bullard!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Tony Bullard!

Tony Bullard wins by unanimous decision!
Tony Bullard seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ORC 4: Burning
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Bullard.
Wightman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wightman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bullard.
Wightman throws a jab but it's blocked by Bullard.
Wightman takes a swing at Bullard's ribcage but misses.
Wightman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bullard looks to land a combination but Wightman avoids it well.
Wightman misses the body punch
and Bullard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wightman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bullard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wightman misses with the combination.
Bullard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wightman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bullard. That did some damage!
Wightman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A clash of legs there as Wightman blocks the low kick.
Wightman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bullard eats them both and turns towards Wightman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Tony Bullard has been cut.
The fighters circling - Bullard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wightman lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Jab by Wightman.
Bullard misses with a looping left.
Wightman feints and then cracks Bullard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bullard down.
Wightman misses with a few strikes there.
Bullard throws a right and a left that Wightman avoids nicely.
No joy there for Bullard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bullard defending well as Wightman loads up on a big left hand.
Bullard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wightman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bullard avoids the body shot from Wightman.
Bullard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bullard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wightman.
Wightman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Bullard.
Bullard misses with a two punch combination.
Wightman tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Bullard misses. #T2#
Wightman throws a shot from downtown. Bullard moves away and avoids it.
Wightman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wightman misses with a low kick as Bullard jumps back.
Wightman throws a hook but Bullard avoids it easily.
Bullard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wightman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bullard.
Bullard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bullard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bullard slips a jab from Wightman.
Wightman tried to score with a low kick but Bullard checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bullard throws a right and a left that Wightman avoids nicely.
Wightman misses with a wild combination.
Jab from Wightman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Blake Wightman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tony Bullard's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bullard tries to bum rush Wightman with a series of wild strikes but Wightman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bullard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bullard throws a counter high kick but Wightman was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bullard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blake Wightman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bullard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wightman. Wightman obviously looking to wear him down.
Wightman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wightman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bullard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wightman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bullard circles away quickly and effectively.
Wightman walks into a jab.
Wightman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bullard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wightman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bullard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wightman scores with a hook to the body. Bullard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bullard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bullard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Wightman.
Bullard misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Wightman throws a low kick but Bullard moves out of range easily.
Wightman misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Bullard. Those never looked like landing.
Bullard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bullard misses with a wild combination.
Wightman throws a low kick, looking for Bullard's leg but Bullard calmly moves out of range.
Wightman avoids the head kick by Bullard.
Bullard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wightman.
Wightman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bullard's sensitive parts.
Bullard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wightman.
Wightman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tony Bullard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bullard misses with the combination.
Wightman scores with a head kick. Bullard tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bullard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Bullard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bullard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bullard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wightman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wightman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bullard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wightman.
Bullard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wightman. Wightman obviously looking to wear him down.
Some bone on bone action there as Wightman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wightman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Bullard 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#
Tony Bullard's cut is getting worse.
Bullard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bullard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bullard throws a series of punches but Wightman moves out of range.
Bullard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wightman lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Wightman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tony Bullard's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wightman scores with a decent looking hook.
Tony Bullard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wightman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wightman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bullard backs up against the ropes.
Wightman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bullard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wightman.
Bullard misses with a two punch combination.
Wightman throws a right hand that Bullard ducks under and follows up with a left that Bullard also avoids with ease.
Bullard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bullard ducks under a wild hook from Wightman.
Bullard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wightman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice uppercut there from Wightman.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wightman checks a leg kick.
Bullard throws a head kick but Wightman moves out of range.
Wightman avoids the head kick by Bullard.
Donk. Wightman catches Bullard right on the button with a cross.
Wightman slips a straight right by Bullard.#T1#
Wightman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bullard seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wightman misses with a wild combination.
Blake Wightman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bullard throws a push kick but Wightman slaps the foot to one side.
Wightman throws a counter combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wightman.
Wightman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bullard misses with a double jab
letting Wightman counter with a right hand.
Wightman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wightman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wightman lands a nice shot that snaps Bullard's head back.
Tony Bullard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bullard throws a shot from downtown. Wightman moves away and avoids it.
Wightman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bullard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wightman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bullard's calf.
Bullard throws a series of punches but Wightman avoids them all with ease.
Wightman tests Bullard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bullard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bullard throws a looping overhand right but Wightman ducks down to avoid it.
Wightman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wightman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bullard was well out of range. Poor timing from Wightman.
Wightman dodges the punch combination from Bullard.
Wightman lands a jab to the nose.
Sloppy strikes from Wightman. Those never looked like landing.
Wightman thumps Bullard with a low kick.
Bullard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Bullard backs off Wightman throws a huge counter combo but Bullard manages to avoid it all.
Wightman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wightman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wightman lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wightman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bullard's hands.
Bullard takes one to the chin there.
Wightman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters circling a little - Wightman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Wightman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wightman 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 Saam Ante scores the fight for Blake Wightman!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Blake Wightman!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Blake Wightman!

Blake Wightman wins by unanimous decision!
Blake Wightman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ORC 1: The Beginning
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Gardenia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bullard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gardenia finds it's way round the side to connect with Bullard's head.
Good shot there by Gardenia.
Bullard misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Bullard does no damage.
Gardenia looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Gardenia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gardenia throws a head kick that misses.
Bullard throws a counter combo.
Bullard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gardenia.
Gardenia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bullard moves away from the strike by Gardenia.
Gardenia throws a looping overhand right but Bullard ducks down to avoid it.
Gardenia misses with a hook. Bullard ducked under it nicely.
Bullard misses with a double jab
and Gardenia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gardenia connects with a body shot.
Bullard misses with a few strikes there.
Gardenia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bullard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bullard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Gardenia darts in and clinches Bullard up against the ropes.
Gardenia lands an uppercut.#BC#
Gardenia manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Bullard throws a right hand that Gardenia ducks under and follows up with a left that Gardenia also avoids with ease.
Gardenia dodges the punch combination from Bullard.
Bullard throws a one two combo. #CL#
Gardenia clinches. #BC#
Gardenia breaks the clinch.
Bullard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bullard throws a sloppy head kick and Gardenia moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Bullard.
Gardenia throws out a powerful jab.
Bullard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gardenia tries to clinch up but Bullard circles away and keeps his distance.
Bullard tries to bum rush Gardenia with a series of wild strikes but Gardenia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gardenia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bullard takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Nice uppercut there from Gardenia.
Bullard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gardenia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gardenia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bullard's hands.
