Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SFC19 - Coleman vs Stephensson
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Lauzon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Logan as he avoids it easily.
Lauzon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Logan swivels and escapes.
Logan throws a jab but it's blocked by Lauzon.
Lauzon takes one to the side of the head.
Logan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lauzon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lauzon checks the leg kick.
Logan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lauzon's sensitive parts. #CL#
Logan drives through and clinches with Lauzon against the cage.
Lauzon throws a head punch that misses.
Logan misses with a punch on the inside.
Logan working aggressively here.
Logan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Logan struggles to land a body shot inside as Lauzon controls his hands.
Logan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Logan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Logan misses with a punch to the body.
Logan tries to work over Lauzon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee is keeping an eye on Logan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lauzon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Logan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fingal Logan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.#T1#
Logan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lauzon backwards. #TD2#
Lauzon turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Logan is trying to improve his position.
Logan is not content to let Lauzon control the position.
Lauzon in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lauzon is looking to take a break and control but Logan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Logan stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Logan regains half guard.
Logan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hazzard County Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lauzon trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Lauzon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Logan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lauzon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Logan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Lauzon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lauzon content to stall in guard here.
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Logan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lauzon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Logan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Logan closes the distance and clinches.
Lauzon trying to land knees to the body.
Logan misses with the head strike.
Lauzon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Logan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Logan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lauzon has Logan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Logan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Logan is trying to force a seperation but Lauzon has the dominant position.
Logan tries to work over Lauzon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Logan digs a right hand into Lauzon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lauzon's gas tank.
Lauzon tries a knee to the head but Logan blocks it.
Logan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Logan misses with a body punch.
Lauzon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Logan lands a shoulder strike.
Logan can't find room to land a body shot as Lauzon controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Logan fails to land.
Logan lands with a right to the head.
Lauzon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Logan backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Logan manages to break the clinch.
Logan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lauzon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Logan is fending him off so far but Lauzon persists. Nope, Logan circles away and we're back to standing.
Good work by Lauzon as he checks the leg kick.
Nice cross by Lauzon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fingal Logan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Lauzon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lauzon gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Lauzon clinches.
Logan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Logan misses with a punch on the inside.
Lauzon looking to stall.
Lauzon misses with the head strike.
Logan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lauzon can do to turn this around?
Lauzon throws a head punch that misses.
Logan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Logan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lauzon backwards.
Fingal Logan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lauzon misses with the head strike.
Lauzon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon blocks an uppercut.
Lauzon is looking for a takedown.
Logan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Logan looking to stall. #BC#
Logan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1##CL#
Logan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Logan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Logan tries to throw a body punch but Lauzon avoids it by throwing Logan back against the cage.
Lauzon blocks an uppercut.
Lauzon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Logan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lauzon's elbow.
Lauzon connects with a knee to the head.
Logan looking to stall.
Logan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lauzon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Logan throws a punch but it's blocked by Lauzon.
Logan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Logan fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lauzon.
Lauzon has a couple of punches blocked by Logan.
Lauzon working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Logan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lauzon scores with a knee to the head.
Logan misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Logan working aggressively here.
Logan lands a right hand.
Lauzon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Logan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lauzon blocks a body shot from Logan.
Lauzon missing with knees to the body.
Lauzon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Logan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lauzon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Logan avoids it.
Nice body punch from Logan - that landed with a thud.
Logan misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Logan fails to land.
A short left from Lauzon.
Logan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lauzon's elbow.
Lauzon tries to land knees in the clinch but Logan avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Logan gets through Lauzon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Logan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Logan. #BC#
Logan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lauzon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Logan to score with a decent uppercut.
Logan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fingal Logan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lauzon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Logan swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Lauzon drives through with a takedown into Logan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Logan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lauzon content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Lauzon being controlled here momentarily.
Lauzon wants to pass the guard but Logan is keeping the position.
Logan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lauzon controls the pace.
Lauzon throws a strike but Logan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lauzon is trying to keep Logan in close.
Lauzon wants to stand and escape but Logan is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fingal Logan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3##CL#
Lauzon gets tackled into the cage by Logan. Logan maintains the clinch.
Lauzon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Logan after a bit of a struggle.
Lauzon blocks a body shot from Logan.
Logan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Logan is pushing Lauzon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Logan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lauzon misses with some punches.
Lauzon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Logan is looking to break free of the clinch but Lauzon has double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Logan.
Lauzon blocks a body shot from Logan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Logan dodges an elbow strike from Lauzon. #BC#
Logan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lauzon checks a leg kick.
Lauzon tries to clinch there but Logan circles away.
Logan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lauzon lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Logan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Logan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Logan tries to work over Lauzon's front leg with a kick but Lauzon checks it. #CL2#
Lauzon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Logan tries to work over Lauzon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Logan.
Lauzon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Logan backwards. #BC#
Logan manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Logan misses.
Logan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lauzon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lauzon looks for a takedown but Logan sprawls well.
Logan slips under a jab from Lauzon.
Lauzon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Logan scores with a sloppy right hand. Lauzon should have avoided that one.
Logan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Logan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lauzon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Logan throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Lauzon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Logan.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Logan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Logan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lauzon.
Fingal Logan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.
Lauzon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Logan fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Logan as the two fighters clinch.
Logan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lauzon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Logan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lauzon is looking for a takedown.
Lauzon blocking some punches.
Lauzon pushes off an throws an elbow but Logan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lauzon tries to land knees in the clinch but Logan avoids the damage to the body.
Lauzon jumps guard but Logan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
A body shot lands from Logan.
Lauzon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Logan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lauzon blocking some punches.
Logan swings wildly with an uppercut but Lauzon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Logan as the two fighters clinch.
Lauzon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Logan lands a right hand.
Logan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Logan on the inside.
Logan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lauzon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Logan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Logan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lauzon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Logan misses with the head strike.
Logan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Logan scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Logan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lauzon prevents a body shot from Logan.
Lauzon wants a takedown.
Logan tries a body shot but Lauzon blocks it.
Lauzon is trying to drag Logan to the mat but Logan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Logan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lauzon backwards.
Logan pushes Lauzon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Logan misses with some punches.
Lauzon misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Logan.
Lauzon misses with the head strike.
Logan misses with a punch to the body.
Logan misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Logan.
Logan leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Logan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fingal Logan clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Lauzon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Logan throws a big shot that misses.
Lauzon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lauzon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Logan misses with a series of wild punches.
Logan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Logan thumps Lauzon with a low kick.
Logan throws a hook but Lauzon blocks it.
Logan throws an overhand right that lands on Lauzon's shoulder, as Lauzon tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Lauzon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lauzon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Logan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Logan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lauzon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Logan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Logan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Lauzon darts in and clinches Logan up against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Lauzon manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Lauzon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Logan tries to free his leg and advance position but Lauzon is retaining full guard.
Lauzon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Lauzon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lauzon is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Logan controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lauzon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Lauzon looking to sit in guard and control but Logan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Logan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Logan passes Lauzon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lauzon is looking to improve his position.
Lauzon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lauzon is pressing down on Logan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lauzon is looking to sweep but instead, Logan has passed into half guard.
Ben Lauzon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Logan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lauzon keeping hold of Logan's head, controlling as best he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Logan wants to take a breather but Lauzon is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fingal Logan had his way with Ben Lauzon in 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Logan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lauzon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Logan stuffs the takedown.
Lauzon fails with a takedown attempt.
Logan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Logan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Logan cracks Lauzon with a good jab.
Lauzon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fingal Logan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.
Logan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lauzon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lauzon.
Logan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Logan lands a head shot.
Lauzon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Logan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lauzon scrambles back to his feet.
Logan cracks a nice hook into Lauzon's ribs.#T1##CL#
Logan has Lauzon up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Lauzon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lauzon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Logan after a bit of a struggle.
Lauzon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lauzon is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Logan misses with the head strike.
Logan has a couple of punches blocked by Lauzon.
Logan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Logan lands with a left to the head.
Logan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Logan misses with some punches.
Lauzon misses with a punch on the inside.
Logan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Logan lands a body punch. #TD2#
Lauzon has picked Logan up - he's going for a ride! Lauzon dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Logan wants to control but Lauzon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Logan is pressing down on Lauzon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Lauzon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Logan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lauzon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lauzon trying to control but Logan is working from the bottom.
Logan working a defensive guard here.
Lauzon looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Lauzon takes the fight into the clinch.
Logan misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Lauzon blocking some punches.
Logan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Logan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lauzon trying to land knees to the body. #TD2#
Lauzon wants the takedown. Logan is fighting it off but Lauzon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Logan's guard against the cage.
Lauzon trying to control but Logan is working from the bottom.
Logan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ben Lauzon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lauzon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fingal Logan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lauzon trying to control but Logan is working from the bottom.
Logan has his hands on Lauzon's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Lauzon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lauzon looking to pass the guard.
Logan being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lauzon misses with a wild combination.
Lauzon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lauzon, right into the meat.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:45
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fingal Logan!
Fingal Logan retains his bantamweight title!

Event: SFC 16 - Bowman vs Chainz
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Pablos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lauzon defends well and Pablos ends up having to push Lauzon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pablos shoots in for a takedown but Lauzon shows good takedown defense.
Pablos shoots in but Lauzon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Pablos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lauzon is looking to score with low kicks.#TD2#
Pablos gets caught flat footed, as Lauzon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Pablos has his foot on Lauzon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lauzon works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Pablos working for a triangle but Lauzon defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lauzon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pablos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Lauzon stands up from Pablos's guard - Lauzon perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pablos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lauzon's waist but Lauzon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pablos off to one side.
Pablos slips a jab and a cross from Lauzon.
Nice body punch from Lauzon. #T1#
Pablos shoots in for a takedown but Lauzon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pablos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pablos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pablos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lauzon's waist but Lauzon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pablos off to one side.
Pablos connects with a right hand. Lauzon shakes it off.#CL2#
Lauzon gets a clinch.
Lauzon lands a nice uppercut.
Lauzon lands a shoulder strike.
Lauzon lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #TD#
Pablos jumps into guard, dragging Lauzon to the mat.
Lauzon throwing strikes but missing.
Lauzon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lauzon wants to pass the guard but Pablos is keeping the position.#T2#
Pablos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Pablos is looking for a triangle but Lauzon pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lauzon won't allow Pablos to sweep him here. #SUB#
Pablos looking for subs off his back but Lauzon has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lauzon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SU2#
Lauzon stands up from half guard. #T3##CL2#
Lauzon clinches.
Still in the clinch, Lauzon scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Pablos gets control of Lauzon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pablos will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Pablos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pablos trying to control the position. #SUB#
Pablos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lauzon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lauzon postures up.
Lauzon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pablos is trying to keep Lauzon in close.
Lauzon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lauzon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4##SU2#
Lauzon stands up from Pablos's guard - Lauzon perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Pablos gets the takedown into side control.
Lauzon tries to bench press Pablos off him but Pablos keeps the position. #SUB#
Pablos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pablos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Pablos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Lauzon 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##CL2#
Lauzon has closed the distance and engaged Pablos in a clinch.
Lauzon lands a shoulder strike.
Pablos tries to pull guard but Lauzon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lauzon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pablos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lauzon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pablos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lauzon tries a body shot but Pablos blocks it.
Pablos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Pablos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Lauzon.
Pablos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lauzon to keep the fight standing.
Lauzon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pablos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lauzon walks away with a smile on his face. Pablos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1##CL2#
Lauzon takes the fight into the clinch.
Lauzon lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Lauzon.
Lauzon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pablos's face. #ROC2#
Pablos is rocked!#TD2#
Lauzon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pablos clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Oh Pablos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Pablos defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lauzon's arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lauzon biding his time, controlling Pablos.
You can see the frustration on Pablos's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lauzon just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Even with his hooks in, Lauzon manages to miss with strikes from the back. #T2#
Pablos trying to control the position but Lauzon manages to sink in the hooks.
Pablos seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pablos is trying to get back to his feet but Lauzon has full control of the position and if anything, Pablos has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Lauzon looking to break Pablos's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pablos remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lauzon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Lauzon tightening his grip on Pablos, looking for the choke.
Pablos looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lauzon controls the position.
Pablos trying to control the action but Lauzon just sinks the hooks in.
Lauzon has the hooks in. Pablos is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lauzon keeps control of the position as Pablos tries to break free. #SUB2#
Lauzon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Lauzon slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Pablos tries to roll but Lauzon sticks to his back.
Pablos wants to control his opponent's hands but Lauzon gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Pablos defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lauzon's arms.
Pablos is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4##SUB2#
Pablos is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lauzon has the hooks in. Pablos is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pablos trying to control but not successfully.
Ben Lauzon has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Pablos defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Lauzon is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pablos has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Lauzon has the hooks in. Pablos is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Lauzon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pablos dives in and grabs Lauzon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lauzon pushes down on Pablos's head and hops out.
Pablos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lauzon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pablos or not.
Lauzon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lauzon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pablos blocks it with crossed arms. #TD#
Pablos has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lauzon uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lauzon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU2#
Lauzon gets to his feet. Pablos looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pablos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lauzon to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Lauzon. No joy for Pablos on that attempt.
A little jabbing left from Lauzon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Pablos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Lauzon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lauzon wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pablos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Lauzon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pablos!
Pablos is trying to improve his position.#SU2#
Lauzon stands up and beckons Pablos to his feet.
Pablos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pablos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pablos there as he acknowledges the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lauzon. #CL2#
Lauzon darts in and clinches Pablos up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lauzon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T2#
Lauzon tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #TD2#
Lauzon gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pablos regains guard. #SU2#
Lauzon stands up from Pablos's guard - Lauzon perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Pablos shoots in and gets a takedown into Lauzon's guard.
Pablos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lauzon keeping moving, preventing Pablos from controlling successfully.
Lauzon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lauzon keeping full guard, as Pablos tries to pass. #T3#
Lauzon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pablos passes into half guard.
Lauzon trying to control here.
Pablo Pablos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Pablos is looking for a kimura here. #SU#
Pablos stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lauzon to get to his feet.
Ben Lauzon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD2#
Lauzon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pablos is trying to escape back to his feet but Lauzon uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Pablos is trying to get back to half guard.
Pablos is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Bear's Den ($300), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Pablos misses with a strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Lauzon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lauzon 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Lauzon!
Ben Lauzon decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Pablo Pablos had this to say: 'thanks my sponsors and fans!!!'.