Bullard throws a sloppy head kick and Gardenia moves out of range easily.
Gardenia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bullard throws out the jab.
Bullard drops his hands momentarily and Gardenia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gardenia dodges the punch combination from Bullard.
Bullard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gardenia is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bullard misses with a head kick.
Bullard just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGardenia.
Bullard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gardenia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bullard scrambles back to his feet.
Bullard misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bullard misses with the combination.
Gardenia blocks a leg kick.
Bullard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gardenia makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Gardenia 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#
Bullard takes one on the button.
Gardenia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bullard can do to turn this around?
Gardenia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bullard's head backwards.
Bullard walks into a jab.#CL#
Bullard gets tackled into the ropes by Gardenia. Gardenia maintains the clinch.
Bullard misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Bullard throws an elbow but misses.
Gardenia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bullard backwards.
Bullard's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Gardenia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gardenia misses with a hook.
Gardenia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gardenia is looking to clinch but Bullard is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardenia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bullard misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Gardenia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A combination from Bullard does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bullard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gardenia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Gardenia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gardenia lands a glancing blow to the side of Bullard's head.
Tony Bullard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gardenia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bullard's head backwards.
Gardenia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bullard throws a series of punches but Gardenia moves out of range.
Gardenia throws a quick counter head kick but Bullard was just out of range.
Bullard scores with a head kick. Gardenia tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gardenia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bullard was well out of range. Poor timing from Gardenia.
Bullard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gardenia feints a jab promting Bullard to slip. Gardenia then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bullard slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bullard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gardenia.
Gardenia lands with a straight right. Bullard didn't see that one coming.
Bullard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Bullard does no damage.
Eli Gardenia is winning the standup battle so far.
Bullard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gardenia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gardenia tries to clinch but Bullard moves out of range.
Bullard keeps the fight on the outside.
As Gardenia backs off Bullard throws a huge counter combo but Gardenia manages to avoid it all.
Gardenia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
It looks like Tony Bullard has been cut.#T2#
A punch combination from Bullard misses.
Gardenia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Gardenia finds it's way through Bullard's defenses.
Gardenia blocks a head kick by Bullard.
Gardenia lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Gardenia has managed to clinch.
Bullard stalling in the clinch but Gardenia improves position.
Gardenia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bullard misses with a punch on the inside.
Bullard looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Gardenia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gardenia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gardenia thuds his shin into the meat of Bullard's side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Bullard misses.
Gardenia lands a nice shot that snaps Bullard's head back.
Gardenia tries to land a leg kick but Bullard saw it coming and moves away.
Good exchange - Gardenia coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Gardenia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony Bullard'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#
Bullard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tony Bullard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gardenia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bullard in his tracks.
Gardenia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bullard throws a combination that misses
and Gardenia makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bullard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gardenia.
Gardenia scores with a nice head shot.
Bullard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bullard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gardenia throws a right hand that Bullard ducks under and follows up with a left that Bullard also avoids with ease.
Bullard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bullard checks a low kick from Gardenia.
Bullard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gardenia lands with a nice body kick.
Gardenia swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gardenia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gardenia, as that shot connected. #T1#
Bullard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gardenia.
Gardenia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bullard has time to react.
Gardenia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bullard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gardenia lands a really nice looking cross but Bullard seems unphased.
Gardenia with a jab.
Bullard ducks right into an uppercut from Gardenia.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bullard.
Bullard tries to land a front kick but Gardenia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Eli Gardenia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gardenia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gardenia lands a nice hook to Bullard's body. Bullard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gardenia dips to his left and cracks Bullard with an uppercut!
Bullard throws a combination that misses
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
enabling Gardenia to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gardenia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gardenia lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T2#
Bullard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gardenia wants to clinch up but Bullard keeps it at a distance.
Bullard throws a jab when Gardenia was well out of range.
Bullard needs to keep his hands up - Gardenia had a free shot at his head there.
Gardenia connects with a crisp jab.
Gardenia connects with the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Gardenia as he connects with a hook.
Bullard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gardenia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bullard throws a right hand that Gardenia ducks under and follows up with a left that Gardenia also avoids with ease.
Bullard throws a leg kick but Gardenia sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bullard misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bullard circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Gardenia has managed to clinch.
Bullard misses with the head strike.
Bullard tries to break the clinch but Gardenia is controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eli Gardenia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gardenia 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 Saam Ante scores the fight for Eli Gardenia!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Eli Gardenia!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Eli Gardenia!

Eli Gardenia wins by unanimous decision!

Event: DUEL#105 Army vs Farrelly
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Bullard blocks a head kick by Maul.
A slow jab from Maul misses its intended target.
Bullard throws a series of punches but Maul moves out of range.
A left and a right from Maul both land. Nice combination.
Bullard misses with a wild combination.
Maul connects with a crisp jab.
We've been hearing reports that Maul has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Maul blocks a head kick by Bullard.
Maul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bullard.
Maul takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bullard swinging wildly here.
Bullard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maul.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maul looks to throw the jab but Bullard is out of range.
Maul lands a two punch combo.
Maul with a nice cross.
Bullard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maul changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Maul misses with a wild body shot.
A left and a right from Maul both land. Nice combination.
Bullard throws a series of punches but Maul avoids them all with ease.
Maul throws a hook but Bullard avoids it easily.
Maul swings for the body but Bullard moves out of range.
As Maul backs off Bullard throws a huge counter combo but Maul manages to avoid it all.
Bullard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maul.
Maul misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Bullard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bullard misses with a hook
and Maul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maul digs a good body shot into Bullard's ribs.
Maul looks to land a right hand but Bullard moved out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bullard 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 Maul has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maul and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bullard throws a series of punches but Maul moves out of range.
Bullard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bullard lands a lovely overhand right.
Maul missing with a left hand there. Bullard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Maul misses.
Despite the aggression on Bullard's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bullard misses with a right hand
and Maul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Bullard looks to land a combination but Maul avoids it well.
Maul connects with the punch.
A jab lands there for Maul.
Maul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maul throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bullard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bullard throws a right hand that Maul ducks under and follows up with a left that Maul also avoids with ease.
A low kick from Bullard misses
and Maul counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maul pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bullard is out of range and Maul settles back down.
Bullard throws a counter combo.
Maul scores with the left hand. Bullard knows he should have avoided that one.
Donk. Maul catches Bullard right on the button with a cross.
Maul throws a series of punches but Bullard moves out of range.
Bullard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bullard looks to land a combination but Maul avoids it well.
Maul avoids the head kick by Bullard.
Bullard swinging wildly here.
Maul throws a combination. Bullard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Maul is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Bullard throws a nice looking combination but Maul bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bullard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maul connects with a single shot there.
Bullard slips a straight right by Maul.
Bullard is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Maul works the jab nicely.
Bullard takes one to the side of the head.
Bullard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bullard wants to slow Maul down by chopping away at his legs.
Maul throws the left hand but Bullard avoids the punch easily.
Bullard ducks right into an uppercut from Maul.
Maul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bullard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maul counters with a stiff right hand.
Bullard throws a lazy head kick
and Maul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Bullard misses.
Maul scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maul throws a big shot that misses.
Bullard looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T4#
Bullard ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
Maul tests Bullard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Bullard.
Maul closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bullard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bullard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bullard misses with a few strikes there.
Bullard on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#
It looks like Tony Bullard has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Bullard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bullard scores with a nice right hand.
Bullard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maul.
A right-left combo lands from Bullard.
Bullard tries a head kick but it misses.
Bullard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bullard looks winded!
Maul lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bullard backs up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maul misses with a looping right.
Maul is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Bullard misses.
Bullard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick misses from Maul.
Bullard is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Maul dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Bullard's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Maul misses with a straight left.
Maul throws a head kick that misses.
Bullard throws a sloppy head kick and Maul moves out of range easily.
Maul throws the left hand but Bullard avoids the punch easily.
Bullard lands with a nice combination. Maul backs away looking to recover.
Maul works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maul blocks a head kick by Bullard.
Bullard defending well as Maul loads up on a big left hand.
Bullard throws a series of punches but Maul avoids them all with ease.
Maul avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bullard slips a jab and a cross from Maul.
Maul connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bullard cracks a nice hook into Maul's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maul throws a hook but Bullard blocks it.
Bullard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Maul blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Bullard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maul.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maul darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maul showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bullard.
Maul lands with an overhand left.
Bullard misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Maul on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maul staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Maul on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maul fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bullard on the side of the head.
Maul fails to land with a series of punches.
Maul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been informed that Bullard has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Maul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bullard.
Bullard misses with a two punch combination.
Maul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bullard.
Maul throwing a counter right hand but Bullard manages to avoid it.
Maul moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maul throws a hook but Bullard avoids it easily.
Maul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bullard.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bullard needs to keep his hands up - Maul had a free shot at his head there.
Maul works the jab nicely.
Bullard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Paul Maul is winning the standup battle so far.
Bullard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bullard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maul clobbers Bullard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bullard throws a counter combo.
Bullard misses with a double jab.
Maul scores with the left hand. Bullard knows he should have avoided that one.
Maul lands a glancing blow to the side of Bullard's head.
Maul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bullard can do to turn this around?
Bullard misses with a straight left.
Bullard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maul throws out the jab.
Bullard throws a nice looking combination but Maul bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bullard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bullard throws a right hand that Maul ducks under and follows up with a left that Maul also avoids with ease.
Bullard is breathing heavily.
Bullard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maul throws out a loose jab but Bullard uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A combination from Bullard does no damage.
Maul lands a two punch combo.
Maul throws a lazy right hand but Bullard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maul misses with a looping left.
Bullard ducks right into an uppercut from Maul.
Maul misses the shot to the body.
Maul connects with a right hand. Bullard shakes it off.
A head kick misses from Maul.
Sloppy strikes from Maul. Those never looked like landing.
Maul fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bullard on the side of the head.
Maul throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bullard.
Tony Bullard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maul throws a sloppy head kick and Bullard moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bullard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bullard.
Maul walks into a stiff left hand from Bullard.
Maul tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bullard is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
The fighters circling - Bullard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bullard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bullard blocks a jab.
Maul throws a hook but Bullard blocks it.
Maul 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.
Bullard looks to land a body kick but Maul moved away.
Bullard ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
A combination from Bullard does no damage.
Bullard throws a right hand that Maul ducks under and follows up with a left that Maul also avoids with ease.
Maul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maul avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bullard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maul connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bullard scrambles back to his feet.
Maul lands with an overhand left.
Bullard throws an overhand right that lands on Maul's shoulder, as Maul tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Maul dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony Bullard's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Maul's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bullard under the eye.
Maul misses with the combination.
As Maul backs off Bullard throws a huge counter combo but Maul manages to avoid it all.
Bullard drops his hands momentarily and Maul takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maul throws a big shot that misses.
A left lands for Maul.
Bullard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bullard tries a head kick but it misses.
Maul goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bullard throws a series of punches but Maul moves out of range.
Maul connects with a right hand. Bullard shakes it off.
Bullard misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maul lands a jab to Bullard's midsection.
Bullard slips under a jab.
Bullard throws a poor cross that misses
and Maul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bullard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloppy strikes from Maul. Those never looked like landing.
Bullard is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Maul throws out a loose jab but Bullard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bullard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maul fails to land with a series of punches.
Maul 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.
Bullard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maul throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bullard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maul.
Maul scores with a shot to the body.
Bullard slips a jab from Maul.
Bullard misses with a few strikes there.
Maul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bullard.
Bullard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maul throws a lazy right hand but Bullard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bullard avoids the head kick by Maul.
Maul throws a hook but Bullard avoids it easily.
Maul throws a head kick but Bullard moves out of range.
Bullard looks to land a combination but Maul avoids it well.
Maul was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tony Bullard 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.
Maul misses with a hook. Bullard ducked under it nicely.
Bullard tries to work over Maul's front leg with a kick but Maul checks it.
Maul clobbers Bullard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
No joy there for Maul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maul looks to land a right hand but Bullard moved out of range.
Maul connects with a looping right hand.
Maul scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maul cracks Bullard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maul uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bullard loads up on a big right hand but Maul slips the punch.
Maul swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maul blocks a head kick by Bullard.
Maul works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bullard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maul lands a really nice looking cross but Bullard seems unphased.
Bullard misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Maul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bullard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maul bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maul throws a series of punches but Bullard moves out of range.
Bullard takes one to the chin there.
A big right from Maul misses.
Maul takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bullard blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bullard. Maul does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Maul on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maul blocks a head kick by Bullard.
Maul misses with a straight left.
Bullard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bullard throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maul scores with a jab.
Bullard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bullard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danga de danga de dang - Maul scores with a four punch combination!
Paul Maul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Maul connects with a jab.#ROC#
Bullard is rocked!