Event: SFN London- Roberts vs Coleman
Date: Jun 30, 2017

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lauzon trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Logan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Logan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Logan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Logan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lauzon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Logan scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Logan.
Logan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lauzon's elbow.
Lauzon blocking some punches.
Lauzon blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lauzon. #TD#
Lauzon tightens his grip and picks Logan up, before dumping him to the ground. Logan manages to land in guard.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Logan keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lauzon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Logan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Logan controlling Lauzon's posture.
Lauzon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lauzon wants to stand but Logan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Logan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lauzon's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Logan connects with a solid leg kick.
Logan misses with a wild body shot.
Lauzon moves in looking to clinch but Logan pushes him off.#CL#
Lauzon takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Lauzon turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lauzon manages to end up in side control.
Lauzon trying to control the action but Logan is working from the bottom.
Logan regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lauzon's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Logan is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Lauzon tries to stand and escape but Logan is controlling the position.
Lauzon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Logan is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lauzon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Logan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lauzon is working away from the top position though.
Lauzon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Lauzon is working for a kimura but Logan is defending it quite comfortably.
Lauzon trying to control from half guard but Logan is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lauzon shoots in for a takedown but Logan shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Lauzon shoots in and gets a takedown into Logan's guard.
Lauzon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Lauzon dominated that round.
That's time! Lauzon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Lauzon clinches.
Logan blocks an uppercut.
Lauzon lands a body punch.
Lauzon blocks a body shot from Logan.
Lauzon misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lauzon.
Lauzon landing knees to the body.
Logan tries to throw a body punch but Lauzon avoids it by throwing Logan back against the cage.
Logan gets through Lauzon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Logan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Logan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logan works on Lauzon's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lauzon.
Lauzon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lauzon controlling the action here for a moment.
Logan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Lauzon throws a punch but it's blocked by Logan.
Logan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Logan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lauzon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Logan throws a head punch that misses.
Lauzon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Logan is defending well for now.
Logan has a couple of punches blocked by Lauzon.
Logan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Logan working aggressively here.
Logan lands an elbow just above Lauzon 's eye.
Lauzon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lauzon takes a shot to the head.
Lauzon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lauzon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Logan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Logan fails to land.
Lauzon presses Logan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Logan managing to block the knees to the body from Lauzon.
Lauzon misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Logan has a couple of punches blocked by Lauzon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Logan misses with a punch on the inside.
Lauzon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lauzon tries to score a body lock takedown but Logan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Lauzon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Logan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lauzon backwards. #TD#
Lauzon has clasped his hands together around Logan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lauzon taking a breather here. #SUB#
Lauzon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lauzon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Logan is not content to let Lauzon control the position. #T3#
Logan is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Lauzon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Logan, who protects the arm well.
Lauzon trying to control the position but Logan is working away.
Lauzon scores with a couple of short elbows.#SU#
Lauzon stands up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Logan misses the shot to the body.
Lauzon is looking to clinch but Logan is avoiding it.
Logan throws a shot from downtown. Lauzon moves away and avoids it.
Logan throws a leg kick which misses Lauzon's front leg but catches the back leg as Lauzon tries to avoid it.
Lauzon fails with a takedown attempt.
Logan throws a front kick aimed at Lauzon's knee but Lauzon avoids it well.
Logan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Logan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Logan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Logan lands a body shot.
Logan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lauzon shoots in looking for a takedown. Logan tries to sprawl out of it but Lauzon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Logan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fingal Logan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Logan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Logan connects with a crisp jab.
Logan stuns Lauzon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lauzon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lauzon shoots in for a double leg but Logan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Logan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lauzon is looking to clinch but Logan is avoiding it.
Logan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lauzon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Logan connects with a body shot that sends Lauzon's belly button to the back.
Logan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lauzon manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon walks into a jab.
Lauzon wants to clinch up but Logan keeps it at a distance.
Logan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lauzon manages to avoid it.
Lauzon tries to clinch but Logan moves out of range.
Logan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Lauzon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lauzon darts in looking for a takedown but Logan gets double underhooks and turns Lauzon into the cage.
Logan looks for the body kick but Lauzon saw that one coming.
Logan throws a leg kick which misses Lauzon's front leg but catches the back leg as Lauzon tries to avoid it.
Fingal Logan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Logan throws a leg kick that misses.
Lauzon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Lauzon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Logan lands a body shot.
Fingal Logan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Logan throws a leg kick but Lauzon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Logan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Logan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lauzon.
Logan throws a leg kick but Lauzon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Logan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lauzon counters with a stiff right hand.
Lauzon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That kick from Logan tenderised Lauzon's leg. Lauzon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Logan throws a head kick that misses
and Lauzon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Logan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lauzon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A cross from Logan lands.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Logan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Logan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lauzon is out of range and Logan settles back down.
Lauzon lands a glancing blow to the side of Logan's head.
Logan blocks a jab.
Logan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Logan cracks Lauzon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lauzon lands a nice shot to the body.
Logan 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. #TD#
Lauzon shoots in and gets a takedown into Logan's guard.
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Logan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lauzon throwing strikes but missing.
Logan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lauzon. #T3#
Logan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lauzon.
Lauzon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Logan is proving hard to escape from.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Logan keeps moving.
Lauzon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Logan keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Logan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Logan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lauzon at a distance.
Logan missing with a left hand there. Lauzon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Logan throws a low kick but Lauzon moves out of range easily. #T4##TD#
Logan tries to sprawl but Lauzon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lauzon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lauzon moves into full mount! Logan won't be happy about that!
Logan is working to get back to half guard.
Lauzon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ben Lauzon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fingal Logan!