Maul looks to land a right hand but Bullard moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Bullard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maul lands a jab to the nose.
Bullard blocks a head kick by Maul.
Bullard swings widly with a right hand
letting Maul counter with a right hand.
Maul paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bullard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bullard misses with a left hand
and Maul counters with a straight right hand.
Maul scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maul is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bullard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maul connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bullard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
No joy there for Bullard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bullard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Maul showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maul 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Maul!
Paul Maul very nearly forgot to thank Dauntless amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: C24: Baker vs Mac Airt
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Bullard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Davis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Davis lands the left hand.#CL#
Davis clinches up with Bullard and pushes him back against the cage.
Davis prevents a body shot from Bullard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Davis.
Davis struggles to land a body shot inside as Bullard controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bullard.
Davis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bullard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bullard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bullard throws a leg kick but Davis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Davis lands an overhand right.
Bullard misses with a body kick.
We've been hearing reports that Davis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bullard needs to keep his hands up - Davis had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bullard throws a head kick that misses.
Davis dodges the punch combination from Bullard.
Bullard takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Davis dodges the punch combination from Bullard. #CL#
Davis moves into the clinch.
Davis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Davis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Davis.
Bullard looks winded!
Davis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Davis.
Davis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bullard or not.
Davis lands a body shot.
Davis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Davis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bullard backwards.
Davis lands an uppercut.
Davis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bullard swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davis dodges an elbow strike from Bullard.
Davis tries a body shot but Bullard blocks it. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Davis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bullard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Davis.
Davis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Davis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bullard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Davis lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Davis lands a takedown into guard.
Bullard wants to get back to his feet but Davis passes into half guard. #REVB#
Bullard told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Davis passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bullard takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bullard is in a horrible position here. Davis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T3#
Davis working Bullard over with strikes here.
Bullard is bucking up trying to escape but Davis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Davis controlling the position easily from mount.
Davis lands a couple of good shots and Bullard has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bullard trying to get back to his feet but Davis is in full control for now.
Davis lands a shot to the body.
Davis trying to control.#SUB#
Davis is cranking Bullard's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Bullard! He's tightened the choke and Bullard is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ewen Davis!
During a confident post fight interview, Ewen Davis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C21: Aas vs Vader
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Bullard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Puto.
Puto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bullard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puto.
Bullard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bullard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Puto circles away quickly and effectively.
Bullard misses with a body shot.
Tony Bullard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bullard misses with a wild combination.
Bullard thows a leg kick but Puto checks it
and Puto counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Tony Bullard has been cut.
Bullard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bullard misses with the combination.
Bullard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bullard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bullard.#CUT2#
It looks like Pinchi Puto has been cut.#T1#
Puto blocks a head kick by Bullard.
Bullard misses with an uppercut. Puto saw that one coming.
Bullard fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Bullard misses.
Puto throws a shot to the body.
Puto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puto lands a glancing blow to the side of Bullard's head.
Puto 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.
Puto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bullard moves away.
A swing and a miss from Puto.
Puto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bullard moves away.
Bullard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bullard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Puto in his tracks.
A jab lands there for Puto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Puto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Puto misses with a straight left. #T2#
Bullard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice jab there from Puto. #CUT#
That has opened up Tony Bullard's cut even more.
Puto misses with a body shot.
Puto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bullard manages to avoid it.
Bullard punishes Puto's body with a nice straight punch.
Bullard throws a right and a left that Puto avoids nicely.
Puto misses with a wild body shot.
Puto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bullard slips a jab from Puto.
Puto blocks a head kick by Bullard.
Bullard misses with a wild combination.
Nice shot by Puto.
Bullard throws a series of punches but Puto moves out of range. #T3#
Bullard misses with a double jab
and Puto counters with a series of strikes. Bullard will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick misses from Bullard.
Puto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Puto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bullard.
Bullard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Puto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Puto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bullard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Puto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puto is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bullard.
A punch combination from Bullard misses.
Puto thuds a left hand into Bullard's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Puto misses.
Bullard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Puto has knocked Bullard down with a huge combo! Puto steps away and waves a wobbly Bullard back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Bullard is rocked!
Puto just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Puto misses with a straight right.
Bullard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Puto misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Puto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bullard, pushing him back against the cage.
Puto tries a body shot but Bullard blocks it.
Bullard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bullard blocks an elbow strike from Puto.
Puto struggles to land a body shot inside as Bullard controls his hands.
Bullard lands a shot to the body.
Puto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bullard in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Bullard breaks the clinch.
Puto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bullard counters with a straight right hand.
Puto scores with a jab.#CUT#
The cut above Tony Bullard's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bullard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puto. Bullard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Bullard tries to counter it with a takedown but Puto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pinchi Puto dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Puto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bullard.
A jab lands there for Bullard.
Puto misses with an uppercut. Bullard saw that one coming.
Bullard tries to bum rush Puto with a series of wild strikes but Puto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Puto lunges at Bullard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bullard's hand.
Bullard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bullard throws a combination that misses
and Puto counters with a left to the body. #KD#
Puto lands a left and a right that send Bullard crashing to the mat, dazed. Puto thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bullard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bullard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Puto.
A big right from Puto misses.
Puto misses with a hook. Bullard ducked under it nicely.
Puto dips to his left and cracks Bullard with an uppercut!#CUT#
Tony Bullard's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bullard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bullard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Puto. #T1#
Puto lands a jab to the head.
Bullard misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Puto has managed to clinch.
Bullard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puto keeps control of Bullard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Puto misses with a knee to the head.
Bullard is trying to pull guard but Puto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bullard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bullard just leaning against Puto, taking a breather.
Bullard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bullard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bullard presses Puto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice elbow from Puto.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pinchi Puto!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pinchi Puto thanked Project Mayhem for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: C15: Gatsby vs Reilly
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
James with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Tony Bullard has been cut.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD2#
James lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Bullard sprawling to the canvas. James follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Bullard hang on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES#
Bullard manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. James keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Bullard controls his hands.
James missing with knees to the body.
James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Bullard controls his hands.
Stalling in the clinch from Bullard.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Bullard controls his hands.
Bullard avoids the elbow strike from James, against the cage.
James told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
James throws an elbow but it misses.
Bullard is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but James is keeping busy.
Bullard avoids a wild elbow strike from James.
A left hand lands to the body for Bullard. #BC#
Bullard manages to break the clinch.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bullard moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.#T1#
Bullard tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
James has Bullard up against the cage in a clinch.
James throws an elbow but it's blocked.
James tries a body shot but Bullard blocks it.
Bullard lands a nice shot to the body.
James throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Bullard manages to break the clinch.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bullard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and James connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bullard scrambles back to his feet.
Bullard is looking to clinch.
Bullard is looking to clinch.
James misses the jab.
James blocks a head kick by Bullard.
Bullard dodges the punch combination from James. #T2##CL2#
James darts in and clinches Bullard up against the cage.
James misses with an elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, James creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
James throws an elbow but it's blocked.
James lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bullard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt James or not. #BC#
Bullard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
James lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#
Tony Bullard's cut is getting worse.
James lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Bullard clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Bullard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bullard seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Bullard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
Tony Bullard's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
James misses with an elbow strike. #T3#
Bullard misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Bullard breaks the clinch.
James throws out a loose jab but Bullard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bullard throws a big counter combination but James scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
James has taken the fight to the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bullard.
Bullard tries for a takedown but James manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Bullard.
Bullard tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Bullard back against the cage.
Bullard managing to block the knees to the body from James.
Bullard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bullard is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bullard lands a nice shot to the body.
Bullard lands a hook to the side of the head.
James throws an elbow but it misses.
Bullard stalling in the clinch.
Bullard looking to slow down the pace here.
James is defending well against a takedown attempt.
James pushes Bullard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Bullard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables James to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Bullard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bullard tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
Bullard blocks a head kick by James.
Bullard throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
James tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
James gets tackled into the cage by Bullard. Bullard maintains the clinch.
A body shot lands from James.
Bullard is breathing heavily.
Bullard trying to land knees to the body.
Bullard avoids the elbow strike from James, against the cage.
Bullard tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
James pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bullard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bullard prevents a body shot from James.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bullard is trying to pull guard but James has him pressed against the cage.
Bullard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bullard blocks an elbow strike.
James throws an elbow but it misses.
James throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Bullard's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bullard tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
Bullard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice shot by James.
Bullard throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Bullard is just out of range.
Rick James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bullard avoids the head kick by James.
Bullard tries to counter by moving into the clinch but James manages to circle out of the way.
Bullard throws a one two combo. #CL#
Bullard darts in and clinches James up against the cage.
James lands an elbow that stopped Bullard in his tracks for a moment.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bullard stalling the fight.
Bullard effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Bullard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Bullard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rick James seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bullard tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Bullard back against the cage. #BC#
Bullard breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Bullard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before James has time to react.
Bullard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bullard moves out of range of the body kick.
Tony Bullard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bullard tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
James throws a jab when Bullard was well out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bullard.
James avoiding damage as Bullard throws knees to the body.
Bullard scores with a hook to the body.
Bullard looking to slow down the pace here.
James pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bullard is trying to pull guard but James turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bullard trying to stall but James improves his position.
James throws an elbow that misses.
A nice left hand lands by James.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Bullard avoids the damage to the body.
Bullard digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank. #T2#
James misses with a punch to the body.
Bullard lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Bullard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
James is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Bullard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bullard trying to control the position but instead, James has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bullard into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bullard takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The referee calls for Bullard to work.
Bullard gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A short right from Bullard.
Bullard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as James walks away with a smile on his face. Bullard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bullard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James with a hook.
Bullard misses with the combination.
James misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Bullard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Bullard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bullard tries to move into range but James moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bullard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James loads up on a big right hand but Bullard slips the punch.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
Bullard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#
Jeez, Tony Bullard's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bullard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Bullard pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bullard stalling in the clinch but James improves position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by James.
Bullard fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Bullard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bullard has him pressed against the cage.
Bullard misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Bullard manages to break the clinch. #T4#
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James misses with a series of wild punches.
Bullard went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Bullard gets a clinch.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rick James!
Rick James took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: C12: Aas vs Claudiano
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Bullard tries to clinch but Lokren moves away
and Lokren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lokren throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Bullard closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Lokren pulls guard. #ES2#
Lokren wriggles free and stands up.
Bullard wants to clinch up but Lokren keeps it at a distance.
Bullard tries to bum rush Lokren with a series of wild strikes but Lokren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lokren avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Bullard rushes Lokren and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bullard tries to work over Lokren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bullard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bullard stalling in the clinch.
Lokren told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Bullard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bullard has Lokren pressed against the cage, preventing Lokren from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Lokren's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Lokren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bullard is looking to clinch but Lokren is avoiding it.
Lokren scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bullard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lokren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lokren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bullard tries to clinch up.
Lokren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bullard in his tracks.
Bullard is looking to clinch but Lokren is avoiding it.
Lokren getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lokren scores with a sloppy right hand. Bullard should have avoided that one. #CL#
Bullard pushes Lokren up against the cage in a clinch.
Lokren wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bullard looking to stall. #BC2#
Lokren manages to break the clinch.
Bullard wants to clinch up but Lokren keeps it at a distance.
Bullard tries to clinch there but Lokren circles away. #T2#
Bullard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bullard needs to keep his hands up - Lokren had a free shot at his head there.
Lokren has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lokren lands a slapping body shot.
Bullard moves in looking to clinch but Lokren pushes him off.
Lokren throws an overhand right that lands on Bullard's shoulder, as Bullard tries to avoid the shot.
Lokren swings for the body but Bullard moves out of range. #CL#
Bullard clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Bullard fails to land.
Bullard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lokren avoids it.
Lokren avoiding damage as Bullard throws knees to the body.
Bullard doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Lokren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lokren digs a good body shot into Bullard's ribs.
Bullard misses with a two punch combination.
Lokren cracks Bullard with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
It looks like Tony Bullard has been cut.#T3#
Lokren cracks Bullard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bullard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lokren is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bullard had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bullard is looking to clinch.
Lokren digs a good hook to Bullard's body.
Lokren connects with a body shot that sends Bullard's belly button to the back.
Bullard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tony Bullard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bullard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lokren throws a good cross that connects.
Bullard is looking to clinch.
Bullard tries to clinch up but Lokren circles away and keeps his distance.
Bullard throws a body kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Lokren - just one landing.
Bullard avoids the body shot from Lokren.
Lokren lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bullard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lokren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lokren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lokren scores with a jab.#T4#
Lokren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lokren feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bullards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bullard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lokren paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheers as Lokren lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bullard doesn't seem phased though.
Bullard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lokren scores with a body shot.
Lokren lands with a straight right. Bullard didn't see that one coming.
Bullard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lokren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lokren jabs at Bullard's body.