Event: OFC: Blood Night XXXVIII
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Lauzon misses with an uppercut.
Alvarez misses with a body kick.
Alvarez misses with a hook. Lauzon ducked under it nicely.
Lauzon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Alvarez backs up against the cage.
Donk. Lauzon catches Alvarez right on the button with a cross.
Alvarez slips a jab and a cross from Lauzon.
Lauzon fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez tries to counter by clinching up but Lauzon breaks away and moves out of range.
Lauzon throws a jab when Alvarez was well out of range.
Lauzon shoots for a double leg takedown but Alvarez sprawls well. He's pushed Lauzon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lauzon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alvarez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lauzon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lauzon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Lauzon clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bit of stalling here from Alvarez.
Lauzon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lauzon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alvarez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Michael Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.#T1##CL#
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches.
Lauzon tries to land a knee to the head but Alvarez blocks with his arms.
Lauzon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alvarez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lauzon gets through Alvarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lauzon scores with a shot to the side of Alvarez's head.
Alvarez lands a damaging elbow.
Lauzon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lauzon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lauzon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Alvarez lands a body punch.
Lauzon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alvarez prevents it.
Lauzon misses with some punches.
Lauzon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Alvarez misses with an elbow over the top.
Alvarez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lauzon's defenses. #BC#
Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Lauzon misses with a takedown attempt - Alvarez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lauzon lands with a cross.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alvarez lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lauzon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Alvarez - the referee stops the clock and Lauzon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Alvarez. Lauzon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Alvarez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lauzon's calf.
Alvarez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lauzon will feel that in the morning.
Alvarez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lauzon misses with the combination.
As Lauzon tries to get set, Alvarez tries to push him back and clinch up but Lauzon manages to avoid the attempt.
Alvarez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lauzon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alvarez finds it's way round the side to connect with Lauzon's head.
Alvarez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lauzon if he has to take too many more of those. #T3#
Alvarez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Alvarez pushes Lauzon up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alvarez.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alvarez throws an elbow but misses.
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body.
Lauzon trying to control the position but instead, Alvarez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lauzon into the cage.
Alvarez misses with a body punch.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvarez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lauzon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lauzon avoids the elbow strike from Alvarez, against the cage.
Lauzon misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Come on Alvarez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Alvarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Lauzon controls his hands. #T4#
Lauzon blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez tests Lauzon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lauzon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lauzon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Lauzon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alvarez tries to throw a body punch but Lauzon avoids it by throwing Alvarez back against the cage. #TD2#
Lauzon tightens his grip and picks Alvarez up, before dumping him to the ground. Alvarez manages to land in guard.
Alvarez wants to stand but Lauzon is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Lauzon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez wants to stand and escape but Lauzon is having none of it.
Alvarez has Lauzon pulled in close to control his posture.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Alvarez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Alvarez misses with a body kick.
Lauzon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alvarez throws the kick towards the body but Lauzon avoids it.
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Lauzon.
Michael Alvarez is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarez throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lauzon moves out of range of the body kick from Alvarez.
Lauzon throws the left hand but Alvarez avoids the punch easily.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lauzon can do to turn this around?
Alvarez lands with a hook. Lauzon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lauzon tries to clinch up.
Alvarez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lauzon takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Lauzon closes the distance and pushes Alvarez back into the cage.
Lauzon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Alvarez.
Lauzon takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lauzon as Alvarez tries to tie him up.
Lauzon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Alvarez has been cut.
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.#T1#
Lauzon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Lauzon.
Alvarez effectively controlling the action here.
Alvarez lands a nice shot to the body.
Lauzon wants a takedown.
Lauzon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lauzon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alvarez avoids it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alvarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lauzon's defenses. #BC#
Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lauzon lands a jab.
Alvarez is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Lauzon moves into the clinch successfully.
Lauzon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvarez can't find room to land a body shot as Lauzon controls the action. #T2#
Lauzon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lauzon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alvarez is trying to break the clinch but Lauzon is controlling him.
Alvarez lands a nice shot to the body.
Lauzon misses with a knee to the head.
Alvarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lauzon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alvarez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alvarez works on Lauzon's body with a couple of short punches.
Lauzon takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez. #BC#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lauzon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice takedown defense from Alvarez. No joy for Lauzon on that attempt. #CL#
Alvarez pushes Lauzon up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alvarez lands a hook that snaps the head of Lauzon backwards.
Alvarez lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Alvarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lauzon avoids a wild elbow strike from Alvarez.
Alvarez taking a breather.
Alvarez stops a takedown attempt from Lauzon.
Michael Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.
Alvarez tries to work over Lauzon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvarez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lauzon can't get the takedown.
Alvarez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lauzon's defenses.
Alvarez tries a body shot but Lauzon blocks it.
Alvarez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lauzon takes a shot to the head.
Alvarez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lauzon can't get the takedown.
Alvarez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lauzon throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lauzon throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Alvarez. #BC#
Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Lauzon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alvarez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lauzon scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lauzon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alvarez pinned against the cage. Alvarez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alvarez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lauzon's calf.
Alvarez lands with a cross.
Alvarez throws a head kick but Lauzon moves out of range.
Lauzon avoids a kick to the body.
Lauzon scores with a jab to the body.
Lauzon avoids the head kick by Alvarez. #CL#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
Alvarez lands an elbow just above Lauzon 's eye.
Alvarez is trying to force a seperation but Lauzon has the dominant position.#TD2#
Lauzon has clasped his hands together around Alvarez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Alvarez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Alvarez'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Alvarez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alvarez cracks Lauzon with an open hand slap.
Lauzon defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Lauzon moves into range and clinches up with Alvarez.#BC#
Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez throws a head kick but Lauzon moves out of range. #CL2#
Lauzon closes the distance and clinches.
Alvarez is struggling to control the position.
Lauzon avoids a wild elbow strike from Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to work over Lauzon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvarez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon stalling in the clinch.
Lauzon dodges an elbow strike from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a damaging elbow.
Lauzon tries to pull guard but Alvarez holds him up against the cage and eventually Lauzon drops back down to his feet.
Lauzon fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Lauzon avoids the elbow strike from Alvarez, against the cage.
Alvarez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lauzon up against the cage.
Lauzon is trying to pull guard but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
Lauzon lands a hook that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Lauzon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvarez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lauzon throws a head punch that misses.
Lauzon blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Lauzon gets control of Alvarez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lauzon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Alvarez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU#
Alvarez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lauzon, up you get!
Alvarez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Michael Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alvarez is looking to land body kicks.
And Lauzon tries to counter it with a takedown but Alvarez pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Lauzon tries to clinch but Alvarez is having none of it.
Lauzon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alvarez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lauzon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lauzon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Michael Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.
Alvarez lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lauzon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alvarez momentarily.
Alvarez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lauzon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alvarez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lauzon shoots for a takedown but Alvarez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alvarez tries to counter by clinching up but Lauzon breaks away and moves out of range.
Lauzon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lauzon moves out of range as Alvarez throws a body kick.
Lauzon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lauzon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Alvarez! #T3#
Lauzon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheers as Alvarez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lauzon doesn't seem phased though.
Alvarez throws a wild body kick that Lauzon sees coming a mile off.
Alvarez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lauzon feints the counter takedown.
Alvarez throws a low kick but Lauzon moves out of range easily.
Alvarez wants to land a leg kick but Lauzon is out of range.
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lauzon fails to land the takedown.
Alvarez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Alvarez throws a body kick that misses.
Ben Lauzon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Alvarez darts in and clinches Lauzon up against the cage.
Lauzon avoids a wild elbow strike from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alvarez misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Alvarez.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Alvarez working aggressively here.
Alvarez scores with a shoulder strike.
A bit of stalling here from Alvarez.
Lauzon trying to land knees to the body.
Lauzon swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lauzon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alvarez blocks it with crossed arms.
Lauzon lands with a light punch inside.
Lauzon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
Alvarez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right from Lauzon.
Lauzon wants to stall.
Alvarez lands an elbow that stopped Lauzon in his tracks for a moment.
Alvarez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alvarez avoiding damage as Lauzon throws knees to the body.
Alvarez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Alvarez!
A very excited looking Michael Alvarez 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: OFC 281: Supervillains
Date: May 03, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Lauzon takes the fight into the clinch.
Ho scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Ho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ho scoring well with a low kick there.
Ho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ho throws a head kick that misses.
Ho lands a nice shot to the body.
Lauzon is looking to clinch but Ho is avoiding it.
Ho throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Ho fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lauzon, pushing him back against the cage.
Ho misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Lauzon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ho clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lauzon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ho doesn't escape.
We've been hearing good reports from Ho's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lauzon connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Ho to escape the position. #SUB2#
Ho is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #T1#
Lauzon is riding his opponent, not letting Ho buck him off.
Lauzon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Ho is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lauzon throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Lauzon is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Lauzon working for the choke.
Ho trying to control the action but Lauzon just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Ho defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ho covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Lauzon throwing sloppy strikes. #T3#
Lauzon biding his time, controlling Ho. #SUB2#
Ho fending off the submission attempt from Lauzon.
Lauzon controls the action.
Our spies down at at Wreckshop inform us that Lauzon has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ho covering up well and avoiding damage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lauzon thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Lauzon keeps control of the position easily here as Ho tries to buck him off. #SUB2#
Lauzon looking for the choke but no joy.
Good control from Lauzon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Lauzon 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#
Lauzon throws a hook to the side of Ho's head but Ho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ho throws a sloppy head kick and Lauzon moves out of range easily.
Lauzon throws a jab when Ho was well out of range.
Ho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Lauzon clinches with his opponent.
Ho misses with some punches.
Lauzon has Ho pushed against the cage.#BC#
Ho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ho.#CL#
Ho closes the distance and clinches.
Ho blocks a body shot from Lauzon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon tries to land knees in the clinch but Ho avoids the damage to the body.
Ho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lauzon with a knee to the head.
Lauzon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lauzon blocks a body shot from Ho.
A short uppercut from Ho. #T1#
Lauzon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lauzon prevents Ho from breaking the clinch.
Lauzon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ho can't find room to land a body shot as Lauzon controls the action.
Lauzon is trying to drag Ho to the mat but Ho just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Lauzon avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage. #BC#
Ho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Ho clinches up with Lauzon and pushes him back against the cage.
Ho misses with a punch to the body.
Ho lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Ho.
Phat Ho has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ho misses with a punch to the body.
Lauzon is looking to control Ho's arms but Ho gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lauzon has his back to the cage.
Lauzon has a couple of punches blocked by Ho.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ho throws a punch but it's blocked by Lauzon. #T2#
Lauzon scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Lauzon turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lauzon manages to end up in side control.#ES#
Ho throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Lauzon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ho, pushing him back against the cage.
Lauzon lands a good knee to the midsection. Ho won't want to take too many of those.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ho tries a body shot but Lauzon blocks it.
Lauzon prevents a body shot from Ho.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ho.
Ho gets underhooks to prevent Lauzon's takedown attempt.
Phat Ho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.
Ho tries a body shot but Lauzon blocks it.
Ho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ho is working Lauzon over against the cage.#T3#
Ho working hard to break the clinch.
Lauzon blocks an uppercut.
Lauzon prevents a body shot from Ho.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lauzon crunches a lovely knee into Ho's ribcage.
Ho tries to circle away but Lauzon has him pinned against the cage.
Ho misses with a body punch.
Lauzon scores a nice knee to the body.
Lauzon just leaning against Ho, taking a breather.
Lauzon misses with a punch on the inside.
Lauzon lands a nice uppercut.
Lauzon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ho is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lauzon scores with a knee to the head.
Lauzon lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Ho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lauzon doesn't manage to clinch there - Ho circles away. #T4#
Lauzon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Ho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ho misses with a kick to the body
and Lauzon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lauzon throws the left hand but Ho avoids the punch easily.
Lauzon is looking to clinch.
Ho jabs Lauzon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lauzon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ho. Ho obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Lauzon closes the distance and pushes Ho back into the cage.
Ho lands a hook that snaps the head of Lauzon backwards.
Lauzon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ho tries a body shot but Lauzon blocks it.
Lauzon trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ho.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Phat Ho will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ho thumps Lauzon with a low kick.#TD2#
Lauzon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lauzon trying to advance position but Ho counters by regaining guard.
Ho keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully.
Ho being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon is looking to pass into half guard but Ho pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ho is in guard.#REVR##T1#
Lauzon wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lauzon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Lauzon is stalling in the full guard. #ES#
Ho kicks Lauzon off and gets to his feet.
Lauzon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Ho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ho.
Ho lands with a kick to the ribs. #T2#
A head kick misses from Ho.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ho.
Ho lands with a right hand. #TD2#
Lauzon looking to score a takedown here. Ho is defending well but Lauzon drives through and ends up in Ho's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ho is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lauzon is controlling him.
Ho seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lauzon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lauzon trying to control but Ho is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ho looking to control. #SU2#