Lokren bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bullard's head backwards.#CL#
Bullard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bullard throws an elbow that misses.
Bullard is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bullard slows down the pace here.
Bullard gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Lokren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Bullard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bullard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lokren swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Bullard moves into the clinch.
Bullard scores with a shoulder strike.
Lokren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Lokren breaks the clinch. #CL#
Bullard clinches up against the cage.
Bullard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lokren has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bullard manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bullard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lokren just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullard stalling in the clinch but Lokren improves position.
Bullard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T1##BC#
Bullard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sairanix Lokren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bullard walks into a left hand.
Bullard tries to clinch up.
Lokren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lokren ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bullard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bullard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A cross from Lokren lands.
Bullard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lokren paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bullard is looking to clinch but Lokren is avoiding it. #CL#
Bullard has Lokren up against the cage in a clinch.
Bullard is trying to maintain a safe position but Lokren gets an underhook and turns Bullard into the cage.
Bullard has Lokren pressed against the cage, preventing Lokren from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Lokren prevents a body shot from Bullard.
Bullard misses with a punch on the inside.
Bullard fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Bullard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lokren blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Bullard breaks from the clinch.
Bullard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lokren catches Bullard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bullard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bullard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bullard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lokren's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bullard under the eye.
Lokren listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bullard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bullard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab lands there for Lokren.
Lokren connects with a body shot.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Lokren darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bullard wants to clinch
and Lokren counters with a two punch combo.
Lokren lands a nice looking body shot.
Lokren showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bullard. #CL#
Bullard takes the fight into the clinch.
Lokren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bullard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bullard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lokren prevents a body shot from Bullard.
Bullard landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T4#
Bullard is trying to pull guard but Lokren turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Lokren breaks from the clinch.
Lokren jabs at Bullard's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lokren cracks Bullard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bullard tries to clinch but Lokren is having none of it.
Bullard tries to clinch but Lokren is having none of it.
Lokren throws out a counter right but Bullard avoids it with no problem.
Lokren misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lokren swats away the attempt to clinch by Bullard.
Bullard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lokren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bullard tries to clinch up but Lokren circles away and keeps his distance.
Lokren scores with a nice strike.
Bullard wants to clinch up but Lokren keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lokren! But no joy.
Bullard tries to clinch there but Lokren circles away.
Bullard is looking to clinch but Lokren is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sairanix Lokren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tony Bullard's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bullard throws a series of punches but Lokren moves out of range.
Bullard doesn't manage to clinch there - Lokren circles away.
Bullard misses with a body shot.
Bullard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bullard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bullard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bullard wants to clinch but Lokren slips to the side
and Lokren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bullard thinking.
Tony Bullard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Bullard clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Lokren breaks the clinch.
Bullard wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullard wants to clinch up but Lokren keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Bullard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lokren, pushing him back against the cage.
Bullard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lokren just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bullard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lokren has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
Bullard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lokren's elbow.
Bullard tries a body shot but Lokren blocks it.
Bullard is struggling to control the position.
Bullard scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Lokren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lokren jabs Bullard right on the nose. Bullard blinks but takes it well.
Bullard tries to clinch up
and Lokren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bullard tries to clinch up but Lokren circles away and keeps his distance.
Lokren's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lokren duly obliges.
Donk. Lokren catches Bullard right on the button with a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Lokren as he connects with a hook.
Tony Bullard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sairanix Lokren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Bullard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lokren paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bullard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lokren connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bullard tries to clinch up but Lokren circles away and keeps his distance.
Bullard takes one to the chin there.
Bullard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lokren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bullard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bullard tries to clinch up.
Bullard tries to clinch but Lokren is having none of it.
Lokren appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bullard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bullard is looking to clinch but Lokren is avoiding it.
It seemed like Lokren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lokren dips to his left and cracks Bullard with an uppercut!
Lokren cracks Bullard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lokren connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lokren clobbers Bullard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Bullard wants to clinch.
Lokren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lokren listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lokren fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bullard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lokren paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bullard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bullard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lokren circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Lokren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bullard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lokren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lokren scores with a nice strike.
Lokren catches Bullard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bullard is looking to clinch but Lokren is avoiding it.
Lokren lands the left hand.#T4#
Bullard tries to clinch but Lokren moves out of range.
Bullard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lokren lands with a shot to the body.
Lokren scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bullard tries to clinch there but Lokren circles away.
Lokren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lokren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bullard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lokren connects with the punch.
Lokren cracks a nice hook into Bullard's ribs.
Bullard wants to clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sairanix Lokren!
Sairanix Lokren took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: Combate 8: Obamacare vs Jung
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Bullard fails with a takedown attempt.
It appears Williams was looking to counter with a kick there.
Williams looks for the body kick but Bullard saw that one coming.
Bullard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Bullard shoots in.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Bullard counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams tries to clinch but Bullard moves out of range.
Bullard moves out of range of the strikes.
Bullard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams .
Williams has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Killer Instinct ☠ in the buildup to the fight.
Williams is looking to clinch but Bullard is avoiding it.
As Williams backs off Bullard throws a huge counter combo but Williams manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams wants to clinch.#T1#
Bullard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Tony Bullard has been cut.
Michael Carter Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Bullard.#CL#
Williams rushes Bullard and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bullard avoids the body shot from Williams .
Williams misses with a jab to the body
and Bullard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bullard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams .
Bullard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Williams closes the distance and pushes Bullard back into the cage.
Bullard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Williams fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Williams lunges at Bullard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bullard's hand.
Williams scores with a jab.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bullard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Williams moves into range and clinches up with Bullard.
Bullard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Williams avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bullards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bullard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Williams moves into the clinch.
Williams prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams working aggressively here.
Bullard jumps guard but Williams stands there with Bullard around his waist. Bullard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bullard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Williams fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Williams clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Williams is pressed up against the cage. Bullard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Williams down to the mat. Williams avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Williams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bullard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Williams has managed to clinch.
Williams working aggressively here.
Bullard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Williams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bullard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Williams prevents it.
Williams prevents a takedown attempt there.
Williams gets underhooks to prevent Bullard's takedown attempt. #BC#
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Williams instigates a clinch.
Bullard tries to pull guard but Williams won't allow it.
Bullard can't get the takedown.
Bullard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Williams prevents it.
Bullard tries for a takedown. No joy. #T4#
Williams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Williams lands a hook that snaps the head of Bullard backwards.