Lauzon gets to his feet. Ho looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A head kick misses from Ho.
Ho throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Lauzon counters with a shoot takedown. Ho fights it but they end up in guard.
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lauzon won't allow Ho to sweep him here. #T4#
Lauzon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ho keeping full guard, as Lauzon tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lauzon stands and throws Ho's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lauzon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ho some visible discomfort.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Phat Ho.
I think Ho has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: OFC: Blood Night XXXVI
Date: Apr 05, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Lauzon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sheehan Jr scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Lauzon manages to mount him!
Sheehan Jr is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheehan Jr wants to hold on but Lauzon pushes him away.
Lauzon throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lauzon thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Lauzon is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sheehan Jr can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lauzon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sheehan Jr can't escape the position.
Sheehan Jr trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sheehan Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Sheehan Jr is squirming around, avoiding Lauzon's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Lauzon has hold of Sheehan Jr's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sheehan Jr manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sheehan Jr tries to buck Lauzon off but Lauzon takes his back!
Sheehan Jr wants to escape the position.
Sheehan Jr trying to get back to his feet but Lauzon is in full control for now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lauzon missing with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Sheehan Jr is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Sheehan Jr manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lauzon's guard. Nice work there by Sheehan Jr. #SU#
Sheehan Jr stands up and waves to Lauzon to follow him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sheehan Jr.#TD2#
Lauzon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sheehan Jr to the mat! Sheehan Jr manages to get full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lauzon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Sheehan Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sheehan Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sheehan Jr manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Sheehan Jr is trying to push Lauzon away but Lauzon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sheehan Jr can't break the clinch.
Sheehan Jr blocks an uppercut.
Lauzon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sheehan Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lauzon looking to throw knees to the head but Sheehan Jr is blocking nicely. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Lauzon.
Lauzon landing knees to the head.
Sheehan Jr is trying to push Lauzon away but Lauzon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lauzon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sheehan Jr tries to break free but Lauzon pushes him back against the cage.
Lauzon misses with a body punch.
Lauzon misses with the head strike.
Lauzon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sheehan Jr avoids it.#BC#
Sheehan Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lauzon is looking to clinch.
Lauzon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sheehan Jr lands with a straight right. Lauzon didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheehan Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sheehan Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Lauzon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Lauzon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sheehan Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lauzon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sheehan Jr throws a leg kick which misses Lauzon's front leg but catches the back leg as Lauzon tries to avoid it.
Sheehan Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big right from Sheehan Jr misses.
Lauzon with the counter takedown but Sheehan Jr avoids it easily.
Sheehan Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sheehan Jr but Sheehan Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sheehan Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Lauzon's shoulder, as Lauzon tries to avoid the shot.
Sheehan Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Lauzon.#T1#
Lauzon shoots in but no luck this time.
Lauzon tries to clinch up but Sheehan Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Sheehan Jr cracks the inside of Lauzon's front leg.
Lauzon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sheehan Jr thinks about countering with a body kick.
Justus Sheehan Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.
Lauzon staying out of range there.
Ben Lauzon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lauzon avoids a kick to the body.
Lauzon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sheehan Jr tries to avoid it but Lauzon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sheehan Jr to the ground. Sheehan Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Sheehan Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sheehan Jr thuds a left hand into Lauzon's body.
Sheehan Jr throws a head kick but Lauzon moves out of range.
And Lauzon tries to counter it with a takedown but Sheehan Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sheehan Jr.#T2#
Lauzon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sheehan Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Lauzon dives in and scores a takedown into Sheehan Jr's guard.
Lauzon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheehan Jr wants to stand but Lauzon is controlling the position.
Sheehan Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lauzon manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Lauzon looking for a sweep. Not yet Lauzon, not yet. #T3#
Lauzon keeping moving, preventing Sheehan Jr from controlling successfully.
Sheehan Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Lauzon.
Lauzon trying to control the position.
Sheehan Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Lauzon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sheehan Jr is pushing down on Lauzon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lauzon is fighting to maintain full guard but Sheehan Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lauzon moves into full guard.
Sheehan Jr wants to control from the top but Lauzon keeps moving. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lauzon is trying to control the position but Sheehan Jr postures up. #SU#
Lauzon is working an open guard so Sheehan Jr takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lauzon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sheehan Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Justus Sheehan Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Sheehan Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lauzon circles away quickly and effectively.
Sheehan Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lauzon tries to clinch but Sheehan Jr moves out of range.
Lauzon shoots for a takedown but Sheehan Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sheehan Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lauzon tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justus Sheehan Jr dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Sheehan Jr misses the target.
Lauzon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr throws a series of punches but Lauzon moves out of range.
Sheehan Jr looks to land a combination. Lauzon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
Lauzon moves into range and clinches up with Sheehan Jr.
Sheehan Jr is trying to force a seperation but Lauzon has the dominant position.
Lauzon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sheehan Jr avoids it.
Lauzon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sheehan Jr is defending well for now.
Lauzon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sheehan Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheehan Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sheehan Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lauzon can do to turn this around?
Sheehan Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lauzon stalls.
Sheehan Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Lauzon won't allow it. #T1#
Sheehan Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lauzon has him pressed against the cage.
Lauzon looking to throw knees to the head but Sheehan Jr is blocking nicely.
Sheehan Jr gets underhooks to prevent Lauzon's takedown attempt.
Lauzon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sheehan Jr wants to break free but Lauzon has control. #BC#
Sheehan Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Lauzon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sheehan Jr to the mat! Sheehan Jr manages to get full guard.
Sheehan Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #ES#
Sheehan Jr is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lauzon presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Lauzon keeps control of Sheehan Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Lauzon lands a good knee to the midsection. Sheehan Jr won't want to take too many of those.
Sheehan Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Lauzon looking to slow down the pace here.
Sheehan Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Lauzon has double underhooks.
Lauzon lands a good knee to the midsection. Sheehan Jr won't want to take too many of those.
Sheehan Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sheehan Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Lauzon has Sheehan Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Sheehan Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sheehan Jr is pressed up against the cage. Lauzon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sheehan Jr down to the mat. Sheehan Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Justus Sheehan Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lauzon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lauzon takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Sheehan Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lauzon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lauzon tries to clinch there but Sheehan Jr circles away.
Lauzon wants to clinch up but Sheehan Jr keeps it at a distance.
Lauzon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lauzon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sheehan Jr avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Lauzon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lauzon lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Sheehan Jr tries to break the clinch but Lauzon is controlling the position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lauzon obliges.
A shot in the inside from Lauzon.
Lauzon lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Sheehan Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Sheehan Jr gets caught napping as Lauzon dives in and scores a takedown. Sheehan Jr manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lauzon prevents Sheehan Jr from getting back to his feet.
Sheehan Jr trying to control the position here.
Lauzon prevents Sheehan Jr from getting back to his feet.
Lauzon sitting in guard, not really doing much.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Lauzon!
Ben Lauzon decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: OFC: Blood Night XXXV
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Ricci throws a leg kick but Lauzon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lauzon moves in looking to clinch but Ricci pushes him off.
Lauzon doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Ricci counters by clinching up.
Lauzon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ricci throws a punch but it's blocked by Lauzon.
Lauzon looking to slow down the pace here.
Lauzon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ricci is working Lauzon over against the cage.
Ricci misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ricci blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Ricci fails to land.
Ricci misses with a punch to the body.
Ricci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lauzon misses with a knee strike.
Lauzon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ricci pushes Lauzon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Lauzon blocks an uppercut.
Ricci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ricci has a couple of punches blocked by Lauzon.
Lauzon prevents Ricci from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Ricci breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Ricci tries to sprawl but Lauzon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lauzon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lauzon working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ricci's thigh. Ricci counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Lauzon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ricci pulls Lauzon in close to his closed guard and prevents Lauzon from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Ricci definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ricci keeping full guard, as Lauzon tries to pass.
Ricci keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully.
Ricci has a closed guard, preventing Lauzon from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Ricci. No joy for Lauzon on that attempt.
Lauzon shoots in for a double leg but Ricci sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Albert Ricci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.
Lauzon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ricci tests Lauzon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ricci scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lauzon avoids the head kick by Ricci.
Lauzon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Ricci. No joy for Lauzon on that attempt.
Ricci checks a low kick from Lauzon.
A lazy left from Lauzon finds it's target.
Ricci moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ricci throws a series of punches but Lauzon moves out of range.
Lauzon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Ricci as Lauzon shoots in.
Lauzon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ricci moves away.
Ricci feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lauzons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lauzon blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Lauzon rushes Ricci and presses him up against the cage.
Lauzon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lauzon wants to take the fight to the mat but Ricci manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lauzon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ricci scores with a shoulder strike.
Ricci stops a takedown attempt from Lauzon.
Ricci gets underhooks to prevent Lauzon's takedown attempt.
Lauzon trying to land knees to the body.
Lauzon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ricci's efforts to push away.
Lauzon misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Ricci dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Ricci gets tackled into the cage by Lauzon. Lauzon maintains the clinch.
Ricci takes a knee right on the jaw! #BC#
Ricci pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ricci scores with a jab to the head.
Lauzon slips a jab from Ricci.
Ricci moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lauzon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lauzon fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ricci.
Lauzon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ricci swivels and escapes.
Albert Ricci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.
Ricci connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ricci throws a body punch but Lauzon moves out of range.
Ricci throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Lauzon shoots in looking for a takedown. Ricci tries to sprawl out of it but Lauzon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ricci manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lauzon avoids the body shot from Ricci.
Albert Ricci is winning the standup battle so far.
Ricci lands a head shot.
Lauzon tries to clinch but Ricci moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Ricci. Those never looked like landing.
Ricci swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lauzon.
Ricci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lauzon.
Lauzon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lauzon throws a hook to the side of Ricci's head but Ricci sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ricci misses with a low kick.
Lauzon dives in and grabs Ricci's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ricci pushes down on Lauzon's head and hops out.
Ricci works Lauzon's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Lauzon throws a nice looking combination but Ricci bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lauzon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ricci lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ricci takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Lauzon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ricci struggles to land a body shot inside as Lauzon controls his hands.
Lauzon tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lauzon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ricci.
Ricci misses with a punch on the inside.
Lauzon scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Ricci breaks from the clinch.
Lauzon fails to land the takedown.
Ricci clobbers Lauzon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ricci is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lauzon can do to turn this around?#T3#
Lauzon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ricci tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lauzon was well out of range. Poor timing from Ricci.
Ricci on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Lauzon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lauzon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ricci keeps working.
Lauzon wants to stand but Ricci has his arm trapped.
Sloppy strikes there by Lauzon.#T4#
Ricci is trying to control Lauzon's posture but Lauzon avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lauzon controlling the position.
Lauzon working away.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Lauzon decides to stand back up. Lauzon steps back and let's Ricci get back to his feet.
Lauzon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ricci sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Ricci. Those never looked like landing.
Lauzon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lauzon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ricci.
Lauzon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Ricci dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lauzon walks into a straight right hand from Ricci.
Lauzon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ricci defends well and Lauzon ends up having to push Ricci into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lauzon staying out of range there.
Ricci slaps away a takedown attempt from Lauzon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ricci dips to his left and cracks Lauzon with an uppercut!
Lauzon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ricci misses with a right hand
and Lauzon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricci wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ricci connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ricci slaps away a takedown attempt from Lauzon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Albert Ricci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.#T1#
Ricci throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ricci is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lauzon.
Lauzon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ricci can pounce on him. #TD2#
Lauzon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ricci on his heels. He'll look to pass Ricci's guard now, I'm sure.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Ricci keeps moving.
Lauzon being controlled here momentarily.
Lauzon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ricci is keeping the position for now.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Ricci keeps moving.
Ben Lauzon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Albert Ricci is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##SU2#
Lauzon stands up and waves to Ricci to follow him.
Lauzon shoots for a double leg takedown but Ricci sprawls well. He's pushed Lauzon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ricci swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lauzon is defended easily by Ricci.
Lauzon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ricci jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ricci stuffs the takedown.
Lauzon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Ricci connects with a body shot that sends Lauzon's belly button to the back.
Lauzon lunges at Ricci with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ricci's hand.
Ricci dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lauzon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lauzon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lauzon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ricci finds it's way round the side to connect with Lauzon's head.
Lauzon walks into a left hand.
Ricci chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lauzon swings widly with a right hand
and Ricci counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lauzon closes the distance and clinches up with Ricci, looking for a takedown. Lauzon pushes Ricci against the cage but Ricci circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Lauzon scores with a takedown into Ricci's guard.
Lauzon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lauzon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Lauzon looking to pass the guard.
Ricci trying to control the position here.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Ricci keeps moving.
Ricci can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lauzon controls the pace.
Lauzon is looking to work some ground and pound but Ricci has wrist control.