Bullard is trying to pull guard but Williams turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bullard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Williams avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bullard on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Williams moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bullard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice right hand lands inside from Williams .
Williams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Williams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bullard backwards.
Bullard tries to pull guard but Williams forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Williams prevents the takedown attempt.
Bullard looks winded!
Bullard blocks a body shot from Williams .
Bullard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Williams prevents it.
Williams works on Bullard's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Carter Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Bullard'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.
#R2#
Williams is looking to clinch.
As Williams backs off Bullard throws a huge counter combo but Williams manages to avoid it all.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bullard was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams .
Michael Carter Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bullard's hands.
Williams darts in trying to clinch
enabling Bullard to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams throws a series of punches but Bullard avoids them all with ease.
Bullard wants to counter the offense by Williams and move into the clinch position.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Bullard tries to counter with a clinch but Williams shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullard shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Williams will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bullard shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Williams listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Bullard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Michael Carter Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Bullard.
Bullard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bullard manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Williams . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams .
Bullard moves away from the strike by Williams .
Bullard throws a counter combo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams .
Bullard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bullard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bullard dives in for a single leg takedown but Williams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Williams lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Bullard shoots in.
It looked like Williams was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bullard.
Bullard is breathing heavily.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Bullard throws a right hand that misses
and Williams counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bullard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#
That has opened up Tony Bullard's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Williams rushes Bullard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bullard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bullard.
A shot in the inside from Williams .
Williams is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bullard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Williams throws an elbow that misses.
Bullard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Williams fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tony Bullard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Bullard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Williams .#CL#
Williams has taken the fight to the clinch.
Williams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Williams breaks the clinch.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bullard can do to turn this around?
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Williams backs off Bullard throws a huge counter combo but Williams manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Williams clinches up against the cage.
Bullard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Williams after a bit of a struggle.
Bullard is working for takedown but Williams is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Williams connects with a jab.#CUT#
The cut above Tony Bullard's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Williams cracks Bullard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bullard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams lands with a cross. #ROC#
Bullard is rocked!#CUT#
Tony Bullard's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bullard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Williams backs off Bullard throws a huge counter combo but Williams manages to avoid it all.
Bullard is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Williams tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Bullard to counter with a crisp jab.
Bullard seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Williams clinches up against the cage.
Bullard avoids a wild elbow strike from Williams .
Bullard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Williams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Williams stops a takedown attempt from Bullard. #BC#
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Carter Williams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony Bullard's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Williams throws a push kick but Bullard slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Williams has Bullard up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Williams .
Bullard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bullard blocks a body shot from Williams .
Bullard is trying to pull guard but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Bullard is trying to drag Williams to the mat but Williams just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bullard has Williams pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Williams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Michael Carter Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Bullard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullard is trying to pull guard but Williams turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Williams 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bullard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That kick from Williams tenderised Bullard's leg. Bullard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams . That snapped Bullard's head back. #T1#
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Michael Carter Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Bullard unleashes a big counter combination but Williams bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Williams works Bullard's body with a nice hook.
Williams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Bullard tries to keep at a distance but Williams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bullard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williams just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bullard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Williams to score with a decent uppercut.
Bullard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tony Bullard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bullard doesn't seem phased though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Michael Carter Williams !
A relieved looking Michael Carter Williams 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: Highland Games 200
Date: Aug 14, 2016

#R1#
Bullard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stubb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bullard throws a shot from downtown. Stubb moves away and avoids it.
Stubb lands a nice hook to Bullard's body. Bullard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bullard blocks a jab.
Alexander Stubb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stubb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bullard.
Stubb misses with a jab to the body
and Bullard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bullard moves away from the strike by Stubb.
Stubb scores with a hook to the body. Bullard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stubb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bullard counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullard staying out of range there.
Bullard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bullard takes one to the chin there.
Stubb throws a body punch but Bullard moves out of range.
Bullard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Stubb misses the target.
Stubb lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Tony Bullard has been cut.#T1#
Stubb misses with a right hand
and Bullard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to the liver by Bullard. Beautiful body shot.
Bullard moves out of range as Stubb strikes.
Bullard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stubb.
Bullard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stubb throws a body punch but Bullard moves out of range.
Stubb throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bullard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stubb loads up on a big right hand but Bullard slips the punch.
Stubb misses with a lunging right hand
and Bullard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stubb misses with an uppercut
and Bullard counters with a stiff right hand.
Stubb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stubb connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stubb swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Bullard counter with a right hand. #T2#
Stubb misses with a hook
enabling Bullard to counter with a crisp jab.
Bullard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stubb.
A jab from Stubb does it's job there.
Stubb throws an overhand right that lands on Bullard's shoulder, as Bullard tries to avoid the shot.
Bullard misses with an uppercut. Stubb saw that one coming.
Stubb tests Bullard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Stubb misses.
Stubb cracks Bullard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stubb throws a lazy uppercut
and Bullard counters with a left to the body.
Stubb throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stubb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stubb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bullard counters with a stiff right hand.
Bullard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
Stubb throws a looping overhand right but Bullard ducks down to avoid it.
Bullard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stubb connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bullard scrambles back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Stubb.
Stubb throws out a loose jab but Bullard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stubb misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bullard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stubb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stubb misses with a body punch
enabling Bullard to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Stubb is rocked!
Stubb with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oh Stubb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bullard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stubb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stubb swings widly with a right hand
and Bullard counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Stubb to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Bullard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tony Bullard! Tony Bullard retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Tony Bullard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland Games 196
Date: Jul 31, 2016

#R1#
Hand Grenade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hand Grenade throws a looping overhand right but Bullard ducks down to avoid it.
Bullard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hand Grenade looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bullard tries to move into range but Hand Grenade moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hand Grenade staying out of range there.
Bullard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bullard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marcus Hand Grenade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Hand Grenade scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Tony Bullard has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bullard closes the distance and clinches.
Bullard told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#BC#
Hand Grenade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bullard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hand Grenade 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!
Bullard connects with a jab.#T1#
Hand Grenade tests Bullard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hand Grenade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hand Grenade throws a lazy uppercut
and Bullard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hand Grenade thinking.
Bullard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hand Grenade counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bullard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hand Grenade moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hand Grenade throws a shot to the body.
Bullard throws an off balance right hand
and Hand Grenade counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bullard thinking.
Bullard throws a poor cross that misses
and Hand Grenade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Bullard misses. #T2#
Hand Grenade moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hand Grenade misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bullard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hand Grenade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bullard manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bullard! But no joy.