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

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

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

Event: Havoc Midweek Mayhem 5
Date: Feb 15, 2017

#R1#
Takano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lauzon checks it well.
Lauzon shoots in and drives through. Takano sprawls well.
Lauzon wants to clinch up but Takano keeps it at a distance.
Takano attempts a counter takedown but Lauzon avoids it well and moves away.
Lauzon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab by Takano.
Lauzon's coach down at Wreckshop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lauzon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Yuki Takano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takano throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Lauzon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Takano lands with a light punch inside.
Lauzon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lauzon fails to land.
Lauzon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Takano lands a shoulder strike.
Lauzon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Takano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lauzon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takano blocks it with crossed arms.
Takano lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takano avoiding damage as Lauzon throws knees to the body.
Lauzon throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Takano blocks a body shot from Lauzon.
Lauzon misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takano.
Lauzon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Takano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lauzon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lauzon tries a knee to the head but Takano blocks it.
Takano tries to work over Lauzon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Takano manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Takano clinches.
Takano scores with a shot to the side of Lauzon's head.
Takano has a couple of punches blocked by Lauzon.
Takano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takano works on Lauzon's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Lauzon. #T2#
Takano lands with a left to the head.
Takano lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lauzon is trying to maintain a safe position but Takano gets an underhook and turns Lauzon into the cage.
Takano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lauzon prevents a body shot from Takano.
Takano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lauzon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takano's elbow.
Takano lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takano.
Takano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lauzon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Takano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Takano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lauzon moves out of range as Takano throws a body kick.
Takano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takano half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yuki Takano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lauzon shoots in for a takedown but Takano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
Good leg kick by Takano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Takano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Takano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lauzon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lauzon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Lauzon shoots in and gets a takedown into Takano's guard.
Takano wants to stand and escape but Lauzon is having none of it.
Lauzon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Takano keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully.
Takano wants to get back to his feet but Lauzon is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Takano loads up on a big right hand but Lauzon slips the punch.
Takano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lauzon wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Takano thows a leg kick but Lauzon checks it
and Lauzon counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lauzon throws a body shot but no joy.
Takano drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lauzon sprawls and moves away.
Lauzon moves out of range of the leg kick from Takano.
Lauzon 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.
Takano throws a series of punches but Lauzon moves out of range.
Lauzon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Takano throws a series of punches but Lauzon moves out of range.
Takano misses with a low kick as Lauzon jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuki Takano dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A punch combination from Takano misses. #CL2#
Lauzon closes the distance and clinches.
Yuki Takano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A body shot lands from Takano.
Lauzon lands a right hand.
Lauzon struggles to land a body shot inside as Takano controls his hands.
Takano gets through Lauzon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Takano misses with a body punch.
Lauzon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Takano cracks Lauzon with a nice body shot.
Lauzon blocks a body shot from Takano.
Takano working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Takano on the inside.
Takano tries a body shot but Lauzon blocks it.
Lauzon prevents a body shot from Takano.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takano.
Takano dodges an elbow strike from Lauzon. #T1#
Lauzon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Takano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lauzon misses with the head strike.
Takano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Takano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takano lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takano.
Takano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lauzon can do to turn this around?
Takano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lauzon backwards.
Takano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takano struggles to land a body shot inside as Lauzon controls his hands.
Lauzon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lauzon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lauzon lands a nice knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lauzon.#T2#
Lauzon throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takano.
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!
Takano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takano gets through Lauzon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Takano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lauzon backwards.
Lauzon tries to land a knee to the head but Takano blocks with his arms.
Lauzon tries to land a knee to the head but Takano blocks with his arms.
Lauzon crunches a lovely knee into Takano's ribcage.
Lauzon prevents a body shot from Takano.
A body shot lands from Lauzon.
Takano managing to block the knees to the body from Lauzon.
Lauzon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takano tries to throw a body punch but Lauzon avoids it by throwing Takano back against the cage.
Takano working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Takano lands a hook that snaps the head of Lauzon backwards.
Lauzon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Takano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takano.
Takano lands an uppercut.
Takano misses with the head strike.
Takano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Takano.
Lauzon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takano blocks it with crossed arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takano.
Takano lands a body shot.
Lauzon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takano is defending well for now.
Lauzon tries a knee to the head but Takano blocks it.
Takano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Takano. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lauzon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Takano lands a nice uppercut.
Lauzon misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Takano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lauzon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lauzon checks a leg kick nicely.
Takano lands with a good body shot.
Jab by Takano.
Good standup being displayed there by Takano as he connects with a hook.#ROC#
Lauzon is rocked!
Lauzon throws a shot from downtown. Takano moves away and avoids it.
Lauzon is still on wobbly legs! Can Takano finish him?
Lauzon fails with a takedown attempt.
Lauzon seems to have recovered his senses.
Lauzon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuki Takano dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Takano is looking to score with low kicks.
Takano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lauzon moves out of range as Takano throws a body kick.
Takano throws a low kick but Lauzon avoids it.
Takano throws a body punch but Lauzon moves out of range.
Lauzon tries to counter with a clinch but Takano shakes him off and moves away.
Lauzon is looking to clinch.
Yuki Takano is winning the standup battle so far.
Takano scores with a shot to the body.
Takano misses with a kick to the body.
Takano thuds his shin into the meat of Lauzon's side.
Takano throws the kick towards the body but Lauzon avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takano misses with a body shot.
Lauzon was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Takano has Lauzon up against the cage in a clinch.
Lauzon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lauzon throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
Takano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takano gets through Lauzon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lauzon has a couple of punches blocked by Takano.
Takano managing to block the knees to the body from Lauzon.
Stalling in the clinch from Takano.
Takano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takano lands a shot to the body.
Lauzon trying to land knees to the body.
Takano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takano throws a head punch that misses.
Lauzon lands a knee to the head.
Takano stalling the fight.
Lauzon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lauzon tries a knee to the head but Takano blocks it.
Ben Lauzon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Takano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takano struggles to land a body shot inside as Lauzon controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Takano.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lauzon.
Takano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lauzon misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takano.
Lauzon blocks a body shot from Takano.
Lauzon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takano blocks it with crossed arms.
Takano digs a right hand underneath Lauzon's ribcage. Lauzon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lauzon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lauzon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Takano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lauzon is trying to maintain a safe position but Takano gets an underhook and turns Lauzon into the cage.
Takano lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Takano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takano misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Takano breaks the clinch.
Takano throws out a leg kick but Lauzon moves out of range and Takano only half commits.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takano. #TD2#
Lauzon dives in and scores a takedown into Takano's guard.
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Takano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takano wants to get back to his feet but Lauzon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Takano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Takano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lauzon throwing strikes from guard but Takano blocks nicely.
Takano wants to get back to his feet but Lauzon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Lauzon gets a double leg takedown into Takano's guard.
Lauzon is pushing down on Takano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Takano is fighting to maintain full guard but Lauzon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lauzon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lauzon stops Takano from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Lauzon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takano is trying to stand back up but Lauzon is controlling him
Takano trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuki Takano!
Yuki Takano spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Havoc Midweek Mayhem 3
Date: Feb 01, 2017

#R1#
Steel Penn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lauzon.
Steel Penn tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel Penn blocks a head kick by Lauzon.
Ben Lauzon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Penn stalks Lauzon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lauzon's face. Lauzon staggers backwards, shaken.
Steel Penn throws a right hand that Lauzon ducks under and follows up with a left that Lauzon also avoids with ease.#TD#
Lauzon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Steel Penn pushes Lauzon off but Lauzon dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Steel Penn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Steel Penn tries to buck Lauzon off but Lauzon is having none of it.#T1##SU#
Lauzon stands up and beckons Steel Penn to his feet.
Lauzon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steel Penn's head.#TD#
Steel Penn gets caught flat footed, as Lauzon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lauzon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn is keeping the position for now.
Lauzon stopping the sweep attempt from Steel Penn.#T2##SU#
Lauzon gets to his feet - Steel Penn follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Steel Penn pushes Lauzon up against the cage in a clinch.
Lauzon misses with a knee to the head.
Lauzon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steel Penns head.
Lauzon lands a good knee to the midsection. Steel Penn won't want to take too many of those.
Steel Penn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Lauzon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lauzon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Lauzon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lauzon sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Steel Penn is not content to let Lauzon control the position.
Lauzon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steel Penn's head.
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep. Lauzon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel Penn wants to get back to his feet.
Steel Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn trying to get back to full guard but Lauzon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#SUB#
Lauzon working for a guillotine from mount but Steel Penn is in no mood to give up. #T4#
Lauzon throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Steel Penn is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lauzon is looking to stand but Steel Penn has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steel Penn wants to control but Lauzon is having none of it.
Lauzon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steel Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Lauzon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Lauzon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lauzon showed some decent athleticism there.
Steel Penn preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Steel Penn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Steel Penn controlling Lauzon's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon advances position into side control!
Lauzon wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping him busy.
Ben Lauzon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SU#
Lauzon stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL#
Lauzon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steel Penn, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Steel Penn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lauzon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lauzon with a knee to the head. #T2#
Lauzon tries to circle away but Steel Penn has him pinned against the cage.
Steel Penn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lauzon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Steel Penn's face.
Steel Penn swings wildly with an uppercut but Lauzon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Steel Penn.
Lauzon tries to land a knee to the head but Steel Penn blocks with his arms. #BC#
Lauzon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Lauzon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel Penn pulls Lauzon in to control the position. #T3#
Steel Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel Penn, not yet.
Lauzon is stalling in the full guard.
Steel Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lauzon looking to sit in guard and control but Steel Penn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Steel Penn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lauzon wants to stand but Steel Penn is controlling the position.
Steel Penn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lauzon is controlling Steel Penn's posture.
Steel Penn wants to stand but Lauzon is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lauzon wants to stand and escape but Steel Penn is having none of it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Lauzon dominated that second round.
That's time! Lauzon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Steel Penn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Steel Penn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lauzon fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Steel Penn misses.
Lauzon tries to counter by clinching up but Steel Penn breaks away and moves out of range.
Lauzon dodges the punch combination from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Lauzon rushes Steel Penn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steel Penn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lauzon obliges.
Steel Penn lands with a light punch inside.
Lauzon tries to land knees in the clinch but Steel Penn avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Lauzon misses with a knee strike.
Lauzon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steel Penn is defending well for now.
Steel Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Steel Penn.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lauzon.
Steel Penn being controlled against the cage.
Steel Penn can't find room to land a body shot as Lauzon controls the action.
Lauzon tries to land knees in the clinch but Steel Penn avoids the damage to the body.
Lauzon misses with a knee to the head.
Ben Lauzon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ben Lauzon has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Steel Penn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steel Penn misses with some punches.
Knees to the body from Lauzon.
Steel Penn tries to throw a body punch but Lauzon avoids it by throwing Steel Penn back against the cage.
Steel Penn scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Steel Penn blocking some punches.
Lauzon blocking some punches.
Free Agent Steel Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lauzon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel Penn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steel Penn throws a punch but it's blocked by Lauzon. #T4#
Lauzon missing with knees to the body.
Lauzon tries to land a knee to the head but Steel Penn blocks with his arms.
Steel Penn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel Penn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel Penn throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Free Agent Steel Penn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lauzon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Havoc Weekend War 1
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Claudiano throws out a loose jab but Lauzon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Claudiano tries to work over Lauzon's front leg with a kick but Lauzon checks it.
Lauzon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Claudiano manages to circle out of the way.
Claudiano lands a nice looking body kick.
Claudiano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lauzon.
Jab, jab by Claudiano - just one landing. #TD#
Lauzon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Claudiano's guard.
Claudiano keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully.
Claudiano pulls Lauzon in to control the position. #SU#
Lauzon stands up and waves to Claudiano to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lauzon.
Claudiano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lauzon.#TD2#
Lauzon tries to sprawl but Claudiano drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lauzon taking some punishment here, with Claudiano in his half guard.
Claudiano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lauzon pushes Claudiano off looking to stand but Claudiano dives back in and keeps control. #T1#
Lauzon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Claudiano.
Lauzon is refusing to be controlled, as Claudiano sits in half guard.
Lauzon controlling the position for now.
Claudiano seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Claudiano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lauzon defending well though.
Claudiano prevents Lauzon from improving his position.
Claudiano throwing shots but Lauzon is blocking nicely. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Claudiano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lauzon defending well though.
Claudiano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Claudiano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Claudiano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Claudiano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lauzon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Claudiano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lauzon walks into a stiff left hand from Claudiano.
Claudiano misses the jab.
Lauzon misses with an uppercut. Claudiano saw that one coming.
Claudiano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lauzon.
Lauzon scores with a shot to the body.
Claudiano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3##CL2#
Claudiano pushes Lauzon up against the cage in a clinch.
Claudiano working aggressively here.
Lauzon blocking some punches.
Claudiano goes for a takedown attempt but Lauzon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Claudiano moves into the clinch successfully.
Claudiano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lauzon prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Lauzon manages to break the clinch.
Lauzon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Claudiano jabs at Lauzon's body.#TD#
Lauzon drives through with a takedown into Claudiano's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Claudiano trying to control the position here.
Our spies down at at Brazilian Elite Team inform us that Claudiano has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lauzon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Claudiano is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Claudiano trying to control the position here.
Lauzon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lauzon postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lauzon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lauzon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Waldo Claudiano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Lauzon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Claudiano looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Claudiano sneaks back into half guard.
Claudiano is looking to improve his position.
Lauzon controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Claudiano keeps moving. #T1#
Claudiano wants to hit a switch here but Lauzon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Claudiano there!
Claudiano wants to control but Lauzon is having none of it.#SUB#
Lauzon looking for a guillotine from mount but Claudiano is having none of it.
Claudiano is trying to escape the mount.
Claudiano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ben Lauzon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Claudiano is wriggling around trying to escape.
Claudiano tries to hold on but Lauzon pushes him away.
Lauzon controlling the pace for now.
Lauzon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Claudiano for as long as he can get away with.
Claudiano is working to get back to half guard.
Claudiano reaches up and holds on to Lauzon to control the position.
Lauzon looking to finish with strikes here! #T3#
Lauzon thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Lauzon trying to control but Claudiano is having none of it.
Claudiano wants to control but Lauzon is having none of it.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Claudiano is trying to escape the mount.
Claudiano reaches up and holds on to Lauzon to control the position.
Claudiano is in all sorts of trouble here.
Claudiano sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Claudiano trying to hold on to Lauzon's head to control him but Lauzon postures up.
Lauzon wants to control but Claudiano is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lauzon is thwarting Claudiano's attempts to control the position.
Claudiano tries to get to full guard but Lauzon has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Lauzon dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Claudiano shoots in and drives through. Lauzon sprawls well.
Claudiano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lauzon avoids it really well and circles away.
Lauzon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lauzon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Claudiano pinned against the cage. Claudiano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lauzon throws the left hand but Claudiano avoids the punch easily.
Lauzon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lauzon tries to clinch up but Claudiano circles away and keeps his distance.
Lauzon lands a glancing blow to the side of Claudiano's head.
Lauzon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Claudiano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon shoots for a double leg takedown but Claudiano sprawls well. He's pushed Lauzon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Claudiano moves out of range as Lauzon strikes.
Claudiano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Claudiano wants it to stay on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Claudiano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Lauzon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Claudiano misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Lauzon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Lauzon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ben Lauzon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Claudiano forces Lauzon back against the cage and clinches.
Lauzon working Claudiano over with knees to the body.#BC#
Lauzon manages to break the clinch.
Claudiano thuds a left hand into Lauzon's body.
Waldo Claudiano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lauzon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lauzon throws a body punch but Claudiano moves out of range.
Lauzon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lauzon tries to clinch but Claudiano moves out of range.
Lauzon tests Claudiano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Claudiano fails with the takedown.
Claudiano falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Lauzon counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Claudiano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lauzon, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Lauzon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Claudiano. #BC#
Lauzon breaks the clinch.
A combination from Lauzon does no damage.
Lauzon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Claudiano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lauzon tries to move into range but Claudiano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Claudiano shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lauzon is trying to defend but Claudiano finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Lauzon has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Claudiano is on him like a limpet, forcing Lauzon back against the cage.
Lauzon tries to land knees in the clinch but Claudiano avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Claudiano scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Lauzon pushes Claudiano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Claudiano. #BC#
Lauzon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Lauzon. No joy for Claudiano on that attempt.
Waldo Claudiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Claudiano lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Lauzon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Lauzon gets tackled into the cage by Claudiano. Claudiano maintains the clinch.
Claudiano tries for a takedown but Lauzon manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Lauzon breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Claudiano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lauzon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Claudiano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Lauzon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice combination there by Lauzon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claudiano throws a head kick but Lauzon moves out of range.
Lauzon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Claudiano manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Claudiano drives through and clinches with Lauzon against the cage. #T4#
Claudiano throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Claudiano has Lauzon pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Claudiano pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lauzon tumbling to the mat - Claudiano dives into Lauzon's guard.
Claudiano throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Lauzon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lauzon is trying to keep Claudiano in close.
Lauzon being controlled here, momentarily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Waldo Claudiano!