Bullard slips under a jab.
Hand Grenade thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bullard! But no joy.
Bullard moves away from the strike by Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade misses with a wild combination.
Hand Grenade scores with a jab.#T3#
Hand Grenade swinging wildly here.
Bullard throws a series of punches but Hand Grenade moves out of range.
Bullard lands with a nice body punch.
Hand Grenade throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Bullard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Hand Grenade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hand Grenade misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bullard! But no joy.
Hand Grenade swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bullard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hand Grenade misses with a straight left.
Hand Grenade misses with a hook.
Hand Grenade throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Bullard to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Bullard throws a hook but Hand Grenade blocks it.
Hand Grenade fails to land with a series of punches.
Bullard throws out a counter right but Hand Grenade avoids it with no problem.
Bullard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hand Grenade misses the body punch
and Hand Grenade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hand Grenade throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bullard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hand Grenade looks to land a right hand but Bullard moved out of range.
Hand Grenade throws a poor cross that misses
and Bullard counters with a straight right hand.
Hand Grenade walks into a straight right hand from Bullard.
Sloppy strikes from Bullard. Those never looked like landing.
Bullard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hand Grenade had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bullard needs to keep his hands up - Hand Grenade had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hand Grenade. Bullard does a little dance to reset 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 Marcus Hand Grenade will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tony Bullard's cut.
That's time! Hand Grenade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hand Grenade swings widly with a right hand
enabling Bullard to counter with a crisp jab.
Hand Grenade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bullard wants to counter with a clinch but Hand Grenade pushes him away.
Hand Grenade walks straight into a right hand from Bullard - that's dropped him! Bullard jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Hand Grenade from any more punishment! Hand Grenade complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tony Bullard! Tony Bullard retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Tony Bullard 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: Highland Games 187
Date: Jun 30, 2016

#R1#
Askren throws a body shot but no joy.
Jon Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bullard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Askren 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.
Bullard tries to bum rush Askren with a series of wild strikes but Askren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Askren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bullard throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Askren releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Askren dives in for a single leg takedown but Bullard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Askren lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren avoids the body shot from Bullard.
Askren throws a jab but it's blocked by Bullard.
Bullard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Askren scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Bullard moves away from the strike by Askren. #CL#
Askren tries to keep at a distance but Bullard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Askren is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bullard misses with the head strike.
Askren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bullard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bullard.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Askren.
Askren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Bullard has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Bullard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Askren's elbow.
Bullard misses with a punch on the inside.
Bullard lands a hook that snaps the head of Askren backwards.
Bullard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Askren is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Askren stalling against the cage. #T2#
Askren blocks an uppercut.
Bullard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bullard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bullard gets underhooks to prevent Askren's takedown attempt.
Tony Bullard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Askren.
Bullard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bullard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Askren's elbow.
Bullard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bullard misses with the head strike.
Askren goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bullard prevents it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren effectively controlling the action here.
Bullard lands a hook that snaps the head of Askren backwards.
Askren manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bullard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bullard lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Bullard fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askren.
Askren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bullard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Askren's elbow.
Bullard misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bullard.
A head punch on the inside from Bullard fails to land.
Askren tries for a takedown but Bullard manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bullard.
Askren taking a breather.
Askren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Askren is trying to stall.
Bullard is pressed up against the cage. Askren has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bullard down to the mat. Bullard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Askren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bullard.
Askren misses with a body shot
and Bullard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Bullard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Askren.
Askren lands a head shot.
Askren connects with a body shot that sends Bullard's belly button to the back.
Bullard throws the left hand but Askren avoids the punch easily.
Askren drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bullard defends it well.
Askren shoots in for a takedown but Bullard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Askren misses with a looping left.
Askren shoots for a double leg takedown but Bullard sprawls well. He's pushed Askren's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bullard tries to clinch but Askren is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Bullard 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#
Askren tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bullard swivels and escapes.
Askren throws a body punch but Bullard moves out of range.
Askren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bullard is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Bullard gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Askren prevents Bullard from getting back to his feet.
Askren trying to control but Bullard is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren scoring with some ground and pound.
Bullard wants to get back to his feet but Askren is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Askren lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Askren slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Askren prevents Bullard from getting back to his feet.
Bullard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Askren.
Askren pushes down on Bullard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bullard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Askren.
Askren working the head and body with strikes. #ES#
Bullard has one foot on Askren's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
Bullard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Askren.
It looked like Bullard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Askren's corner calls for a 1-2. Askren obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Askren lands with a good body shot.
Askren takes a swing at Bullard's ribcage but misses.
Bullard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Askren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bullard.
Bullard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bullard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bullard throws a lazy right hand but Askren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Askren misses with a jab to the body
enabling Bullard to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Bullard throws a body shot but no joy.
Bullard avoids the body shot from Askren.
Bullard misses with a body punch
letting Askren counter with a right hand.
Askren misses with a right hand
and Bullard counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Bullard misses the target.
Tony Bullard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Askren lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bullard circles away quickly and effectively.
Bullard appears to be looking for a big counter.
Askren cracks Bullard with an open hand slap.
Jon Askren seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Bullard takes one to the chin there.
Askren fails to land the takedown.
Bullard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circling - Askren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Askren throws a body punch but Bullard moves out of range.
Bullard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Askren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Bullard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Askren fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bullard avoids it really well and circles away.
Bullard is looking to counter punch.
Bullard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bullard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Askren.
A little feinted left hand from Bullard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren throws a body punch but Bullard moves out of range.
Bullard throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Askren shoots and misses
and Bullard counters with a stiff right hand.
Tony Bullard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Askren.
Askren has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Askren there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bullard misses with a wild combination.
Askren catches Bullard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bullard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Askren dives in for a single leg takedown but Bullard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bullard throwing a counter right hand but Askren manages to avoid it.#T2#
Askren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bullard lands with an overhand left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Askren.
Askren lands an overhand right.
Askren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Askren swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bullard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bullard ducks under a wild hook from Askren.#T3#
Askren shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bullard pinned against the cage. Bullard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bullard seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Askren doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bullard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Askren swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Askren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Askren lands with a straight right. Bullard didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Askren takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bullard slips a jab and a cross from Askren.
Bullard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bullard misses with a hook
and Askren counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bullard, as that shot connected. #ROC#
Askren is rocked!
Askren misses with a jab to the body
and Bullard counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Bullard!
Tony Bullard is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Tony Bullard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jon Askren was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back stronger!'.

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