Event: Havoc Rebirth
Date: Jan 04, 2017

#R1#
Flanagan misses with a looping right.
Lauzon lands a slapping body shot.
Lauzon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Flanagan. Lauzon shrugs it off though.
Flanagan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lauzon.
Lauzon checks a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lauzon!
Flanagan misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Lauzon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Flanagan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lauzon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Flanagan backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flanagan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lauzon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Flanagan avoids it.
Lauzon with a knee to the head.
Flanagan goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Lauzon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flanagan scores with a three punch combo!
A swing and a miss from Flanagan.#T1##CL#
Lauzon has Flanagan up against the cage in a clinch.
Flanagan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Lauzon.
Flanagan tries to work over Lauzon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lauzon lands with a light punch inside.
Flanagan throws a punch but it's blocked by Lauzon.
Flanagan struggles to land a body shot inside as Lauzon controls his hands.
Flanagan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Lauzon.
Lauzon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Flanagan is defending well for now.#BC2#
Flanagan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Flanagan checks a leg kick nicely.
Flanagan throws an off balance right hand
and Lauzon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flanagan connects with a crisp jab.
Lauzon throws a head kick but Flanagan moves out of range.
Flanagan throws a big counter head kick but Lauzon avoids it with no problem.
Fireaway Flanagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Flanagan. #T2#
Flanagan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Flanagan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lauzon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Flanagan looks to land a combination but Lauzon avoids it well.
Lauzon throwing a counter right hand but Flanagan manages to avoid it.
Flanagan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lauzon is out of range and Flanagan settles back down.
Flanagan lands a really nice looking cross but Lauzon seems unphased.
Lauzon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lauzon throws a low kick but Flanagan moves out of range easily.
A jab from Flanagan misses.
Flanagan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lauzon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Flanagan lands with a good body shot.
Flanagan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Flanagan thows a leg kick but Lauzon checks it
and Lauzon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Flanagan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lauzon.
Flanagan tries a quick counter leg kick but Lauzon is wise to it.
Flanagan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Flanagan misses with a body kick.
Lauzon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Lauzon.
Flanagan throws a sloppy head kick and Lauzon moves out of range easily.
Flanagan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flanagan misses with a hook
and Lauzon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Flanagan tries to work over Lauzon's front leg with a kick but Lauzon checks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Lauzon as he connects with a hook.
Lauzon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flanagan circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Lauzon.
Lauzon walks into a stiff left hand from Flanagan.
Flanagan throws a low kick but Lauzon avoids it.
Flanagan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lauzon.#CL#
Lauzon moves into range and clinches up with Flanagan.
Flanagan working aggressively here. #T4##BC2#
Flanagan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Flanagan scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flanagan throws a head kick that misses
and Lauzon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Flanagan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lauzon.
Flanagan throws a front kick aimed at Lauzon's knee but Lauzon avoids it well.
Lauzon fails to land with a series of punches.
A shot to the liver by Lauzon. Beautiful body shot.
Lauzon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flanagan flicks out a counter leg kick but Lauzon steps away.
Flanagan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flanagan walks into a left hand.
Lauzon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lauzon checks a leg kick.
A combination from Flanagan does no damage.
Flanagan throws a leg kick but Lauzon checks it.
Flanagan takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ben Lauzon will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lauzon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Flanagan has time to react.
Lauzon staying out of range there.
Flanagan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A cross from Lauzon lands.
Fireaway Flanagan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flanagan tries to land a leg kick but Lauzon saw it coming and moves away.
Lauzon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flanagan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lauzon jabs at Flanagan's body.
Flanagan tries a head kick but it misses.
Flanagan's corner calls for a 1-2. Flanagan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Lauzon.
Flanagan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lauzon checks a leg kick.
Flanagan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flanagan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flanagan lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Flanagan slips a jab from Lauzon.
Flanagan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flanagan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Lauzon clinches.
Flanagan misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Lauzon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Flanagan.
Flanagan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Lauzon counter with a right hand.
Lauzon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab, jab by Flanagan - just one landing.
Flanagan misses with a head kick.
Ben Lauzon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lauzon looks to clinch
and Lauzon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lauzon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lauzon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flanagan.
Lauzon moves to clinch but Flanagan breaks away
and Flanagan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Lauzon.
Flanagan tried to score with a low kick but Lauzon checks it.
A left lands for Lauzon.
Flanagan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lauzon is able to avoid easily.
An inside leg kick from Flanagan misses.
A quick step to the side and Lauzon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lauzon scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#
Flanagan is rocked!
A shot to the body from Flanagan misses
and Lauzon counters with a huge left! Flanagan is in big trouble! He's backing up but Lauzon isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Flanagan from any more damage. A dominating finish by Lauzon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Lauzon!
Ben Lauzon was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GFC 58: Souza vs Walian
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Pratchett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lauzon's calf.
Pratchett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Lauzon.
Pratchett takes one on the button.
Lauzon blocks a leg kick.
We've been informed that Pratchett has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jab from Pratchett.
Pratchett connects with a single shot there.
Pratchett throws a big shot that misses.
Pratchett lands with a straight right. Lauzon didn't see that one coming.
Lauzon misses with a wild body shot.
Lauzon lands a jab to the head.
Lauzon scores with a hook to the body. Pratchett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pratchett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pratchett throws a leg kick which misses Lauzon's front leg but catches the back leg as Lauzon tries to avoid it.
No joy there for Lauzon, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pratchett, as that shot connected.
Ben Lauzon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pratchett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lauzon moves away.
Lauzon thuds a left hand into Pratchett's body.
Pratchett throws a hook but Lauzon blocks it.
Pratchett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lauzon misses with a wild body shot.
Lauzon throws a head kick that misses.
Pratchett flicks out a counter leg kick but Lauzon steps away.
Pratchett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lauzon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pratchett loads up on a big right hand but Lauzon slips the punch.
Lauzon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pratchett.
Lauzon thinks about countering with a head kick.
Pratchett tries a low kick but Lauzon avoids it.
Lauzon misses with a kick to the body.
Lauzon just misses with a punch to the body.
Pratchett let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Jab by Lauzon.
Pratchett scores with a jab to the body.
Lauzon missing with a left hand there. Pratchett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pratchett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lauzon lands a jab to Pratchett's midsection.
Pratchett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pratchett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Lauzon misses the target.
Pratchett misses with a lunging right hand
and Lauzon counters with a straight right hand.
Pratchett throws a hook to the side of Lauzon's head but Lauzon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pratchett.
Lauzon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pratchett lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pratchett is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lauzon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lauzon scores with a jab.#T3#
Lauzon misses with a wild combination.
Pratchett misses with a looping right.
Pratchett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lauzon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pratchett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pratchett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lauzon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pratchett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pratchett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pratchett throws out a loose jab but Lauzon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lauzon misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pratchett! But no joy.
Lauzon throws a hook but Pratchett blocks it.
Pratchett walks into a stiff left hand from Lauzon.
Lauzon blocks a leg kick.
Pratchett misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Lauzon tries to bum rush Pratchett with a series of wild strikes but Pratchett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pratchett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lauzons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pratchett scores with a push kick.
Ben Lauzon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lauzon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pratchett throws out the jab.
A jab from Lauzon misses.
Pratchett connects with a looping right hand.
Pratchett moves out of range as Lauzon strikes.
Lauzon misses with the combination.
Lauzon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Good standup being displayed there by Lauzon as he connects with a hook.
Pratchett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Luke Pratchett will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pratchett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Lauzon. #BC2#
Pratchett breaks the clinch.
Pratchett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lauzon. Lauzon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lauzon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pratchett momentarily.
Pratchett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pratchett throws a hook to the side of Lauzon's head but Lauzon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pratchett moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pratchett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pratchett just misses with a punch to the body.
Lauzon tests Pratchett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Lauzon, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Donk. Pratchett catches Lauzon right on the button with a cross.
Lauzon walks into a stiff left hand from Pratchett.
Pratchett throws a looping overhand right but Lauzon ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Lauzon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Lauzon.
Pratchett misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Pratchett.
Pratchett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Lauzon on the inside. #BC#
Lauzon manages to break the clinch.
Lauzon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pratchett manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Pratchett releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lauzon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pratchett looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Lauzon moves into range and clinches up with Pratchett.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Lauzon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lauzon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pratchett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ben Lauzon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Pratchett misses.
Lauzon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pratchett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lauzon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pratchett doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lauzon moves in looking to clinch but Pratchett pushes him off.
Lauzon is looking to clinch but Pratchett is avoiding it.
Lauzon moves away from the strike by Pratchett.
Lauzon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lauzon jabs Pratchett right on the nose. Pratchett blinks but takes it well.
Pratchett misses with a body shot.
Lauzon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lauzon tries to land a leg kick but Pratchett saw it coming and moves away.
Lauzon misses with a straight right. #T3#
Pratchett scores with a decent looking hook.
Pratchett scores with a hook to the body. Lauzon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Lauzon drives through and clinches with Pratchett against the cage.
Lauzon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pratchett is defending well for now.
Lauzon misses with the head strike.
Pratchett throws a head punch that misses.
Pratchett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pratchett can't find room to land a body shot as Lauzon controls the action.
Good body shot from Pratchett.
Pratchett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lauzon with a knee to the head.
Lauzon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A shot in the inside from Pratchett.
Pratchett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Lauzon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pratchett is defending well for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A frustrated look appears on Lauzon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lauzon crunches a lovely knee into Pratchett's ribcage.
Pratchett is working for takedown but Lauzon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lauzon lands a nice uppercut.
Lauzon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pratchett's face.
Pratchett lands an uppercut.#BC#
Lauzon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pratchett misses with an uppercut. Lauzon saw that one coming.
Pratchett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lauzon looks to throw the jab but Pratchett is out of range.
Pratchett lands an overhand right.
Lauzon staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ben Lauzon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lauzon ducks under a wild hook from Pratchett.
Lauzon dodges the punch combination from Pratchett.
Lauzon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pratchett.
Pratchett throws a jab when Lauzon was well out of range.
Pratchett cracks Lauzon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lauzon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pratchett circles away quickly and effectively.
Lauzon gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pratchett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pratchett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pratchett looks to score with a jab to the body but Lauzon is just out of range.
Pratchett misses with a right hand
and Lauzon counters with a nice uppercut.
Lauzon moves to clinch but Pratchett breaks away
letting Pratchett counter with a right hand. #T1#
Lauzon connects with a right hand. Pratchett shakes it off.
Pratchett takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pratchett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lauzon staying out of range there.
Lauzon throwing a counter right hand but Pratchett manages to avoid it.
Pratchett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lauzon defending well as Pratchett loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Lauzon closes the distance and clinches.
Pratchett lands an uppercut.
Lauzon prevents a body shot from Pratchett.
Lauzon struggles to land a body shot inside as Pratchett controls his hands.
Pratchett goes for a takedown attempt but Lauzon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pratchett misses with an uppercut
and Lauzon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Pratchett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lauzon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lauzon connects with a leg kick. Pratchett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pratchett moves out of range as Lauzon strikes.
Pratchett doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lauzon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lauzon misses the jab.
Pratchett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lauzon looks to land a combination but Pratchett avoids it well.
Pratchett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lauzon throws a jab but it's blocked by Pratchett.
Pratchett throws out a counter right but Lauzon avoids it with no problem.
Pratchett lands with a right hand.
Lauzon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lauzon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lauzon moves in looking to clinch but Pratchett pushes him off.
It seemed like Pratchett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Pratchett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pratchett lands a jab.
A jab from Pratchett finds it's way through Lauzon's defenses.
Lauzon throws the left hand but Pratchett avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Pratchett misses. #CL#
Lauzon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pratchett tries to throw a body punch but Lauzon avoids it by throwing Pratchett back against the cage.
Lauzon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pratchett's efforts to push away.
Pratchett throws a punch but it's blocked by Lauzon.
Pratchett wants to break free but Lauzon has control.
Pratchett lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4##BC2#
Pratchett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pratchett lands a slapping body shot.
Pratchett looks for a takedown but Lauzon sprawls well.#CL#
Lauzon moves into the clinch successfully.
Pratchett lands a body punch in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lauzon tries to land a knee to the head but Pratchett blocks with his arms.
Pratchett misses with some punches.
Pratchett wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lauzon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pratchett blocks it with crossed arms.
Pratchett misses with a punch to the body.
Lauzon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pratchett.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Luke Pratchett!
Luke Pratchett decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: GFC 55: Overeem vs Johnson 2
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Lauzon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Schulmann did well to prevent Lauzon getting side control.
Lauzon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Schulmann tries to get to full guard but Lauzon has control of the leg.
Lauzon wants to take a breather but Schulmann is having none of it.
Schulmann is trying to get back to full guard.
Lauzon misses with a head shot. Schulmann uses the momentum to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lauzon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schulmann working a defensive guard but Lauzon manages to pass into side control anyway. #SUB2#
Lauzon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SU2#
Lauzon decides to stand back up. Lauzon steps back and let's Schulmann get back to his feet.#T1#
Lauzon slips under a jab from Schulmann.
Schulmann lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Schulmann throws a jab but it's blocked by Lauzon. #CL2#
Lauzon moves into the clinch.
Schulmann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Schulmann avoiding damage as Lauzon throws knees to the body.
Lauzon looking to throw knees to the head but Schulmann is blocking nicely.
A short right from Schulmann on the inside.
Schulmann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lauzon's elbow.
Lauzon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Schulmann in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lauzon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Schulmann - that landed with a thud.
Schulmann tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lauzon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Schulmann'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.#T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Schulmann lands a body shot.
Lauzon looking to throw knees to the head but Schulmann is blocking nicely. #TD2#
Schulmann is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lauzon is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Schulmann to the mat. Schulmann regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schulmann is controlling Lauzon's posture.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Schulmann keeps moving.
Lauzon postures up in Schulmann's guard and throws a big left but Schulmann blocks it.
Lauzon throws a big right hand that misses.
Lauzon throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lauzon tries to free his leg and advance position but Schulmann is retaining full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Schulmann looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB#
Lauzon is posturing up here but Schulmann has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lauzon tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lauzon has to tap! Slick submission there by Schulmann!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yaniv Schulmann!
Yaniv Schulmann retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Yaniv Schulmann thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GFC 50: Fireball vs Fadden
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Lauzon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Claudiano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lauzon somewhat.
Some wild striking there from Claudiano.
Claudiano misses with a looping right.
Claudiano throws a hook to the side of Lauzon's head but Lauzon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Claudiano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
Lauzon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Claudiano, pushing him back against the cage.
Claudiano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lauzon backwards.
Claudiano working aggressively here.
Lauzon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Lauzon turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claudiano gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lauzon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Claudiano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lauzon is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Claudiano manages to get to full guard.
Claudiano keeping full guard, as Lauzon tries to pass.
Claudiano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lauzon chips away with some ground and pound.
Lauzon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Claudiano is keeping the position for now.
Claudiano looking to control.
Claudiano has his hands on Lauzon's head, controlling the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lauzon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Claudiano trying to keep a closed guard but Lauzon is proving a slippery customer.
Claudiano seems keen to control Lauzon's posture.
Claudiano trying to control the position.
Claudiano has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Claudiano looking for a guillotine here but Lauzon defends easily.
Claudiano keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully. #T3#
Claudiano is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Claudiano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Waldo Claudiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Claudiano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Lauzon clinches with his opponent.
Lauzon prevents a body shot from Claudiano.
Lauzon has a couple of punches blocked by Claudiano.
Claudiano pushes Lauzon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Claudiano swings wildly with an uppercut but Lauzon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Claudiano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lauzon misses with a knee strike. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lauzon.
Lauzon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Claudiano's face. #CUT2#
It looks like Waldo Claudiano has been cut.
Lauzon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lauzon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lauzon taking a breather.
Lauzon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Claudiano up against the cage.
Lauzon trying to control the position but instead, Claudiano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lauzon into the cage.
Lauzon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Claudiano is keeping busy.
Claudiano misses with some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Claudiano takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claudiano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lauzon backwards.
Claudiano scores with a shot to the side of Lauzon's head.
Lauzon missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ben Lauzon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Waldo Claudiano's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lauzon tries to clinch but Claudiano moves out of range. #CL#
Claudiano moves into the clinch successfully.
Claudiano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lauzon wants a takedown but no success here.
Lauzon looking to throw knees to the head but Claudiano is blocking nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lauzon.
Claudiano stops a takedown attempt from Lauzon.
Lauzon blocking some punches.
Lauzon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lauzon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Claudiano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lauzon backwards.
Claudiano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Claudiano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudiano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lauzon's elbow.
Lauzon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Claudiano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Waldo Claudiano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.
Claudiano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Lauzon.
Claudiano working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claudiano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lauzon's elbow. #T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for Lauzon.
Claudiano working aggressively here.
Claudiano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Claudiano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lauzon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lauzon prevents the takedown attempt.
Lauzon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lauzon effectively controlling the action here.
Claudiano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lauzon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Claudiano.
Lauzon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lauzon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lauzon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Claudiano swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Claudiano scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Claudiano.
Lauzon lands a nice uppercut.
Lauzon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lauzon blocks an uppercut.
Ben Lauzon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Claudiano fails to land.
Claudiano dodges an elbow strike from Lauzon.
Claudiano misses with some punches.
Lauzon prevents a body shot from Claudiano.
Lauzon is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Lauzon tightens his grip and picks Claudiano up, before dumping him to the ground. Claudiano manages to land in guard.
Claudiano is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Claudiano has control of Lauzon's left arm, preventing Lauzon from doing any damage.
Lauzon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Lauzon slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Lauzon seems to be looking for submissions.
Claudiano trying to control from the bottom.
Claudiano is controlling Lauzon's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Claudiano is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claudiano wants to control but Lauzon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ben Lauzon has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Lauzon is trying to work for a kimura but Claudiano is defending well.
Claudiano regains full guard. Nicely done.
Claudiano keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Claudiano throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lauzon escapes and throws Claudiano's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lauzon trying to control the position but Claudiano is working away.
Claudiano is looking to regain half guard here but Lauzon keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Lauzon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Waldo Claudiano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Lauzon shoots in for a double leg but Claudiano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Lauzon closes the distance and clinches.
Lauzon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Claudiano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lauzon misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Claudiano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Claudiano misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Lauzon turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Claudiano gets back to half guard.
Claudiano wants to control but Lauzon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Claudiano is looking to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Lauzon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Claudiano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lauzon.
Lauzon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Claudiano has a hand on Lauzon's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lauzon takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Claudiano gets back to half guard.
Lauzon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Claudiano's head. #SUB#
Claudiano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lauzon misses with a head shot. Claudiano uses the momentum to regain guard.
Waldo Claudiano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ben Lauzon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Lauzon wants to pass the guard but Claudiano is keeping the position.
Claudiano wants to sweep here but Lauzon controlling him for the moment.
Claudiano has control of Lauzon's left arm, preventing Lauzon from doing any damage.
Claudiano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Claudiano pulls Lauzon in close to his closed guard and prevents Lauzon from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Lauzon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A big left from Claudiano misses.
Claudiano misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Lauzon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Claudiano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lauzon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Claudiano sprawls well. Claudiano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lauzon gets slowly back to his feet.
Waldo Claudiano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lauzon avoids the body shot from Claudiano.
Lauzon checks a leg kick.
Claudiano throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Lauzon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Claudiano is looking for a sweep.
Claudiano is letting Lauzon control him for a moment.
Claudiano tries to bench press Lauzon off him but Lauzon keeps the position.
Claudiano struggling a bit here.
Claudiano is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lauzon trying to control the action but Claudiano is working from the bottom.
Claudiano is trying to buck Lauzon off.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ben Lauzon.
I've got Lauzon 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GFC 44: Fireball vs Urai
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Lauzon moves into the clinch.
Lauzon tries to land knees in the clinch but Martin avoids the damage to the body.
Lauzon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martin's efforts to push away.
Martin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lauzon just leaning against Martin, taking a breather. #BC#
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lauzon throws a lazy head kick
and Martin counters with a good, hard body kick but Lauzon shrugs it off.
Lauzon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Lauzon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin takes a knee right on the jaw! #BC#
Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ben Lauzon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lauzon fails with the takedown
and Martin counters with a series of strikes. Lauzon will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Lauzon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lauzon just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMartin.#CL2#
Lauzon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lauzon landing knees to the head.
Lauzon scores a nice knee to the body.
Lauzon prevents Martin from breaking the clinch.
A short left from Martin.
Lauzon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lauzon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC#
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martin pushes Lauzon away with a front kick.
Lauzon tries to clinch but Martin is having none of it. #CL2#
Lauzon darts in and clinches Martin up against the cage.
Lauzon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Martin is trying to break free.#T2#
A body shot lands from Lauzon.
Lauzon just leaning against Martin, taking a breather.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin is looking to break free of the clinch but Lauzon has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Martin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lauzon stalling the fight.
Lauzon blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Martin breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Martin as Lauzon shoots in.
Steve Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.
Lauzon wants to clinch.
Lauzon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martin swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lauzon.
Martin throwing a counter right hand but Lauzon manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Lauzon moves into the clinch.
Lauzon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Steve Martin has been cut.
Lauzon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lauzon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Martin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lauzon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lauzon dives in and grabs Martin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Martin pushes down on Lauzon's head and hops out.
Martin thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lauzon tries to clinch up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Martin.#T4#
Lauzon moves to clinch but Martin breaks away
and Martin counters with a straight right hand.
Lauzon tries to close the distance and clinch but Martin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lauzon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martin pinned against the cage. Martin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lauzon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ben Lauzon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Martin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Martin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martin wants it to stay on the feet.
Lauzon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martin's waist but Martin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lauzon off to one side.
Lauzon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martin tries to avoid it but Lauzon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martin to the ground. Martin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steve Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Lauzon.
Lauzon misses the shot to the body.
Lauzon wants to clinch but Martin slips to the side
and Martin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lauzon is lucky that one didn't land flush. #CL2#
Lauzon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Lauzon misses.
Lauzon just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMartin.
Lauzon looks to clinch
and Martin counters with a left and a right that stings Lauzon.
Lauzon tries to clinch but Martin moves away
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut.
Steve Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Lauzon misses with a hook
and Martin counters with a nice body kick.
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lauzon.
Lauzon tries to clinch up
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut.
Martin slips a jab from Lauzon.
Lauzon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lauzon is defended easily by Martin.
It looked like Martin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Lauzon with a poor takedown
and Martin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lauzon blocks a head kick by Martin.
Lauzon looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Lauzon takes the fight into the clinch.
Martin tries to break the clinch but Lauzon is controlling the position.
Ben Lauzon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lauzon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Martin can't break the clinch.
Lauzon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Martin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lauzon has him pressed against the cage.
Lauzon with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martin swats away the attempt to clinch by Lauzon.
Martin is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Martin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lauzon.
And Martin counters with a quick kick to the body but Lauzon blocks it.#CL2#
Lauzon moves into the clinch.
Lauzon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Martin up against the cage.
Martin blocks an uppercut.
Lauzon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Martin avoids it.#BC#
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Lauzon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lauzon trying to control the action but Martin is working from the bottom.
Martin sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Martin trying to control here.
Lauzon is looking to take a break and control but Martin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lauzon seems to be working for a kimura but Martin defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Lauzon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Steve Martin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Martin'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#
Martin misses with a kick to the body
and Lauzon counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Lauzon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Martin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lauzon is in Martin's guard.
Lauzon throws a strike but Martin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Martin throws a strike but Lauzon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Lauzon being controlled here momentarily.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lauzon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martin is controlling Lauzon's posture.#T1#
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Lauzon is looking to work some ground and pound but Martin has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin trying to control the position.
Martin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lauzon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lauzon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Lauzon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Martin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Martin has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Martin working some strikes from top position.
Martin wants to stand and escape but instead Lauzon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Lauzon throws an elbow that misses. Martin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lauzon's guard. Nice move by Martin!#REVR#
Martin wants to control from the top but Lauzon keeps moving. #T3#
Martin is looking to stand up but Lauzon won't let him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Martin's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Lauzon is looking for a triangle but Martin pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Lauzon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martin defends it easily.#SU#
Martin stands and steps away. Lauzon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lauzon tries to clinch
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Lauzon rushes Martin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Lauzon tries a knee to the head but Martin blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lauzon obliges.
Martin is trying to break the clinch but Lauzon has him pressed against the cage.
Martin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lauzon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Martin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lauzon looking to throw knees to the head but Martin is blocking nicely.
Lauzon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lauzon prevents Martin from breaking the clinch.
Lauzon looking to throw knees to the head but Martin is blocking nicely. #BC#
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martin connects with a high kick.
Steve Martin is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lauzon wants to clinch
and Martin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lauzon is lucky that one didn't land flush.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ben Lauzon!
Ben Lauzon decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Steve Martin had this to say: 'I'm surprised the fuck'.

Event: GFC 41: Victory
Date: Sep 21, 2016

#R1##CL#
Whiteside gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Whiteside has hold of one of Lauzon's legs. Lauzon is fighting the takedown attempt but Whiteside gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Lauzon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lauzon keeping moving, preventing Whiteside from controlling successfully.
Whiteside throws an elbow that misses. Lauzon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Whiteside's guard. Nice move by Lauzon!#REVB##SUB2#
Lauzon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Whiteside manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lauzon has Whiteside in his guard.#REVR#
Whiteside trying to move into half guard but instead Lauzon has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Lauzon trying to control but Whiteside is working from the bottom. #T1#
Lauzon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whiteside bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lauzon's guard. #REVR#
Whiteside throwing strikes from guard but Lauzon blocks nicely.
Whiteside trying to control but Lauzon is working from the bottom.
Whiteside postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Whiteside tries to free his leg and advance position but Lauzon is retaining full guard.
Lauzon can't keep his opponent in guard - Whiteside advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Whiteside is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
Lauzon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Whiteside is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lauzon defends it well. #SUB2#
Lauzon looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Whiteside wants to control but Lauzon is keeping him busy.
Lauzon has hold of Whiteside's hands but Whiteside slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Lauzon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Lauzon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Whiteside looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lauzon wants to control but Whiteside is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Whiteside is trying to control the action in half guard but Lauzon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Whiteside is looking to pass Lauzon's guard but actually Lauzon recovers to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lauzon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Whiteside doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lauzon is tightening it up a little... Whiteside has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Whiteside reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Whiteside taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lauzon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ben Lauzon!
In his post fight interview, Ben Lauzon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GFC 24: Onslaught
Date: Aug 03, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Sorias closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Sorias scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lauzon blocks the elbow strike.
Lauzon fails to pull guard.
Lauzon is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Sorias decides to pull guard.
Sorias is controlling Lauzon's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lauzon preventing the sweep.
Lauzon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sorias is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon trying to control but Sorias is working from the bottom.
Lauzon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Sorias managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lauzon throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lauzon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lauzon tries to free his leg and advance position but Sorias is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lauzon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sorias keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully.
Lauzon throwing strikes from guard but Sorias blocks nicely.
Sorias is wriggling around but Lauzon manages to pass to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lauzon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sorias tries to roll over but Lauzon keeps him under control.#SUB#
Lauzon is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Sorias to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Lauzon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lauzon throws a big elbow that misses.
Sorias wants to stand and escape but Lauzon is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sorias has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lauzon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lauzon tests Sorias's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Sorias fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lauzon, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Lauzon prevents the takedown attempt.
Lauzon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sorias just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Lauzon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lauzon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sorias uses from the top position.
Sorias with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sorias works over Lauzon with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Lauzon is looking for a triangle but Sorias pushes his legs off easily.
Sorias trying to control but Lauzon is working from the bottom.
Sorias throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lauzon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sorias trying to control but Lauzon is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lauzon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sorias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Sorias trying to control but Lauzon is working from the bottom.
Sorias might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lauzon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sorias cracks Lauzon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sorias throws out a loose jab but Lauzon uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Lauzon has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Juan Santiago Sorias will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sorias connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lauzon. Lauzon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Juan Santiago Sorias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lauzon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sorias.
Lauzon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sorias swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lauzon checks a leg kick.
Sorias throws a body shot but no joy.
Sorias avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lauzon defending well as Sorias loads up on a big left hand.
Donk. Sorias catches Lauzon right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Lauzon rushes Sorias and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Sorias has Lauzon pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sorias pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lauzon tumbling to the mat - Sorias dives into Lauzon's guard.#ES#
Lauzon kicks Sorias off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sorias throws a front kick aimed at Lauzon's knee but Lauzon avoids it well.
Sorias throws a jab when Lauzon was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Sorias throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lauzon is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Lauzon wants to clinch up but Sorias keeps it at a distance.
Juan Santiago Sorias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Sorias pushes Lauzon up against the cage in a clinch.
Sorias is looking to break free of the clinch but Lauzon has double underhooks.
Sorias can't break the clinch.
Sorias looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lauzon pushes Sorias back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lauzon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sorias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sorias lands a nice shot to the body.
Sorias letting Lauzon take a breather here.
Lauzon scores with a shot to the side of Sorias's head.
Sorias is stalling here.
Sorias working aggressively here.
Sorias just leaning against Lauzon, taking a breather.
Sorias stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T2#
Sorias scores with a shot to the side of Lauzon's head.
Sorias looking to slow down the pace here.
Sorias'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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Juan Santiago Sorias.
Lauzon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sorias.
Lauzon tries to clinch but Sorias is having none of it. #CL#
Lauzon has closed the distance and engaged Sorias in a clinch.
Lauzon tries a knee to the head but Sorias blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lauzon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sorias smiles and moves away.
Lauzon misses the shot to the body.
Lauzon dives in and grabs Sorias's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sorias pushes down on Lauzon's head and hops out.#CL#
Lauzon has Sorias up against the cage in a clinch.
Sorias blocks an uppercut.
Lauzon lands a knee to the body.
Sorias tries to pull guard but Lauzon won't allow it. #T3#
Sorias blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Lauzon jumps guard.
Sorias wants to control from the top but Lauzon keeps moving.
Ben Lauzon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lauzon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sorias wants to control from the top but Lauzon keeps moving.
Sorias sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lauzon's guard. #SUB#
Lauzon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sorias slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Sorias is keen to just control but Lauzon is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Lauzon has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Sorias escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Sorias!
Lauzon is looking for a sweep.
Sorias trying to control the action but Lauzon is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Juan Santiago Sorias will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sorias swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lauzon.
Sorias looks to throw the jab but Lauzon is out of range.
Sorias will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lauzon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Sorias moves into range and clinches up with Lauzon.
Sorias misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sorias looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sorias stalling.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lauzon.
Lauzon lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
A short uppercut from Sorias.
Sorias is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lauzon to keep the fight standing.
Our sources have told us that Lauzon has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Sorias lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lauzon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sorias scores with a shoulder strike.
Lauzon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lauzon lands a nice uppercut.
Lauzon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lauzon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lauzon tries to pull guard but Sorias holds him up against the cage and eventually Lauzon drops back down to his feet.
Sorias swings wildly with an uppercut but Lauzon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ben Lauzon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sorias wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD2#
Sorias is trying to trip Lauzon. He has hold of a leg but Lauzon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sorias persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sorias tries to stand but Lauzon is controlling from the bottom.
Lauzon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ben Lauzon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sorias wants to control from the top but Lauzon keeps moving.
Sorias is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lauzon being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Lauzon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sorias is aware though and is defending well.
Sorias's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Lauzon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Lauzon working for a triangle but Sorias defends it easily.
Sorias in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sorias throws an elbow that misses. Lauzon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sorias's guard. Nice move by Lauzon!#REVR#
Sorias being controlled here, momentarily.
Lauzon stops Sorias from standing up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sorias controlling the position.
Sorias looking for a sweep. Not yet Sorias, not yet.
Lauzon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sorias is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lauzon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sorias.
Lauzon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lauzon has a takedown stuffed.
Juan Santiago Sorias seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sorias throws a body punch but Lauzon moves out of range. #CL#
Lauzon has Sorias up against the cage in a clinch.
Sorias blocks an uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: L.A.C.A. 9 - The Cat VS. Klay
Date: Apr 21, 2016

#R1#
McGill takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lauzon throws a lazy right hand but McGill sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lauzon.#CL#
Lauzon takes the fight into the clinch.
Lauzon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lauzon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGill.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McGill just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lauzon's brow.
Our sources have told us that Lauzon has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Lauzon tries to pull guard but McGill holds him up against the cage and eventually Lauzon drops back down to his feet.
McGill blocks a body shot from Lauzon. #BC2#
McGill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lauzon throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling McGill to counter with a crisp jab.
Lauzon slips a jab from McGill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McGill lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ben Lauzon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
McGill darts in and clinches Lauzon up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lauzon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lauzon takes an elbow to the forehead.
McGill content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T1#
McGill is pushing Lauzon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McGill stalling.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McGill takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McGill landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lauzon being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bogie McGill.#CL2#
McGill moves into the clinch.
McGill scores with a knee to the head. #TD#
Lauzon decides to pull guard.
Lauzon keeping moving, preventing McGill from controlling successfully.
McGill stopping the sweep attempt from Lauzon.
McGill pushing down on Lauzon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Lauzon tries to roll over but McGill keeps him under control.
McGill is looking to take a break and control but Lauzon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGill sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McGill trying to control the action but Lauzon is working from the bottom. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McGill in particular looking to stall.
McGill sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lauzon defending well though. #SUB#
McGill moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Lauzon.
Lauzon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McGill thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lauzon's head.
McGill controlling the action here.
Lauzon is looking for a sweep. McGill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McGill wants to stand up but Lauzon is controlling the position.
Lauzon wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Lauzon moves into the clinch successfully.
McGill tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGill misses with a knee strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lauzon working McGill over with knees to the body.
Lauzon looking to throw knees to the head but McGill is blocking nicely.
Lauzon looking to throw knees to the head but McGill is blocking nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McGill.
McGill is pushing Lauzon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lauzon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGill blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bogie McGill dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
McGill shoots for a double leg takedown but Lauzon sprawls well. He's pushed McGill's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
McGill gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
McGill is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
McGill throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lauzon blocks it with crossed arms.
Lauzon trying to land knees to the body.
Lauzon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGill using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lauzon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGill landing knees to the head.
Lauzon taking a breather.
Lauzon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGill has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGill with a knee to the head.
Lauzon tries to land knees in the clinch but McGill avoids the damage to the body.
McGill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lauzon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGill lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T1#
Lauzon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGill pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McGill unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD#
Lauzon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Lauzon is looking for a triangle here but McGill uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lauzon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGill wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGill scoring with punches from side control.
Lauzon can't do much from the bottom here.
Lauzon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGill wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2##SU2#
McGill has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lauzon tries to work over McGill's front leg with a kick but McGill checks it.
McGill misses with a few strikes there.
Lauzon throws a hook to the side of McGill's head but McGill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGill!
A shot to the body from Lauzon misses
enabling McGill to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
McGill instigates a clinch.
Lauzon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lauzon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bogie McGill seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGill tries a knee to the head but Lauzon blocks it.
Lauzon misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
McGill breaks the clinch.
Lauzon takes a swing at McGill's ribcage but misses.
McGill checks a low kick from Lauzon.
McGill throws out a counter right but Lauzon avoids it with no problem.
McGill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lauzon.
McGill clobbers Lauzon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
McGill ducks under a wild hook from Lauzon.
Lauzon shoots and misses
and McGill counters with a straight right hand.
Lauzon moves in looking to clinch but McGill pushes him off.
Lauzon blocks a head kick by McGill.
Lauzon lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
McGill tries to keep at a distance but Lauzon has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGill lands a knee to the body.
Lauzon tries to land a knee to the head but McGill blocks with his arms.
McGill has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Lauzon pushes off an throws an elbow but McGill leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD2#
McGill gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lauzon regains guard. #SUB#
Lauzon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGill defends well.
McGill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGill slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
McGill misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
McGill taking a break here but Lauzon is having none of it and regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGill content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lauzon is pressing down on McGill's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bogie McGill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
McGill closes the distance and clinches.
McGill with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGill prevents a body shot from Lauzon.
McGill throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lauzon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGill.
McGill dodges an elbow strike from Lauzon.
Lauzon jumps guard but McGill turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on McGill's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lauzon slowing the pace effectively.
Lauzon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGill can't get the takedown.
McGill managing to block the knees to the body from Lauzon.
McGill using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lauzon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGill working Lauzon over with knees to the body.
McGill lands a knee to the body.
McGill with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lauzon tries a knee to the head but McGill blocks it.
Lauzon tries to land a knee to the head but McGill blocks with his arms. #T1#
Lauzon connects with a knee to the head.
McGill throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lauzon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGill struggles to land a body shot inside as Lauzon controls his hands.
Lauzon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lauzon lands a knee to the head.
McGill is working for takedown but Lauzon is calmly controlling the position for now.
A knee to the head by Lauzon.
McGill tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lauzon unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGill lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lauzon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lauzon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGill avoids it.
Lauzon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lauzon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGill is defending well for now.
McGill throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lauzon blocks it with crossed arms.
McGill using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lauzon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lauzon scores a nice knee to the body.
Ben Lauzon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lauzon is pushing McGill up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lauzon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lauzon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGill has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lauzon tries to pull guard but McGill forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McGill lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lauzon just misses with a elbow thrown towards McGill's brow.
Lauzon tries a knee to the head but McGill blocks it.
McGill with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McGill lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
McGill breaks from the clinch.
McGill bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lauzon's head.
McGill ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGill lands a front kick.#CL#
Lauzon clinches up with McGill and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
McGill has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lauzon is trying to keep an underhook but McGill manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McGill in particular looking to stall.
McGill trying to mount his opponent but Lauzon defends it.
McGill controlling the action here.
Bogie McGill has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lauzon is trying to get back to full guard.
Lauzon blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGill.
Bogie McGill is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lauzon is looking to improve his position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Lauzon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGill pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lauzon actively working from the bottom here.
McGill sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
McGill throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lauzon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McGill is in Lauzon's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bogie McGill.
Well McGill 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bogie McGill!

Event: L.A.C.A. 5 - Boyd VS. Spector
Date: Mar 24, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Lauzon shoots in and gets a takedown into Chheda's guard.#SUB2#
Lauzon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lauzon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lauzon pushes down on Chheda's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Lauzon is trying for a kimura here. Chheda looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lauzon wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Lauzon!
A less than humble Ben Lauzon misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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